Trump releases statement after being indicted by NY grand jury

“The Democrats have lied, cheated and stolen in their obsession with trying to ‘Get Trump,’ but now they’ve done the unthinkable - indicting a completely innocent person in an act of blatant Election Interference," Trump's statement said.

TikTok ban pushed by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley blocked in Senate

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.

Georgia budget to pay full tuition for college scholarships

Georgia lawmakers are agreeing to a state budget that will pay full tuition for all college students receiving a HOPE Scholarship while boosting pay for all state and university employees and public school teachers.

Georgia lawmakers strike deal on truck weight limits

Georgia lawmakers reached a last-minute deal early Thursday to increase the weight limit for some trucks traveling state highways.

Starbucks' Howard Schultz grilled by Senate over anti-union actions

Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn't broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Idaho law could criminalize helping minors get abortions

Idaho lawmakers are considering making it a crime for an adult to help a minor obtain an abortion without parental consent. The law would be the first of its kind in the U.S. Abortions are already banned at all stages of pregnancy in Idaho.

Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.

The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

Chris Christie: GOP needs someone who can quickly take down Trump

Trump will never step aside quietly, said former New Jersey Gov. Christie, who is mulling another run for president himself.

Georgia House backs bill to require bail for 31 more crimes

The Georgia House voted 95-81 Wednesday to pass Senate Bill 63, which would require cash or property bail for 31 additional crimes, including some misdemeanors.

Georgia lawmakers eye vouchers, mental health on last day

Georgia lawmakers face multiple key decisions on the final scheduled day of their 2023 session. Most importantly, the General Assembly must still pass a budget.

Legal expert weighs in on Georgia's abortion law hearings

The Georgia Supreme Court will decide if Georgia’s controversial abortion law will stand. Justices heard arguments Tuesday on the so-called fetal heartbeat law.

Georgia Supreme Court considers whether state abortion law is void

Georgia’s highest court is considering whether the state’s restrictive abortion law is void because it violated U.S. Supreme Court precedent that was in effect at the time when it was enacted.

Georgia bill targeting prosecutors heads to Gov. Kemp's desk

A new Georgia proposal to discipline and remove wayward prosecutors would be the latest move nationwide to ratchet up oversight on what Republicans see as “woke prosecutors” who aren’t doing enough to fight crime.

Lawsuit claims Georgia medical cannabis bids were full of fraud and corruption

While the Georgia legislature battles it out over possible changes to the Georgia Medical Cannabis law, another lawsuit has been filed against the state

Members of Congress confront ATF at Georgia gun store

ATF inspectors were met with questions from four members of Congress when they showed up for an audit of the largest gun dealership in the Southeast.

Bill to pull back secrecy surrounding Georgia Medical Cannabis Commission moves forward

A bill aimed at bolstering Georgia’s long-awaited medical cannabis program took one step closer to the finish line, but not before major changes were made to the original bill.