Congress, campaigns engage in tug-of-war over gas prices as summer travel begins
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — As Democrats continue to ramp up their push against the oil industry, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and others on...
Senate investigative panel questions former Fulton County DA employee in Willis probe
(Georgia Recorder) — A former employee of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified before a state Senate committee Thursday about her allegations that...
Forced sterilizations for people with disabilities decried by members of Congress
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Three members of Congress introduced a resolution Thursday that’s intended to bring attention to the experiences and challenges people with...
Bipartisan border bill loses support, fails procedural vote in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Senate failed Thursday to advance a border security bill as both parties seek to hone their messages on...
Members of the U.S. Senate face a vote on whether they support contraception access
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. senators will go on record next month with whether they support legislation from Democrats that would guarantee access to...
Experts eye tax changes ahead of Trump-era cuts’ sunset
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The race to harness the tax code is in full swing as economists and advocates across the political spectrum view...
USDA chief voices ‘deep concerns’ over U.S. House GOP farm bill’s nutrition cuts
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, on a call with reporters Wednesday, strongly criticized a farm bill draft written by U.S. House...
Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Senators from both political parties at a Wednesday hearing appeared to be on the same page about limiting presidential emergency...
Applications sought to fill U.S. District Court vacancy
(Georgia Recorder) — A federal judge who has presided over some of the most high-profile Georgia cases in recent years will take senior status...
Georgians settle many races on the primary ballot
(Georgia Recorder) — A statewide Supreme Court race that centered on abortion rights delivered a jolt to an otherwise largely low-key primary election.
Tuesday’s primary...
Trump advisor, former senator headed to GOP runoff in June
Brian Jack, an advisor to former President Donald Trump and an Army veteran, and former state senator Mike Dugan are headed to a June...
Justice Pinson wins tight court race that became referendum on abortion rights in Georgia
(Georgia Recorder) — A sitting state Supreme Court justice fought off a spirited challenge from a candidate who campaigned on protecting abortion rights in...