Under Biden, world leaders hope for renewed US cooperation
World leaders welcomed into their ranks the new U.S. President Joe Biden, noting their most pressing problems, including the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, require multilateral cooperation, an approach his predecessor Donald Trump ridiculed.
World leaders welcomed into their ranks the new U.S. President Joe Biden, noting their most pressing problems, including the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, require multilateral cooperation, an approach his predecessor Donald Trump ridiculed.
Meet the only Republican to win Georgia's January 5th runoff
McDonald was an outspoken supporter of President Trump and crisscrossed the state campaigning alongside Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler. So what launched him across the finish line but not his fellow Republicans?
McDonald was an outspoken supporter of President Trump and crisscrossed the state campaigning alongside Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler. So what launched him across the finish line but not his fellow Republicans?
Sen. Ossoff sworn in as Georgia's first Jewish senator
Vice President Kamala Harris swore in the two newly elected senators from Georgia on Wednesday afternoon.
Vice President Kamala Harris swore in the two newly elected senators from Georgia on Wednesday afternoon.
Sen. Warnock: 'I’ve got my shoes on, and I’m ready to get work'
Vice President Kamala Harris swore in the two newly elected senators from Georgia on Wednesday afternoon.
Vice President Kamala Harris swore in the two newly elected senators from Georgia on Wednesday afternoon.
Senate confirms Biden nominee Avril Haines as director of national intelligence
The Senate voted to confirm Avril Haines Wednesday as the new director of national intelligence, giving President Joe Biden the first member of his Cabinet.
The Senate voted to confirm Avril Haines Wednesday as the new director of national intelligence, giving President Joe Biden the first member of his Cabinet.
New CDC director takes over agency amid surging COVID-19 deaths, faltering vaccination effort
The incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is arriving at an agency that has been relegated to the sidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
The incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is arriving at an agency that has been relegated to the sidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sen. Kelly Loeffler gives farewell speech to U.S. Senate
Sen. Kelly Loeffler addressed the U.S. Senate for the last time in her appointed term on Tuesday. The Georgia Republican was appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp to fill the seat of Sen. Johnny Isakson, who retired at the end of 2019 until a special election could be held.
Sen. Kelly Loeffler addressed the U.S. Senate for the last time in her appointed term on Tuesday. The Georgia Republican was appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp to fill the seat of Sen. Johnny Isakson, who retired at the end of 2019 until a special election could be held.
Biden signs executive orders on COVID-19, immigration, rejoining Paris climate accord and WHO
In his first hours as president, President Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions that reversed his predecessor’s orders on immigration, climate change and handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
In his first hours as president, President Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions that reversed his predecessor’s orders on immigration, climate change and handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Democrats gain Senate control as new members sworn in, VP Kamala Harris presides
Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government.
Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government.
'It's been a great honor': Trump departs White House in final hours of presidency
In the waning hours of his presidency, Donald Trump left the nation’s capital Wednesday morning ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
In the waning hours of his presidency, Donald Trump left the nation’s capital Wednesday morning ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Ossoff, Warnock set to be sworn in as Georgia's new senators
Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock will be sworn in as Georgia's newest senators by soon-to-be Vice President Kamala Harris after the inauguration.
Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock will be sworn in as Georgia's newest senators by soon-to-be Vice President Kamala Harris after the inauguration.
Georgia certifies Democrats Warnock and Ossoff’s Senate wins
Georgia’s secretary of state certified the results of the two U.S. Senate runoff elections Tuesday, paving the way for Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff to be sworn in and for Democrats to take control of the chamber.
Georgia’s secretary of state certified the results of the two U.S. Senate runoff elections Tuesday, paving the way for Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff to be sworn in and for Democrats to take control of the chamber.
Georgia economist gives upbeat take on state economy
The paradox of the current recession — decreased economic output but plenty of household income for many thanks to federal aid — leaves Georgia poised for a quick rebound once the coronavirus pandemic eases, Georgia’s state economist said Tuesday.
The paradox of the current recession — decreased economic output but plenty of household income for many thanks to federal aid — leaves Georgia poised for a quick rebound once the coronavirus pandemic eases, Georgia’s state economist said Tuesday.
Georgia lawmaker introduces legislation banning Trump from US Capitol
A Georgia congresswoman has introduced a resolution that would ban President Donald Trump from the U.S. Capitol after his term ends.
A Georgia congresswoman has introduced a resolution that would ban President Donald Trump from the U.S. Capitol after his term ends.
On final day in office, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says ‘multiculturalism’ is ‘not who America is’
Outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounced “multiculturalism” and “woke-ism” saying they are “not who America is.”
Outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounced “multiculturalism” and “woke-ism” saying they are “not who America is.”
Parents want school board member removed after she attended deadly pro-Trump rally in US Capitol
Linda Menk told the board she does not apologize for attending the rally and went there to protect our rights.
Linda Menk told the board she does not apologize for attending the rally and went there to protect our rights.
Trump administration sued over Georgia health plan
Georgia’s plan to overhaul how state residents buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act would “tear a hole” in the ACA, “eviscerating” its achievements, a federal lawsuit says.
Georgia’s plan to overhaul how state residents buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act would “tear a hole” in the ACA, “eviscerating” its achievements, a federal lawsuit says.
Georgia state senator says she tests positive for COVID-19
Another Georgia state senator says she has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Another Georgia state senator says she has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Georgia lawmakers begin budget hearings
Members of the Joint Appropriations Committee held their first hearings Tuesday on Gov. Brian Kemp's proposed budgets for this fiscal year and next.
Members of the Joint Appropriations Committee held their first hearings Tuesday on Gov. Brian Kemp's proposed budgets for this fiscal year and next.
'American leadership still matters': Biden's national security nominees pledge new approach in hearings
President-elect Joe Biden's nominee to lead the intelligence community, Avril Haines, promised Tuesday to “speak truth to power" and keep politics out of intelligence agencies.
President-elect Joe Biden's nominee to lead the intelligence community, Avril Haines, promised Tuesday to “speak truth to power" and keep politics out of intelligence agencies.