Congress passes $460 billion in spending bills, avoiding government shutdown

The Senate has approved a $460 billion package of spending bills in time to meet a midnight deadline for avoiding a shutdown of many key federal agencies.

Biden, Trump prepare for dueling campaign rallies in Georgia this weekend

With Georgia once again poised to be a key battleground state heading into the November election, political pundits are weighing in on the race ahead of next week's Georgia Primary.

Who is new Trump-backed RNC Chairman Michael Whatley?

Michael Whatley, who was hand-picked by former President Donald Trump, will be joined by Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara, who was also elected by a unanimous voice vote to serve as co-chair.

State of the Union: What Biden had to say about these key topics

Biden's annual State of the Union Address on Thursday night touched on the border, the U.S. economy, the Israel-Hamas conflict, his age, and more. Here's what to know.

State of the Union: Read the full text of President Joe Biden's 2024 address

A transcript of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on March 7, 2024, as prepared for delivery and provided by the White House.

George Santos returns to Capitol Hill for Biden’s State of the Union address

Expelled former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., is back in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday night to watch President Biden’s State of the Union address.

State of the Union 2024: Here's the guest list

This year's State of the Union guest list includes the parents of a Wall Street Journal reporter who's been jailed in Russia and a mother who sued Texas for the right to an abortion.

Georgia immigration bill: Opponents accuse Republicans of exploiting Laken Riley's murder

The immigration legislation would require local law enforcement to help federal agents enforce immigration laws and enact penalties for sheriffs and jailers who don’t contact federal officials to check a prisoner's immigration status.

Kansas bill would make doctors ask patients why they want abortions and report answers

If the bill is passed, Kansas would join at least seven other states with Republican legislatures that ban most abortions even though Kansas voters have affirmed abortion rights.

Laken Riley's parents decline invite to State of the Union by Rep. Mike Collins

Georgia Rep. Mike Collins said he will be leaving his guest seat at the State of the Union vacant in honor of Laken Riley, the 22-year-old college student who was killed on the University of Georgia's campus.

State of the Union: These Georgians are attending as guests

At least one Georgian has been invited to attend the 2024 State of the Union address as a guest of the White House.

'No Labels' moving closer to fielding third-party 2024 presidential candidate: reports

Voters turned off by a Biden-Trump rematch may have a new option in November. No Labels, a third-party movement, is expected to move forward with potentially choosing a candidate, AP reports.

Clarke County sheriff clarifies policy on handling undocumented arrestees/inmates

Sheriff John Q. Williams and the Clarke County Sheriff's Office have released information about their procedures for processing undocumented arrestees/inmates in response to the "ongoing speculation" following the murder of Athens University nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus.

Father of murdered Israeli defense force soldier qualifies for Georgia Senate

David Lubin, the father of the 20-year-old sergeant from Dunwoody who was killed while serving in the Israeli Army in November, has qualified for Georgia Senate District 40.