Young Americans are increasingly rejecting the Democratic and Republican parties, a new poll shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are increasingly rejecting the two major political parties, according to new polling.
Just under half, 45%, of U.S. adults now identify...
Ossoff presses USDA to release Hurricane Helene relief funds for Georgia farmers
WASHINGTON — More than a year after Congress approved disaster relief for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is pressing the...
US Senate Republicans defend independence of the Fed after DOJ launches Powell probe
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump’s feud with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has escalated into a Department of Justice investigation, raising alarm...
Busy first day set to kick off 2026 legislative session in Georgia
(Georgia Recorder) — Monday marks the start of Georgia’s annual legislative session, when state legislators will head to Atlanta for 40 days of deliberating...
High school cell phone ban, literacy, and taxes among state legislative priorities
ATLANTA — As Georgia lawmakers head back to the Capitol for the 2026 legislative session, House Speaker Jon Burns and the state’s top education...
Several new lawmakers will join the Georgia Legislature for the 2026 session
There will be some fresh faces under the Gold Dome when lawmakers reconvene Monday, Jan. 12, for the 2026 legislative session.
That’s thanks to a...
Death toll in crackdown on protests in Iran spikes to at least 538 ,...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has killed at least 538 people and even more are feared...
Ukrainian drone attack in Russia kills 1 following Moscow’s intense bombardment
A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and wounded three others in the Russian city of Voronezh, local officials said Sunday. Meanwhile, thousands of...
Reference to Trump’s impeachments removed from display at Smithsonian
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's photo portrait display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has had references to his two impeachments removed, the...
Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers
(Stateline) — As part of its deportation efforts, the Trump administration has ordered states to hand over personal data from voter rolls, driver’s license...
Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s parliament speaker warned Sunday that the U.S. military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if the U.S....
6 people killed in Mississippi rampage, including 7-year-old girl
WEST POINT, Miss. (AP) — A 24-year-old Mississippi man killed six people — his father, brother, uncle, 7-year-old cousin, a church pastor and the...