CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, Google face new grilling by Congress
As malicious conspiracy theories continue to spread, lawmakers are pounding the social media companies over their market dominance, harvesting of user data and practices that some believe actually encourage the spread of engaging but potentially harmful misinformation.
As malicious conspiracy theories continue to spread, lawmakers are pounding the social media companies over their market dominance, harvesting of user data and practices that some believe actually encourage the spread of engaging but potentially harmful misinformation.
Biden set to give 1st White House news conference Thursday
President Joe Biden is preparing for his first White House news conference.
President Joe Biden is preparing for his first White House news conference.
Senate confirms Rachel Levine as assistant secretary of health in historic 1st for transgender nominee
Voting mostly along party lines, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health. She is the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation.
Voting mostly along party lines, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health. She is the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation.
Juvenile charges for Georgia 17-year-olds may begin in 2023
Georgia may raise the age for filing adult criminal charges against most people from 17 to 18, but it’s likely to happen a year later than some had hoped.
Georgia may raise the age for filing adult criminal charges against most people from 17 to 18, but it’s likely to happen a year later than some had hoped.
‘We’re with so many women’: Megan Rapinoe testifies before Congress about soccer team’s equal pay lawsuit
Megan Rapinoe was invited to testify before Congress on Equal Pay Day about her team’s pending equal pay lawsuit. “We are looking to carry this torch for so many other women,” she said.
Megan Rapinoe was invited to testify before Congress on Equal Pay Day about her team’s pending equal pay lawsuit. “We are looking to carry this torch for so many other women,” she said.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth threatens to withhold vote on key Cabinet nominations due to lack of AAPI representation
Sen. Tammy Duckworth says the lack of Asian American or Pacific Islander representation in President Joe Biden’s cabinet is “not acceptable” and is threatening to withhold her vote on key nominations until the administration addresses the matter.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth says the lack of Asian American or Pacific Islander representation in President Joe Biden’s cabinet is “not acceptable” and is threatening to withhold her vote on key nominations until the administration addresses the matter.
Senate confirms Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General
The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.
The Senate confirmed a soft-spoken physician as President Joe Biden's surgeon general Tuesday.
Higher prices, more deliveries: US Postal Service proposes major changes to avoid $160B projected shortfall
The U.S. Postal Service has released its 10-year plan that calls for major changes to avoid a projected $160 billion shortfall.
The U.S. Postal Service has released its 10-year plan that calls for major changes to avoid a projected $160 billion shortfall.
George W. Bush says he's 'still disturbed' over Capitol riot
The former president said in an interview that he was “disgusted” as he watched the deadly Capitol riot unfold on Jan. 6, saying he’s “still disturbed.”
The former president said in an interview that he was “disgusted” as he watched the deadly Capitol riot unfold on Jan. 6, saying he’s “still disturbed.”
Biden eyes $3 trillion package for infrastructure, schools, families
President Biden's next big priority is a $3 trillion package that would help develop roads and hospitals, along with family-friendly policies focusing on education and paid family leave.
President Biden's next big priority is a $3 trillion package that would help develop roads and hospitals, along with family-friendly policies focusing on education and paid family leave.
Georgia lawmakers to introduce legislative response to spa shootings
A group of state lawmakers in Georgia are introducing legislation intended to breakdown language and cultural barriers between law enforcement agencies and the Asian American Pacific Islander community, as well as sponsor bills that would introduce a five-day waiting period for firearm purchases.
A group of state lawmakers in Georgia are introducing legislation intended to breakdown language and cultural barriers between law enforcement agencies and the Asian American Pacific Islander community, as well as sponsor bills that would introduce a five-day waiting period for firearm purchases.
State Representative criticizes Fulton County Ethics board for not listening to jail house recordings
A State Representative who filed an ethics complaint against Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington is upset that the board dismissed the complaint without listening to jail house recordings involving Arrington and an inmate.
A State Representative who filed an ethics complaint against Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington is upset that the board dismissed the complaint without listening to jail house recordings involving Arrington and an inmate.
Georgia Sen. Albers responds to tweets from political group
A top Georgia lawmaker has lost his job at the Fisher Phillips Law Firm after a Republican anti-Trump political action committee criticized his support of election legislation
A top Georgia lawmaker has lost his job at the Fisher Phillips Law Firm after a Republican anti-Trump political action committee criticized his support of election legislation
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.