Maxwell Frost, first Gen Z congressman from Florida, denied D.C. apartment over bad credit

Gen-Z Florida Democratic congressman Maxwell Frost came to Twitter to express his struggles with trying to find housing in D.C. as he awaits his new salary to kick in.

What Kyrsten Sinema’s switch means for the Senate

Sinema says she won’t caucus with Senate Republicans, so Democrats will still hold the majority next year. And she is expected to continue casting most of her votes with Democrats while separating herself on certain issues.

Arkansas town elects youngest Black mayor in America

Only months after graduating high school, Jaylen Smith, 18, is the new mayor of Earle, Arkansas.

Oversight Committee releases report on Commanders investigation

The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform says the Washington Commanders covered up decades of sexual misconduct according to a new report released Thursday. 

Warnock's Senate win solidifies Georgia as a '24 battleground state

With Sen. Raphael Warnock's victory over Herschel Walker, Georgia Democrats are embracing — and Republicans are reluctantly accepting — the state’s transition from GOP stronghold to a premier battleground state.

Georgia lawmakers want to ban TikTok app

State Sen. Jason Anavitarte announced plans to sponsor legislation banning TikTok completely.

Peru's president ousted by Congress amid political turmoil

The president of Peru was ousted by Congress Wednesday after he sought to dissolve the legislative body and take unilateral control of the government, triggering a grave constitutional crisis. FRANKLIN BRICEÑO Associated Press

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez under investigation by House Ethics Committee

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is under a House ethics investigation, according to a statement issued by the House Committee on Ethics on Wednesday. 

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military members

The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.

What Warnock's victory means for Georgia, Senate Democrats

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win over Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia means Democrats now add to their majority in the Senate, which “makes a big difference.” Here’s why.

Warnock claims victory in Senate runoff race

Sen. Raphael Warnock claimed victory late Tuesday night in a tight runoff race for U.S. Senate. Warnock beat out Republican challenger Herschel Walker, a Georgia football legend. 

Trump's Constitution remarks put McConnell, GOP on defense

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says anyone who thinks the Constitution should be suspended would have a “very hard time” becoming president in the United States.

Fulton County extends voting hours at NW Atlanta precinct

Voters who come to Scott Elementary School in Fulton County will have 20 extra minutes to vote due to a short closure earlier on Tuesday.

Man at center of politically charged and deadly hit-and-run appears in court

Man at the center of a deadly hit-and-run case appears in court. Ryan Dover called State Representative Trey Kelley instead of 911 after the deadly accident. Case moving forward.

Warnock leads Walker in final InsiderAdvantage/FOX 5 poll heading into runoff

The latest InsiderAdvantage/FOX 5 survey shows U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) with a three percent lead over Republican challenger Herschel Walker heading into the runoff election.

EXPLAINER: Congress is acting on gay, interracial marriage after Senate passes bill

The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.

Georgia Senate runoff shatters records for early, absentee voting

Over 1.8 million Georgians (327 of them over 100 years old) have already cast their votes in the runoff between Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker.

Georgia's Republican lieutenant governor Geoff Duncan says he did not vote for Herschel Walker

Georgia's Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said this week that he did not vote for GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker in the runoff election against incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga.