Future of Georgia's 'Heartbeat Law' faces new hurdle after state Supreme Court ruling
Challengers to Georgia’s so-called “heartbeat law" abortion ban may have to start all over again after ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court.
Challengers to Georgia’s so-called “heartbeat law" abortion ban may have to start all over again after ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court.
Why a ‘DOGE dividend’ stimulus check could be unlikely
If Elon Musk’s target of $2 trillion in spending cuts is achieved by next year, supporters of the idea say that about one-fifth of those funds could be distributed to taxpaying households.
If Elon Musk’s target of $2 trillion in spending cuts is achieved by next year, supporters of the idea say that about one-fifth of those funds could be distributed to taxpaying households.
Georgia Senate committee to reissue subpoena for DA Fani Willis in Trump election probe
A state Senate committee investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says they will reissue a subpoena compelling her to testify.
A state Senate committee investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says they will reissue a subpoena compelling her to testify.
Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term.
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Georgia lawmakers pushing for compensation for wrongfully convicted
State lawmakers are pushing for a new bill (HB533) that would compensate individuals who were wrongfully convicted and later exonerated.
State lawmakers are pushing for a new bill (HB533) that would compensate individuals who were wrongfully convicted and later exonerated.
Judge who was suspended from bench appointed to senior DOJ role: reports
Vance Day was accused of refusing to marry same-sex couples, hanging a picture of Hitler on a courthouse wall and intimidating a soccer referee, among other allegations.
Vance Day was accused of refusing to marry same-sex couples, hanging a picture of Hitler on a courthouse wall and intimidating a soccer referee, among other allegations.
Federal workers rally Wednesday at federal building in downtown Atlanta
Federal workers in Atlanta and their supporters staged a rally Wednesday at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building on Ted Turner Drive.
Federal workers in Atlanta and their supporters staged a rally Wednesday at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building on Ted Turner Drive.
Are millions of dead people really receiving Social Security benefits?
The Trump administration claims that millions of people over 100 years old receive Social Security, but official data tells a different story.
The Trump administration claims that millions of people over 100 years old receive Social Security, but official data tells a different story.
Trump taps Kemp for Council of Governors
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has been appointed by President Donald Trump to the bipartisan Council of Governors, which includes five Republicans and five Democrats.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has been appointed by President Donald Trump to the bipartisan Council of Governors, which includes five Republicans and five Democrats.
DOGE Subcommittee report: Improper payments cost federal agencies $236B in 2023
The DOGE Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, aims to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending.
The DOGE Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, aims to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending.
Georgia Democrats fear new Republican regulatory bill is DOGE 2.0
Georgia Democrats are seeing red over the Red Tape Roll Back bill. They've accused Senate Republicans of borrowing a page from Elon Musk's "DOGE" Playbook.
Georgia Democrats are seeing red over the Red Tape Roll Back bill. They've accused Senate Republicans of borrowing a page from Elon Musk's "DOGE" Playbook.
Florida Immigration Enforcement Board and Council: Who's on it?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's efforts to support President Donald Trump's administration's enforcement of immigration in the United States was moving "full speed ahead." He introduced Larry Leefe as the executive director of the state's new immigration enforcement board. He also announced new agreements deputizing FDLE, FWC, and Florida Department of Agriculture agents to interrogate undocumented people suspected of being in the country illegally – a new state law signed last week.
What would it take for Canada to become the 51st state?
President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.
President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.
Former Georgia senator Kelly Loeffler confirmed to lead SBA
In a significant political move, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Kelly Loeffler, a prominent Georgia businesswoman and former senator, to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA).
In a significant political move, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Kelly Loeffler, a prominent Georgia businesswoman and former senator, to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA).
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
CDC lab leadership program, which trains scientists, hit hard by federal layoffs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has suffered significant losses in its Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) program due to federal layoffs.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has suffered significant losses in its Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) program due to federal layoffs.
Should Georgia Promise Scholarship Act be repealed, expanded? Democrats, Republicans clash
Some parents of Georgia school children who attend low performing public schools in Georgia will soon begin applying for school vouchers to help them pay for private school.
Some parents of Georgia school children who attend low performing public schools in Georgia will soon begin applying for school vouchers to help them pay for private school.
Who's in charge of DOGE? White House says it's not Elon Musk
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.