McConnell rebukes RNC, calls Jan. 6 'violent insurrection'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the "violent insurrection" on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it's not the party's job to police the views of lawmakers.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the "violent insurrection" on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it's not the party's job to police the views of lawmakers.
GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing
The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.
The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.
FIFA World Cup: Proposed Georgia bill could make Atlanta competitive to host matches in 2026
Atlanta is one of more than a dozen cities in the running to host one or more the 2026 World Cup events and could be the site of the International Broadcast Center, which would host media from all over the world.
Atlanta is one of more than a dozen cities in the running to host one or more the 2026 World Cup events and could be the site of the International Broadcast Center, which would host media from all over the world.
Opposition to Stacey Abrams unites Georgia’s divided GOP
The rivals united this week in condemning Abrams, the leading Democrat running for governor, for hypocrisy after a photo surfaced of her posing maskless with students at an Atlanta-area elementary school she visited to mark Black History Month. Abrams’ campaign has encouraged schools to require masks.
The rivals united this week in condemning Abrams, the leading Democrat running for governor, for hypocrisy after a photo surfaced of her posing maskless with students at an Atlanta-area elementary school she visited to mark Black History Month. Abrams’ campaign has encouraged schools to require masks.
David Perdue lags Gov. Brian Kemp in fundraising for Georgia governor’s race
Incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp is far outraising challenger David Perdue, leaving the former senator with less than $1 million in cash on hand while Kemp had $12.7 million in his main campaign account.
Incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp is far outraising challenger David Perdue, leaving the former senator with less than $1 million in cash on hand while Kemp had $12.7 million in his main campaign account.
Stacey Abrams receives backlash for maskless photo in Georgia classroom
Stacey Abrams is in a war of words with her Republican opponents over a photo showing her not wearing a mask in a Decatur classroom full of children.
Stacey Abrams is in a war of words with her Republican opponents over a photo showing her not wearing a mask in a Decatur classroom full of children.
White House science adviser Eric Lander resigns over staff mistreatment
President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.
President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.
Georgia Senate approves Capitol statue for Justice Clarence Thomas
In a party line vote, the Georgia State Senate approved a bill Monday paving the way for a statue of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to go up at the state Capitol. Democrats opposed the idea.
In a party line vote, the Georgia State Senate approved a bill Monday paving the way for a statue of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to go up at the state Capitol. Democrats opposed the idea.
Supreme Court sides with GOP in Alabama election map case
The Supreme Court on Monday put on hold a lower court ruling that Alabama must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections.
The Supreme Court on Monday put on hold a lower court ruling that Alabama must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections.
Vernon Jones drops out of Georgia governor's race, backs David Perdue
Vernon Jones announced he is pulling out of the race to become Georgia's next governor and he's endorsing Donald Trump-backed David Perdue.
Vernon Jones announced he is pulling out of the race to become Georgia's next governor and he's endorsing Donald Trump-backed David Perdue.
Marjorie Taylor Greene faces GOP challengers in changing Georgia district
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has emerged as a prominent voice of the GOP's far-right in her first term in Congress, but now she faces challengers from inside her own party who argue they deliver Republican values without the sideshow.
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has emerged as a prominent voice of the GOP's far-right in her first term in Congress, but now she faces challengers from inside her own party who argue they deliver Republican values without the sideshow.
Georgia state tax revenue bonanza continues through January
Georgia’s general fund collected $17.8 billion through Jan. 31. That’s $2.7 billion, or 18%, ahead of last year’s pace.
Georgia’s general fund collected $17.8 billion through Jan. 31. That’s $2.7 billion, or 18%, ahead of last year’s pace.
Georgia lawmaker wants those who shoot at police charged with attempted murder
State Rep. Rick Williams, R-Milledgeville, has filed legislation so that anyone who shoots a police officer would be charged with attempted murder.
State Rep. Rick Williams, R-Milledgeville, has filed legislation so that anyone who shoots a police officer would be charged with attempted murder.
Republican National Committee overwhelmingly votes to censure Cheney, Kinzinger for sitting on Jan. 6 panel
RNC resolution says Cheney, Kinzinger are 'participating in a Democratic led persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse.
RNC resolution says Cheney, Kinzinger are 'participating in a Democratic led persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse.
Pence says Trump wrong in saying VP could overturn election
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."
Former President Trump's comments prompt new security measures for Fulton DA
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said she is taking steps to make sure her office and employees are safe in the wake of comments about her by former President Donald Trump.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said she is taking steps to make sure her office and employees are safe in the wake of comments about her by former President Donald Trump.
Gwinnett, Cobb redistricting fights take over state Capitol
Every 10 years, lawmakers must approve new district maps based on U.S. Census data.
Every 10 years, lawmakers must approve new district maps based on U.S. Census data.
After meeting with Trump, Georgia’s Vernon Jones likely to exit GOP gubernatorial primary
Vernon Jones is weighing his options on dropping out of Georgia's GOP gubernatorial primary and running for another office after meeting with former President Donald Trump, sources tell Fox News.
Vernon Jones is weighing his options on dropping out of Georgia's GOP gubernatorial primary and running for another office after meeting with former President Donald Trump, sources tell Fox News.
Georgia Senate approves bill making Gwinnett school board elections non-partisan
Members of the Georgia State Senate approved a bill Wednesday that would change Gwinnett County Board of Education elections from partisan to non-partisan. Democrats, however, argued that the move was because the board recently became majority-Democrat after years of Republican control.
Members of the Georgia State Senate approved a bill Wednesday that would change Gwinnett County Board of Education elections from partisan to non-partisan. Democrats, however, argued that the move was because the board recently became majority-Democrat after years of Republican control.
Georgia’s Stacey Abrams raised $9.25 million in governor bid
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams announced Wednesday that her campaign for governor raised more than $9.25 million from more than 100,000 separate donors since she announced her candidacy on Dec. 1.
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams announced Wednesday that her campaign for governor raised more than $9.25 million from more than 100,000 separate donors since she announced her candidacy on Dec. 1.