Judge fines Trump, lawyer for 'frivolous' Clinton lawsuit
In a blistering filing, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks accused Trump of a "pattern of abuse of the courts" for filing frivolous lawsuits for political purposes, which he said "undermines the rule of law" and "amounts to obstruction of justice."
In a blistering filing, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks accused Trump of a "pattern of abuse of the courts" for filing frivolous lawsuits for political purposes, which he said "undermines the rule of law" and "amounts to obstruction of justice."
New Georgia House speaker not making many policy commitments
New Georgia House speaker Jon Burns says he doesn’t want to pass any laws on abortion while awaiting court action, isn’t interested in fully expanding Medicaid, and leans toward giving Atlanta more time to reduce crime before allowing citizens in its Buckhead area to secede.
New Georgia House speaker Jon Burns says he doesn’t want to pass any laws on abortion while awaiting court action, isn’t interested in fully expanding Medicaid, and leans toward giving Atlanta more time to reduce crime before allowing citizens in its Buckhead area to secede.
Some residents push to de-annex from newly-formed Mableton
A major push is underway to break away from Georgia's newest city. Wednesday night hundreds packed a town hall to find out how to de-annex from Mableton.
A major push is underway to break away from Georgia's newest city. Wednesday night hundreds packed a town hall to find out how to de-annex from Mableton.
'Boy Meets World' actor Ben Savage running for Adam Schiff's House seat
"Boy Meets World" actor Ben Savage unsuccessfully ran for a spot on the West Hollywood City Council in the 2022 election.
"Boy Meets World" actor Ben Savage unsuccessfully ran for a spot on the West Hollywood City Council in the 2022 election.
Supreme Court says it's been unable to find abortion opinion leaker
The Supreme Court said Thursday it has not determined who leaked a draft of the court's opinion overturning abortion rights, but that the investigation continues.
The Supreme Court said Thursday it has not determined who leaked a draft of the court's opinion overturning abortion rights, but that the investigation continues.
US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
New program allows private citizens to sponsor refugees in US
The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.
The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Walker campaign staffer lawsuit says GOP activist groped him
Prominent conservative activist Matt Schlapp denies the allegation, and his lawyer says they are considering a countersuit.
Prominent conservative activist Matt Schlapp denies the allegation, and his lawyer says they are considering a countersuit.
Biden recalls 'hero' Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at Ebenezer Baptist Church
President Joe Biden will travel to Atlanta to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.and give remarks during the Sunday service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King preached and Sen. Raphael Warnock is the pastor.
President Joe Biden will travel to Atlanta to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.and give remarks during the Sunday service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King preached and Sen. Raphael Warnock is the pastor.
Oregon congresswoman suffers concussion after being hit by car
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici is expected to make a full recovery.
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici is expected to make a full recovery.
Seeing another surplus, Kemp still ready to spend in budget
Pay raises and tax refunds mean Georgia’s era of big spending is not over.
Pay raises and tax refunds mean Georgia’s era of big spending is not over.
New rule could give House lawmakers a tax-free $34,000 pay bump
The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.
The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.
Trump to hold first public 2024 campaign event
Former President Donald Trump is planning to hold the first public campaign event of his 2024 White House bid in the early-voting state of South Carolina.
Former President Donald Trump is planning to hold the first public campaign event of his 2024 White House bid in the early-voting state of South Carolina.
Georgia governor including state employee raises, property tax relief payments, tax refunds in budget proposal
Gov. Brian Kemp previewed items in his upcoming budget recommendation, including plans for pay raises for some state employees, tax rebates and property tax relief payments.
Gov. Brian Kemp previewed items in his upcoming budget recommendation, including plans for pay raises for some state employees, tax rebates and property tax relief payments.
Kemp begins second term with promises to invest in schools, public safety
Georgia’s Brian Kemp promised rebates in the state's income tax and across-the-board pay raises for state employees and public school teachers. He also plans to recommend investments in school and public safety.
Georgia’s Brian Kemp promised rebates in the state's income tax and across-the-board pay raises for state employees and public school teachers. He also plans to recommend investments in school and public safety.
House GOP push anti-abortion measures after gaining majority
Republicans approved two abortion measures Wednesday, making clear they want to go further after the Supreme Court overruled the federal right to an abortion last year.
Republicans approved two abortion measures Wednesday, making clear they want to go further after the Supreme Court overruled the federal right to an abortion last year.
Stacey Abrams group must pay back tax dollars for voter suppression lawsuit, judge orders
Raffensperger released a statement on Jan. 10 claiming that U.S. District Court Judge Steven Jones ruled against all of Fair Fight Action's claims.
Raffensperger released a statement on Jan. 10 claiming that U.S. District Court Judge Steven Jones ruled against all of Fair Fight Action's claims.
New North Carolina congressman says Cawthorn didn't forward casework
New U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina says the office of predecessor Madison Cawthorn left his staff unaware of pending constituent requests and casework.
New U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina says the office of predecessor Madison Cawthorn left his staff unaware of pending constituent requests and casework.
Biden classified documents: How the case is (and isn’t) similar to Trump’s
Classified documents were discovered in Biden’s former office, drawing questions and criticisms about how his case is being treated verse Trump's.
Classified documents were discovered in Biden’s former office, drawing questions and criticisms about how his case is being treated verse Trump's.