Politics

Trump says he will campaign against Kemp, Raffensperger

January 4, 2021 10:05pm CST

President Donald Trump pulled no punches during his rally in Dalton supporting Georgia Republic Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue. Trump told the crowd he will be back in a year in a half to campaign against Governor Brian Kemp and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.

Statehouses without mask rules could be hotbeds for COVID-19 spread

January 4, 2021 7:58pm CST

As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.

Georgia Senate runoff races: Why they matter and what you need to know

January 4, 2021 7:06pm CST

The outcome of the Georgia runoff races on Jan. 5 will determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.

Trump-appointed US attorney resigns in Georgia

January 4, 2021 5:24pm CST

The top federal prosecutor in Atlanta left his position Monday, a day after an audio recording was made public in which President Donald Trump called him a "never-Trumper."

Former Pentagon chiefs say time to question election results 'has passed' in warning to Trump

January 4, 2021 4:31pm CST

All 10 living former secretaries of defense are cautioning against any move to involve the military in pursuing claims of election fraud in an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump.

House Democrats ask FBI to open criminal investigation into Trump call with Georgia elections chief

January 4, 2021 4:30pm CST

Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., made the request in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray calling for an investigation into possible violations by President Donald Trump of election laws.

DC says no guns allowed during MAGA election protest

January 4, 2021 12:20pm CST

D.C. police are posting notices prohibiting guns downtown ahead of the pro-Trump rally set for Wednesday.

What to expect as Georgia counts votes in tight Senate runoff races

January 4, 2021 9:26am CST

Here are some things to keep in mind as the polls close Tuesday night.

Joe Biden's inauguration will include virtual, nationwide parade

January 4, 2021 6:59am CST

President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.

British judge refuses to extradite WikiLeaks founder Assange to US

January 4, 2021 5:58am CST

A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges, saying it would be “oppressive” because of his mental health.

Joe Biden to campaign in Georgia in final push to win Senate

January 4, 2021 5:54am CST

With the battle for the Senate on the line, President-elect Joe Biden is coming to Georgia Monday.

Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to ‘find’ him votes

January 3, 2021 11:04pm CST

President Donald Trump badgered Georgia’s election chief to overturn Joe Biden’s win in the state in a telephone call - suggesting that the official “find” enough votes to hand Trump the victory.

Republicans slam GOP efforts to undo 2020 election for Trump

January 3, 2021 6:00pm CST

The extraordinary Republican effort to overturn the presidential election was condemned Sunday by an outpouring of current and former GOP officials.

Congress starts new session amid COVID pandemic, Biden's win

January 3, 2021 5:58pm CST

Congress convened Sunday for the start of a new session.

Pelosi narrowly reelected as House speaker

January 3, 2021 5:01pm CST

Nancy Pelosi on Sunday clinched enough votes in the House of Representatives to secure her fourth term as House speaker.

Former president Jimmy Carter shares New Year's kiss with wife Rosalynn

January 2, 2021 1:42pm CST

The Carters have been married since 1947, making them the longest married presidential couple.

Sen. Mitch McConnell's home in Kentucky vandalized

January 2, 2021 12:13pm CST

A message written on his front door in spray paint read, "[Weres] my money," referring to the $2,000 stimulus checks that McConnell blocked this week.