Supreme Court's abortion pill order spares safe havens for now
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
Supreme Court temporarily keeps FDA abortion pill rules in place
The Supreme Court has temporarily kept in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it more fully considers the issues raised in a court challenge.
The Supreme Court has temporarily kept in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it more fully considers the issues raised in a court challenge.
GOP presidential hopefuls set to speak at NRA forum
The NRA's annual convention is being held this weekend following renewed calls for gun control in the country in the wake of two mass shoot. Top Republican presidential hopefuls are set to address supporters there.
The NRA's annual convention is being held this weekend following renewed calls for gun control in the country in the wake of two mass shoot. Top Republican presidential hopefuls are set to address supporters there.
Kemp signs bills aiming to improve school safety, literacy
Gov. Brian Kemp signed new laws Thursday that will require Georgia schools to perform annual drills for responding to campus shooters early in the school year and to perform literacy assessments for younger students three times per year to see if they can read at grade level.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed new laws Thursday that will require Georgia schools to perform annual drills for responding to campus shooters early in the school year and to perform literacy assessments for younger students three times per year to see if they can read at grade level.
Sen. Warnock visits farm, farmers as work begins on Farm Bill
Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Georgia, met with north Georgia farmers Thursday to discuss their priorities as lawmakers begin their work on the 2023 Farm Bill.
Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Georgia, met with north Georgia farmers Thursday to discuss their priorities as lawmakers begin their work on the 2023 Farm Bill.
Calls for Justice Thomas to resign
Protesters gathered outside the Supreme Court -- calling on Justice Clarence Thomas to resign over a widening ethics scandal.
Protesters gathered outside the Supreme Court -- calling on Justice Clarence Thomas to resign over a widening ethics scandal.
Warnock meets with farmers to discuss bill
Sen.Raphael Warnock met with north Georgia farmers as he establishes priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill. Warnock says he hopes to prioritize the needs of Georgia?s agriculture industry.
Sen.Raphael Warnock met with north Georgia farmers as he establishes priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill. Warnock says he hopes to prioritize the needs of Georgia?s agriculture industry.
Presidential race heating up
Another Republican has thrown his hat into the ring in the 2024 election.
Another Republican has thrown his hat into the ring in the 2024 election.
Pastors call an end to polization
Dozens of Black faith leaders gathered to challenge Americans to stop viewing politics as red or blue-- religious or irreverent.
Dozens of Black faith leaders gathered to challenge Americans to stop viewing politics as red or blue-- religious or irreverent.
After calls to resign, Dianne Feinstein seeks Judiciary replacement
Recuperating U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California asked Wednesday to be temporarily replaced on the Judiciary Committee, shortly after two House Democrats called on her to resign after her extended absence from Washington.
Recuperating U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California asked Wednesday to be temporarily replaced on the Judiciary Committee, shortly after two House Democrats called on her to resign after her extended absence from Washington.
First Black woman to serve on Atlanta City Council passes away
Carolyn Long Banks, known as the first Black woman to serve on the Atlanta City Council, has passed away.
Carolyn Long Banks, known as the first Black woman to serve on the Atlanta City Council, has passed away.
2 House Dems call on California Sen. Feinstein to resign
Two House Democrats called on U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein to resign Wednesday after her extended absence from Washington, saying she was no longer able to properly do her job.
Two House Democrats called on U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein to resign Wednesday after her extended absence from Washington, saying she was no longer able to properly do her job.
Abortion clinics reassure worried patients and set backup plans
Abortion providers say they are trying to assure patients that nothing has changed, at least for the moment. And even if the ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Texas stands, doctors are devising backup plans.
Abortion providers say they are trying to assure patients that nothing has changed, at least for the moment. And even if the ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Texas stands, doctors are devising backup plans.
Governor signs law increasing fines for human trafficking notices
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law Tuesday aimed at getting more businesses to post required human trafficking notices.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law Tuesday aimed at getting more businesses to post required human trafficking notices.
Protesters picket governor's mansion in opposition bill banning on outside election funds
Senate Bill 222, if signed, would make it a felony for local governments to accept money to fund elections from outside groups, except from the state or federal government.
Senate Bill 222, if signed, would make it a felony for local governments to accept money to fund elections from outside groups, except from the state or federal government.
Rep. Justin Jones reinstated to Tennessee House after expulsion
One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House has been reinstated.
One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House has been reinstated.
Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
Justice Department appeals Texas court ruling to halt order of commonly used abortion pill
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
Sen. Ossoff, Becerra bring news of curbed insulin prices to Gwinnett Co.
Sen. Jon Ossoff and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Gwinnett County on Monday to raise awareness about a new federal law to curb the price of insulin for seniors.
Sen. Jon Ossoff and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Gwinnett County on Monday to raise awareness about a new federal law to curb the price of insulin for seniors.
Nashville officials poised to vote on restoring ousted state lawmaker
A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.
A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.