Gov. Kemp reiterates need for teacher pay raises

Governor Brian Kemp is not backing down from his push to increase teacher pay across the state, despite the fact that some have questioned its high price tag amidst a year of budget cuts.

Barr: Trump tweets on cases make it 'impossible' to do job

Attorney General William Barr took a public swipe at President Donald Trump on Thursday, saying that the president’s tweets about Justice Department prosecutors and cases “make it impossible for me to do my job.”

Trump wars with Bloomberg: Rivals go full New Yorker with epic bout of insults

The war of words between President Trump and fellow New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg reached a new level of nastiness on Thursday as the two traded deeply personal insults on Twitter.

Hope Hicks returning to White House

Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump's most trusted and longest-serving aides, is returning to the White House.

State lets a troubled cemetery owner stay open. Now he's accused of stealing from vulnerable people

Peace of mind. That’s the selling point for funeral homes who encourage customers to pay in advance for the day their loved ones finally say goodbye. It’s called pre-need. But a scandal in one Georgia county over pre-need funeral money raises questions about how much the state is really protecting consumers.

Trump doubles Obama's 2012 vote total in New Hampshire, signaling fired up base

With 87 percent of precincts reporting, Trump secured more than 120,000 votes in the Granite State. In 2012, Obama managed just 49,080 total votes in New Hampshire.

Gov. Kemp breaks silence on state budget goals

State lawmakers have just under a week left as they continue to hammer out the details of the budget.

Iowa Democratic Party chair resigns after caucus embarrassment

After a disastrous caucus night led to delays in results reporting, and candidates eventually calling for a recanvass, the head of Iowa's Democratic Party is stepping down.

Kemp launches ‘Georgia Made’ logo for in-state manufacturers

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is announcing a “Georgia Made” program to encourage manufacturers to promote the state on their products.

Another Georgia lawmaker running for Collins’ US House seat

A third Republican state lawmaker has entered the race for a heavily conservative Georgia congressional seat, two weeks after Republican Rep. Doug Collins announced he’s running for U.S. Senate.

Trump signs law giving veterans smoother path to STEM careers

President Donald Trump signed the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act into law. The legislation is aimed at giving veterans an easier path to careers in science, technology, engineering and math after active duty.

Bernie Sanders' narrow win in New Hampshire ups pressure on moderates to coalesce

Bernie Sanders won New Hampshire’s primary election, narrowly edging moderate rival Pete Buttigieg and scoring the first clear victory in the chaotic 2020 nomination fight.

New Hampshire primary: Sanders wins; Buttigieg follows close behind

Bernie Sanders held a small lead over Pete Buttigieg Tuesday night as final results were coming in in the New Hampshire Democratic primary.

Georgia budget chief apologizes to lawmakers on information

Gov. Brian Kemp’s budget director on Tuesday apologized to top House budget writers, answering criticism that Kemp’s administration hasn’t been forthcoming enough with Georgia lawmakers about his spending plans.

Democrats make stand against proposed state budget cuts

Georgia Democrats took a stand on Tuesday and spoke out against proposed budget cuts by Governor Brian Kemp and their Republican colleagues.

Bennet ends 2020 bid after poor showing in New Hampshire

Bennet, 55, was a late entrant to the race who staked his bid largely on trying to win New Hampshire.

Judge rules against Georgia elections chief in records case

A federal judge has rejected Georgia officials’ arguments in an election-related lawsuit and ruled that information being sought by a journalist and an activist is subject to public disclosure.

Supreme Court justice helps open new Georgia judicial center

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas traveled to Atlanta Tuesday for the opening of the new Nathan Deal Judicial Center.