Trump backs Jones in Georgia, renews support for Walker
Former President Donald Trump put his thumb on the scale of Georgia Republican politics again Thursday, endorsing state Sen. Burt Jones in the GOP primary for lieutenant governor and reiterating his support for newly declared U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker.
Former President Donald Trump put his thumb on the scale of Georgia Republican politics again Thursday, endorsing state Sen. Burt Jones in the GOP primary for lieutenant governor and reiterating his support for newly declared U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker.
Georgia House Democrats call for mask mandate from Gov. Kemp
The House Democratic Caucus' COVID-19 Response Team is urging Gov. Kemp to institute a statewide mask mandate, particularly in K-12 schools, as well as colleges and universities.
The House Democratic Caucus' COVID-19 Response Team is urging Gov. Kemp to institute a statewide mask mandate, particularly in K-12 schools, as well as colleges and universities.
White House outlines plan to build, restore more than 2M affordable homes
White House officials are outlining plans to build and restore more than 2 million homes.
White House officials are outlining plans to build and restore more than 2 million homes.
Biden condemns Texas abortion law, 'blatantly violates' the constitution
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
Atlanta police chief testified during state hearing on crime
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant told state lawmakers Tuesday that their partnerships with state and federal entities have allowed them to take a more aggressive approach to tacklE crime over the last year or so.
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant told state lawmakers Tuesday that their partnerships with state and federal entities have allowed them to take a more aggressive approach to tacklE crime over the last year or so.
Rules don’t require public to have advance look at Georgia redistricting plan
Under the guidelines, Georgia lawmakers will not be required to show the public an advanced look at the state's redistricting plan and are not required to consider if districts give candidates from different political parties a meaningful chance to win.
Under the guidelines, Georgia lawmakers will not be required to show the public an advanced look at the state's redistricting plan and are not required to consider if districts give candidates from different political parties a meaningful chance to win.
Absentee ballot signature match study moving forward
Georgia’s secretary of state is moving forward with a study of the effectiveness of the signature verification process that the state used for absentee ballots until it was replaced by new identification requirements this year.
Georgia’s secretary of state is moving forward with a study of the effectiveness of the signature verification process that the state used for absentee ballots until it was replaced by new identification requirements this year.
Atlanta activists join nation in march to demand federal election reform
Ludacris and Atlanta elected officials and activists are marching in Atlanta to demand Congress stop voter suppression and pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Restoration Act. It's part of a greater movement happening across the U.S. on Saturday.
Ludacris and Atlanta elected officials and activists are marching in Atlanta to demand Congress stop voter suppression and pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Restoration Act. It's part of a greater movement happening across the U.S. on Saturday.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for impeachment after Kabul airport attack
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has renewed her calls to impeach President Joe Biden after the deaths of over a dozen U.S. service members in a deadly suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has renewed her calls to impeach President Joe Biden after the deaths of over a dozen U.S. service members in a deadly suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.
Herschel Walker first interview: 'I have the left and the right against me'
Herschel Walker is publicly making his case for running for U.S. Senate in Georgia.
Herschel Walker is publicly making his case for running for U.S. Senate in Georgia.
Sen. Blackburn delivers scathing remarks on Biden following deadly Kabul airport bombings
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., delivered scathing remarks following President Joe Biden’s press conference from the White House after the deadly suicide bombings at Kabul airport on Thursday, saying the president was lacking transparency and a plan of action for the American people.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., delivered scathing remarks following President Joe Biden’s press conference from the White House after the deadly suicide bombings at Kabul airport on Thursday, saying the president was lacking transparency and a plan of action for the American people.
More than 450 state employees take paid parental leave under new law
House Bill 146 went into effect July 1 and allows state and public school employees to take up to 120 hours of paid parental leave after the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
House Bill 146 went into effect July 1 and allows state and public school employees to take up to 120 hours of paid parental leave after the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Herschel Walker formally announces candidacy for US Senate
Herschel Walker formally announced his candidacy for a U.S. Senate on Wednesday morning.
Herschel Walker formally announced his candidacy for a U.S. Senate on Wednesday morning.
Herschel Walker files to run for US senate in 2022
Herschel Walker officially filed to run for a Georgia U.S. Senate seat as a Republican on Tuesday, according to Federal Election Commission documents.
Herschel Walker officially filed to run for a Georgia U.S. Senate seat as a Republican on Tuesday, according to Federal Election Commission documents.
House passes John Lewis voting rights bill
The bill, which is part of a broader Democratic effort to enact a sweeping overhaul of elections, was approved on a 219-212 vote, with no Republican support.
The bill, which is part of a broader Democratic effort to enact a sweeping overhaul of elections, was approved on a 219-212 vote, with no Republican support.
Biden infrastructure agenda advances as House passes $3.5 trillion budget
House Democratic leaders have compromised with moderates and muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle.
House Democratic leaders have compromised with moderates and muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle.
Herschel Walker registers to vote in Georgia ahead of possible Senate run
Former UGA running back and football legend Herschel Walker has registered to vote in Georgia, sparking rumors he'll be possibly challenging Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock next year.
Former UGA running back and football legend Herschel Walker has registered to vote in Georgia, sparking rumors he'll be possibly challenging Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock next year.
Over 300 California recall election ballots discovered in suspect's vehicle alongside gun, drugs
Torrance Police recovered more than 300 unopened California recall election ballots inside the vehicle of a suspect who was found passed out in his car at a 7-Eleven parking lot, along with a gun and drugs, authorities said Monday.
Torrance Police recovered more than 300 unopened California recall election ballots inside the vehicle of a suspect who was found passed out in his car at a 7-Eleven parking lot, along with a gun and drugs, authorities said Monday.
Judge blocks photography ban in Georgia’s new election law
A federal judge has found that a part of Georgia’s sweeping new election law that broadly prohibits the photographing of a voted ballot is likely unconstitutional.
A federal judge has found that a part of Georgia’s sweeping new election law that broadly prohibits the photographing of a voted ballot is likely unconstitutional.
US Representative Matt Gaetz marries girlfriend in California
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida eloped to Southern California, marrying his girlfriend Ginger Luckey on Saturday in a small ceremony on Catalina Island.
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida eloped to Southern California, marrying his girlfriend Ginger Luckey on Saturday in a small ceremony on Catalina Island.