Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
Education Department abandons civil rights focus on Black students
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map that favors Republicans
The U.S. Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday to allow Alabama to use a map that was drawn in 2023 and is expected to favor Republican candidates in this fall’s election.
The U.S. Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday to allow Alabama to use a map that was drawn in 2023 and is expected to favor Republican candidates in this fall’s election.
Trump administration won’t pursue $1.8B “Anti-Weaponization Fund," Acting AG says
The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.
The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.
Dem lawmakers gripe about the 'economic violence' of not being paid to stay home from work when menstruating
Democratic lawmakers said forcing workers to choose between pay and painful periods is "economic violence," backing a new paid menstrual leave bill.
Democratic lawmakers said forcing workers to choose between pay and painful periods is "economic violence," backing a new paid menstrual leave bill.
Why Josh McLaurin thinks he can flip Georgia's lieutenant governor seat
State Senator Josh McLaurin and former State Senator Nabilah Parkes are making a final grassroots push across Georgia.
State Senator Josh McLaurin and former State Senator Nabilah Parkes are making a final grassroots push across Georgia.
GOP runoff: Burt Jones debates next to empty podium as Rick Jackson rallies in Kennesaw
Republican candidates Burt Jones and Rick Jackson pitched contrasting messages to supporters as the gubernatorial runoff race intensifies.
Republican candidates Burt Jones and Rick Jackson pitched contrasting messages to supporters as the gubernatorial runoff race intensifies.
DOJ halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ following court order
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
Ossoff rallies 1,500 supporters at Atlanta rally ahead of election
Sen. Jon Ossoff rallied more than 1,500 supporters at The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta to frame his reelection bid as a fight for working families.
Sen. Jon Ossoff rallied more than 1,500 supporters at The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta to frame his reelection bid as a fight for working families.
Federal judge unseals Fulton County election subpoena case, commissioner says
A federal court order has granted public access to a previously sealed legal battle involving a U.S. Department of Justice subpoena demanding the personal details of 2020 election workers, Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts said.
A federal court order has granted public access to a previously sealed legal battle involving a U.S. Department of Justice subpoena demanding the personal details of 2020 election workers, Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts said.
USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
DOJ moves to disqualify Judge Eleanor Ross from Georgia voter records suit
The United States Department of Justice has formally requested the recusal of U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross from a federal election records lawsuit in Georgia, citing her alleged attendance at a partisan political event for Fani Willis as evidence for her dismissal.
The United States Department of Justice has formally requested the recusal of U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross from a federal election records lawsuit in Georgia, citing her alleged attendance at a partisan political event for Fani Willis as evidence for her dismissal.
Trump slams Freedom 250 concert dropouts, compares himself to Elvis
With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".
With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".
Pam Bondi refused to say whether Trump influenced release of Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Trump in part over her handling of the Epstein files, spent four hours being questioned by lawmakers behind closed doors.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Trump in part over her handling of the Epstein files, spent four hours being questioned by lawmakers behind closed doors.
Georgia lieutenant governor runoff: Nabilah Parkes faces Josh McLaurin
Nabilah Parkes and Josh McLaurin are competing in a Democratic runoff for lieutenant governor.
Nabilah Parkes and Josh McLaurin are competing in a Democratic runoff for lieutenant governor.
Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.
Payouts from Trump's 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund temporarily blocked
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
Decatur school board orders probe after 'dehumanizing' podcast comments
The Decatur Board of Education announced an independent investigation Thursday following days of public controversy surrounding the school district's leader.
The Decatur Board of Education announced an independent investigation Thursday following days of public controversy surrounding the school district's leader.
Greg Dolezal frames conservative platform for June 16 GOP runoff
Republican candidate State Sen. Greg Dolezal discussed his platform ahead of the upcoming Georgia lieutenant governor runoff debate.
Republican candidate State Sen. Greg Dolezal discussed his platform ahead of the upcoming Georgia lieutenant governor runoff debate.
Poll shows Americans’ confidence in US moral values continuing to decline
A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."
A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."