Georgia Democrat addresses Raffensperger’s call for harsher punishment for election violations
As officials begin to set their sights on the 2024 presidential election, Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling on state lawmakers to put stricter punishments in place for those attempting to meddle in state elections. A Democratic senator says there's more to consider.
As officials begin to set their sights on the 2024 presidential election, Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling on state lawmakers to put stricter punishments in place for those attempting to meddle in state elections. A Democratic senator says there's more to consider.
Stricter punishments for election violations
As officials begin to set their sights on the 2024 Presidential Election, Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling for much harsher punishments for those attempting to meddle in state elections. FOX 5's Joi Dukes spoke to a democratic senator who says there's more to be considered in securing state elections.
As officials begin to set their sights on the 2024 Presidential Election, Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling for much harsher punishments for those attempting to meddle in state elections. FOX 5's Joi Dukes spoke to a democratic senator who says there's more to be considered in securing state elections.
Houston files lawsuit against the State of Texas over "Death Star" bill
Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 2127 on June 14, with an effective date of September 1.
Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 2127 on June 14, with an effective date of September 1.
'Sopranos' actor thanks SCOTUS for 'allowing' him to 'discriminate,' makes announcement about his work
Actor Michael Imperioli thanked the Supreme Court on Saturday for "allowing" him to discriminate after they held that a graphic designer who creates wedding websites does not have to create them for same-sex marriages.
Actor Michael Imperioli thanked the Supreme Court on Saturday for "allowing" him to discriminate after they held that a graphic designer who creates wedding websites does not have to create them for same-sex marriages.
Embattled Texas AG Paxton secretly went on China junket against advice of staff, docs show
Paxton — accompanied on the trip by his wife Angela, a Texas state senator — was not required to report the trip and ultimately attended against wishes from staffers.
Paxton — accompanied on the trip by his wife Angela, a Texas state senator — was not required to report the trip and ultimately attended against wishes from staffers.
Parents sue after Georgia law banning some gender-affirming care for kids takes effect
A law banning minors from receiving most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapies is officially in place as of Saturday. But now, some families are fighting back by filing a lawsuit to block the new law.
A law banning minors from receiving most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapies is officially in place as of Saturday. But now, some families are fighting back by filing a lawsuit to block the new law.
Trump, DeSantis court Moms for Liberty in a sign of the group's rising influence over the GOP
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that 2024 will be the year that parents “finally fight back” as he kicks off an annual gathering of Moms for Liberty that is drawing top GOP candidates.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that 2024 will be the year that parents “finally fight back” as he kicks off an annual gathering of Moms for Liberty that is drawing top GOP candidates.
Biden on SCOTUS student loan ruling
President Joe Biden vowed Friday to push ahead with a new plan to provide student loan relief for millions of borrowers while blaming Republican "hypocrisy" for triggering the day's Supreme Court decision that wiped out his original plan. Biden said payment requirements for student loans would resume in coming weeks, but that he would work under the authority of the Higher Education Act to begin a new program designed to ease borrowers' threat of default if they fall behind over the next year. Hours after the Supreme Court ruling, Biden commented from the White House, trying to stay on the political offensive even as the ruling undermined a key promise to young voters who will be vital to his 2024 reelection campaign.
President Joe Biden vowed Friday to push ahead with a new plan to provide student loan relief for millions of borrowers while blaming Republican "hypocrisy" for triggering the day's Supreme Court decision that wiped out his original plan. Biden said payment requirements for student loans would resume in coming weeks, but that he would work under the authority of the Higher Education Act to begin a new program designed to ease borrowers' threat of default if they fall behind over the next year. Hours after the Supreme Court ruling, Biden commented from the White House, trying to stay on the political offensive even as the ruling undermined a key promise to young voters who will be vital to his 2024 reelection campaign.
Supreme Court will decide if some judges have gone too far in striking down gun restrictions
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
Supreme Court will decide if some judges went too far in striking down gun restrictions
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
Georgia parents of transgender children sue to block state's gender-affirming care ban
Parents of four transgender children are trying to stop a law from going into effect Saturday that would ban most gender-affirming surgeries for Georgians under 18-years-old.
Parents of four transgender children are trying to stop a law from going into effect Saturday that would ban most gender-affirming surgeries for Georgians under 18-years-old.
Indiana Supreme Court upholds abortion ban: State constitution gives only limited protections
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state's abortion ban doesn't violate the state constitution, removing a major hurdle to enforcing the ban Republicans approved last summer.
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state's abortion ban doesn't violate the state constitution, removing a major hurdle to enforcing the ban Republicans approved last summer.
North Carolina governor signs bill revising state's abortion law before it takes effect
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law adjustments to new abortion restrictions taking effect in the state this weekend.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law adjustments to new abortion restrictions taking effect in the state this weekend.
Pence in Ukraine
Former Vice President Mike Pence was in Ukraine Thursday to rally support for the war-torn country. Pence is now the first Republican presidential candidate to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Former Vice President Mike Pence was in Ukraine Thursday to rally support for the war-torn country. Pence is now the first Republican presidential candidate to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump's GOP support dips slightly after his indictment over classified documents: poll
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly.
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly.
Georgia's reaction to Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
Reactions to the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative actions.
Reactions to the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative actions.
Mike Pence meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in surprise trip to Ukraine
The former vice president’s visit was to discuss matters of mutual interest between the two countries and to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
The former vice president’s visit was to discuss matters of mutual interest between the two countries and to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Reaction to death of Dr. Christine King Farris
Statements released after the death of Dr. Christine King Farris in Atlanta.
Statements released after the death of Dr. Christine King Farris in Atlanta.
Georgia Secretary of State testifies in federal Trump election probe
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office has confirmed that he spoke with investigators from Jack Smith's office on Wednesday about former President Donald Trump and his allies' attempts to overturn the 2020 election loss.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office has confirmed that he spoke with investigators from Jack Smith's office on Wednesday about former President Donald Trump and his allies' attempts to overturn the 2020 election loss.
These new laws go into effect in Georgia on July 1
Laws banning most gender-affirming surgeries for minors, allowing pregnant moms to get government assistance, and punishing gang members more harshly are among the new changes going into effect in Georgia starting in July.
Laws banning most gender-affirming surgeries for minors, allowing pregnant moms to get government assistance, and punishing gang members more harshly are among the new changes going into effect in Georgia starting in July.