Trump engaged in 'criminal conspiracy' Jan. 6 panel claims

The House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol says its evidence shows former President Donald Trump and his associates engaged in a “criminal conspiracy” to prevent Congress from certifying the results of the presidential election.

Rep. Van Taylor admits affair, abandons U.S. House reelection bid

A report says the mistress Van Taylor was involved with is a former jihadist who was living in North Texas and met Taylor when she wanted to get involved in helping fight Islamic extremism.

South Carolina bill would increase fine for bothering alligators up to $1,000

A person accused of feeding, enticing or molesting an alligator in South Carolina could be fined up to $1,000 if the bill becomes law. The bill was written after a social media post in 2020 showed people sitting on top of a restrained alligator before it was euthanized.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert chant 'Build the wall' at Joe Biden during State of the Union

President Joe Biden was remarking on his administration's immigration policy midway though his speech at the U.S. Capital. Several people in the gallery were heard chanting, “Build the wall” — Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert.

Georgia's secretary of state fights for reelection as Trump target

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger emerged as one of Trump's main targets after his election loss. Now, with a Trump-endorsed challenger in the Republican primary, he's is fighting to keep his job.

Perdue, Kemp spar over planned $5B Rivian electric car plant

Former Sen. David Perdue is taking aim at Gov. Brian Kemp's handling of a planned $5 billion electric vehicle plant - saying the governor sold residents out to "line George Soros's pockets."

What did the ‘heckler’ say during State of the Union?

During President Biden's State of the Union address, there are reports that a few members of Congress yelled out while the president was speaking. 

Iowa governor strides into Republican Party spotlight for Biden response

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is introducing herself to a divided nation as the Republican foil to President Joe Biden after his State of the Union address, though without the presidential buzz that often accompanies the role.

Sonny Perdue named Chancellor of University System of Georgia

Sonny Perdue, a former Georgia Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under former President Donald Trump, has been named as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia on Tuesday.

House leaders announce proposed tax cuts for Georgians

Georgian will be paying less income tax lawmakers introduces a new bill to lower the tax rates starting in 2024.

Georgia Senate passes bill ending firearm license requirement

The Georgia Senate has passed a new bill that would eliminate the requirement for a licenses to carry a handgun in public.

2022 Midterm Elections: Everything you need to know

The 2022 midterm elections will include several governor’s races, as well as many key House and Senate races that could tip the balance of power. See the full primary voting calendar and more.

Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson? Biden taps 1st Black woman to Supreme Court

President Joe Biden tapped federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman picked for the high court.

Brian Kemp plan advances for Georgia income tax rebates

Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to pay $1.6 billion worth of state income tax refunds is advancing, with lawmakers looking to help the Republican governor fulfill his promise to give some of Georgia’s historic surplus back to taxpayers as both Kemp and legislators seek reelection.