Georgia Republican apologizes for $140M Ponzi scheme as judge freezes assets
by ATLANTA (AP) — A prominent Georgia Republican accused of running a $140 million Ponzi scheme publicly apologized on Friday as a federal judge ordered his …
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State Department lays off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department fired more than 1,300 employees Friday in line with a dramatic reorganization plan from the Trump administration that …
Raffensperger launches largest voter list cleanup in eight years
ATLANTA — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has announced the start of a major voter list maintenance effort, with cancellation notices being mailed to …
Georgia lags far behind other states in the number of journalists, says new report
(Recorder of Georgia) Both domestically in Georgia and nationally, local news is still declining. Since 2002, the number of local journalists nationwide has decreased by …
Trump emergency tariffs violate Constitution, Democrats argue in court case
(States Newsroom) Washington In a fresh legal filing this week, U.S. Democratic senators sought a federal appellate court to overturn the charges on foreign imports, …
US Education Department to revive student loan interest for borrowers in SAVE program
WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Education Department announced Wednesday that interest accrual on the debt of about 7.7 million student loan borrowers who are …
Get ready to pass through US airport security checkpoints with your shoes on your feet
Travelers may not have to remove their shoes for security checks at U.S. airports for the first time in over two decades. According to media …
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones officially enters Georgia governor’s race
Atlanta On Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones began his much awaited campaign for Georgia governor, laying the groundwork for a possibly intense 2026 Republican primary …
Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — On Sunday, families rummaged over soggy rubble and entered deserted cabins at Camp Mystic, a camp for all-girls that was destroyed …
Camp Mystic ‘grieving the loss’ of 27 campers and counselors following catastrophic Texas floods
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — As the hunt for victims of catastrophic floods in Texas over the Fourth of July holiday weekend continues Monday, Camp Mystic …