Mail ballot delays put Postal Service under scrutiny before midterm elections

Mail ballot delays and President Donald Trump’s push for changes are putting the U.S. Postal Service under scrutiny ahead of the midterm elections.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment 111 times, declines to testify at Senate hearing on COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, and declined to answer questions during Wednesday's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor to Mitch McConnell: 'Address the people of Kentucky ... or resign'

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove he’s able to fulfill his duties after a long hospital stay or resign from office.

Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' in DC services

Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."

Georgia District 13 election: Marcye Scott advances to runoff

Democrat Marcye Scott advanced to an Aug. 25 runoff in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election.

1 in 3 Americans support Iran war, new poll shows

An estimated one in three Americans support the war in Iran, the lowest rating Reuters has reported since the war began.

Senate confirms Jay Clayton as next intelligence director. What to know

Jay Clayton faced a full Senate confirmation vote on Tuesday to become the next director of national intelligence, stepping in to replace former director Tulsi Gabbard.

Trump administration presses Supreme Court to allow order restricting mail-in voting

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal dispute over federal election rules, to implement an executive order that could overhaul mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.

Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams denies misconduct claims

Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams denied allegations of misconduct made by the City Council during a July 26 livestream, calling for an independent state review of the city's finances and demanding due process.

Trump administration petitions Supreme Court to enforce mail-in voting order

Justice Department attorneys urged the Supreme Court on Monday to reinstate Executive Order 14399, a directive overhauling national absentee voting rules ahead of the midterms.

Salon Dollhouse owner responds after Rick Jackson visit sparks debate

A College Park business owner is clarifying his stance after a visit from Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson sparked backlash across metro Atlanta.

New AARP poll: Older voters hold the key to Georgia's top 2026 races

A new AARP poll shows Democrats lead overall in key statewide races, but voters aged 50 and older consistently favor Republican candidates.

Stockbridge mayor probe: City details scope of investigation

Stockbridge city officials clarified that an ongoing independent investigation into Mayor Jayden Williams stems from staff-flagged financial transactions rather than political disputes.

Education Department removing 'disparate impact' discrimination rule

The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.

Map: 24 states sue Trump administration over FEMA disaster funding

The Trump administration is being sued by two dozen states over new election and immigration rules that must be followed in order to receive critical disaster funding.