Biden releases statement after Senate acquits Trump in US Capitol riot
President Joe Biden released a statement after the Senate failed to convict former president Donald Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
President Joe Biden released a statement after the Senate failed to convict former president Donald Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Different votes, same message: Schumer, McConnell speak after Senate’s acquittal and condemn Trump
One voted to acquit, one voted to convict - but then they both took to the podium Saturday and condemned Trump’s rhetoric and actions leading up to the Jan. 6 riot.
One voted to acquit, one voted to convict - but then they both took to the podium Saturday and condemned Trump’s rhetoric and actions leading up to the Jan. 6 riot.
Trump claims his movement 'has only just begun' after acquittal in 2nd impeachment trial
Former President Donald Trump is welcoming his second impeachment acquittal and says his movement “has only just begun.”
Former President Donald Trump is welcoming his second impeachment acquittal and says his movement “has only just begun.”
Trump acquitted: With 10 votes shy of conviction, Senate acquits for incitement of insurrection
The Senate voted 57-43 in a rare Saturday session to acquit former president Donald Trump for his alleged role in the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, falling short of the 67 votes needed for a conviction.
The Senate voted 57-43 in a rare Saturday session to acquit former president Donald Trump for his alleged role in the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, falling short of the 67 votes needed for a conviction.
'I don't know why you're laughing': Trump impeachment lawyer offended by Senate chamber's laughter
During a brief debate prior to the vote over whether the Senate would call witnesses, the Senate chamber was scolded after laughing during remarks from Trump impeachment lawyer Michael van der Veen.
During a brief debate prior to the vote over whether the Senate would call witnesses, the Senate chamber was scolded after laughing during remarks from Trump impeachment lawyer Michael van der Veen.
Sen. McConnell will vote to acquit Trump in impeachment trial
Word of McConnell’s decision came Saturday before what is expected to be a final day in the historic trial on the charge that Trump incited an insurrection in the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
Word of McConnell’s decision came Saturday before what is expected to be a final day in the historic trial on the charge that Trump incited an insurrection in the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
Trump defense rests in impeachment trial, saying Dems urge supporters to 'fight,' too
The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is speeding toward a conclusion and near-certain acquittal, perhaps as soon as Saturday.
The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is speeding toward a conclusion and near-certain acquittal, perhaps as soon as Saturday.
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Melton stepping down
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton will leave the court effective July 1, 2021. He is leaving more than a year before his term expires.
Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton will leave the court effective July 1, 2021. He is leaving more than a year before his term expires.
35 election law violations referred to the Georgia Attorney General's Office
The Georgia Attorney General's Office will be looking into 35 cases of election law violations.
The Georgia Attorney General's Office will be looking into 35 cases of election law violations.
Dems wrap opening arguments in impeachment trial, saying rioters acted on Trump's 'order'
Prosecutors wrapped up an emotional two days of opening arguments in the impeachment trial, with Trump’s defense to take the floor on Friday.
Prosecutors wrapped up an emotional two days of opening arguments in the impeachment trial, with Trump’s defense to take the floor on Friday.
Panel proposes $3,000 credit for hard-to-fill teaching posts
Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state House.
Some Georgia teachers who agree to work in certain rural or low performing schools could get an extra $3,000 a year for five years under a bill advancing in the state House.
Georgia lawmakers restore $567 million for K-12 education
Georgia lawmakers approved their changes to the current year’s budget on Thursday, including more money for K-12 schools and public health along with $1,000 bonuses for more than 50,000 state employees.
Georgia lawmakers approved their changes to the current year’s budget on Thursday, including more money for K-12 schools and public health along with $1,000 bonuses for more than 50,000 state employees.
Georgia Senate approves two bills to help trafficking survivors
The Georgia State Senate approved two measures Thursday that are designed to help survivors of human trafficking.
The Georgia State Senate approved two measures Thursday that are designed to help survivors of human trafficking.
Fulton County prosecutor opens criminal investigation into Trump phone call
Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis said in a letter that she has opened a criminal investigation into “attempts to influence” the outcome of last year’s general election.
Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis said in a letter that she has opened a criminal investigation into “attempts to influence” the outcome of last year’s general election.
2 Democrats advance to runoff in Georgia state House race
Two Democrats are advancing to a March 9 runoff in a special election to fill a vacant state House seat in suburban Atlanta.
Two Democrats are advancing to a March 9 runoff in a special election to fill a vacant state House seat in suburban Atlanta.
Impeachment trial: New video evidence shows senators fleeing, police begging on radio for help
For the first time, senators saw detailed security video of the break-in and heard grim emergency calls from Capitol police pleading for back-up as they were overwhelmed.
For the first time, senators saw detailed security video of the break-in and heard grim emergency calls from Capitol police pleading for back-up as they were overwhelmed.
New bill would impose harsher penalties for street racers in Georgia
S.B. 10, would impose harsher penalties for street racers. It also would require a special registration for high-power cars that are often used by street racers.
S.B. 10, would impose harsher penalties for street racers. It also would require a special registration for high-power cars that are often used by street racers.
Georgia leaders announce $1,000 bonuses for state employees
In a joint news conference Wednesday, Gov. Brian Kemp, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and House Speaker David Ralston revealed they have agreed to expand a proposal for bonuses for Georgia educators to include most state employees.
In a joint news conference Wednesday, Gov. Brian Kemp, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and House Speaker David Ralston revealed they have agreed to expand a proposal for bonuses for Georgia educators to include most state employees.
House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
New Georgia bill would track rape kits through criminal process
A new bill introduced in the Georgia House aims to further bolster Georgia’s sexual assault legislation.
A new bill introduced in the Georgia House aims to further bolster Georgia’s sexual assault legislation.