Trump enforcing new 25% tariff on medium and heavy-duty trucks
The president announced on social media that the new tariffs on the vehicles will begin on Nov. 1.
The president announced on social media that the new tariffs on the vehicles will begin on Nov. 1.
The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
Atlanta leaders step in to aid unpaid TSA workers
Starting Oct. 11, TSA workers at Atlanta’s airport will get free parking and meal vouchers during the shutdown.
Starting Oct. 11, TSA workers at Atlanta’s airport will get free parking and meal vouchers during the shutdown.
These lawmakers offered to reject their salaries during government shutdown
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Military families turn to food pantries as government shut down continues
Food pantries near U.S. military bases are seeing an increase in families seeking assistance.
Food pantries near U.S. military bases are seeing an increase in families seeking assistance.
Social Security COLA announcement for 2026 may be delayed due to government shutdown
Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.
Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.
Atlanta elections: A look at who is on the ballot in November 2025
Atlanta voters now have a full picture of who will be on the ballot this fall.
Atlanta voters now have a full picture of who will be on the ballot this fall.
A look at who is running for Atlanta mayor in November 2025
One of the most closely watched races on the November ballot is for mayor of Atlanta.
One of the most closely watched races on the November ballot is for mayor of Atlanta.
Monday is deadline to register to vote in Georgia this year
Today is the voter registration deadline for Georgia residents ahead of the Nov. 4 elections.
Today is the voter registration deadline for Georgia residents ahead of the Nov. 4 elections.
Journalist Mario Guevara deported to El Salvador, CPJ says
Journalist Mario Guevara was deported Friday from the United States to his native El Salvador.
Journalist Mario Guevara was deported Friday from the United States to his native El Salvador.
Atlanta Food Bank braces for surge as shutdown threatens SNAP, federal supply
A prolonged shutdown could overwhelm the food bank as SNAP and other federal programs face disruption.
A prolonged shutdown could overwhelm the food bank as SNAP and other federal programs face disruption.
Fulton DA Fani Willis agrees to testify before Georgia Senate panel
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has agreed to testify before a special Georgia Senate committee investigating her handling of the election interference case against President Donald Trump.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has agreed to testify before a special Georgia Senate committee investigating her handling of the election interference case against President Donald Trump.
National Guard members supporting ICE operations working without pay during government shutdown
Thousands of National Guard service members on active duty in the U.S. and worldwide are not being paid during the government shutdown.
Thousands of National Guard service members on active duty in the U.S. and worldwide are not being paid during the government shutdown.
Former police officer enters Atlanta mayor’s race
Former Atlanta police officer Kalema Jackson is making his case to voters as he challenges Mayor Andre Dickens in the city’s upcoming election.
Former Atlanta police officer Kalema Jackson is making his case to voters as he challenges Mayor Andre Dickens in the city’s upcoming election.
CDC workers: 'Morale has never been lower' after shutdown furloughs
More than 8,700 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees have been furloughed, according to documents reviewed by FOX 5.
More than 8,700 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees have been furloughed, according to documents reviewed by FOX 5.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
TSA agents in Atlanta work without pay amid shutdown
The federal government officially shut down after lawmakers in Washington failed to reach a funding agreement, marking the first shutdown in nearly seven years.
The federal government officially shut down after lawmakers in Washington failed to reach a funding agreement, marking the first shutdown in nearly seven years.
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
Government shutdown begins. What happens now?
While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.
While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.