Russian President Vladimir Putin thanks President Trump for helping foil terrorist acts in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with President Donald Trump on Sunday to thank him for information that Putin said helped Russia foil terrorist attacks over the New Year's holiday, the Kremlin said.

Federal judge won't undo Georgia voter purge

A federal judge ruled Friday that he won't undo Georgia's efforts to remove almost 100,000 voters from its rolls.

Elizabeth Warren targets ultra-wealthy with 2-percent wealth tax to fund Medicare for All, free college

There may be three billionaires running for president but that hasn’t stopped many Democratic candidates from railing against the ultra-wealthy, especially Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. 

FDA: It's illegal to sell tobacco or vaping products to anyone under 21

The FDA said it is now illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 after the national age was raised from 18 last week.

CBC removes Donald Trump's scene from 'Home Alone 2' broadcast: report

Donald Trump's cameo in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" was cut from the film by the Canadian Broadcast Company this week, according to a new report.

States are on front lines of 2020 election-security efforts

Local officials once had limited responsibilities on election days. Now they're on the front lines of efforts to defend U.S. elections from an attack by Russia, China or other foreign threats.

The history behind Iowa as the first presidential caucus

In just over a month on Feb. 3, Iowans will gather as they do every four years on what is usually a frigid cold night, to take part in the nation’s first presidential caucus. 

Trumps wish Americans 'Merry Christmas'

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are wishing Americans a Merry Christmas as they celebrate the holiday with their family in Florida.

JFK letter promising Santa safe during Cold War on display

Former President John F. Kennedy's letter reassuring a young girl that Santa was safe during the Cold War is being featured this month in Boston.

Fulton County kicks off Census push

Fulton County started its official countdown to the 2020 census.

New Cobb County city plans put on hold

A group of people who want to create a new city in Cobb County are putting the brakes on their efforts at least for now.

House committee raises prospect of more impeachment articles

The House Judiciary Committee is holding open the possibility of recommending additional articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

Trump signs bill giving military members largest pay increase in a decade

President Donald Trump signed off Friday on nearly $1.4 trillion in spending, including a measure that will give members of the military their largest pay increase in 10 years. 

Obamacare sign-ups steady as debate persists over the future of the program

More than 8 million people have signed up for coverage next year under former President Barack Obama's health care law, the government said Friday,  a sign of continued demand for the program amid persistent uncertainty over its future.

Inside Trump's impeachment: How an 'urgent' tip became 'high crimes'

An inside account of President Trump's impeachment, from the initial whistleblower complaint to Wednesday's impeachment vote.

Plans for Trump impeachment trial get foggy before holiday break

President Trump is in Florida after his historic impeachment, while plans for his speedy trial back in Washington remained clouded.

Georgia state Sen. Greg Kirk dead at 56

State Sen. Greg Kirk was called "a great public servant" and "man of faith" by Gov. Brian Kemp in a statement.

"Wine cave" owner responds to debate flare-up

The owner of the wine-cave at the center of the Democratic debate stage flare-up responded to being thrust into the spotlight.