House Judiciary Committee to take reins Wednesday on Trump impeachment inquiry — here’s what to expect

The impeachment inquiry into President Trump will shift to the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday and feature four legal scholars who will examine the constitutional grounds for impeachment.

Isakson delivers Senate farewell as replacement is readied

Sen. Johnny Isakson is set to deliver his farewell speech Tuesday afternoon from the floor of the U.S. Senate.

As Democratic primaries approach, here’s why political endorsements are important to the 2020 election

With various digital platforms making it easier for candidates to bring awareness to their campaigns, endorsements remain as crucial as ever to stay relevant in a highly polarizing election.

Sources: Kemp picks Kelly Loeffler to succeed Isakson in Senate

A GOP political consultant has told the Associated Press that Brian Kemp will appoint Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler to fill Johnny Isakson's Senate seat.

China to suspend US Navy visits to Hong Kong over new law

The law, signed last Wednesday by President Donald Trump, mandates sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials who carry out human rights abuses.

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock drops out of Democratic presidential race

The two-term governor and former state attorney general said it's become clear that he won't have a shot at being his party's nominee.

How Trump impeachment inquiry could affect 2020 presidential race

As the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump moves forward to the House Judiciary Committee, a potential Senate trial could limit the amount of time to campaign for some 2020 Democratic candidates who are also senators. 

Trump was briefed on complaint before Ukraine aid was released

President Trump was briefed on the whistleblower complaint about his dealings with Ukraine before the White House released nearly $400 million in military aid to Kyiv, officials say.

Former Insurance employees sue indicted and suspended Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck

Three former Insurance department employees sue Jim Beck for wrongful termination. Lawsuit says Beck blames them for providing information to federal investigators and FOX 5.

House Judiciary Committee sets Dec. 4 impeachment hearing

The House Judiciary Committee will be taking over the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump starting next week on Dec. 4.

President Trump donates 3rd-quarter salary to help fight opioid crisis

A White House official says Trump has given the $100,000 he would be paid in the quarter to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health, which oversees federal public health offices and programs, including the surgeon general's office.

House Rules Committee chairman Jay Powell dies

State Rep. Jay Powell, chairman of the Georgia House Rules Committee, passed away at a Republican leadership event Monday.

Examining the case of Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher

The war crimes case against a Navy SEAL that drew the attention of President Trump has cost the Secretary of the Navy his job. Here’s a look at the case:

With testimony over, work begins on Trump impeachment report

The witnesses have spoken, the politics are largely settled. Now impeachment investigators will make the case for public opinion.

Federal judge: McGahn must comply with House subpoena

Former White House counsel Donald McGahn has been ordered by a federal judge to appear before the House Judiciary Committee amid the impeachment inquiry.

Defense Secretary says Trump ordered him to allow SEAL to keep status

Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Monday that President Donald Trump gave him a direct order to allow a Navy SEAL accused of war crimes to retire without losing his SEAL status.