Trump says US can't fund Medicare, Medicaid and day care because 'we're fighting wars'
President Trump said “it’s not possible" for the U.S. to fund day care and Medicare programs because “we’re fighting wars" and “we have to take care of one thing: military protection."
President Trump said “it’s not possible" for the U.S. to fund day care and Medicare programs because “we’re fighting wars" and “we have to take care of one thing: military protection."
Service members can now carry personal weapons on military bases, Hegseth says
U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.
U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.
Pam Bondi ousted as attorney general, Todd Blanche to become interim AG
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. In a Truth Social post Thursday afternoon, Trump thanked Bondi for her service to his administration.
President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. In a Truth Social post Thursday afternoon, Trump thanked Bondi for her service to his administration.
Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security
President Donald Trump says he'll sign an order to resume pay for the Department of Homeland Security. Here's what to know.
President Donald Trump says he'll sign an order to resume pay for the Department of Homeland Security. Here's what to know.
Delta CEO blames lawmakers for long wait times at airports
Security wait times at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have dropped to under 30 minutes, a sharp improvement after recent hours-long delays tied to the partial government shutdown.
Security wait times at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have dropped to under 30 minutes, a sharp improvement after recent hours-long delays tied to the partial government shutdown.
Will Georgia ban synthetic hemp? Bill comes down to the wire
Georgia lawmakers face a Thursday deadline to pass a bill that would ban most synthetic hemp products.
Georgia lawmakers face a Thursday deadline to pass a bill that would ban most synthetic hemp products.
Fulton County probes residency of candidate Tiffany Henyard
The Fulton County Board of Elections voted unanimously to hold a residency hearing for District 5 Commission candidate Tiffany Henyard.
The Fulton County Board of Elections voted unanimously to hold a residency hearing for District 5 Commission candidate Tiffany Henyard.
Republican leaders in Congress announce plan to end Homeland Security shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and try to end a record partial government shutdown.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and try to end a record partial government shutdown.
Georgia lawmakers face final full day of 2026 legislative session
Georgia lawmakers are preparing for the final day of the 2026 legislative session on Thursday as they work to finalize the state budget and major tax reform before the midnight deadline.
Georgia lawmakers are preparing for the final day of the 2026 legislative session on Thursday as they work to finalize the state budget and major tax reform before the midnight deadline.
DHS pauses ICE warehouse purchases to review Noem contracts
ICE warehouse purchases have been paused while contracts are being reviewed amid the leadership switch at Homeland Security, according to anonymous DHS officials.
ICE warehouse purchases have been paused while contracts are being reviewed amid the leadership switch at Homeland Security, according to anonymous DHS officials.
Trump threatens to leave NATO again over Iran war: Can he do it?
President Trump is ramping up his threats against NATO again.
President Trump is ramping up his threats against NATO again.
Kristi Noem, Trump respond to shocking cross-dressing photos tied to her husband
Newly released photos appeared to show the husband of former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem cross-dressing in private messages to a number of women.
Newly released photos appeared to show the husband of former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem cross-dressing in private messages to a number of women.
Georgia students' anti-trafficking bill reaches governor's desk
A group of 11 students from the Forest School in Fayette County successfully lobbied for new anti-sex trafficking legislation.
A group of 11 students from the Forest School in Fayette County successfully lobbied for new anti-sex trafficking legislation.
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments April 1 on Trump birthright order
The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara Wednesday, a challenge to Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, which could affect immigration policy and millions of U.S.-born children.
The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara Wednesday, a challenge to Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, which could affect immigration policy and millions of U.S.-born children.
Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that aims to create a list of verified eligible voters in each state in a bid to add further restrictions to voting ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that aims to create a list of verified eligible voters in each state in a bid to add further restrictions to voting ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
Metro Atlanta leaders urge veto of controversial election bill
A high-stakes political standoff is unfolding at the Georgia State Capitol as a controversial election bill heads to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk that would force nonpartisan elections upon the state's most populous counties.
A high-stakes political standoff is unfolding at the Georgia State Capitol as a controversial election bill heads to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk that would force nonpartisan elections upon the state's most populous counties.
Federal judge halts Trump executive order to defund NPR, PBS
Supporters of public radio and television marked a major win Tuesday, when a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration is not allowed to completely defund National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
Supporters of public radio and television marked a major win Tuesday, when a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration is not allowed to completely defund National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
Woman in hijab alleges racial profiling at Sen. Cory Booker event
A tense confrontation outside a Decatur church has led to allegations of racial profiling after a Stone Mountain woman wearing a hijab was barred from a high-profile event Friday.
A tense confrontation outside a Decatur church has led to allegations of racial profiling after a Stone Mountain woman wearing a hijab was barred from a high-profile event Friday.
Trump administration must suspend White House ballroom construction, judge orders
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to suspend its construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to suspend its construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.
Gallup poll: Healthcare tops US concerns as partisan divides persist
Americans’ top domestic concerns have shifted, with one issue now clearly leading.
Americans’ top domestic concerns have shifted, with one issue now clearly leading.