New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell indicted after corruption investigation
The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.
The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.
Judge orders RFK Jr.'s HHS department to stop sharing Medicaid data with DHS
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop sharing personal data of Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop sharing personal data of Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.
Costco cites lack of demand for not selling mifepristone drug at US pharmacies
Costco Wholesale will not sell the abortion pill mifepristone at its more than 500 U.S. pharmacies, the company said this week.
Costco Wholesale will not sell the abortion pill mifepristone at its more than 500 U.S. pharmacies, the company said this week.
Treasury Dept. to phase out paper checks starting in September
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
Georgia removed from DOJ's new sanctuary list
The DOJ has removed all Georgia cities and counties from its sanctuary jurisdiction list after initially naming six in May.
The DOJ has removed all Georgia cities and counties from its sanctuary jurisdiction list after initially naming six in May.
Echo Park Speedway's billon-dollar bet on casino despite gambling ban
Echo Park Speedway plans a $1 billion hotel and casino resort, aiming to boost Georgia's economy, but faces legal hurdles.
Echo Park Speedway plans a $1 billion hotel and casino resort, aiming to boost Georgia's economy, but faces legal hurdles.
Judge blocks Trump plan to curb DEI initiatives at schools
A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration memos threatening to cut school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, siding with teachers’ unions in a major legal battle.
A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration memos threatening to cut school funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, siding with teachers’ unions in a major legal battle.
These states may try redrawing congressional maps in response to, or in support of, Texas
Trump’s support for Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting plan has split states into those joining the effort and those preparing to fight back.
Trump’s support for Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting plan has split states into those joining the effort and those preparing to fight back.
Atlanta mayor to outline second-term plans ahead of Nov. 4 election
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens plans to officially qualify next week for his re-election bid.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens plans to officially qualify next week for his re-election bid.
Rep. David Clark joins growing race for Georgia lieutenant governor
State Rep. David Clark of Buford announced his candidacy earlier this week, releasing an online campaign ad highlighting his service as a military veteran in Afghanistan and his experience.
State Rep. David Clark of Buford announced his candidacy earlier this week, releasing an online campaign ad highlighting his service as a military veteran in Afghanistan and his experience.
'No Contact' mailers sent to over 200K Georgia voters | What you need to know
Hundreds of thousands of Georgia voters need to take action to make sure they stay “Active" on the state's voter list.
Hundreds of thousands of Georgia voters need to take action to make sure they stay “Active" on the state's voter list.
Judges debate Georgia's ban on giving snacks, water to voters
A federal appeals court is debating whether Georgia's ban on providing food and water to voters waiting in line violates the freedom of speech.
A federal appeals court is debating whether Georgia's ban on providing food and water to voters waiting in line violates the freedom of speech.
Newsom unveils plan for redistricting California
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the state is moving forward with a partisan plan to redraw congressional maps.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the state is moving forward with a partisan plan to redraw congressional maps.
Mexico to extradite 26 top cartel leaders to US in Trump administration deal
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
YouTube, others may ask for your ID as online safety laws sprout across the globe
Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.
Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.
Senate committee meeting next week to discuss higher ed costs in Georgia
Georgia borrowers carry some of the heaviest student loan debt in the country, with the average balance topping $42,200, according to a new report from the Education Data Initiative.
Georgia borrowers carry some of the heaviest student loan debt in the country, with the average balance topping $42,200, according to a new report from the Education Data Initiative.
Sen. Blake Tillery announces bid for lieutenant governor
State Sen. Blake Tillery, a Vidalia Republican and chair of the Georgia Senate Appropriations Committee, has officially entered the race to succeed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.
State Sen. Blake Tillery, a Vidalia Republican and chair of the Georgia Senate Appropriations Committee, has officially entered the race to succeed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.
Republican Leland Olinger says he wants to be next GA governor
Republican Leland Olinger announces bid for governor, pledging to fix what he calls a “broken system” and help struggling families.
Republican Leland Olinger announces bid for governor, pledging to fix what he calls a “broken system” and help struggling families.
Georgia hemp businesses sue over new restrictions
A group of Georgia hemp businesses is suing to block Senate Bill 494, arguing that new state restrictions on certain hemp products conflict with federal law and are causing significant financial harm.
A group of Georgia hemp businesses is suing to block Senate Bill 494, arguing that new state restrictions on certain hemp products conflict with federal law and are causing significant financial harm.
Trump endorses Burt Jones in Georgia's 2026 governor race
The race for Georgia's governor in 2026 is heating up, with President Donald Trump throwing his support behind Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.
The race for Georgia's governor in 2026 is heating up, with President Donald Trump throwing his support behind Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.



















