Top Congressional leaders agree on COVID-19 relief deal, next is a vote

The country's top lawmakers agreed to a COVID-19 relief deal late Saturday night, clearing the way for a vote to seal the relief package on Sunday.

Biden transition team critical of cooperation from Pentagon

The team says there has been “an abrupt halt in the already limited cooperation there." The Department of Defense offers a different assessment.

Biden introduces environmental team: 'No time to waste'

The team was assembled in hopes of steering the U.S. toward greater action to curb climate change and protect air and water.

Texas group says it's challenging residency of 364K Georgia voters

The conservative group says it’s challenging the eligibility of more than 364,000 Georgia voters before election officials in each of the state’s 159 counties.

Supreme Court rules challenge to Trump census plan is premature

The high court said it was too soon to rule on the legality of Trump's plan because it's not yet clear how many people he would seek to exclude and whether the division of House seats would be affected.

House, Senate pass bill to avert shutdown as COVID-19 relief negotiations continue

The House passed a two-day stopgap spending bill Friday night to avert a partial government shutdown, trying to buy time for frustratingly slow endgame negotiations on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package. Senate action wasn't guaranteed but appeared likely before the midnight deadline.

Ivanka Trump to campaign for Loeffler, Perdue Monday

Presidential advisor and First Daughter Ivanka Trump will be in Georgia Monday campaigning for Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Sen. David Perdue.

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to campaign for Ossoff, Warnock Monday

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be in Georgia Monday campaigning for U.S. Senate candidates Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock.

Georgia voter registration group surprised by investigation announcement

The founder of a voter registration group recently revealed to be under investigation by the Georgia Secretary of State's Office said the announcement was unexpected, but that they have nothing to hide.

Pelosi, McConnell receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing her “confidence in science” in a tweet Friday morning. Shortly after, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was also vaccinated.

Feinstein says she hasn't considered leaving Senate early

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein said she hasn't thought about retiring before her term ends in 2024 and defended herself against recent criticism of her job performance.

President-elect Biden picks North Carolina environmental chief Michael Regan to lead EPA

Biden's selection of Regan, who leads his state's environmental agency, was confirmed by two people familiar with the selection process. They were not authorized the discuss the matter publicly before the official announcement and spoke on condition of anonymity.

Rep. Deb Haaland, Biden's pick for interior secretary, will be 1st Native American in post

President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, according to a person familiar with the decision, a historic pick that would make her the first Native American to lead the powerful federal agency that has wielded influence over the nation's tribes for generations.

Gov. Kemp: 'This needs to stop'

Gov. Brian Kemp called for an end to the conspiracy theories and misinformation surrounding the 2020 election while speaking to reporters at the State Capitol late Thursday.

Pence holds rally in Macon for Loeffler, Perdue

Vice President Mike Pence once again visited Georgia on Thursday to campaign for U.S. Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler.

Congress nears agreement on 2nd stimulus check in long-delayed COVID-19 relief deal

The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.