Republicans rush to northwest Georgia race as Graves leaves
Nine Republicans are jockeying to succeed U.S. Rep Tom Graves in northwest Georgia’s 14th congressional district, after Graves announced in December he would step down.
Nine Republicans are jockeying to succeed U.S. Rep Tom Graves in northwest Georgia’s 14th congressional district, after Graves announced in December he would step down.
Ideals versus effectiveness in 9th District GOP contest
All the Republicans running in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District are pro-Trump, pro-gun and anti-abortion. That’s where the work begins to tell them apart.
All the Republicans running in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District are pro-Trump, pro-gun and anti-abortion. That’s where the work begins to tell them apart.
Faith leaders call for Georgia lawmakers to pass hate crimes bill
In the midst of unrest across the country, faith leaders in Georgia called for state legislators to enact a hate crimes law.
In the midst of unrest across the country, faith leaders in Georgia called for state legislators to enact a hate crimes law.
Georgia legislature to resume session June 15
Georgia’s legislature will resume session on June 15 under an agreement announced by House and Senate leaders on Wednesday.
Georgia’s legislature will resume session on June 15 under an agreement announced by House and Senate leaders on Wednesday.
‘He tries to divide us’: Mattis blasts Trump in letter, suggests president is threat to Constitution
Decorated U.S. military veteran and former Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis did not mince words when speaking out against President Donald Trump’s decision to threaten to deploy the military amid ongoing protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
Decorated U.S. military veteran and former Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis did not mince words when speaking out against President Donald Trump’s decision to threaten to deploy the military amid ongoing protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
Pentagon-Trump clash breaks open over military and protests
President Donald Trump’s Pentagon chief shot down his idea of using troops to quell protests Wednesday but then reversed course on pulling part of the 82nd Airborne Division off standby in an extraordinary clash between the U.S. military and its commander in chief.
President Donald Trump’s Pentagon chief shot down his idea of using troops to quell protests Wednesday but then reversed course on pulling part of the 82nd Airborne Division off standby in an extraordinary clash between the U.S. military and its commander in chief.
With wins in 7 states and DC, Biden closes in on nomination
Joe Biden has taken a big step toward winning enough delegates to be the Democratic presidential nominee.
Joe Biden has taken a big step toward winning enough delegates to be the Democratic presidential nominee.
Curfews, pandemic test voters in primaries held amid unrest
Voters navigated curfews and health concerns in a slate of primary contests on Tuesday that tested the nation's ability to host elections amid dueling crises and moved Joe Biden closer to formally clinching the Democratic presidential nomination.
Voters navigated curfews and health concerns in a slate of primary contests on Tuesday that tested the nation's ability to host elections amid dueling crises and moved Joe Biden closer to formally clinching the Democratic presidential nomination.
GOP senators offer rare rebuke of Trump on church visit
Most Republicans continued Tuesday to avoid any criticism of President Donald Trump amidst the nationwide protests that have now gone global.
Most Republicans continued Tuesday to avoid any criticism of President Donald Trump amidst the nationwide protests that have now gone global.
Biden blasts Trump's 'narcissism' in new phase of campaign
“I call on the Congress to act this month," Biden said, urging lawmakers to start “with real police reform" and citing proposed legislation outlawing choke holds.
“I call on the Congress to act this month," Biden said, urging lawmakers to start “with real police reform" and citing proposed legislation outlawing choke holds.
Judge: Justice Dept. reversal in Flynn case 'unusual'
In their brief Monday, Sullivan's lawyers cited what they said were numerous irregularities about the case, noting that “it is unusual for a criminal defendant to claim innocence and move to withdraw his guilty plea after repeatedly swearing under oath that he committed the crime.”
In their brief Monday, Sullivan's lawyers cited what they said were numerous irregularities about the case, noting that “it is unusual for a criminal defendant to claim innocence and move to withdraw his guilty plea after repeatedly swearing under oath that he committed the crime.”
Civil unrest could influence Biden's search for running mate
The widespread protests and outcry following the incident have increased pressure on Biden to choose a black woman.
The widespread protests and outcry following the incident have increased pressure on Biden to choose a black woman.
Sen. Kelly Loeffler cosponsoring resolution calling Antifa domestic terrorists
Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler says she is co-sponsoring a Senate resolution that would call for the group Antifa to be designated as a domestic terrorist organization.
Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler says she is co-sponsoring a Senate resolution that would call for the group Antifa to be designated as a domestic terrorist organization.
Biden meets with black leaders at Delaware church amid unrest
Monday morning's gathering featured 15 invited religious, political and educational leaders, including Delaware Democratic Rep. Blunt Rochester.
Monday morning's gathering featured 15 invited religious, political and educational leaders, including Delaware Democratic Rep. Blunt Rochester.
Trump signs executive order aimed at curbing protections for social media giants
The executive order Thursday challenges the liability protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.
The executive order Thursday challenges the liability protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.
Twitter fact-checks Trump; he threatens new regs or shutdown
Claiming tech giants “silence conservative voices,” Trump tweeted Wednesday that, “We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen.”
Claiming tech giants “silence conservative voices,” Trump tweeted Wednesday that, “We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen.”
House Republicans sue Pelosi in bid to stop proxy voting amid coronavirus concerns
House Republicans filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to block a system of proxy voting put in place during the coronavirus pandemic on the grounds that it is unconstitutional.
House Republicans filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., to block a system of proxy voting put in place during the coronavirus pandemic on the grounds that it is unconstitutional.
Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic
Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership.
Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership.
Atlanta is home to 2 potential contenders for Biden’s VP
Neither public rivals nor personal friends, Keisha Lance Bottoms and Stacey Abrams spent years climbing parallel ladders at Atlanta City Hall and the Georgia Capitol.
Neither public rivals nor personal friends, Keisha Lance Bottoms and Stacey Abrams spent years climbing parallel ladders at Atlanta City Hall and the Georgia Capitol.
Senators hold first in-person meeting at State Capitol since March
Tuesday morning, members of the Senate Appropriations Education Subcommittee were the first to hold an in-person meeting at the Georgia State Capitol since the legislature ended in mid-March.
Tuesday morning, members of the Senate Appropriations Education Subcommittee were the first to hold an in-person meeting at the Georgia State Capitol since the legislature ended in mid-March.