Biden to hold 30-country meeting on ransomware, cybersecurity

President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.

School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies

The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.

Biden signs stopgap bill to avert government shutdown

President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.

DHS issues new rules that limit arrests, deportation of migrants

The Biden administration on Thursday announced new rules that require authorities to only pursue migrants who recently crossed into the country without permission or are deemed to pose a threat to public safety.

House prepares for clash over $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill

Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays

‘Toxic effects’: Senators grill Facebook rep at hearing on social media harm to children

Facebook's global head of Security Antigone Davis faced a grilling Thursday by the Senate Commerce Committee in a hearing on social media and its effects on the mental health of children.

Buckhead cityhood up for discussion by Georgia lawmakers

State Senator Brandon Beach sponsored the Buckhead Cityhood bill that if passed, would allow Buckhead residents to vote next year on whether to split from Atlanta and become its own city. The Buckhead City Committee is leading the push for cityhood.

Afghanistan collapse rooted in 2020 deal with Taliban, Pentagon official says

Senior Pentagon officials testified Wednesday that the collapse of the Afghan government and its security forces in last month can be attributed to a 2020 agreement with the Taliban that promised a complete U.S. troop withdrawal.

What happens when the government shuts down?

A government shutdown has occurred 20 times since Congress introduced the modern budget process in 1976. Here’s a look at what a shutdown means to you, as the potential for another one is on the horizon.

JPMorgan planning for ‘potentially catastrophic’ event if US hits debt limit

JPMorgan Chase & Co said it’s planning for a ‘potentially catastrophic’ event if the U.S. reaches a debt ceiling and congressional Democrats fail to raise the government's borrowing limit.

Court says it will wait to rule on Georgia abortion law

A federal appeals court said Monday that it will wait until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a case that seeks to overturn its landmark decision guaranteeing a woman’s right to an abortion before weighing in on a restrictive Georgia abortion law that a lower court blocked.

Draft proposal for new U.S. House districts released by Georgia Senate

A proposal for new U.S. House districts in Georgia has been released by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan and Senator John F. Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Redistricting and Reapportionment Committee on Monday.

Senate GOP blocks borrowing bill aimed at averting government shutdown

It’s all making for a tumultuous moment for Biden and his party, with consequences certain to shape his presidency and the lawmakers' own political futures.

State Department spokesman reveals COVID-19 diagnosis

State Department spokesman Ned Price announced on Monday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19.