Georgia lawmaker pushes for 5-day wait on gun purchases
Less than a week after the deaths of eight people at a series of spa shootings in metro Atlanta, a state lawmaker filed a bill to institute a waiting period for firearms purchases in Georgia.
Less than a week after the deaths of eight people at a series of spa shootings in metro Atlanta, a state lawmaker filed a bill to institute a waiting period for firearms purchases in Georgia.
Faith community calls on Kemp to block controversial Georgia election reform legislation
Bishop Carl McRae joined more than 400 clergy, faith leaders, and laity from across Georgia who, in a letter delivered to Governor Brian Kemp on Friday, expressed their concern over many of the measures found in House Bill 531, Senate Bill 241, and other voting reform bills introduced by GOP lawmakers this legislative session.
Bishop Carl McRae joined more than 400 clergy, faith leaders, and laity from across Georgia who, in a letter delivered to Governor Brian Kemp on Friday, expressed their concern over many of the measures found in House Bill 531, Senate Bill 241, and other voting reform bills introduced by GOP lawmakers this legislative session.
Rep. Jody Hice to challenge Brad Raffensperger for Georgia Secretary of State
Jody Hice, a Republican who represents Georgia's 10th Congressional District, announced Monday he is launching a campaign to challenge Georgia Secretary of state Brad Raffensperger.
Jody Hice, a Republican who represents Georgia's 10th Congressional District, announced Monday he is launching a campaign to challenge Georgia Secretary of state Brad Raffensperger.
US officials to hold talks in Mexico on migration amid surge at border
A surge of migrants has hit the U.S. southern border with Mexico. Several top U.S. advisers on border and immigration issues will meet with Mexican officials on Tuesday.
A surge of migrants has hit the U.S. southern border with Mexico. Several top U.S. advisers on border and immigration issues will meet with Mexican officials on Tuesday.
Gov. Kemp signs Georgia income tax cut into law
Gov. Brian Kemp said Georgia’s ability to cut taxes was proof that his approach to the coronavirus pandemic had resulted in a strong economy.
Gov. Brian Kemp said Georgia’s ability to cut taxes was proof that his approach to the coronavirus pandemic had resulted in a strong economy.
Biden administration awards ICE $86M contract to secure hotel rooms for undocumented families
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is securing hotel rooms to handle the growing influx of undocumented families crossing into the United States.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is securing hotel rooms to handle the growing influx of undocumented families crossing into the United States.
GOP US Rep. Tom Reed to retire after sexual misconduct accusation
U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, a Republican from western New York who was accused last week of rubbing a female lobbyist’s back and unhooking her bra without her consent in 2017, apologized to the woman on Sunday and announced that he will not run for reelection next year.
U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, a Republican from western New York who was accused last week of rubbing a female lobbyist’s back and unhooking her bra without her consent in 2017, apologized to the woman on Sunday and announced that he will not run for reelection next year.
‘The border is closed’: Mayorkas says Biden not responsible for migrant surge, stresses effort for control
The White House dispatched Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to four Sunday news shows in an effort to stress that it was working to get things under control at the US-Mexico border.
The White House dispatched Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to four Sunday news shows in an effort to stress that it was working to get things under control at the US-Mexico border.
Biden administration faces growing questions about preparedness for surge of migrants at US-Mexico border
The Biden administration is scrambling to build up capacity to care for 14,000 young undocumented migrants now in federal custody, and more are likely on the way. Immigration experts say the predicament was predictable.
The Biden administration is scrambling to build up capacity to care for 14,000 young undocumented migrants now in federal custody, and more are likely on the way. Immigration experts say the predicament was predictable.
Fallout from riot, virus leaves toxic mood on Capitol Hill
The mood is so bad at the U.S. Capitol that a Democratic congressman recently let an elevator pass him by rather than ride with Republican colleagues who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s election.
The mood is so bad at the U.S. Capitol that a Democratic congressman recently let an elevator pass him by rather than ride with Republican colleagues who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s election.
'Our silence is complicity': Biden condemns anti-Asian hate after call for passage of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are offering solace to Asian Americans and a reeling nation as they visit Atlanta just days after a White gunman killed eight people, most of them Asian American women.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are offering solace to Asian Americans and a reeling nation as they visit Atlanta just days after a White gunman killed eight people, most of them Asian American women.
Marjorie Taylor Greene to face expulsion resolution from Dem congressman
The California congressman accuses Majorie Taylor Greene of supporting 'political violence' against Democrats.
The California congressman accuses Majorie Taylor Greene of supporting 'political violence' against Democrats.
House OKs bills offering pathway to legal status to Dreamers, farm workers, other immigrants
The House voted Thursday to unlatch a gateway to citizenship for young Dreamers and immigrants who have fled war or natural disasters abroad, giving Democrats a win in the year’s first vote on an issue that once again faces a steep uphill climb in Congress.
The House voted Thursday to unlatch a gateway to citizenship for young Dreamers and immigrants who have fled war or natural disasters abroad, giving Democrats a win in the year’s first vote on an issue that once again faces a steep uphill climb in Congress.
Senate confirms veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director
Without opposition, the Senate confirmed veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director on Thursday, giving him control of the nation's premier spy agency as the U.S. government confronts threats from China, Russia, Iran and elsewhere.
Without opposition, the Senate confirmed veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director on Thursday, giving him control of the nation's premier spy agency as the U.S. government confronts threats from China, Russia, Iran and elsewhere.
Senate confirms Xavier Becerra as health secretary, becoming 1st Latino to head HHS
The Senate on Thursday confirmed California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as President Joe Biden's health secretary, filling a key position in the administration's coronavirus response.
The Senate on Thursday confirmed California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as President Joe Biden's health secretary, filling a key position in the administration's coronavirus response.
Legislation to create Capitol riot commission stalls amid partisan dissension
Legislation creating a bipartisan panel to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is stalled, at least for now.
Legislation creating a bipartisan panel to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is stalled, at least for now.
Sen. Warnock delivers 'sermon' on Senate floor
Senator Raphael Warnock, who is still the pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, delivered a sermon of sorts on the Senate floor on Wednesday in opposition to a wave of Republican-backed measures out of concerns of voter fraud.
Senator Raphael Warnock, who is still the pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, delivered a sermon of sorts on the Senate floor on Wednesday in opposition to a wave of Republican-backed measures out of concerns of voter fraud.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Trump says he’d have ‘even stronger feeling’ to enter 2024 presidential race if Meghan Markle runs
Former President Donald Trump said that he’d feel even more strongly about throwing his name into the 2024 presidential race if Meghan Markle decides to run.
Former President Donald Trump said that he’d feel even more strongly about throwing his name into the 2024 presidential race if Meghan Markle decides to run.
National voting rights organization urges Congress to counter Georgia GOP election reform efforts
Just months after Georgians cast their ballots in record number, voting rights advocates claim the outcome of the 2020 election fueled GOP lawmakers efforts nationwide to introduce sweeping election reform legislation.
Just months after Georgians cast their ballots in record number, voting rights advocates claim the outcome of the 2020 election fueled GOP lawmakers efforts nationwide to introduce sweeping election reform legislation.