These Georgia laws go into effect on July 1

Starting Friday, dozens of new laws will take effect in Georgia. The laws cover a range of topics from a ban on teaching 'divisive concepts' in schools to requiring recess in schools, to making tougher fines for street racers.

Georgia showdowns: Warnock leading Walker by 10 points, Kemp and Abrams tied, according to new poll

A new poll shows that Sen. Raphael Warnock is leading Republican challenger Herschel Walker by double digits in the crucial Senate showdown and the race for Georgia's governor is a dead heat between Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams.

Lev Parnas, ex-Giuliani associate, sentenced for campaign finance violations

Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani who was a figure in President Donald Trump's first impeachment investigation, was sentenced Wednesday to a year and eight months in prison for fraud and campaign finance crimes.

Hard-line conservative Reps. Boebert, Miller win primaries

Two of Congress’ staunchest conservatives repelled more centrist alternatives to lock up Republican nominations on Tuesday, even as the party’s voters chose to turn out a six-term incumbent in Mississippi.

Primary wrap-up: Colorado GOP rejects candidates who back Trump election lie

Republicans in Colorado rejected two prominent candidates whose political profiles were centered on election falsehoods in a reminder that fealty to former President Trump's lies about mass voter fraud is no guarantee of success.

Georgia Supreme Court disbars Rockdale County lawyer, Commissioner Sherri Washington

The Georgia Supreme court has disbarred Rockdale County Commissioner Sherri Washington. The Court found Washington knowingly violated her duties to three different clients which resulted in serious or potentially serious harm to all three.

Finland, Sweden closer to joining NATO after Turkey drops opposition, leader says

After urgent top-level talks, alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said “we now have an agreement that paves the way for Finland and Sweden to join NATO.”

Who is Cassidy Hutchinson? Trump White House aide now in spotlight

Cassidy Hutchinson, who was an aide to Trump's chief of staff, Mark Meadows, made several shocking revelations about Trump and Meadows in nationally televised testimony.

Roe v. Wade overturned: Georgia DAs say they won't prosecute abortions

Seven district attorneys across Georgia say they will not prosecute anyone for seeking, providing, or supporting abortions despite the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

2022 primaries: What to watch for in these 7 states

Seven states are set to host primary elections Tuesday as the nation comes to terms with last week’s stunning Supreme Court ruling eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion.

California voters to weigh constitutional right to abortion

California voters will decide in November whether to guarantee the right to an abortion in their state constitution.

SD gov: Bar abortion pills, but don't punish women for them

South Dakota is among several states, including Texas, Kentucky, Arkansas, Ohio, where Republicans have moved to further restrict access to abortion pills in recent months.

Stacey Abrams warns businesses to consider ‘danger’ Gov. Brian Kemp’s abortion laws pose to women in Georgia

"I would tell anyone whether they are a business or a citizen thinking about being in Georgia to take into very real consideration the danger that Brian Kemp poses to the life and welfare of women in this state," Abrams said.