Georgia congressman claims he received death threats for House Speaker vote
Georgia's Third District Congressman, Drew Ferguson, says that he and his family have been targeted with death threats following his change of heart regarding the House Speaker election.
Georgia's Third District Congressman, Drew Ferguson, says that he and his family have been targeted with death threats following his change of heart regarding the House Speaker election.
Justice Barrett supports idea of nation's highest court adopting formal code of conduct
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says it would be a good idea for the nation’s highest court to adopt a formal code of conduct.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says it would be a good idea for the nation’s highest court to adopt a formal code of conduct.
Jim Jordan loses second vote for House Speaker: What's next?
Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.
Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.
Republicans reject Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker on first ballot, signaling more trouble ahead
Twenty Republicans voted against Jim Jordan, and some are still upset over Kevin McCarthy's sudden ouster as House speaker two weeks ago.
Twenty Republicans voted against Jim Jordan, and some are still upset over Kevin McCarthy's sudden ouster as House speaker two weeks ago.
Georgia reports nearly $11B in cash reserves after 3rd year of big surpluses
The $10.7 billion pile of surplus cash the state has in its reserves is enough to give $1,000 to every Georgia resident.
The $10.7 billion pile of surplus cash the state has in its reserves is enough to give $1,000 to every Georgia resident.
DeKalb County opens advance voting locations ahead of election day
In anticipation of a busy Election Day, DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections announced the opening of 13 advance voting locations. Organizers hope the extra time will help bring more people to the polls.
In anticipation of a busy Election Day, DeKalb Voter Registration and Elections announced the opening of 13 advance voting locations. Organizers hope the extra time will help bring more people to the polls.
Biden campaign launches account on Trump's Truth Social, saying 'converts welcome'
President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign has launched an account on Donald Trump’s Truth Social, attempting to poke online fun at the Republican candidate he may face again in next fall’s election.
President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign has launched an account on Donald Trump’s Truth Social, attempting to poke online fun at the Republican candidate he may face again in next fall’s election.
George Santos screaming tirade on Capitol Hill ends with man in handcuffs
Amidst the efforts on Capitol Hill to nominate a new speaker of the House, embattled Rep. George Santos attracted attention with a profanity-laced tirade directed at a man he called a "terrorist sympathizer" who was later arrested.
Amidst the efforts on Capitol Hill to nominate a new speaker of the House, embattled Rep. George Santos attracted attention with a profanity-laced tirade directed at a man he called a "terrorist sympathizer" who was later arrested.
Republicans choose Jim Jordan as nominee for House Speaker
Friday's vote puts the staunch ally of Donald Trump within reach of the speaker's gavel.
Friday's vote puts the staunch ally of Donald Trump within reach of the speaker's gavel.
Georgia GOP Rep. Austin Scott announces bid for House speaker
Georgia Republican Rep. Austin Scott has announced he's challenging Jim Jordan to be the next speaker of the House.
Georgia Republican Rep. Austin Scott has announced he's challenging Jim Jordan to be the next speaker of the House.
Gov. Kemp tells state treasurer to buy $10M in bonds from Israel in show of support
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday morning that he has instructed the state treasurer to buy $10 million in bonds from Israel to support its defense efforts against the "militant Hamas regime."
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday morning that he has instructed the state treasurer to buy $10 million in bonds from Israel to support its defense efforts against the "militant Hamas regime."
Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure votes
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision.
Not enough evidence Georgia's election laws are racially discriminatory, federal judge rules
Certain challenged provisions in Georgia's 2021 election law can stand, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.
Certain challenged provisions in Georgia's 2021 election law can stand, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.
Abortion rights, marijuana questions expected to drive Ohio residents to polls as early voting starts
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise for House Speaker, advancing toward replacing Kevin McCarthy
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Republicans on Wednesday nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.
Supreme Court to decide whether South Carolina targeted Black voters in redistricting
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
With Republicans holding a thin margin in the U.S. House, any change to competitive districts has a chance to alter the balance of power after the 2024 elections.
House speaker race: Republicans to select a candidate to replace McCarthy in closed-door vote
House Republicans are gathering at 10 a.m. Wednesday to elect a new candidate for speaker behind closed doors.
House Republicans are gathering at 10 a.m. Wednesday to elect a new candidate for speaker behind closed doors.
'Pro-life Spiderman' charged after scaling Chicago skyscraper
A man from Las Vegas was arrested Tuesday morning in West Loop after climbing to the top of the Accenture Tower.
A man from Las Vegas was arrested Tuesday morning in West Loop after climbing to the top of the Accenture Tower.
Republicans divided on far-right move to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, poll shows
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Some Republicans believe it was a mistake for a small portion of the party, and all Democrats, to support a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
Republicans still struggle to select a new House Speaker after a week without leadership
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.
The House Republican majority is stuck, one week after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with lawmakers unable to coalesce around a new leader in a stalemate that threatens to keep Congress partly shuttered indefinitely.