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.
Senate confirms Biden’s 235th judge, beating Trump’s tally
President Joe Biden has secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency.
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.
Trump nominates Herschel Walker as U.S. Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Herschel Walker as the United States Ambassador to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
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.
Eshe Collins sworn in as Atlanta City Council member, ready to tackle key issues
Eshe Collins was sworn in as the newest Atlanta City Council member on Monday.
Georgia's certified electors set to cast their official ballots for president
In August 2023, a Fulton County grand jury indicted Trump and 18 co-defendants on racketeering, conspiracy and other charges for allegedly trying to overturn Georgia's 2020 election.
Trump says he plans to sue Iowa newspaper over Selzer poll
Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.
New Georgia laws: Here's what goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025
When Georgia rings in the new year on Jan. 1, 2025, a few big new laws about education, school vouchers, and taxes will go into action.
Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
McConnell slams polio vaccine critics in apparent warning to RFK Jr.
Reports that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s lawyer once asked the FDA to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine sparked a warning from Republican leader Mitch McConnell.
Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement surgery after a fall in Luxembourg
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 84, was taken to the hospital in Europe on Friday after she sustained some sort of injury.
Presidential pardons: Who has issued the most?
Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.
President Joe Biden's pardons: List
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.