Kemp takes jab at Trump over Kim Jung Un praise

A polarizing tweet from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s personal account appears to have ramped the rhetoric against former President Donald Trump’s bid for re-elected.

Debt ceiling deal: Biden celebrates bipartisanship, 'crisis averted' in Oval Office address

He's ready to sign on Saturday a budget agreement that suspends the nation's debt ceiling and eliminates the potential for a first-ever government default that would have sent shock waves through the U.S. and global economies.

DOJ says it won't charge Pence over handling of classified documents

The Department of Justice has informed former Vice President Mike Pence’s legal team that it won't pursue criminal charges related to the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana home.

5 of the 10 busiest days ever at Atlanta's airport have happened this year

The summer travel season is beginning to take off which means the men and women on the front lines of airport security are feeling it as passengers pack airports and planes.

Gun expert offers free safety seminars in DeKalb County this weekend

A gun expert says a lot of gun violence is the result of carelessness. That’s why he is on a mission to educate his community on gun safety.

DeSantis, Trump jab at each other while on campaign trail

Former President Donald Trump is keeping up a steady drumbeat of criticism of his chief rival Ron DeSantis.

Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate

The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.

Former Vice President Pence expected to launch White House campaign next week, joining Trump in 2024 race

The field of Republican presidential contenders continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence joining former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and others, in the 2024 White House race

Funding for committee addressing children’s mental health put on hold

Two months after Georgia lawmakers passed the state’s $32.4 billion budget, approved funding for an independent committee tasked with identifying issues in mental health services for children—including those in the state’s foster care system—is among dozens of line items Governor Brian Kemp has put ‘on hold’.

Chris Christie expected to launch 2024 presidential campaign next week

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was once a strong ally of then-President Trump but has become one of the former president's most vocal GOP critics.

NC political strategist ejected from boat, dies trying to swim ashore

Conen Morgan, 42, of Raleigh, whose consulting agency clients have included the campaigns of U.S. Reps. Alma Adams and Valerie Foushee, died Sunday, the park service said in a news release.

DeSantis starts political season in Iowa
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is in Iowa today, kick-starting his 12 stops in 4 days. His strategy is to replicate the same success he has seen in Florida.

Biden, McCarthy reach final deal in debt ceiling talks, look to sell Congress

The Democratic president and Republican speaker spoke with each other Sunday evening as negotiators rushed to draft the bill text so lawmakers can review compromises that neither the hard-right or left flank is likely to support.

Source: Debt ceiling 'agreement in principle' has been reached

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an “agreement in principle" late Saturday as they raced to strike a deal that to limit federal spending and resolve the looming debt crisis ahead of a June 5 deadline,