Fulton County seeks return of 2020 election records seized by FBI

Fulton County has filed a motion in federal court seeking the return of documents related to the 2020 election that were seized by the FBI during a search last week at a warehouse near Atlanta.

Mitch McConnell hospitalized for flu-like symptoms

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, was hospitalized Monday after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office announced. 

Renee Good's brothers, family attorney testify before Congress at DHS use-of-force forum

Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.

Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote

The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.

Sarah Ferguson–founded charity to close after Epstein emails surface

A charity founded by Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is set to close for the foreseeable future after newly released emails revealed the extent of her continued contact with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Georgia lawmakers advance high school cellphone ban bill

Georgia lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would ban student use of cellphones and other electronic devices during the school day in public high schools.

Georgia Legislative Black Caucus unveils this year's priorities

The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus has unveiled its legislative priorities for 2026, outlining a policy agenda focused on health care, wages and support for children across the state.

Clintons agree to testify before Congress in Epstein probe, chief of staff says

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Georgia lawmakers discuss Fulton election office raid

Georgia's elections are back in the spotlight following Wednesday's FBI raid at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center in Union City.

Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for 2 years starting July 4

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.

Government shutdown won't end Monday, House Speaker says

A partial government shutdown will extend beyond Monday when lawmakers in the House return to work.

Senate passes bill to fund government through September: What we know

Even though the bill passed in the Senate, it still needs approval from the House, which won't be back in session until Monday. This could mean the government will be partially shutdown temporarily through the weekend until the House can vote on the legislation.

ICE Out march held in Minneapolis, Bruce Springsteen plays Defend Minnesota concert

A second "National Day of Action" happened in Minneapolis on Friday to demand "ICE Out" of Minnesota, only hours after Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at a protest concert at First Avenue.

Georgia lawmaker Dexter Sharper charged in pandemic unemployment fraud case

A member of the Georgia House of Representatives was charged Friday with making false statements to fraudulently obtain thousands of dollars in emergency pandemic unemployment assistance.

Judge rejects Raffensperger PAC spending request

A federal judge has denied, for now, a request tied to campaign fundraising limits in Georgia’s race for governor, according to The Associated Press.