Proposed bill could eliminate primary property taxes in 100 counties

Georgia lawmakers are fast-tracking a controversial tax swap proposal that could drastically alter homeowner obligations by reducing property tax bills in exchange for a slight increase in local sales taxes.

Report: White House delaying release of voting machine security study

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a new report implying that voting machines could face software vulnerabilities ahead of the November midterm elections.

Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates

With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.

Georgia's Ossoff blasts President Trump after social media attack

Georgia's U.S. Senate race is already heating up months before Election Day, with Sen. Jon Ossoff and President Donald Trump trading sharp criticism following this week's Republican primary runoff.

Banned QR codes force emergency Georgia voting system replacement

Georgia lawmakers returned to the State Capitol for a high-stakes special legislative session this week to establish a new electronic voting system before a critical summer deadline expires.

Georgia elections: High-stakes matchups locked in for November

Georgia primary runoff election results have locked in high-stakes matchups for November, drawing massive national attention.

Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules

Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.

Mo Ivory unseats long-time Fulton County chairman

Former Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory secured a commanding victory in Tuesday's Democratic runoff election.

Trump administration warns governors to crack down on unemployment insurance

The U.S. government wants states to do more to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs and is threatening to withhold federal dollars until they do.

Kristi Noem warns of 'coordinated' effort to funnel Chinese nationals into US

Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleges China is running a coordinated "travel agency"-style operation to funnel Chinese nationals across U.S. borders using documents and buses.

Trump departs G7 summit, says Strait of Hormuz will be opened 'in full' within two days

President Donald Trump spoke at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday discussing Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, which he expects to be opened "in full" within two days.

Americans’ view on abortion relatively unchanged, new poll shows

Americans’ feelings on abortion have held pretty steady over the past four years since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a new Gallup poll. 

Georgia lawmakers table redistricting in special session

Georgia lawmakers have decided against meeting in a special session to redraw legislative and congressional district maps following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on redistricting.

Emory professor talks about primary election runoff results
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Emory professor Bernard Fraga talks about the primary election runoff results and Gov. Brian Kemp's late endorsements. 

Georgia runoff results: Winners and matchups for November general election

Georgia voters locked in key matchups for the November ballot, setting up fierce battles for control of the U.S. Senate and other top posts in the Peach State.

Collins hopes weekend Trump endorsement delivers
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Congressman Mike Collins is watching election returns from Jackson in Butts County after receiving a late weekend endorsement on Truth Social. The campaign hopes the political nod will secure a path to victory against Derek Dooley in the U.S. Senate race.  

Trump and Kemp back the same candidate in critical race
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Burt Jones and Rick Jackson face off in a high-stakes Republican primary runoff election. Watch parties are currently underway in Sandy Springs and Jackson as early voting turnout numbers show a traditional low-volume trend.

How will the Strait of Hormuz be demined? Trump to address strategy at G7 summit

President Donald Trump is expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the Group of Seven summit amid growing momentum for a peace agreement to end the Iran war.