Georgia Senate panel approves new dam regulations

Georgia could soon loosen safety standards for dams that sit above newly built homes, under a proposal unanimously passed by a state Senate committee.

Democratic debate: Candidates clash over electability in struggle to oust Trump

Seven Democrats were facing off in New Hampshire, just four days before the state's first-in-the-nation primary election, for what could be the final debate-stage meeting for multiple candidates. The field has been shaken and reshaped by chaotic Iowa caucuses earlier this week that raised deeper questions about several candidates' political survival.

President Trump hints he may intervene in Collins-Loeffler race

The president hinted Thursday that he is working to find a compromise in what has become a contentious Georgia Senate race.

Trump fires two key impeachment witnesses - Alexander Vindman, Gordon Sondland

President Donald Trump fired two key witnesses during his impeachment trial - ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, and National Security Council aide, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman.

Poll finds majority of New Hampshire Democrats would choose deadly meteor strike over Trump’s re-election

In a new political poll regarding the upcoming New Hampshire primary, it appears that 64 percent of Democratic voters would rather see "a giant meteor strike the Earth, extinguishing all human life" than President Trump re-elected.

House OKs bill letting undocumented immigrants seek damages from employers

Like California's controversial Assembly Bill 5, one of the PRO Act's stated purposes is to end worker misclassification and stop employers from denying workers benefits by doing so. It passed in a 224-194 vote, mostly along party lines.

Report: Trump hotels bill Secret Service at rates as high as $650 per night

Those close to the Trump administration claim the U.S. Secret Service only pays minimal rates to use Trump Organization properties. But documents show the security force is being billed much higher, The Washington Post reported.

Georgia lawmaker on public safety committee caught texting and driving

After what a motorist describes as a near dangerous collision, he took pictures of the driver texting. The driver is Rep. Bill Werkheiser, who sits on the Public Safety Committee.

AP unable to declare winner of Iowa caucuses

The Associated Press said Thursday that it is unable to declare a winner of Iowa's Democratic caucuses.

Texas legislators voice support for CROWN Act

The CROWN Act, which stands for "Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair," is a law that prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and styles, commonly associated with race. The CROWN Act addresses unfair grooming policies that have a disparate impact on Black children, women, and men.

DNC calls for a 'recanvass' of Iowa caucus results after delays

The chairman of the Democratic National Committee called for the recanvass in order to “assure public confidence in the results.”

Trump unleashes fury at impeachment enemies at prayer event

“They have done everything possible to destroy us and by so doing very badly hurt our nation,” said Trump, who triumphantly held up copies of two newspapers with huge "ACQUITTED!" headlines as he took the stage.

Trump courts black voters, but opposition remains deep

Trump went out of his way to reach out to black voters during his speech Tuesday, touting several initiatives ahead of the November election. But recent polls paint a bleak picture for Trump with black voters.

Republicans head to March runoff in Georgia Senate race

Two Republicans are headed to a runoff election next month for a south Georgia state Senate seat, after no candidate won a majority of votes Tuesday.

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg capitalizes on Iowa chaos by doubling TV ad spending

After all the confusion in Iowa, Bloomberg, who’s fueling his campaign with his vast, $60 billion fortune, authorized his advisers Tuesday morning to double television spending, a Bloomberg spokesperson confirmed.