Bob Dole: Late senator to lie in state at Capitol

The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.

DOJ sues Texas over redistricting, saying new maps discriminate

The DOJ sued Texas over new redistricting maps, saying the plans discriminate against discriminate the state’s Latino and Black populations.

Bob Dole, former US senator and GOP presidential nominee, dies at 98

Bob Dole revealed in early 2021 he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. The former longtime U.S. Senator from Kansas had a lengthy political career and had served in WWII.

Kemp, facing potential Trump-backed primary challenge ahead of Abrams rematch, vows he won't be 'outworked'

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia says he’ll make a clear contrast between himself and likely 2022 Democratic nominee Stacey Abrams as he gears up for a potential titanic rematch with Abrams in next year’s gubernatorial election in the key general election battleground state.

Stacey Abrams talks governor's race one-on-one

Less than 24 hours after officially announcing she will run for Georgia governor in 2022, Stacey Abrams sat down for an interview about her decision with FOX 5.

Senate votes to fund government through Feb. 18, averting shutdown

The House has passed a bill that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday.

Oklahoma files lawsuit over National Guard COVID-19 vaccine mandate

“Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate ensures that many Oklahoma National Guard members will simply quit instead of getting a vaccine, a situation that will irreparably harm Oklahomans’ safety and security,” said Attorney General John O’Connor.

Buckhead leaders continue push for cityhood after Atlanta mayoral election

Atlanta's new Mayor-elect Andre Dickens has gone on record saying he's against Buckhead splitting off from the city, but leaders of the Buckhead city movement say they will forge ahead with their efforts to put the issue to a vote.

Stacey Abrams says she's running for Georgia governor again

Stacey Abrams announced on Wednesday she plans to run again for Georgia governor. Without serious competition in a Democratic primary, the announcement sets up a likely rematch between Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.

Who is Atlanta mayor-elect Andre Dickens?

Atlanta City Councilman Andre Dickens is now Mayor-elect of Atlanta. Here's what you need to know about Atlanta's next mayor.

Trump tested positive for COVID-19 days before debate with Biden, Mark Meadows says in book

A book by Donald Trump's ex-chief of staff says Trump tested positive for COVID-19 three days before his first debate in September 2020 with Joe Biden and days earlier than that diagnosis was previously disclosed.

Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy

In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.

GOP’s McCormick jumps districts as he seeks US House seat

A Republican who lost a bid for Congress in 2020 in a competitive suburban Atlanta district announced Tuesday that he’s jumping to a new, more Republican congressional district to run for the U.S. House in 2022.