Afghanistan collapse rooted in 2020 deal with Taliban, Pentagon official says
Senior Pentagon officials testified Wednesday that the collapse of the Afghan government and its security forces in last month can be attributed to a 2020 agreement with the Taliban that promised a complete U.S. troop withdrawal.
Senior Pentagon officials testified Wednesday that the collapse of the Afghan government and its security forces in last month can be attributed to a 2020 agreement with the Taliban that promised a complete U.S. troop withdrawal.
What happens when the government shuts down?
A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.
A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.
JPMorgan planning for ‘potentially catastrophic’ event if US hits debt limit
JPMorgan Chase & Co said it’s planning for a ‘potentially catastrophic’ event if the U.S. reaches a debt ceiling and congressional Democrats fail to raise the government's borrowing limit.
JPMorgan Chase & Co said it’s planning for a ‘potentially catastrophic’ event if the U.S. reaches a debt ceiling and congressional Democrats fail to raise the government's borrowing limit.
New license plate helps support preservation of Georgia's historic areas
A new license plate in Georgia will help support the preservation of historic downtown areas.
A new license plate in Georgia will help support the preservation of historic downtown areas.
Court says it will wait to rule on Georgia abortion law
A federal appeals court said Monday that it will wait until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a case that seeks to overturn its landmark decision guaranteeing a woman’s right to an abortion before weighing in on a restrictive Georgia abortion law that a lower court blocked.
A federal appeals court said Monday that it will wait until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a case that seeks to overturn its landmark decision guaranteeing a woman’s right to an abortion before weighing in on a restrictive Georgia abortion law that a lower court blocked.
Draft proposal for new U.S. House districts released by Georgia Senate
A proposal for new U.S. House districts in Georgia has been released by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and Senator John F. Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Redistricting and Reapportionment Committee on Monday.
A proposal for new U.S. House districts in Georgia has been released by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and Senator John F. Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Redistricting and Reapportionment Committee on Monday.
Senate GOP blocks borrowing bill aimed at averting government shutdown
It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.
It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.
State Department spokesman reveals COVID-19 diagnosis
State Department spokesman Ned Price announced on Monday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19.
State Department spokesman Ned Price announced on Monday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19.
HUD Secretary visiting Atlanta to discuss affordable housing
U.S. HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge is expected to meet with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to discuss affordable housing and tour a new development in Northwest Atlanta Monday morning.
U.S. HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge is expected to meet with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to discuss affordable housing and tour a new development in Northwest Atlanta Monday morning.
Pelosi eyes Thursday for vote on $1T infrastructure bill
“Let me just say that we’re going to pass the bill this week,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said earlier Sunday on ABC's “This Week.”
“Let me just say that we’re going to pass the bill this week,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said earlier Sunday on ABC's “This Week.”
Georgia rally marks debut of GOP primary ‘Trump ticket’
The rewards of an early Donald Trump endorsement will be on display Saturday in Georgia when a three-man ticket of candidates he’s backing in 2022 Republican primaries will be featured at one of his signature rallies.
The rewards of an early Donald Trump endorsement will be on display Saturday in Georgia when a three-man ticket of candidates he’s backing in 2022 Republican primaries will be featured at one of his signature rallies.
Michigan's Debbie Dingell, Georgia' Marjorie Taylor Greene get in abortion rights shouting match
Dingell shouted about a "lack of civility." "You know what?" Greene responded, "Killing a baby up until birth is a lack of civility. It’s called murder." "We have lots of laws we follow," Dingell retorted. "You should practice the basic thing you're taught in church: Respect your neighbor."
Dingell shouted about a "lack of civility." "You know what?" Greene responded, "Killing a baby up until birth is a lack of civility. It’s called murder." "We have lots of laws we follow," Dingell retorted. "You should practice the basic thing you're taught in church: Respect your neighbor."
Two mayoral hopefuls blast decision to provide security after Bottoms leaves office
The reaction to a new law that would allow outgoing Atlanta mayors to keep their security detail is drawing a strong reaction.
The reaction to a new law that would allow outgoing Atlanta mayors to keep their security detail is drawing a strong reaction.
Former President Trump to headline Georgia rally Saturday
Former President Donald Trump will hold what he has billed as a "Save America Rally" Saturday in Perry, Georgia.
Former President Donald Trump will hold what he has billed as a "Save America Rally" Saturday in Perry, Georgia.
Court indicates it may wait to rule on Georgia abortion law
A federal appeals court seemed to indicate Friday that it would wait until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a case that seeks to overturn its landmark decision guaranteeing a woman’s right to an abortion before ruling on the appeal of a lower court’s ruling blocking a restrictive Georgia abortion law.
A federal appeals court seemed to indicate Friday that it would wait until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a case that seeks to overturn its landmark decision guaranteeing a woman’s right to an abortion before ruling on the appeal of a lower court’s ruling blocking a restrictive Georgia abortion law.
White House Quad summit: Biden hosts Indo-Pacific leaders amid China concerns
President Joe Biden on Friday is hosting leaders from India, Japan and Australia, an alliance known as “the Quad,” to discuss a number of initiatives.
President Joe Biden on Friday is hosting leaders from India, Japan and Australia, an alliance known as “the Quad,” to discuss a number of initiatives.
House passes bill aimed at protecting abortion rights amid state challenges
Legislation passed by the House on Friday would guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion. But it's a largely symbolic gesture because Republican opposition will doom the measure in the Senate.
Legislation passed by the House on Friday would guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion. But it's a largely symbolic gesture because Republican opposition will doom the measure in the Senate.
Former inmates, families testify on 'horrific' conditions in Georgia prisons
Blood-soaked beds, inedible meals, and rat infestations--those are the conditions advocates and family members claim prisoners are subjected to inside facilities run by Georgia's Department of Corrections.
Blood-soaked beds, inedible meals, and rat infestations--those are the conditions advocates and family members claim prisoners are subjected to inside facilities run by Georgia's Department of Corrections.
Kemp issues proclamation for special session to tackle redistricting
Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a call for a special session so that Georgia lawmakers can tackle redistricting.
Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a call for a special session so that Georgia lawmakers can tackle redistricting.
Biden nominates Georgia Rep. Calvin Smyre as Dominican Republic ambassador
President Joe Biden has nominated a key Georgia state lawmaker to become the United States ambassador to the Dominican Republic.
President Joe Biden has nominated a key Georgia state lawmaker to become the United States ambassador to the Dominican Republic.