Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, wife violated ethics rules, State Department watchdog says
The State Department’s internal watchdog has concluded that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife violated federal ethics rules by asking staffers to run personal errands and perform non-official work such as making restaurant reservations, shopping and caring for their dog.
The State Department’s internal watchdog has concluded that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife violated federal ethics rules by asking staffers to run personal errands and perform non-official work such as making restaurant reservations, shopping and caring for their dog.
DOJ sues former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone, alleging he owes $2 million in unpaid taxes
The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday sued Roger Stone, onetime campaign adviser to former President Donald Trump, accusing him and his wife of owing nearly $2 million in unpaid taxes and penalties, according to court documents.
The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday sued Roger Stone, onetime campaign adviser to former President Donald Trump, accusing him and his wife of owing nearly $2 million in unpaid taxes and penalties, according to court documents.
Raul Castro confirms resignation as head of Cuba's Communist Party
Raul Castro says he is stepping down as head of Cuba’s Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by he and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution.
Raul Castro says he is stepping down as head of Cuba’s Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by he and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution.
Former Democrat Vernon Jones to face Brian Kemp in Republican primary
Former Democratic state lawmaker Vernon Jones says that he will face Gov. Brian Kemp in the Republican's 2022 gubernatorial primary.
Former Democratic state lawmaker Vernon Jones says that he will face Gov. Brian Kemp in the Republican's 2022 gubernatorial primary.
‘This has to end’: Biden urges Senate to bring gun control bill to floor ‘now’ in wake of FedEx shooting
After a gunman killed eight people and wounded several others before killing himself in a late-night shooting Thursday at a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport — President Joe Biden called on Congress to act immediately on gun control legislation.
After a gunman killed eight people and wounded several others before killing himself in a late-night shooting Thursday at a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport — President Joe Biden called on Congress to act immediately on gun control legislation.
Japan's prime minister meets with Biden, urges strong alliance to counter China
Calling democracy the foundation for global prosperity, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday in a bid to underscore the two countries' alliance as a counter to an autocratic and increasingly assertive China.
Calling democracy the foundation for global prosperity, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday in a bid to underscore the two countries' alliance as a counter to an autocratic and increasingly assertive China.
White House says refugee cap will be increased in May after pushback from allies, aid groups
The White House says President Joe Biden is expected to increase the refugee cap for the remainder of this fiscal year by May 15.
The White House says President Joe Biden is expected to increase the refugee cap for the remainder of this fiscal year by May 15.
As nuclear deal talks go on, Iran enriches uranium to 60%, its highest level ever
Iran says it has started enriching uranium up to 60% purity, its highest level ever, after the sabotage at its Natanz nuclear site this past weekend.
Iran says it has started enriching uranium up to 60% purity, its highest level ever, after the sabotage at its Natanz nuclear site this past weekend.
Russia to respond to Washington by expelling 10 US diplomats
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow will order 10 U.S. diplomats to leave Russia in a retaliatory response to the U.S. sanctions.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow will order 10 U.S. diplomats to leave Russia in a retaliatory response to the U.S. sanctions.
Georgia election official warns Biden to stop 'lies' about voting law: 'Someone is going to get hurt'
Gabriel Sterling, the chief operating officer for the Georgia secretary of state's office, says he worries the Biden's statements about the new voting law could get someone hurt.
Gabriel Sterling, the chief operating officer for the Georgia secretary of state's office, says he worries the Biden's statements about the new voting law could get someone hurt.
Stonecrest mayor responds to accusations of CARES Act funds misuse
Mayor Jason Lary is pushing back on allegations that he siphoned off some of the $6.2 million DeKalb County gave the city of Stonecrest from the CARES Act in late 2020. He insists the funds helped several businesses stay afloat in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Jason Lary is pushing back on allegations that he siphoned off some of the $6.2 million DeKalb County gave the city of Stonecrest from the CARES Act in late 2020. He insists the funds helped several businesses stay afloat in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bill aimed at closing gender pay gap passed by House but faces opposition from Senate GOP
The U.S. House passed legislation Thursday aimed at helping to close the pay gap between men and women in the workplace and increasing employer accountability.
The U.S. House passed legislation Thursday aimed at helping to close the pay gap between men and women in the workplace and increasing employer accountability.
Republican Latham Saddler announces U.S. Senate bid
A second Republican has officially entered the 2022 race to represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate.
A second Republican has officially entered the 2022 race to represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate.
US retaliates against Russian hacking by expelling diplomats, imposing new sanctions
The White House is announcing the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and announcing a new round of sanctions against Russia.
The White House is announcing the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and announcing a new round of sanctions against Russia.
Secretary Blinken arrives in Afghanistan to sell Biden's troop withdrawal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to sell Afghan leaders and a wary public on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all American troops from the country.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making an unannounced visit to Afghanistan to sell Afghan leaders and a wary public on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw all American troops from the country.
Bill that would create commission to study slavery reparations advances in U.S. House
The bill, commonly referred to as H.R. 40, was first introduced by former Michigan Congressman John Conyers back in 1989. It's been introduced into the House every year since then.
The bill, commonly referred to as H.R. 40, was first introduced by former Michigan Congressman John Conyers back in 1989. It's been introduced into the House every year since then.
Rep. Buddy Carter authors legislation to ensure MLB is responsible for All-Star lost business revenue
The legislation would allow local businesses to file civil lawsuits against MLB for damages
The legislation would allow local businesses to file civil lawsuits against MLB for damages
Jordan announces Democratic bid for Georgia attorney general
State Sen. Jen Jordan on Wednesday became the second Democrat to announce a race for Georgia attorney general in 2022.
State Sen. Jen Jordan on Wednesday became the second Democrat to announce a race for Georgia attorney general in 2022.
Clergy members hold off on boycott following meeting with corporate executives
Black clergy members in Georgia met with several corporate executives Tuesday to discuss their concerns about the state's new election reform law. However, not every company invited to the discussion had a representative present, and faith leaders who oppose the law said everything is still on the table--including a boycott.
Black clergy members in Georgia met with several corporate executives Tuesday to discuss their concerns about the state's new election reform law. However, not every company invited to the discussion had a representative present, and faith leaders who oppose the law said everything is still on the table--including a boycott.
Fulton County commissioners vote to challenge Georgia's election reform law
In a 4-2 vote, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners has approved moving forward with a potential legal challenge to the state of Georgia's new voting law.
In a 4-2 vote, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners has approved moving forward with a potential legal challenge to the state of Georgia's new voting law.