Biden urges Hamas to accept new Israeli ceasefire plan intended to end war
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — President Joe Biden announced a ceasefire proposal from Israel on Friday, saying the three-phase plan presented to Hamas represents the...
Free direct filing of federal taxes may be offered soon throughout the U.S.
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Taxpayers across the United States could be guaranteed a free public option to file federal tax returns online as the...
State, federal officials applaud debut of Plant Vogtle expansion
(Georgia Recorder) — Officials with the U.S. Energy Department plan to celebrate the completion of Georgia Power’s controversial nuclear power expansion at Plant Vogtle...
Potential mass voter challenges in Georgia elections elicit warnings
(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia Democrats are sounding the alarm over potential mass voter challenges ahead of the November election.
Georgia law allows local voters to...
Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in NY hush money trial
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Jurors in New York state court on Thursday found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business...
U.S. Supreme Court chief declines to discuss Alito flag uproar, ethics with Senate Dems
(States Newsroom) — U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. told leading Democrats on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday he will...
The jury now will decide Trump’s fate in hush money trial, after lengthy closing...
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Closing arguments in the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president concluded Tuesday, leaving the jury to now decide...
Memorial Day travelers fill Atlanta airport
Crowds have returned to normal summer levels after a record-breaking 111,000 travelers were screened at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Thursday. It's estimated nearly...
Bill to help Purple Heart recipients unveiled ahead of Memorial Day
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — A Washington state man's efforts to transfer his Purple Heart benefits to his children were the impetus for a bipartisan...
Medical staffing shortages result in ‘dire’ consequences
May is National Nurses Month, a time to reflect on the work nurses perform. Healthcare advocates are also hoping to draw attention to the...
Farm bill advances from U.S. House panel but faces a tough row to hoe
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Republicans moved their long-awaited new farm bill through the U.S. House Agriculture Committee this week, despite opposition from most Democrats...
Doctors urge U.S. Supreme Court to include abortion as stabilizing care under federal law
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Doctors from throughout the country posted a public letter this week, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to ensure health care...