Senate OKs stopgap to avert government shutdown, send aid to Ukraine
Congress is moving quickly to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate on Thursday passed a short-term spending bill that would finance federal agencies into mid-December.
Congress is moving quickly to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate on Thursday passed a short-term spending bill that would finance federal agencies into mid-December.
South Carolina legislators unlikely to make abortion laws stricter
The South Carolina House voted Tuesday to reject changes the state Senate made to the current six-week ban. Lawmakers wanted to see a ban on all abortions, with exceptions for rape, incest, or if the life of the mother was threatened.
The South Carolina House voted Tuesday to reject changes the state Senate made to the current six-week ban. Lawmakers wanted to see a ban on all abortions, with exceptions for rape, incest, or if the life of the mother was threatened.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s husband files for divorce after 27 years of marriage
Perry Greene, the husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, filed for divorce on Wednesday morning citing an “irretrievably broken” marriage.
Perry Greene, the husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, filed for divorce on Wednesday morning citing an “irretrievably broken” marriage.
Georgia election officials discuss breach, security measures
The Georgia State Election Board held a meeting Wednesday meant to reassure board members and the general public that the state’s elections remain secure following the revelation of a breach of voting equipment in one county.
The Georgia State Election Board held a meeting Wednesday meant to reassure board members and the general public that the state’s elections remain secure following the revelation of a breach of voting equipment in one county.
Teen intrigue in long-lasting birth control options rises after Roe v. Wade decision
The Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling has sent many teens rushing to their doctors in search of birth control. Wait times for appointments are growing in some areas, and Planned Parenthood offices are receiving a lot of questions for information.
The Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling has sent many teens rushing to their doctors in search of birth control. Wait times for appointments are growing in some areas, and Planned Parenthood offices are receiving a lot of questions for information.
Emails show Douglas Co. chairman's involvement in contract under GBI investigation
Emails obtained by the FOX 5 I-Team indicate Douglas County Commission Chairman Romona Jackson Jones intervened in the decision over who should get a county contract.
Emails obtained by the FOX 5 I-Team indicate Douglas County Commission Chairman Romona Jackson Jones intervened in the decision over who should get a county contract.
CBO: Biden's student loan cancellation plan to cost $400B
The Biden administration previously estimated the plan would cost about $24 billion a year over the next 10 years.
The Biden administration previously estimated the plan would cost about $24 billion a year over the next 10 years.
Biden’s policy record, forces some Democrats into unusual balancing act
Democrats in competitive midterm election races are lauding many of the Biden administration's policy accomplishments even while distancing themselves from the commander-in-chief himself.
Democrats in competitive midterm election races are lauding many of the Biden administration's policy accomplishments even while distancing themselves from the commander-in-chief himself.
Harris to attend Abe's funeral, visit Asia amid strain between Japan, South Korea
Relations between South Korea and Japan remain strained because of the legacy of Japan’s aggression during World War II.
Relations between South Korea and Japan remain strained because of the legacy of Japan’s aggression during World War II.
Huge surplus leaves Georgia with $6.6B in cash to spend
Georgia ran a surplus of more than $6 billion in the budget year that ended June 30, meaning the state’s next governor and lawmakers could spend or give back billions.
Georgia ran a surplus of more than $6 billion in the budget year that ended June 30, meaning the state’s next governor and lawmakers could spend or give back billions.
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan says his mother has died
Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan publicly announced the death of his mother in a tweet on Saturday morning.
Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan publicly announced the death of his mother in a tweet on Saturday morning.
Georgia voting equipment breach at center of tangled tale
Details of the unauthorized access of sensitive voting equipment in Coffee County, Georgia, became public last month when documents and emails revealed the involvement of high-profile Trump supporters.
Details of the unauthorized access of sensitive voting equipment in Coffee County, Georgia, became public last month when documents and emails revealed the involvement of high-profile Trump supporters.
Matthew McConaughey tells San Francisco crowd he will consider presidential run
Matthew McConaughey told attendees at San Francisco's Dreamforce conference that it may be inevitable that he runs for president, according to SFGate.
Matthew McConaughey told attendees at San Francisco's Dreamforce conference that it may be inevitable that he runs for president, according to SFGate.
Education issues take unusual back seat in Georgia governor's race
Education has usually been a major issue in Georgia elections, but polls show the issue trailing among voter concerns this year, and candidates are spending more time talking about inflation, the economy, abortion and guns.
Education has usually been a major issue in Georgia elections, but polls show the issue trailing among voter concerns this year, and candidates are spending more time talking about inflation, the economy, abortion and guns.
Indiana abortion clinics to reopen after judge blocks state ban
An Indiana judge has blocked the state’s abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution.
An Indiana judge has blocked the state’s abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution.
Ohio GOP candidate mispresents his military service, records indicate
The Republican candidate claims he was a combat vet who deployed to Afghanistan after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. But Military records reveal he only completed a six-month stint helping to load planes at a Qatar airbase.
The Republican candidate claims he was a combat vet who deployed to Afghanistan after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. But Military records reveal he only completed a six-month stint helping to load planes at a Qatar airbase.
GA school worksheet characterizes 'hypothetical' abortion ban as ‘abuse of power,' prompts parental pushback
An assignment at a Savannah school that appeared to have characterized a "hypothetical" abortion ban ruling as an "abuse of power" has parents and a Georgia lawmaker concerned.
An assignment at a Savannah school that appeared to have characterized a "hypothetical" abortion ban ruling as an "abuse of power" has parents and a Georgia lawmaker concerned.
The Panel: Georgia Lieutenant Governor
The Panel discusses the lieutenant governor race between democrat Charlie Bailey and republican state senator Burt Jones. They debate the effectiveness of Bailey's campaign against Jones.
The Panel discusses the lieutenant governor race between democrat Charlie Bailey and republican state senator Burt Jones. They debate the effectiveness of Bailey's campaign against Jones.
The Road to November: One-on-one with Charlie Bailey
Democrat Charlie Bailey distinguishes himself between his republican opponent Senator Burt Jones in the race for lieutenant governor.
Democrat Charlie Bailey distinguishes himself between his republican opponent Senator Burt Jones in the race for lieutenant governor.
The Road to November: The Panel
FOX 5's Russ Spencer sits down with democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and republic strategist Brian Robinson to pick their brains on the current polls. The two debate the projected numbers for the governor and U.S. senate races.
FOX 5's Russ Spencer sits down with democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and republic strategist Brian Robinson to pick their brains on the current polls. The two debate the projected numbers for the governor and U.S. senate races.