Bill to ban cellphones in school heads to Gov. Kemp's desk
A bill banning cellphone use in public school classes between Kindergarten through 9th grade is headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk.
A bill banning cellphone use in public school classes between Kindergarten through 9th grade is headed to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk.
Wisconsin Supreme Court secured by liberals; Florida Republicans retain House seats
Voters delivered split decisions in two key states Tuesday: Democrats secured a major win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two congressional seats in Florida. The results offer fresh insight into voter sentiment ahead of 2026.
Voters delivered split decisions in two key states Tuesday: Democrats secured a major win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two congressional seats in Florida. The results offer fresh insight into voter sentiment ahead of 2026.
Democratic-backed Susan Crawford overcomes Elon Musk-endorsed judge, wins Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Democratic-backed judge Susan Crawford defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
The Democratic-backed judge Susan Crawford defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech
In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening.
In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening.
Watch live: Oliver Stone testifies to Congress about new JFK assassination files
The award-winning director is testifying to Congress regarding thousands of newly released government documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
The award-winning director is testifying to Congress regarding thousands of newly released government documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Senator Cory Booker staffer arrested for carrying pistol on Capitol grounds
According to the United States Capitol Police, a staffer for Senator Cory Booker was arrested on Monday for carrying a pistol on Capitol grounds without a license.
According to the United States Capitol Police, a staffer for Senator Cory Booker was arrested on Monday for carrying a pistol on Capitol grounds without a license.
Supporters rally at Georgia State Capitol to push religious freedom bill
Conservative religious and business leaders gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, calling on lawmakers to pass the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act before the legislative session ends this week.
Conservative religious and business leaders gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, calling on lawmakers to pass the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act before the legislative session ends this week.
Senate could vote to end emergency declaration Trump uses for Canadian tariffs
Senate Democrats are putting GOP support to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that forms the basis for Trump's tariffs on Canada. Here's what to know.
Senate Democrats are putting GOP support to the test by forcing a vote to nullify the emergency declaration that forms the basis for Trump's tariffs on Canada. Here's what to know.
Judge in long-running lawsuit declines to block the use of Georgia’s voting system
A federal judge has declined to block the use of Georgia’s electronic voting system in a long-running lawsuit that alleged that the system is vulnerable to attack and has operational issues.
A federal judge has declined to block the use of Georgia’s electronic voting system in a long-running lawsuit that alleged that the system is vulnerable to attack and has operational issues.
Georgia booting bill gets key provision removed days ahead of Sine Die
A bill aimed at reining in Georgia’s vehicle booting industry took another step forward Monday.
A bill aimed at reining in Georgia’s vehicle booting industry took another step forward Monday.
Georgia set to ease strict rules for proving intellectual disability in death penalty cases
The Senate passed House Bill 123 in a 53-1 vote Monday, weeks after the House approved it with strong backing from both parties.
The Senate passed House Bill 123 in a 53-1 vote Monday, weeks after the House approved it with strong backing from both parties.
New bill aims to strengthen EBT card security amid rising fraud concerns
A new bill is set to be drafted in Washington that would require the USDA to use enhanced anti-fraud protections for EBT cards to combat fraud.
A new bill is set to be drafted in Washington that would require the USDA to use enhanced anti-fraud protections for EBT cards to combat fraud.
Georgia lawmakers agree on school safety bill after Apalachee High School shooting
Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a sweeping school safety bill inspired by a deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.
Georgia lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a sweeping school safety bill inspired by a deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.
Senate Bill 1 restricting trans athletes getting closer to becoming law
Senate Bill 1, known as the Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act, is getting closer to heading to the governor's desk.
Senate Bill 1, known as the Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act, is getting closer to heading to the governor's desk.
Rep. Lucy McBath pausing potential run for Georgia governor in 2026
Rep. Lucy McBath suspends exploratory campaign for Georgia governor to focus on her husband's cancer recovery.
Rep. Lucy McBath suspends exploratory campaign for Georgia governor to focus on her husband's cancer recovery.
U.S. Dept. of Justice directed to dismiss lawsuit against Georgia election law
The U.S. Department of Justice has been directed to dismiss a high-profile lawsuit challenging Georgia’s Senate Bill 202, a sweeping election law passed in 2021.
The U.S. Department of Justice has been directed to dismiss a high-profile lawsuit challenging Georgia’s Senate Bill 202, a sweeping election law passed in 2021.
Rep. Nikema Williams reportedly steps down as Georgia Democratic Party chair
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams stepped down Monday as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia.
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams stepped down Monday as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia.
Anti-tariff billboards 'paid for by the Government of Canada' spotted in Georgia
In a visible response to tariffs imposed by the U.S. president on Canada and other countries, the Canadian government appears to be sponsoring billboards in metro Atlanta to push back on the economic impact of the trade measures.
In a visible response to tariffs imposed by the U.S. president on Canada and other countries, the Canadian government appears to be sponsoring billboards in metro Atlanta to push back on the economic impact of the trade measures.
ICE detains U of M student at Twin Cities campus, officials say
U of M officials have confirmed a graduate student was detained by ICE at a residence near its Twin Cities campus this week.
U of M officials have confirmed a graduate student was detained by ICE at a residence near its Twin Cities campus this week.
RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.