White House withdraws ATF nominee amid bipartisan pushback

Bipartisan opposition has pressured the White House into withdrawing the nomination of David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Biden administration ousts 18 Trump appointed military academy board members

The Biden administration has removed 18 people appointed to U.S. military academy boards by Donald Trump in the final months of his presidency.

Trump to headline 'Save America Rally' in Georgia

Former President Donald Trump is heading back to Georgia in late September for a rally at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry.

Georgia's controversial voting law faces new legal challenge

The Gwinnett County Solicitor General filed a legal complaint against Georgia's Secretary of State and the Georgia state election board.

Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan declares independence from Trump

Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has been a target of heavy criticism from the former president and many other Republicans for his outspoken criticism of Trump’s efforts to overturn his presidential election loss. In a new book, “GOP 2.0,” he lays out his vision for a different future of the Republican Party.

Uber, Lyft to cover drivers' fees if they're sued under Texas abortion ban

Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.

Trump backs Jones in Georgia, renews support for Walker

Former President Donald Trump put his thumb on the scale of Georgia Republican politics again Thursday, endorsing state Sen. Burt Jones in the GOP primary for lieutenant governor and reiterating his support for newly declared U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker.

Georgia House Democrats call for mask mandate from Gov. Kemp

The House Democratic Caucus' COVID-19 Response Team is urging Gov. Kemp to institute a statewide mask mandate, particularly in K-12 schools, as well as colleges and universities.

Atlanta police chief testified during state hearing on crime

Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant told state lawmakers Tuesday that their partnerships with state and federal entities have allowed them to take a more aggressive approach to tacklE crime over the last year or so.

Rules don’t require public to have advance look at Georgia redistricting plan

Under the guidelines, Georgia lawmakers will not be required to show the public an advanced look at the state's redistricting plan and are not required to consider if districts give candidates from different political parties a meaningful chance to win.

Absentee ballot signature match study moving forward

Georgia’s secretary of state is moving forward with a study of the effectiveness of the signature verification process that the state used for absentee ballots until it was replaced by new identification requirements this year.

Atlanta activists join nation in march to demand federal election reform

Ludacris and Atlanta elected officials and activists are marching in Atlanta to demand Congress stop voter suppression and pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Restoration Act. It's part of a greater movement happening across the U.S. on Saturday.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for impeachment after Kabul airport attack

Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has renewed her calls to impeach President Joe Biden after the deaths of over a dozen U.S. service members in a deadly suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.

Sen. Blackburn delivers scathing remarks on Biden following deadly Kabul airport bombings

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., delivered scathing remarks following President Joe Biden’s press conference from the White House after the deadly suicide bombings at Kabul airport on Thursday, saying the president was lacking transparency and a plan of action for the American people.

More than 450 state employees take paid parental leave under new law

House Bill 146 went into effect July 1 and allows state and public school employees to take up to 120 hours of paid parental leave after the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.