LIVE: Supreme Court hears arguments on Donald Trump and presidential immunity: LIVE AUDIO: The US Supreme Court hears arguments over whether former US President ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Michael Penix Jr. taken by Falcons in NFL draft surprise - ESPN: The Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft Thursday ...
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Fulton DA Willis to skip campaign debate: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has declined an invitation from the Atlanta Press Club to debate her ...
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The race for Georgia’s 3rd District is a new test of Donald Trump’s mettle: When former President Donald Trump arrived in Atlanta earlier this month for a ...
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Atlanta voters to decide on renewal of sales tax for water, sewer repairs: Atlanta voters will decide in the May 21 election if they want to renew a sales tax to ...
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St. Louis-based Gateway Pundit to file for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, owner says: Election workers in Georgia accused The Gateway Pundit website of defamation and ...
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Quick Glance: Gateway Pundit Files Bankruptcy Amid Election Fraud Defamation
- The Gateway Pundit, known for spreading falsehoods and conspiracy theories, has filed for bankruptcy and is facing multiple defamation lawsuits.
- The owners, Jim and Joe Hoft, are dealing with lawsuits from Georgia election workers and a former Dominion Voting Systems official.
- Jim Hoft stated that the bankruptcy is to consolidate lawsuits, although Chapter 11 bankruptcies are primarily meant to assist small businesses in restructuring.
- Despite delays, legal proceedings have significant impacts on sites like Infowars and The Gateway Pundit, as juries do not tolerate powerful individuals spreading lies and disrupting lives.
Colorado star Cody Williams, a projected lottery pick, declares for NBA Draft: Cody Williams was once projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA ...
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Donald Trump Says He Doesn't 'Need Money' as RNC Blows Through Cash: The former president discussed the Fani Willis-led investigation in Fulton County and ...
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Judge rejects Trump’s bid to dismiss Georgia case on free speech claim: Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee ruled that alleged speech “in furtherance ...
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Quick Glance: Trump faces Legal Setbacks Over Dismissal Calls
- Donald Trump suffered two legal setbacks on Thursday as judges rejected his requests to dismiss criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 loss in Georgia and holding classified records after leaving office.
- An ally of the Republican presidential candidate, former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark, also faced potential disbarment after violating attorney ethics rules in trying to help overturn Trump's loss.
- These cases are among the legal entanglements Trump faces as he challenges President Joe Biden in the upcoming election, with the first-ever trial of a sitting or former U.S. president set to start on April 15 in New York.
- Trump's argument justifying his retention of highly sensitive documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida post-presidency was rejected, with prosecutors arguing that the documents related to military and intelligence matters could not be considered personal.
Trump Is Ready to Flood Courts With Election Fraud Claims: The Trump campaign plans to deploy over 100,000 election “observers” at the polls in November ...
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Trump’s high-dollar Atlanta fundraiser puts MAGA hierarchy in Georgia on display: When Donald Trump arrives in Atlanta for a high-dollar fundraiser on Wednesday ...
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Falcons, Eagles tampering penalties coming, and it could cost major NFL Draft picks
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The double life of Georgia’s ‘meming’ Congressman: How U.S. Rep. Mike Collins went from posting humorous and sarcastic memes about congressional disfunction to ...
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Watchdog agency investigating challenger to Fulton Trump judge: The state judicial watchdog agency is investigating an Atlanta lawyer challenging the Fulton ...
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To make playoffs, short-handed Hawks need Trae Young to be great: Trae Young needs to be extraordinary for the Hawks to advance to the playoffs ...
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Georgia GOP Official Who Whined About Stolen Election Voted Illegally Nine Times: Brian Pritchard, who hosts a conservative talk show, was accused of illegally ...
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Georgia lawmakers pass more voting rules ahead of 2024 election: Georgia was ground zero for false claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election ...
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The 2024 Battleground Counties: Cobb County, Georgia: Georgia’s shift to swing state status has been driven heavily by areas like this diverse county in metro ...
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LIVE: Fulton judge hears arguments to dismiss Trump election interference case: Lawyers for former President Donald Trump argued in a court filing that the ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Attorney Challenges Georgia Charges
- Former President Trump's attorneys argued that the charges in Georgia target core political speech and urged the judge to dismiss them under the First Amendment before the trial.
- Trump contested the November 2020 election results, alleging fraud, and faces accusations of attempting to subvert Georgia's election results to stay in power.
- Trump, along with allies, faces 10 charges in Georgia related to the election, with his attorney pressing a First Amendment defense while other defendants like David Shafer also challenge their charges.
- McAfee presided over the hearing, where various legal arguments were presented, including challenges to the indictment's language regarding Shafer's involvement in sending alternate electors and Trump's alleged false votes.
Trump and Biden clinch 2024 presidential nominations : The general election rematch between former President Donald Trump and President Biden is now official ...
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Quick Glance: Decisive Victories: Biden and Trump Secure Nominations for Showdown
- President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump secured their parties' presidential nominations on Tuesday with clear victories in a series of low-profile primaries, setting the stage for a general election rematch that many voters oppose.
- Biden emphasized the significance of the nomination and highlighted Trump as a serious threat to democracy.
- In a video shared on social media, Trump celebrated what he termed as 'a great day of victory.'
- Despite their strong rhetoric, both presumptive nominees face challenging paths ahead.
Election interference trial: Judge throws out several charges against Trump: In Atlanta, Donald Trump is charged with conspiracy to manipulate the election ...
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Breaking: Calvin Ridley is signing with the Tennessee Titans for 4 years, $92M with $50M fully guaranteed, his agents told Adam Schefter.
What a tampering penalty against the Falcons might mean to the Cardinals: What happens to the Cardinals if Atlanta and Minnesota are forced to swap first-round ...
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ASK IRA: Did Tyler Herro open Heat’s eyes to a better path forward?: Did Tyler Herro offer a reminder of his Miami Heat potential with his play in the victory ...
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In this AJC Live virtual event, the AJC's Tamar Hallerman, Bill Rankin, and David Wickert discussed the recent ruling on District Attorney Fani Willis in a ... Show more live.ajc.com/thefaniwillisdecision/social
Trump renews criticism of Jewish voters who back Biden: ‘Should have their head examined’
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Georgia and Michigan could be key to keeping Black voter turnout up in 2024: In the 2022 midterm elections, Black voter turnout dropped dramatically ...
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Live updates: Trump classified documents hearing, Fani Willis disqualification closing arguments
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LIVE: President Joe Biden gives State of the Union address: President Joe Biden addresses Congress.
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What we learned from Biden and Trump’s Georgia rallies: ROME – President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump used Georgia as a backdrop to dive into ...
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Senate committee hears testimony on DA Fani Willis: Georgia Senate Republicans laid out a roadmap on Wednesday of their investigation into Fulton County District ...
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Georgia on the mind of the Trump and Biden campaigns as the key state holds primary
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Lawyers make final pitches in Fani Willis disqualification showdown: After days of testimony and just over three hours of final arguments on a motion to ...
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Fani Willis and Judge Scott McAfee draw challengers in Fulton county primary: District attorney will face Christian Wise Smith in May while McAfee ...
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Opinion: Would DA Fani Willis indict defendant Fani Willis?: With the prosecutions of the former president, rapper Young Thug and Cop City protesters ...
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Who will the New Orleans Saints take at No. 14 in the first round of the 2024 NFL mock draft? We'll run through a computer-simulated mock draft of the first 13 ... Show more www.nola.com/sports/saints/saints-nfl-mock-draft-who-does-new-orleans-take-at-no-14/article_37348c10-ebad-11ee-9f95-93ebb15439f9.html
Atlanta City Council gets heated over special election timeline: Atlanta City Council members disagree over the timeline for the special election to fill the ...
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Celtics fall in overtime to Hawks, Dejounte Murray (44 points): ATLANTA (AP) — After lapping the field in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics have the ...
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First lady Jill Biden visits Atlanta to launch ‘Women for Biden’ initiative: Four years ago, Georgia voted in favor of then-presidential candidate Joe Biden by ...
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Judge sets March 1 hearing on Fani Willis disqualification: A Fulton County judge will hear arguments next Friday on whether District Attorney Fani Willis and ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Submits Cellphone Records in Legal Case
- Former President Donald Trump submitted evidence of Nathan Wade and Fani Willis' interactions before Wade's hiring.
- The records could cast doubt on Willis and Wade's relationship timeline.
- Trump requested disqualification of Willis and Wade over financial benefits.
- An investigator alleges that the cellphone records reveal numerous interactions.
Savannah-area man’s Jan. 6 charges upgraded to felonies: Dominic Box, a Savannah-area activist and QAnon adherent whose election conspiracy theories led him to ...
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LIVE: Closing arguments in court hearing that’s overshadowed Fulton DA’s election interference case
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Critics aim to take Fani Willis’ removal fight to the ballot box: Fani Willis faces more than a growing legal crisis as Donald Trump and his allies press to ...
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ELECTION 2024 | Track Super Tuesday election results for March 5 primaries: Follow Super Tuesday 2024 results from the AJC, as presidential primaries are held ...
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Fani Willis' 10 Best Quotes During Extraordinary Hearing: Fani Willis was in fighting form when she testified about her relationship with a prosecutor in the ...
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Quick Glance: Key Witness Silent in Fani Willis Disqualification Hearing
- Bradley, a key witness, exchanged text messages about Willis with the defense attorney who first raised allegations.
- Bradley, who previously represented Wade in his divorce, feared violating attorney-client privilege and potential disbarment.
- Prosecutors suggested doubts about Bradley's credibility and ill will towards Wade.
- Bradley denied sexual assault allegations, but ended his partnership with Wade due to employee claims.
Georgia House Democratic leader won’t seek another term: The leader of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus will not seek another term in office.
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Red states that have resisted Medicaid expansion are feeling pressure to give up: More and more Southern states are talking about fully expanding Medicaid to ...
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Marquette basketball's first-round win over Western Kentucky in March Madness ruins Bijan Robinson's perfect bracket, as social media reacts
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Giuliani appeals $148M defamation verdict in Georgia election workers’ lawsuit: Rudy Giuliani appealed a jury’s verdict ordering him to pay $148 million to two ...
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Nathan Wade Resigns From Trump Georgia Case After Ruling on Fani Willis: Live Updates
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Quick Glance: Special Prosecutor Steps Back from Trump's Georgia Case
- Special prosecutor Nathan Wade formally withdrew from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump after a judge ruled he had to leave for Fani Willis to continue pursuing charges.
- Trump's team claimed the case was an effort to damage his campaign to reclaim the White House in November. Trump denied any wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty.
- In a separate criminal case against Trump in New York, a judge agreed to delay the trial related to hush-money payments during Trump's 2016 campaign until at least mid-April.
- Friday's events underscored how the case, which began with allegations of a former president trying to undermine the will of the voters, became consumed by the love lives of its top prosecutors. Judge McAfee found that Willis did not benefit personally from her relationship with Wade, but there remained an 'odor of mendacity.'
‘David taking on Goliath’: What to expect as Haley, Trump battle in South Carolina
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Quick Glance: Biden triumphs in Michigan despite Gaza protest vote
- Despite a significant protest vote over his stance towards the war in Gaza, President Joe Biden is expected to win the Democratic primary in Michigan comfortably.
- Activists have been urging Democrats in recent weeks to vote 'uncommitted', with tens of thousands following through.
- The US, as an ally of Israel, has faced criticism within Biden's own party for providing substantial military aid.
- Michigan, a crucial swing state with the largest Arab-American population, has shown decreased support for Biden due to his backing of Israel during the Gaza military campaign.
GSU student body president ‘outraged’ over shootings, won’t run for re-election: Georgia State University’s student body president says he won’t be running for ...
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‘Built for the fight.’ Marcus Flowers launches campaign against Rep. David Scott: Democrat Marcus Flowers launched his primary challenge against veteran U.S. Rep ...
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A Trinity Shamrock for a St. X Tiger? Desmond Ridder, Rondale Moore swapped in NFL trade
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In this exclusive interview, Republican Nikki Haley notably made no promise to keep going after the slate of Super Tuesday states hold primaries on March 5 ... Show more bit.ly/42LPOjy
AJC INTERVIEW | Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will run for reelection in 2025: Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will run for reelection in 2025.
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Is Georgia a top Biden target? Some Democrats fret it won’t be: President Joe Biden just carried Georgia’s Democratic primary with 95% of the vote ...
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Fulton judge again rejects Harrison Floyd’s motion to dismiss charges: A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that a Fulton County judge had ...
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Amid statewide low turnout for Georgia primaries, some voters persisted: With a race that was essentially decided more than a week ago, fewer Georgians went to ...
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Burt Jones blesses GOP efforts to punish Fulton DA Willis: A full court press is underway in the Georgia Senate to punish Fulton County District Attorney Fani ...
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Biden easily wins South Carolina’s Democratic primary, a ‘measuring stick’ for Black support
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Quick Glance: Election 2024: President Joe Biden Wins Democratic Primary in South Carolina
- Biden defeated other long-shot Democrats on South Carolina’s ballot.
- His reelection campaign heavily invested in mobilizing Black voters as a test drive for efforts crucial to Biden’s chances against Trump.
- Biden pushed for a revamped primary calendar with Nevada going second and Michigan's primary moved to Feb. 27 before Super Tuesday.
- The victory in South Carolina follows Biden's efforts to have the state go first in the party’s primary due to its more racially diverse population.
LISTEN: On today's Politically Georgia, the AJC’s Bill Nigut and Tia Mitchell discuss how Black churches are working together for the 2024 election ... Show more spoti.fi/3uDBgGa
Fani Willis admits affair with prosecutor, won't leave Donald Trump's Georgia election case
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Quick Glance: Fani Willis' Relationship with Special Prosecutor Revealed
- Willis acknowledges personal relationship with special prosecutor
- Wade leads prosecution team in Trump case
- Wade shares financial independence with Willis
- Response to motion by defense attorney Ashleigh Merchant
Trump trials timeline: Jan. 6, Georgia and classified docs cases in limbo: The first of Trump's four criminal trials is scheduled to begin later this month.
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joins Joe Mathieu to discuss the cities housing, crime, 2024 election impacts, and DA Fani Willis' trial.
Georgia lawmakers consider criminalizing deepfake election interference: Proposal has met pushback over questions of enforcement
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Raffensperger says Trump repeating ‘recycled conspiracy theories’: ‘Boring and sad’
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Trump seeks to disqualify Fani Willis from prosecuting him in Georgia: Motion comes after Fulton county district attorney made remarks decrying allegations of ...
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Quick Glance: Georgia Senate Investigates DA Fani Willis
- Georgia's state Senate creates a special committee to investigate DA Fani Willis
- The committee has powers to subpoena and require testimony from witnesses
- Willis is accused of misusing state funds
- Lawyer alleges Willis had an inappropriate romantic relationship with the special prosecutor
Fani Willis Claims Have 'No Legal Significance' to Trump Case—Ex Prosecutor: The Atlanta district attorney's alleged relationship with a prosecutor won't save ...
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Quick Glance: Judge Delays Fani Willis' Deposition
- A Georgia judge has delayed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' deposition in a divorce case amid allegations of an improper relationship with one of her top prosecutors.
- The judge will decide whether Willis will be involved in the case after prosecutor Nathan Wade's deposition next week.
- The judge emphasized the need to hear Wade's testimony first before determining Willis' unique knowledge.
- Willis' deposition was scheduled for Tuesday, but a co-defendant of Trump is seeking to dismiss the indictment and disqualify Willis.
Atlanta City Council passes referendum legislation after pushback: Atlanta City Council members passed on Monday legislation that codifies the petition ...
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Georgia Senate confirms election board member accused of election denial: The Georgia Senate appointed Republican former state Sen. Rick Jeffares to the State ...
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Trump leads Biden in Georgia, new poll shows: Biden narrowly won Georgia in 2020, the first time a Democratic presidential candidate carried the state since 1992 ...
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Georgia lawmakers consider criminalizing deepfake election interference: Proposal has met pushback over questions of enforcement
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Trump Seeks Details of Atlanta Prosecutor’s Meetings with Biden Aides: Nathan Wade met with White House staff members in 2022, when he was seeking witnesses for ...
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Quick Glance: Subpoena Issued for District Attorney in Lead Prosecutor's Divorce
- Fani Willis, the lead district attorney in the Georgia racketeering case against Donald Trump, has been subpoenaed to testify in her lead prosecutor's divorce proceedings.
- According to a court document obtained by CNN, District Attorney Fani Willis received a witness subpoena to appear at a deposition for the divorce of Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade, whom Willis brought in to oversee the Trump case.
- One of Trump's co-defendants alleged without direct evidence in a court document that Willis improperly hired Wade, who was her romantic partner, to help prosecute the case and financially benefitted from his appointment.
- While the issue may not ultimately derail the prosecution, it raises questions and could potentially create an image problem for Willis.
At RFK Jr.’s Atlanta rally, frustrated conservatives seek another choice: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. brought his longshot White House campaign to Georgia on Sunday ...
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Bill would allow Georgia election investigations of Raffensperger: The State Election Board would gain the power to investigate Secretary of State Brad ...
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Quick Glance: New Bill Allows Investigation of Raffensperger in Georgia
- Republican-sponsored bill authorizes State Election Board to investigate Brad Raffensperger in response to prior decision.
- Removal of Raffensperger as voting member of State Election Board and cooperation requirement for investigations.
- Senate Bill 358 follows deadlock on complaints by conservative activists.
Special counsel Wade settles divorce case, canceling court hearing: Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade has reached a temporary divorce settlement with ...
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NEW: The next few months will serve as a prelude to 2026, when a term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp can’t seek reelection, Democratic U.S. Sen ... Show more
Kamala Harris to make 10th trip to Georgia next week: Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Atlanta on Tuesday for an event focused on voting rights.
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GOP redistricting claims its first 2 Democrats in the Georgia House: State Rep. Doug Stoner, a Democrat from Smyrna, announced Tuesday that he won't seek ...
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