US gun violence crisis hits home for DC mother: 'When they took him, they took me'
The U.S. Surgeon General issued a stark warning Tuesday, identifying gun violence as a national health crisis — a reality that resonates deeply with many residents of the D.C. area.
The U.S. Surgeon General issued a stark warning Tuesday, identifying gun violence as a national health crisis — a reality that resonates deeply with many residents of the D.C. area.
Surgeon general declares gun violence in US a public health crisis
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the advisory Tuesday outlining the "urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of our country."
Hunter Biden's law license suspended in DC following historic guilty verdict
Hunter Biden's license to practice law in the District of Columbia was suspended following a jury finding him guilty in his criminal gun trial earlier this month.
Hunter Biden's license to practice law in the District of Columbia was suspended following a jury finding him guilty in his criminal gun trial earlier this month.
Former Georgia officials say they’re teaming up to defend the legitimacy of elections
Four prominent former officials in Georgia, which has been a major front in disinformation over the democratic process, are joining a group that says it will try to counteract efforts to make people distrust elections.
Four prominent former officials in Georgia, which has been a major front in disinformation over the democratic process, are joining a group that says it will try to counteract efforts to make people distrust elections.
Planned Parenthood announces that it will spend $40 million ahead of November's election
Planned Parenthood is injecting $40 million into the November elections to support President Biden and key Democrats, centering their campaign on abortion rights and targeting critical battleground states.
Planned Parenthood is injecting $40 million into the November elections to support President Biden and key Democrats, centering their campaign on abortion rights and targeting critical battleground states.
Trump’s vice presidential shortlist: Who could be his running mate?
Former President Donald Trump narrowed down his list of vice presidential contenders.
Former President Donald Trump narrowed down his list of vice presidential contenders.
GOP senator says Biden better 'pray' for presidential immunity over border policies
Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said President Biden should "pray" for presidential immunity over his border policies that Graham said have opened the doors to violent illegal immigrants to carry out rapes and murders against Americans.
Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said President Biden should "pray" for presidential immunity over his border policies that Graham said have opened the doors to violent illegal immigrants to carry out rapes and murders against Americans.
Donald Trump has picked his running mate and they will be at Thursday's debate
Donald Trump said he has made his vice presidential candidate decision and that that person will be in attendance Thursday night in Atlanta at the first debate.
Donald Trump said he has made his vice presidential candidate decision and that that person will be in attendance Thursday night in Atlanta at the first debate.
Presidential debate, Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity may coincide this week
This week could see the convergence of two significant events: the first presidential debate and a crucial Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity.
This week could see the convergence of two significant events: the first presidential debate and a crucial Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity.
New Georgia laws: Multiple new laws go into effect July 1
Multiple new laws will take effect on July 1, impacting various aspects of daily life in Georgia.
Multiple new laws will take effect on July 1, impacting various aspects of daily life in Georgia.
Riverdale city manager fired after unanimous city council vote
Riverdale’s city manager is now out of a job following a surprise vote by members of city council on Tuesday night.
Riverdale’s city manager is now out of a job following a surprise vote by members of city council on Tuesday night.
DeKalb County CEO-elect: 'I look forward to doing the job'
Lorraine Cochran-Johnson addressed reporters Wednesday afternoon after handily winning her runoff election on Tuesday.
Lorraine Cochran-Johnson addressed reporters Wednesday afternoon after handily winning her runoff election on Tuesday.
Rachel Morin murder: Mom says daughter is more than a statistic: 'They’re using her like a 'political flag'
The mother of Rachel Morin, the Maryland mom of five who was brutally raped and murdered while hiking near her home last year, said she hopes her daughter won't become just another "statistic" and used as a political pawn after an illegal immigrant was charged in the case.
The mother of Rachel Morin, the Maryland mom of five who was brutally raped and murdered while hiking near her home last year, said she hopes her daughter won't become just another "statistic" and used as a political pawn after an illegal immigrant was charged in the case.
DeKalb County CEO runoff election results: Lorraine Cochran-Johnson makes history with victory
Former Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has claimed victory in the race to become DeKalb County's next CEO. Here's what the official results say.
Former Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has claimed victory in the race to become DeKalb County's next CEO. Here's what the official results say.
Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen advances: 2024 runoff election results
Levon Allen is expected keep his title as the Clayton County sheriff.
Levon Allen is expected keep his title as the Clayton County sheriff.
Georgia prison and corrections system assessment announced by Gov. Brian Kemp
Gov. Brian P. Kemp, alongside the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), announced Monday the commencement of a thorough assessment of the state’s corrections system.
Gov. Brian P. Kemp, alongside the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), announced Monday the commencement of a thorough assessment of the state’s corrections system.
Georgia voters head to polls Tuesday for runoff elections
On June 18, Georgia voters headed back to the polls to decide several runoff elections.
On June 18, Georgia voters headed back to the polls to decide several runoff elections.
DeKalb residents concerned over lack of ‘representation’ amid commission vacancies
It’s been months since former DeKalb County commissioners Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Larry Johnson vacated their seats—as required by law— to run for higher office. Their bids for DeKalb County CEO leave 10 to 20% of county residents underrepresented, according to county election officials.
It’s been months since former DeKalb County commissioners Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Larry Johnson vacated their seats—as required by law— to run for higher office. Their bids for DeKalb County CEO leave 10 to 20% of county residents underrepresented, according to county election officials.
Clayton County Commissioner Felicia Franklin submits resignation
Felicia Franklin is resigning as a Clayton County commissioner, according to a letter sent to Gov. Brian Kemp.
Felicia Franklin is resigning as a Clayton County commissioner, according to a letter sent to Gov. Brian Kemp.
CNN finalizes rules for first Biden vs. Trump debate, RFK Jr. could still qualify
CNN has finalized the rules for the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle, which is less than two weeks away.
CNN has finalized the rules for the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle, which is less than two weeks away.