US budget deficit reaches $2.77 trillion in 2021, its 2nd highest ever
The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020.
The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020.
2 House Democrats want answers about Washington Football Team investigation
Members of Congress have sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell requesting documents and information regarding the Washington Football Team’s hostile workplace culture and the league’s handling of this matter.
Members of Congress have sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell requesting documents and information regarding the Washington Football Team’s hostile workplace culture and the league’s handling of this matter.
GOP's 'short-term sugar high in Donald Trump' won't last, Georgia's Republican lt. gov. predicts
Former President Donald Trump remains extremely popular among Republicans, but Georgia's Lt. Gov Geoff Duncan argues that "Trump fever is going to break."
Former President Donald Trump remains extremely popular among Republicans, but Georgia's Lt. Gov Geoff Duncan argues that "Trump fever is going to break."
Democrats seek 7-7 party split in Georgia congressional map
Georgia Democrats released their preferred version of a congressional map on Thursday — a plan likely going nowhere in the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly.
Georgia Democrats released their preferred version of a congressional map on Thursday — a plan likely going nowhere in the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly.
Georgia lawmaker says debate over Clarence Thomas statue should be non-partisan
Justice Clarence Thomas is a Georgia native who was born in Chatham County. He was sworn into the Supreme Court on October 23, 1991.
Justice Clarence Thomas is a Georgia native who was born in Chatham County. He was sworn into the Supreme Court on October 23, 1991.
Fed sets new limits on policymakers' investments amid questionable trades
The Federal Reserve issued new restrictions on policymakers’ investments in response to questionable recent trades that forced two top officials to resign.
The Federal Reserve issued new restrictions on policymakers’ investments in response to questionable recent trades that forced two top officials to resign.
Kentucky woman arrested for threatening Georgia judge over dismissal of election lawsuit, deputies say
Erin Northup, 42, of Louisville, Kentucky, is awaiting extradition to Georgia to face charges she threatened a judge over his decision to dismiss a lawsuit over the 2020 election.
Erin Northup, 42, of Louisville, Kentucky, is awaiting extradition to Georgia to face charges she threatened a judge over his decision to dismiss a lawsuit over the 2020 election.
Judges, Atlanta Police Chief testify in Senate committee hearing on crime
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant and metro Atlanta area judges testified in front of the Senate Public Safety Committee during a hearing on crime trends in the city of Atlanta.
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant and metro Atlanta area judges testified in front of the Senate Public Safety Committee during a hearing on crime trends in the city of Atlanta.
Democrats, Atlanta rabbi call for apology from Herschel Walker
Metro Atlanta Rabbi Joshua Lesser called on Walker to apologize after canceling a campaign event hosted by a woman using a swastika composed of syringes as her Twitter avatar.
Metro Atlanta Rabbi Joshua Lesser called on Walker to apologize after canceling a campaign event hosted by a woman using a swastika composed of syringes as her Twitter avatar.
Kemp orders flags at half-staff to honor Colin Powell
Georgia’s governor has ordered all flags at state buildings to be lower to half-staff through Friday to honor the late Colin Powell.
Georgia’s governor has ordered all flags at state buildings to be lower to half-staff through Friday to honor the late Colin Powell.
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tests positive for COVID-19
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday morning despite being fully vaccinated, according to a statement from DHS spokesperson Marsha Espinosa.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday morning despite being fully vaccinated, according to a statement from DHS spokesperson Marsha Espinosa.
Raphael Warnock raises $9M as cash flows in Georgia Senate race
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock raised more than $9 million during the last three months - more than double the fundraising of any of his possible Republican challengers.
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock raised more than $9 million during the last three months - more than double the fundraising of any of his possible Republican challengers.
Ossoff, Rubio collaborate on bi-partisan bill to boost homeownership for educators, first responders
The Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2021 establishes a one-time loan program under the Federal Housing Administration for police officers, firefighters, paramedics and educators.
The Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2021 establishes a one-time loan program under the Federal Housing Administration for police officers, firefighters, paramedics and educators.
Georgia public figures, organizations react to Colin Powell's death
Public figures and organizations in Georgia and across the U.S. paid tribute to former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell as news of his death spread.
Public figures and organizations in Georgia and across the U.S. paid tribute to former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell as news of his death spread.
Biden willing to shorten programs to pass $3.5T spending bill
President Joe Biden says he would prefer to cut the duration of programs in his big social services and climate change package rather than eliminate some entirely.
President Joe Biden says he would prefer to cut the duration of programs in his big social services and climate change package rather than eliminate some entirely.
Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
New post-tenure review policy approved by Georgia Board of Regents met with resistance
There is frustration and disappointment over a new post-tenure review policy approved by the University System of Georgia.
There is frustration and disappointment over a new post-tenure review policy approved by the University System of Georgia.
Herschel Walker calls off fundraiser amid supporter's swastika controversy
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Herschel Walker has decided to cancel a fundraiser rally in Texas after the host appeared to post a photo of a swastika made from outlines of syringes on her Twitter profile Wednesday.
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Herschel Walker has decided to cancel a fundraiser rally in Texas after the host appeared to post a photo of a swastika made from outlines of syringes on her Twitter profile Wednesday.
Early voting in Fulton County begins amid election scrutiny
Early voting is officially underway in Fulton County for the November 2 election one day after Fulton County Elections Director Richard Barron announced he had fired two election employees for allegedly shredding voter registration applications.
Early voting is officially underway in Fulton County for the November 2 election one day after Fulton County Elections Director Richard Barron announced he had fired two election employees for allegedly shredding voter registration applications.
Jim Beck case: Ex-Georgia insurance commissioner sentenced to prison for fraud
Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for 37 counts of tax fraud, money laundering, and more.
Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for 37 counts of tax fraud, money laundering, and more.