Trump administration cuts at least 1,600 USAID jobs, places global staff on leave
The Trump administration moved its fast-paced dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development toward what appeared to be its final phases, telling all but a fraction of staffers worldwide that they were on leave as of Monday and notifying at least 1,600 of the U.S.-based staffers they were being fired.
The Trump administration moved its fast-paced dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development toward what appeared to be its final phases, telling all but a fraction of staffers worldwide that they were on leave as of Monday and notifying at least 1,600 of the U.S.-based staffers they were being fired.
Cancelations at Carter Library spark concerns over programming oversight
Three events featuring authors on climate change, homelessness, and the civil rights movement were scheduled months in advance but were suddenly canceled.
Three events featuring authors on climate change, homelessness, and the civil rights movement were scheduled months in advance but were suddenly canceled.
Top GOP recruit for crucial 2026 Senate race hints when he will make an announcement
All eyes are on Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp as he considers whether to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff in next year's Senate election.
All eyes are on Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp as he considers whether to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff in next year's Senate election.
Dan Bongino named Deputy Director of FBI
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Dan Bongino had been named the next Deputy Director of the FBI. Here's what to know about him.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Dan Bongino had been named the next Deputy Director of the FBI. Here's what to know about him.
Elon Musk email to federal employees met with resistance
From the Pentagon and the FBI to Republican lawmakers, here’s how agencies and officials are responding to Elon Musk’s email to federal employees requesting to know “what they got done last week."
From the Pentagon and the FBI to Republican lawmakers, here’s how agencies and officials are responding to Elon Musk’s email to federal employees requesting to know “what they got done last week."
FBI Director Kash Patel to take over ATF, reports say
FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be sworn in as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in what would be an unusual arrangement.
FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be sworn in as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in what would be an unusual arrangement.
Elon Musk says federal employees must email ‘what they got done last week’
Elon Musk said all federal employees will be asked to report “what they got done last week," and that failure to reply would be considered a resignation.
Elon Musk said all federal employees will be asked to report “what they got done last week," and that failure to reply would be considered a resignation.
Hunter Schafer, trans 'Euphoria' star, says new passport lists her as male
Hunter Schafer, the transgender actress best known for HBO’s "Euphoria," says her new passport now lists her as a male in accordance with Trump's new policy on gender.
Hunter Schafer, the transgender actress best known for HBO’s "Euphoria," says her new passport now lists her as a male in accordance with Trump's new policy on gender.
Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Navy's top officer, fired by Hegseth
Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the highest-ranking officer in the U.S. Navy, is the second top female military officer to be fired by the Trump administration.
Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the highest-ranking officer in the U.S. Navy, is the second top female military officer to be fired by the Trump administration.
Why DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos is stepping down | In her own words
Outgoing DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos says she was “completely surprised" by the county's decision to part ways with her.
Outgoing DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos says she was “completely surprised" by the county's decision to part ways with her.
Judge blocks Trump’s executive order banning federal support for DEI programs
A federal judge found the executive order likely violates free-speech rights and granted an injunction blocking it as a lawsuit plays out.
A federal judge found the executive order likely violates free-speech rights and granted an injunction blocking it as a lawsuit plays out.
Georgia Senate passes tort reform bill after heated debate
Georgia state senators debated for about two hours before passing Senate Bill 68 on Friday.
Georgia state senators debated for about two hours before passing Senate Bill 68 on Friday.
Rep. McCormick faces heated town hall over Trump's budget cuts and CDC layoffs
Rep. Rich McCormick faced a flurry of questions about President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency during a town hall meeting.
Rep. Rich McCormick faced a flurry of questions about President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency during a town hall meeting.
AP sues Trump officials over ‘Gulf of America’ name dispute
The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against three members of the Trump administration on Friday, arguing that the White House’s denial of access for AP reporters is a violation of free speech.
The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against three members of the Trump administration on Friday, arguing that the White House’s denial of access for AP reporters is a violation of free speech.
Judge extends temporary block to NIH research funding cuts
A federal judge is continuing to block the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding.
A federal judge is continuing to block the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding.
Smyrna Pride to allow limited political participation after dispute with GLCR
Smyrna Pride has announced it will allow a limited number of politically affiliated organizations to participate in its 2025 festival in June, including the Georgia Log Cabin Republicans (GLCR).
Smyrna Pride has announced it will allow a limited number of politically affiliated organizations to participate in its 2025 festival in June, including the Georgia Log Cabin Republicans (GLCR).
Pepsi drops DEI chief, representation goals – but not everyone is convinced
The soda-maker is the latest company to announce it is rolling back DEI.
The soda-maker is the latest company to announce it is rolling back DEI.
Georgia municipalities not enforcing immigration could have sovereign immunity waived
Some Georgia lawmakers are pushing to penalize local governments that fail to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Some Georgia lawmakers are pushing to penalize local governments that fail to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Georgia Democrats address CDC cuts at capitol news conference
Georgia state Democrats gathered at the Georgia State Capitol to discuss recent job cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at a news conference led by State Rep. Saira Draper.
Georgia state Democrats gathered at the Georgia State Capitol to discuss recent job cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at a news conference led by State Rep. Saira Draper.
Watch: Trump praises Kemp at RGA meeting, jokes about ‘Governor Trudeau’
President Donald Trump praised Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp at a Republican Governors Association (RGA) meeting, highlighting their past successes.
President Donald Trump praised Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp at a Republican Governors Association (RGA) meeting, highlighting their past successes.