Cell phone ban in Georgia schools heads to governor's desk

The Georgia Senate moved one step closer to removing mobile devices from public high school classrooms on Monday.

SCOTUS conservatives signal readiness to curb late-arriving mail ballots

The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday appeared poised to overturn state laws from Mississippi and other U.S. states that allow for the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day.

ICE agents at airports: Latest details as TSA wait times increase

ICE agents were seen in at least one major airport Monday to help with long TSA lines. Here are the latest details on where they’re working and what they’re doing.

Trump installs Columbus statue near White House, reigniting debate over legacy

A replica statue of Christopher Columbus has been installed near the White House, reflecting President Trump’s renewed effort to honor the explorer despite ongoing controversy over his legacy.

ICE agents at Atlanta airport in supporting role

ICE agents arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Monday to assist with security line management as TSA staffing shortages cause three-hour wait times.

Trump says US speaking with Iranian leader, extends deadline on Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump announced on social media Monday morning that he has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the U.S. will hold off on power plant strikes for five days.

Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure mounts over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says discussions will continue throughout the week as the war continues.

ICE agents are being sent to US airports on Monday: What to know

President Trump hasn’t said how ICE will help with airport security, but he did say ICE agents would be arresting “all Illegal Immigrants."

Senate debating SAVE America Act in rare weekend session

The Senate is debating the SAVE America Act in a rare weekend session after President Trump said passing this voting reform was his main priority.

Robert Mueller, former FBI director, dies at 81

Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a polarizing two-year investigation into President Trump’s ties to Russia, has died.

Trump says he'll put ICE agents at airport security if funding bill isn’t passed

As TSA wait times increase amid the shutdown, President Trump said this weekend he’d move ICE agents to do airport security if a funding bill isn’t passed soon.

Appeals court reverses ruling over Fulton election board appointments

The Georgia Court of Appeals has overturned a contempt ruling and $10,000-a-day fine against Fulton County commissioners regarding Republican election board nominees.

James Comey subpoenaed over role in 2017 Russia intel assessment

Ex-FBI chief James Comey was subpoenaed by the Justice Department in an investigation related to Russia's involvement in the U.S. presidential election in 2016.

RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules

A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.

Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi was ordered to appear for a deposition in April to answer questions regarding the Justice Department’s sex trafficking probe of Jeffrey Epstein and the agency’s handling of files connected to the case.

Sen. Jon Ossoff grills Tulsi Gabbard about Iran, election raid

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) confronted DNI Tulsi Gabbard during a committee hearing about an FBI raid on Fulton County’s election office and conflicting WH reports regarding Iranian nuclear threats.

Mayor Andre Dickens delivers 2026 Atlanta State of the City address

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens declared the city's status "strong" during his annual State of the City address Wednesday night.

Mason Sells Act: Georgia bill requires AED registration with 911

The Georgia House passed the "Mason Sells Act," named in honor of a Mercer University student who suffered fatal cardiac arrest in 2024.