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Georgia to Honor Original 33 Black Lawmakers with Permanent Memorial

State lawmakers and Atlanta leaders gather to recognize the first African American legislators elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 1868.

Atlanta Universities Dismantle DEI Programs Amid Trump Directives

Students and staff feel abandoned as schools comply with federal orders to end diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Trump Touts 'Golden Age' in State of the Union as Controversy Swirls

President's speech touches on economy, immigration and health care amid legal setbacks and Epstein fallout

Georgia Republican Leader Announces Retirement After 2 Decades

Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones, R-Milton, will not seek re-election to House District 47 after over 20 years in the General Assembly.

Georgia Politician Chosen as State of the Union's Designated Survivor

Doug Collins, the U.S. Cabinet VA Secretary, sat out the annual address in case of catastrophe.

White House Names New Acting CDC Director

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the NIH, will take over the embattled public health agency.

Newsom Spokesperson Tells Reporter to 'F--- Off' Over Dyslexia Records Request

California governor's communications director responds with expletive when asked to provide proof of his dyslexia diagnosis.

Atlanta Professor Outlines Next Steps After Trump Tariffs Ruled Illegal

Oglethorpe University expert discusses Supreme Court ruling and Trump's vow to implement tariffs in other ways.

Federal Prosecutors Fail to Indict Democratic Lawmakers Over Video

Grand jury rejects request to charge senators and representatives for video criticizing Trump

Trust in US Health Agencies Plummets Under RFK Jr. Leadership

A year after being tasked with restoring faith in healthcare, controversies and policy changes have eroded public confidence.

RFK Jr. Shakes Up HHS with Top Official Departures and Promotions

Two top HHS officials to leave, while others are promoted to new senior roles.

Metro Atlanta DA sues county over pension dispute

Cobb County DA Sonya Allen claims the county is illegally withholding her retirement benefits.

Trump's Spy Chief Shutters Revenge Task Force Amid Backlash

Tulsi Gabbard has scrapped a task force critics accused of serving as a vehicle for Trump's retribution campaign.

Trump's Spy Chief Shutters Revenge Task Force After Backlash

Tulsi Gabbard, the embattled director of national intelligence, has shuttered the task force she created to pursue Donald Trump's political vendettas.

POTUS Says United States Is in Trump Economy Now

Trump predicts 2026 will be even stronger than 2025 despite 2026 GDP forecast of 4.2%

Trump's Second Term Brings Economic Wins

Epoch Times reports on key economic indicators under President Trump's second presidency.

Congressional Black Caucus Chair Slams Trump's 'Bigoted and Racist' Post on Obamas

Rep. Yvette Clarke says the Trump administration has a chance to change course but is 'hardwired' for racism and bigotry.

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