Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use
Ohio now becomes the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes.
Ohio now becomes the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes.
House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke
The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House. The three-term congresswoman has long been a target of criticism for her views on the decades-long conflict in the Middle East.
The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House. The three-term congresswoman has long been a target of criticism for her views on the decades-long conflict in the Middle East.
Clayton County Board of Commissioners replaces vice chair after questionable night out caught on tape
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners have appointed a new vice chair. The move comes after commissioners recently voted to remove Felicia Franklin after she was caught on video seemingly passed out on the ground outside a sports bar. The board appointed DeMont Davis as the new vice chair.
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners have appointed a new vice chair. The move comes after commissioners recently voted to remove Felicia Franklin after she was caught on video seemingly passed out on the ground outside a sports bar. The board appointed DeMont Davis as the new vice chair.
Live Results: 2023 municipal elections in Atlanta and Georgia
The polls have closed and results are being counted in local and municipal elections across Georgia.
The polls have closed and results are being counted in local and municipal elections across Georgia.
Supreme Court seems likely to preserve gun law that protects domestic violence victims
Liberal and conservative justices sounded persuaded by arguments from the Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer that the prohibition is in line with the longstanding practice of disarming dangerous people.
Liberal and conservative justices sounded persuaded by arguments from the Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer that the prohibition is in line with the longstanding practice of disarming dangerous people.
What’s happening in the 2023 election: 4 races to watch Tuesday
From governor races to a state’s Supreme Court, access to abortion has been a frequent topic in campaign debates and advertising for almost all races in the spotlight this year.
From governor races to a state’s Supreme Court, access to abortion has been a frequent topic in campaign debates and advertising for almost all races in the spotlight this year.
Donald Trump’s strength is clear in Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis tries to move past ‘nonsense’
A booth at the Florida Republican Party’s Freedom Summit made swift business of Donald Trump merchandise on Saturday, selling everything from socks to bathtub rubber ducks that paid tribute to the former president.
A booth at the Florida Republican Party’s Freedom Summit made swift business of Donald Trump merchandise on Saturday, selling everything from socks to bathtub rubber ducks that paid tribute to the former president.
Eric Trump testifies in civil fraud trial he relied on accountants for financial statements accuracy
Eric Trump has testified that he was relying on accountants to ensure the accuracy of financial statements that authorities say fraudulently exaggerated his father’s wealth and assets to deceive banks and insurers.
Eric Trump has testified that he was relying on accountants to ensure the accuracy of financial statements that authorities say fraudulently exaggerated his father’s wealth and assets to deceive banks and insurers.
State of Georgia plans to appeal federal judge's order to redraw congressional, legislative maps
Georgia intends to appeal a recent federal judge's order to redraw certain congressional and legislative maps.
Georgia intends to appeal a recent federal judge's order to redraw certain congressional and legislative maps.
Senate subcommittee meeting to discuss problems at Fulton County Jail
This morning, state leaders are convening for their inaugural subcommittee meeting to address the conditions at the Fulton County Jail.
This morning, state leaders are convening for their inaugural subcommittee meeting to address the conditions at the Fulton County Jail.
East Point voters sent wrong ballots
Fulton County and East Point City leaders are warning voters in East Point to double-check their ballots to make sure they have the right one before casting it due to voters getting the wrong ballots.
Fulton County and East Point City leaders are warning voters in East Point to double-check their ballots to make sure they have the right one before casting it due to voters getting the wrong ballots.
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.