Stacey Abrams talks governor's race one-on-one

Less than 24 hours after officially announcing she will run for Georgia governor in 2022, Stacey Abrams sat down for an interview about her decision with FOX 5.

Senate votes to fund government through Feb. 18, averting shutdown

The House has passed a bill that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday.

Oklahoma files lawsuit over National Guard COVID-19 vaccine mandate

“Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate ensures that many Oklahoma National Guard members will simply quit instead of getting a vaccine, a situation that will irreparably harm Oklahomans’ safety and security,” said Attorney General John O’Connor.

Buckhead leaders continue push for cityhood after Atlanta mayoral election

Atlanta's new Mayor-elect Andre Dickens has gone on record saying he's against Buckhead splitting off from the city, but leaders of the Buckhead city movement say they will forge ahead with their efforts to put the issue to a vote.

Stacey Abrams says she's running for Georgia governor again

Stacey Abrams announced on Wednesday she plans to run again for Georgia governor. Without serious competition in a Democratic primary, the announcement sets up a likely rematch between Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.

Who is Atlanta mayor-elect Andre Dickens?

Atlanta City Councilman Andre Dickens is now Mayor-elect of Atlanta. Here's what you need to know about Atlanta's next mayor.

Trump tested positive for COVID-19 days before debate with Biden, Mark Meadows says in book

A book by Donald Trump's ex-chief of staff says Trump tested positive for COVID-19 three days before his first debate in September 2020 with Joe Biden and days earlier than that diagnosis was previously disclosed.

Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy

In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.

GOP’s McCormick jumps districts as he seeks US House seat

A Republican who lost a bid for Congress in 2020 in a competitive suburban Atlanta district announced Tuesday that he’s jumping to a new, more Republican congressional district to run for the U.S. House in 2022.

'Trash': Marjorie Taylor Greene attacks GOP colleague, defends Lauren Boebert

Georgia Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene called South Carolina congresswoman Nancy Mace “trash” and a “RINO” on Twitter after Mace criticized a Republican colleague, Rep. Lauren Boebert. Greene called a coalition of Democrats the “Jihad Squad.”

Atlanta Mayoral Runoff: Moore or Dickens, who will be city's next leader

Atlanta voters will decide whether City Council President Felicia Moore or City Council member Andre Dickens will be the city's next mayor.

Atlanta mayoral candidates make final push before runoff

With the race to be Atlanta's next mayor getting tighter, the two candidates are trying to get out as many voters as possible throughout the city.

Rep. Omar ends 'unproductive' phone call with Rep. Boebert over Muslim remarks

“Instead of apologizing for her Islamophobic comments and fabricated lies, Rep. Boebert refused to publicly acknowledge her hurtful and dangerous comments,” Omar said in a sttatment.

Jan. 6 committee to hold vote on contempt charges for former DOJ official on Wednesday

A House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will vote Wednesday to hold Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official, in contempt of Congress.

Supreme Court braces for all-or-nothing abortion fight

The 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade ruling is facing its most serious challenge in 30 years in front of a court with a 6-3 conservative majority that's been remade by three appointees of President Donald Trump.