Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Friday she has registered as an independent, a renegade move that could bolster her...
Interior secretary urges Georgia governor to block mining plans near Okefenokee
(GA Recorder) — The pressure to block a mining project at the edge of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is intensifying: U.S. Interior Secretary...
Drug sentencing ruling hinges on definition of simple, common word
An 11-judge panel has opened the door for more drug offenders with modest criminal histories to avoid harsh mandatory minimum sentences in federal courts...
Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition...
Senate runoff fatigue renews debate over election process in Georgia
(GA Recorder) — After spending one year in the U.S. Senate, appointed Sen. Kelly Loeffler successfully cleared a crowded nonpartisan jungle primary in her...
Talks over protecting Dreamers pick up in Congress, but agreement still elusive
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — In a last-minute push, U.S. senators are working on a bipartisan agreement to create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented...
Congress on track to scrap Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in defense bill
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — Members of the U.S. military would no longer be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine under a proposal Congress could...
Zelenskyy and ‘spirit of Ukraine’ named Time person of year
LONDON (AP) — Time Magazine on Wednesday named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy its person of the year, awarding him the accolade "for proving that...
‘Worth the wait’: U.S. Senate Democrats celebrate a 51-seat majority with Georgia win
WASHINGTON (GA Recorder) — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer jubilantly announced Wednesday that the Georgia runoff election victory will next year end an...
Democratic Sen. Warnock wins Georgia runoff against Walker
ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia runoff election Tuesday, ensuring Democrats an outright majority in...
Decision day: Georgia’s whirlwind U.S. Senate runoff comes to a dramatic close
(GA Recorder) — When the sun rises Wednesday morning, Georgians will hopefully know who will represent them in the U.S. Senate for the next...
Officers to receive Congressional Gold Medals for Jan. 6
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top House and Senate leaders will present law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with Congressional...