Family of Israeli hostages meet with Georgia state lawmakers as war with Hamas intensifies
A number of lawmakers met with Israelis who say they have family members being held hostage in Gaza.
A number of lawmakers met with Israelis who say they have family members being held hostage in Gaza.
Brookhaven Mayoral Debate 2023
A FOX 5 News special presentation. Hear directly from the candidates as you decide Brookhaven's next mayor.
A FOX 5 News special presentation. Hear directly from the candidates as you decide Brookhaven's next mayor.
Georgia state rep announces plan to introduce marijuana legalization bill
Led by Democratic State Rep. Eric Bell, a coalition aimed at reforming Georgia’s weed laws announced at a news conference Friday they’re taking their fight to the Gold Dome.
Led by Democratic State Rep. Eric Bell, a coalition aimed at reforming Georgia’s weed laws announced at a news conference Friday they’re taking their fight to the Gold Dome.
Agreement reached for Biden-Xi talks, but details still being worked out, official tells AP
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet on the sidelines of next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, according to a U.S. official familiar with the planning.
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet on the sidelines of next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, according to a U.S. official familiar with the planning.
Rep. Dean Phillips launches primary challenge against Biden, says Democrats need to focus on future
For months, Dean Phillips has been calling for a Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden. He’s drawn no public interest from governors, lawmakers, and other would-be alternatives.
For months, Dean Phillips has been calling for a Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden. He’s drawn no public interest from governors, lawmakers, and other would-be alternatives.
Kemp schedules special session after judge orders redistricting
The special session will be held on Nov. 29 for the revisions.
The special session will be held on Nov. 29 for the revisions.
Judge says Georgia’s congressional and legislative districts are discriminatory and must be redrawn
A federal judge ruled Thursday that some of Georgia's congressional, state Senate and state House districts were drawn in a racially discriminatory manner, ordering the state to draw an additional Black-majority congressional district.
A federal judge ruled Thursday that some of Georgia's congressional, state Senate and state House districts were drawn in a racially discriminatory manner, ordering the state to draw an additional Black-majority congressional district.
New House speaker Mike Johnson tried to help overturn 2020 election, raising concerns about next one
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson spearheaded a legal brief in support of an unsuccessful lawsuit trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson spearheaded a legal brief in support of an unsuccessful lawsuit trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Georgia lawmaker proposes paying teachers $10K to carry guns in school
Under the bill, schools systems would have to approve a gun-training program before they could let teachers carry a firearm.
Under the bill, schools systems would have to approve a gun-training program before they could let teachers carry a firearm.
Jamaal Bowman criminally charged in Capitol Hill fire alarm incident
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., has been charged for allegedly pulling a fire alarm in a House of Representatives building during a government shutdown threat Sept. 30.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., has been charged for allegedly pulling a fire alarm in a House of Representatives building during a government shutdown threat Sept. 30.
Texas counties attempting to stop people from using roads to get an abortion grows
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Texas counties attempts to stop people from using roads to get an abortion
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Republican Mike Johnson elected new House speaker
Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has enough votes to be elected House speaker. The Republican majority has been without a speaker for three weeks.
Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has enough votes to be elected House speaker. The Republican majority has been without a speaker for three weeks.
Survey finds that US abortions rose slightly overall after new restrictions started in some states
The total number of abortions provided in the U.S. rose slightly in the 12 months after states began implementing bans on them throughout pregnancy, a new survey finds.
The total number of abortions provided in the U.S. rose slightly in the 12 months after states began implementing bans on them throughout pregnancy, a new survey finds.
Whitfield County ballot issue for upcoming election being addressed
The Whitfield County Board of Elections says it is working to correct an error on two ballot questions.
The Whitfield County Board of Elections says it is working to correct an error on two ballot questions.
Tom Emmer drops bid for House speaker
Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination
Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.
Reactions to Georgia Supreme Court's ruling on abortion ban
Reaction to this morning's ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court on the lawsuit challenging the ban on abortions.
Reaction to this morning's ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court on the lawsuit challenging the ban on abortions.
Georgia Supreme Court sends abortion law challenge back to lower court, leaving access unchanged
The Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a lower court ruling that the state's restrictive abortion law was invalid, leaving limited access to abortions unchanged for now.
The Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a lower court ruling that the state's restrictive abortion law was invalid, leaving limited access to abortions unchanged for now.
Mike Pence faces questions about how much longer his 2024 campaign can survive amid cash shortage
Pence ended September with just $1.18 million cash-on-hand, according to recent filings, and owed $621,000 in debt.
Pence ended September with just $1.18 million cash-on-hand, according to recent filings, and owed $621,000 in debt.