Jimmy Carter's death means flags will likely fly at half staff on Inauguration Day

After the passing of former president Jimmy Carter, flags are expected to be at half staff when Donald Trump is sworn in to his second term on Inauguration Day.

Lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis over Trump election case, judge rules

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has suffered a major setback in her fight against a Georgia Senate committee's subpoena.

Matt Gaetz accused of sexual misconduct, drug use in scathing House Ethics report

The House Ethics Committee released a damning report accusing former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying women, including a 17-year-old, for sex, using illicit drugs, and participating in sex-filled parties while in office.

Former Georgia Sen. Vincent Fort dies at 68

Vincent Fort, the former Georgia State senator, died Sunday at the age 68, according to his family.

Government shutdown averted: What's next?

The chaos that unfolded in Congress this week reminded lawmakers of what’s to come in Trump’s second term.

Congress approves government funding bill, averting shutdown

The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.

House rejects government funding bill endorsed by Trump

The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.

What happened to bipartisan spending bill meant to avert government shutdown?

Trump delivered a likely death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations meant to avoid a looming government shutdown. Here's what to know.

Matt Gaetz report to be released by House Ethics Committee after all

Lawmakers on the secretive panel voted to make the report public after the final votes of this year – which are slated for Thursday.

Georgia State Senate Committee adopts recommendations to protect women's sports

The Georgia State Senate Committee for Protecting Women’s Sports has adopted five new recommendations aimed at ensuring fair competition for female athletes.

Ex-DeKalb County Commission candidate suing state and local officials over election

A former DeKalb County Commission candidate has sued Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and other officials and is calling for a re-do of the county's special election.

Georgia GOP electors celebrate as they cast ballots for Trump

Georgia's Republican electors were in high spirits at the state Capitol on Tuesday, as they formally cast ballots for the Republican Party ticket.

Former President Jimmy Carter will not attend Trump inauguration, but he would have

Former President Jimmy Carter, who has been in hospice care for nearly two years, will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump next month, the Carter Center told USA Today.