GENIUS Act: Trump signs stablecoin bill into law

President Trump signed the GENIUS Act on stablecoins into law, a major milestone for the crypto industry.

EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off

The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.

Most Americans believe new tax law will help wealthy more than middle class, poll finds

While Americans admit they have read some details of the Republican spending legislation, more than half think the bill only benefits wealthy people, a recent poll shows.

House gives final approval to Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting, foreign aid

Republican majorities in both houses of Congress have now approved President Donald Trump’s clawback of about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid that lawmakers had appropriated. Here's what we know.

Judge Benjamin Land appointed to Georgia Supreme Court by Gov. Kemp

Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Judge Benjamin A. Land to the Georgia Supreme Court, filling the vacancy left by retired Justice Michael Boggs.

Less than a third of Americans have confidence in US institutions, poll finds

For the fourth consecutive year, fewer than 30% of Americans have confidence in U.S. institutions like the Supreme Court, the presidency and Congress, according to a new Gallup poll. 

Texas Flooding: Georgia leaders hold prayer service at State Capitol

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns led state lawmakers and Georgia clergy in a prayer service at the State Capitol. More than 100 hundred people are still missing after deadly flooding hit parts of Texas around the Guadalupe River on July 4th.

"Good Trouble Lives On" protests honor legacy of John Lewis

The legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis will live on across America Thursday, with more than 1,600 events scheduled on the fifth anniversary of his death.

Trump 'not planning' to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite reports

President Trump denied reports that he plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but he continued to sharply criticize the head of the central bank.

ICE moves to end bond hearings for detained migrants, memo shows

ICE will stop granting bond hearings for detained migrants, rather than allow them to go before an immigration judge and potentially remain free while their cases proceed.

Peter Hubbard defeats Keisha Waites in Democratic Georgia PSC primary

Peter Hubbard defeated Keisha Waites in the Democratic runoff for Georgia Public Service Commission District 3 and will face Republican incumbent Fitz Johnson in November.

Rep. McBath calls for release of education funds on House floor

Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath took to the House floor Tuesday to call on President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Education to release $7 billion in withheld federal funding for schools.

Atlanta mayor selects Courtney English as interim chief of staff

Mayor Andre Dickens has appointed Courtney English as interim chief of staff, following the resignation of Odie Donald earlier this month.