Gov. Kemp orders probe into Towns County sheriff

Gov. Brian Kemp has launched an investigation into Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson, citing allegations of misconduct.

Charlie Kirk's family: Who are his wife, kids, parents?

Among those speaking at Charlie Kirk's funeral will be high-profile political figures such as President Trump, as well as those who knew him more intimately, including his wife, Erika Kirk.

Erika Kirk speaks at funeral: Watch and read full transcript

Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, was among those who spoke Sunday at his Arizona memorial service. Here’s what she said.

Trump to award Ben Carson Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he will award Ben Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

NAACP defends Cobb teachers disciplined over Charlie Kirk comments

Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs said that the organization is standing behind Cobb County teachers disciplined over comments related to Charlie Kirk.

Canada, UK, Australia formally recognize Palestinian statehood

The announcements of recognizing Palestinian statehood have angered Israel and the United States, who argue it emboldens extremists.

H-1B $100k visa fee won’t apply to current holders, White House says

President Trump's H-1B visa proclamation caused panic and confusion for current holders, especially those traveling abroad. But The White House clarified some details Saturday.

Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options

The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.

ABC's 'The View' could face investigation probe, FCC chairman suggests

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr said Thursday he believes it would be "worthwhile" to investigate whether ABC’s daytime talk show "The View" is violating broadcast rules in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension.

House gives lawmakers $10K a month for personal security after Kirk assassination

Lawmakers will now get $10,000 a month for personal security under a House pilot program, doubled from $5,000, after concerns that threats remain high following Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

Senate expected to vote Friday on dueling stopgap bills

U.S. senators are expected to vote Friday on competing stopgap bills that both aim to temporarily fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, according to POLITICO.

Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees in single vote

The U.S. Senate has confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees at once, voting for the first time this session under the chamber's new "nuclear" rules.

Former Georgia poll worker sentenced for bomb threat against election office

Nicholas Wimbish was sentenced to 20 months in prison for mailing a threatening letter about bombing a polling site and harming poll workers.

Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, elected CEO of Turning Point USA

Following her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination, Erika Kirk has been elected CEO and chair of the board for Phoenix-based Turning Point USA.

DOJ suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states

The Justice Department is requesting voter data, some containing sensitive information, for what the agency argues is needed to ensure state election officials are complying with election laws.