Derek Dooley running for U.S. Senate as political outsider

Derek Dooley running for U.S. Senate as political outsider

Derek Dooley, the son of legendary UGA coach Vince Dooley, is positioning himself as a political outsider with decades of leadership experience from his coaching career.

Derek Dooley, the son of legendary UGA coach Vince Dooley, is positioning himself as a political outsider with decades of leadership experience from his coaching career.

Americans want a third party but won't support it, poll suggests

Americans want a third party but won't support it, poll suggests

A new poll finds that many people feel unsure of supporting a candidate from a third party in part because of the implications of voting for one in an election.

A new poll finds that many people feel unsure of supporting a candidate from a third party in part because of the implications of voting for one in an election.

Who is Graham Planter? Maine Senate candidate denies being 'secret Nazi'

Who is Graham Planter? Maine Senate candidate denies being 'secret Nazi'

During an interview, the senate candidate addressed a tattoo he received years ago of an image resembling a Nazi symbol and controversial online comments he made in the past.

During an interview, the senate candidate addressed a tattoo he received years ago of an image resembling a Nazi symbol and controversial online comments he made in the past.

Most Americans say country is heading in wrong direction, poll finds

Most Americans say country is heading in wrong direction, poll finds

A new national survey shows deepening pessimism about the nation’s direction, with Democrats now far more likely than Republicans to say the U.S. is on the wrong track.

A new national survey shows deepening pessimism about the nation’s direction, with Democrats now far more likely than Republicans to say the U.S. is on the wrong track.

Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling

Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling

A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.

A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.

White House demolition begins for Trump's ballroom: See photos

White House demolition begins for Trump's ballroom: See photos

Demolition at the White House began Monday, tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump’s ballroom.

Demolition at the White House began Monday, tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump’s ballroom.

These are the key 2025 races to watch in November

These are the key 2025 races to watch in November

The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says

Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says

SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.

SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.

Georgia Rep. Mandi Ballinger loses battle with cancer

Georgia Rep. Mandi Ballinger loses battle with cancer

Georgia state flags will be lowered to half-staff to honor the life and service of State Rep. Mandi Ballinger, who died after a battle with cancer.

Georgia state flags will be lowered to half-staff to honor the life and service of State Rep. Mandi Ballinger, who died after a battle with cancer.

Stacey Abrams' New Georgia Project voter group dissolving

Stacey Abrams' New Georgia Project voter group dissolving

The New Georgia Project and its affiliate, the New Georgia Project Action Fund, announced they are dissolving.

The New Georgia Project and its affiliate, the New Georgia Project Action Fund, announced they are dissolving.

Georgia surplus hits $14.6B as lawmakers eye spending plans

Georgia surplus hits $14.6B as lawmakers eye spending plans

Georgia’s reserves have climbed to $14.6 billion, including $9 billion in undesignated funds and $5.6 billion in the rainy day account.

Georgia’s reserves have climbed to $14.6 billion, including $9 billion in undesignated funds and $5.6 billion in the rainy day account.

Furloughed federal employee's family battles cancer diagnosis and bills

Furloughed federal employee's family battles cancer diagnosis and bills

Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle

Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle