Atlanta presidential debate, traffic offers challenges to local businesses

Traffic congestion in downtown and midtown Atlanta on Thursday, ahead of the presidential debate, impacted local restaurants and small businesses.

Presidential debates: Here's what to know about the American political tradition

Presidential debates have become a common part of the political campaign season in the U.S., and the tradition has a rather long history. Here's what to know about them.

Cobb County Board of Elections considering charging for voter challenges

In Cobb County, the Board of Elections is considering a policy that would require individuals who challenge the eligibility of other voters to cover the associated costs.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp did not vote for Trump in GOP primary, interview reveals

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he abstained from casting a vote for former President Donald Trump in the state's GOP primary back in March during a candid interview on CNN. 

Man accused of shooting NYPD officers charged, claims guns are being smuggled into NYC migrant shelters

Bernardo Raul Castro-Mata, the Venezuelan migrant accused of shooting 2 NYPD officers is facing attempted murder charges, and claims that the gang Tren de Aragua is smuggling guns into NYC shelters.

Emergency abortion Idaho ruling posted and removed from Supreme Court website: report

The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho after a ruling was posted briefly on the court's website Wednesday, Bloomberg reported.

Poll: Most Americans plan to watch first presidential debate and see it as important

A new poll found that the Biden-Trump debate is seen as important and a major test for their campaigns. Here’s what to know about Thursday night’s debate.

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. 

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."

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.