RFK Jr. seeks to eliminate FDA’s GRAS 'loophole' to improve food ingredient safety
The Health and Human Services secretary is pushing to change a program that allows companies to add untested ingredients to food.
The Health and Human Services secretary is pushing to change a program that allows companies to add untested ingredients to food.
Georgia congressman behind removal of BLM plaza in Washington, D.C.
A prominent plaza in Washington, D.C., dedicated to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, is undergoing major changes as crews began dismantling the site this week.
A prominent plaza in Washington, D.C., dedicated to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, is undergoing major changes as crews began dismantling the site this week.
Trump's trade war 2.0: Timeline of tariffs, retaliation, and global fallout
President Donald Trump has reignited global trade tensions by imposing sweeping tariffs on major trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union.
President Donald Trump has reignited global trade tensions by imposing sweeping tariffs on major trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union.
USDA cancels $1 billion in funding for schools and food banks to buy food from local suppliers
The USDA funding cuts could impact school lunch programs nationwide. Here’s what we know.
The USDA funding cuts could impact school lunch programs nationwide. Here’s what we know.
Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports take effect
President Donald Trump has officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs in response. Here's what to know.
President Donald Trump has officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs in response. Here's what to know.
Education Department lays off nearly 50% of its staff: What to know
The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
RUNOFF RESULTS: Cobb County Commission Dist. 2 Democratic special election
The results are in for the special runoff election for the Cobb County commissioner District 2 Democratic pick.
The results are in for the special runoff election for the Cobb County commissioner District 2 Democratic pick.
Trump backs down on doubling tariffs after Ontario halts electricity surcharge
President Trump threatened to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, prompting Ontario to suspend its planned electricity surcharges to the U.S.
President Trump threatened to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, prompting Ontario to suspend its planned electricity surcharges to the U.S.
Georgia House members approve $37.7B budget for FY2026
Georgia House members passed their FY2026 Budget by a near-unanimous vote Tuesday. Here's where the $37.7 billion will go:
Georgia House members passed their FY2026 Budget by a near-unanimous vote Tuesday. Here's where the $37.7 billion will go:
Columbia student’s ICE arrest 1st ‘of many to come,’ Trump says
President Trump has a warning that his administration will continue cracking down on protests against the war in Gaza.
President Trump has a warning that his administration will continue cracking down on protests against the war in Gaza.
Georgia lawmakers move to restrict hemp products, ban THC-infused drinks
If the stricter regulations pass at the Georgia Capitol, some of the items current sold in smoke shops and conveniences stores would become illegal in the Peach State.
If the stricter regulations pass at the Georgia Capitol, some of the items current sold in smoke shops and conveniences stores would become illegal in the Peach State.
Atlanta Watershed whistleblower claims illegal detention, search, coerced statements
On September 23, 2024, the OIG office initiated an investigation into the unlawful detention and search of five employees.
On September 23, 2024, the OIG office initiated an investigation into the unlawful detention and search of five employees.
National parks saw record number of visits in 2024, but reported memo says not to publicize
U.S. national parks reported a record 331.9 million visits in 2024.
U.S. national parks reported a record 331.9 million visits in 2024.
HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
Georgia Republicans don’t rule out Senate bids as popular GOP governor remains undecided
Many high-profile Republicans in Georgia aren't ruling out running for Senate in 2026 to take on vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, but they're waiting to see if Gov. Brian Kemp plans to launch his own bid.
Many high-profile Republicans in Georgia aren't ruling out running for Senate in 2026 to take on vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, but they're waiting to see if Gov. Brian Kemp plans to launch his own bid.
Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister
Canada will have a new prime minister in coming days amid a trade war with the U.S. and an annexation threat by President Donald Trump.
Canada will have a new prime minister in coming days amid a trade war with the U.S. and an annexation threat by President Donald Trump.
Nearly 80,000 federal health employees offered buyouts to resign
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.
Trump hosts first-ever White House Crypto Summit
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies during the first-ever White House Crypto Summit.
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies during the first-ever White House Crypto Summit.
Jonesboro mayor explains why she decided not to resign
Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor has reversed her decision to resign just hours after announcing on Thursday that she was stepping down.
Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor has reversed her decision to resign just hours after announcing on Thursday that she was stepping down.