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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.