Trump suggests unauthorized migrants will vote. The idea stirs his base, but ignores reality
Donald Trump is seizing on his party’s frustration with the recent surge of illegal crossings at the southern U.S. border to churn up fears around another top GOP concern — voter fraud.
Donald Trump is seizing on his party’s frustration with the recent surge of illegal crossings at the southern U.S. border to churn up fears around another top GOP concern — voter fraud.
Opening statements to begin in trial challenging Georgia's election system
Election integrity activists want Georgia to stop using its electronic voting machines, arguing that they are vulnerable to attack and have operational issues.
Election integrity activists want Georgia to stop using its electronic voting machines, arguing that they are vulnerable to attack and have operational issues.
New Giuliani attorney says client still believes 2020 Georgia election was stolen
Allyn Stockton, Rudy Giuliani’s new Georgia criminal defense attorney, took over after Giuliani’s original Georgia lawyers withdrew from the case in October.
Allyn Stockton, Rudy Giuliani’s new Georgia criminal defense attorney, took over after Giuliani’s original Georgia lawyers withdrew from the case in October.
Georgia lawmaker calls for new gun violence legislation after Forest Park shooting spree
Georgia Representative Sandra Scott faced a somber start to the 2024 legislative session. The Democratic lawmaker called on fellow House members to enact new legislation to address gun violence, after her own cousin was shot and killed during Friday's deadly shooting spree in Forest Park.
Georgia Representative Sandra Scott faced a somber start to the 2024 legislative session. The Democratic lawmaker called on fellow House members to enact new legislation to address gun violence, after her own cousin was shot and killed during Friday's deadly shooting spree in Forest Park.
White House, Pentagon reviewing defense secretary's secretive hospital stay
The White House says the administration will review what rules or procedures weren’t followed when Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not disclose his hospitalization for days.
The White House says the administration will review what rules or procedures weren’t followed when Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not disclose his hospitalization for days.
Judge rejects lawsuit to disqualify Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for acting as Trump elector
A judge has rejected a lawsuit that sought to disqualify Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones from holding office because of the Republican’s participation as an elector for Donald Trump in 2020.
A judge has rejected a lawsuit that sought to disqualify Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones from holding office because of the Republican’s participation as an elector for Donald Trump in 2020.
Georgia's 2024 legislative session begins: What you need to know
Arming teachers and regulating how kids use social media are among the many hot-button issues expected to go up for debate under the Gold Dome this year.
Arming teachers and regulating how kids use social media are among the many hot-button issues expected to go up for debate under the Gold Dome this year.
Is Georgia’s election system constitutional? A federal judge will decide in an upcoming trial
During a trial set to start Tuesday, activists plan to argue that the Dominion Voting Systems touchscreen voting machines are so flawed they are unconstitutional. Election officials insist the system is secure and reliable and say it is up to the state to decide how it conducts elections.
During a trial set to start Tuesday, activists plan to argue that the Dominion Voting Systems touchscreen voting machines are so flawed they are unconstitutional. Election officials insist the system is secure and reliable and say it is up to the state to decide how it conducts elections.
Congressional leaders announce agreement on spending levels
Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on topline spending levels for the current fiscal year that could help avoid a partial government shutdown later this month.
Congressional leaders have reached an agreement on topline spending levels for the current fiscal year that could help avoid a partial government shutdown later this month.
Biden invited to deliver the State of the Union address March 7, latest date since 1934
President Biden's State of the Union address is notably scheduled for after a pair of critical deadlines to avert a government shutdown.
President Biden's State of the Union address is notably scheduled for after a pair of critical deadlines to avert a government shutdown.
Sen. Shawn Still files motion opposing August date in Georgia election interference case
Georgia Sen. Shawn Still (R-Johns Creek) is opposing the trial date proposed by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Georgia Sen. Shawn Still (R-Johns Creek) is opposing the trial date proposed by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized due to complications after minor procedure
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday, due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure, Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, said Friday.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday, due to complications following a minor elective medical procedure, Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, said Friday.
VP Kamala Harris headed back to Atlanta next week
Harris will arrive on Jan. 9. This will be her 10th visit to Georgia since being sworn in.
Harris will arrive on Jan. 9. This will be her 10th visit to Georgia since being sworn in.
Wayne LaPierre announces resignation as NRA chief
The announcement comes as LaPierre is set to face trial in the corruption case brought by Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The announcement comes as LaPierre is set to face trial in the corruption case brought by Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Hunter Biden faces contempt of Congress charges for defying subpoena
Hunter Biden defied a congressional subpoena to appear for a private deposition last month.
Hunter Biden defied a congressional subpoena to appear for a private deposition last month.
Proposals to make antisemitism a hate crime in Georgia face pushback
One Georgia lawmaker's suggestion proposal to put antisemitism under the state's hate crimes law is getting pushback from critics who say it could possibly criminalize criticisms of Israel's human rights record.
One Georgia lawmaker's suggestion proposal to put antisemitism under the state's hate crimes law is getting pushback from critics who say it could possibly criminalize criticisms of Israel's human rights record.
Georgia special elections to replace Sen. Mike Dugan and Rep. Barry Fleming set for February
Special elections have been set for Feb. 13 to fill vacancies in the Georgia state Senate and House.
Special elections have been set for Feb. 13 to fill vacancies in the Georgia state Senate and House.
Gov. Kemp announces State of the State Address on Jan. 11
Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that he will deliver the 2024 State of the State Address before a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly next week.
Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that he will deliver the 2024 State of the State Address before a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly next week.
Georgia’s budget has room to spend despite tax collections slowing
Georgia’s state tax collections aren’t growing as fast as they were several years ago, but that doesn’t mean Gov. Brian Kemp and lawmakers won’t have room for new spending.
Georgia’s state tax collections aren’t growing as fast as they were several years ago, but that doesn’t mean Gov. Brian Kemp and lawmakers won’t have room for new spending.
Mike Dugan joins race for Georgia's 3rd District House seat
Georgia state Sen. Mike Dugan has filed papers to start running for the House seat opened by Rep. Drew Ferguson's upcoming retirement.
Georgia state Sen. Mike Dugan has filed papers to start running for the House seat opened by Rep. Drew Ferguson's upcoming retirement.