Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules

Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.

Mo Ivory unseats long-time Fulton County chairman

Former Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory secured a commanding victory in Tuesday's Democratic runoff election.

Trump administration warns governors to crack down on unemployment insurance

The U.S. government wants states to do more to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs and is threatening to withhold federal dollars until they do.

Kristi Noem warns of 'coordinated' effort to funnel Chinese nationals into US

Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleges China is running a coordinated "travel agency"-style operation to funnel Chinese nationals across U.S. borders using documents and buses.

Trump departs G7 summit, says Strait of Hormuz will be opened 'in full' within two days

President Donald Trump spoke at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday discussing Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, which he expects to be opened "in full" within two days.

Americans’ view on abortion relatively unchanged, new poll shows

Americans’ feelings on abortion have held pretty steady over the past four years since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a new Gallup poll. 

Georgia lawmakers table redistricting in special session

Georgia lawmakers have decided against meeting in a special session to redraw legislative and congressional district maps following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on redistricting.

Emory professor talks about primary election runoff results
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Emory professor Bernard Fraga talks about the primary election runoff results and Gov. Brian Kemp's late endorsements. 

Georgia runoff results: Winners and matchups for November general election

Georgia voters locked in key matchups for the November ballot, setting up fierce battles for control of the U.S. Senate and other top posts in the Peach State.

Collins hopes weekend Trump endorsement delivers
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Congressman Mike Collins is watching election returns from Jackson in Butts County after receiving a late weekend endorsement on Truth Social. The campaign hopes the political nod will secure a path to victory against Derek Dooley in the U.S. Senate race.  

Trump and Kemp back the same candidate in critical race
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Burt Jones and Rick Jackson face off in a high-stakes Republican primary runoff election. Watch parties are currently underway in Sandy Springs and Jackson as early voting turnout numbers show a traditional low-volume trend.

How will the Strait of Hormuz be demined? Trump to address strategy at G7 summit

President Donald Trump is expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the Group of Seven summit amid growing momentum for a peace agreement to end the Iran war.

Reprimanded federal judge recuses herself from Georgia voter case

U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross has stepped aside from a lawsuit involving Georgia voter records after the Justice Department questioned her impartiality.

UFC boss distances himself from fighter's Obama remark: Report

A fighter’s post-fight comments could overshadow UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, a one-of-a-kind event marking America’s 250th birthday and combining sports, politics and entertainment on an unprecedented stage.

Georgia primary election runoff: High-stakes races in the spotlight

Georgia voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide a series of closely watched primary runoff elections that could shape the state's political landscape ahead of November's general election.

Dueling Dan Sullivans? Alaska blocks 'sham' candidate from ballot after name confusion drama

Alaska election officials on Monday ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s August primary ballot.

Trump won’t back FISA renewal unless Save America Act passed too

A key – but controversial – surveillance tool used by the U.S. government to prevent terror attacks and catch foreign spies expired Friday and now faces an additional obstacle to being renewed. 

Kemp supports Bert Jones for governor race
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Governor Brian Kemp and President Donald Trump have issued conflicting endorsements in Georgia's high-stakes runoff elections as candidates make a final push to drive voters to the polls, according to political campaigns.