USDA chief voices ‘deep concerns’ over U.S. House GOP farm bill’s nutrition cuts
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, pictured in Omaha on March 28, 2024, raised concerns Wednesday with U.S. House Republicans’ farm bill proposal. Cindy Gonzalez/Nebraska Examiner WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on a call with reporters Wednesday strongly criticized a farm bill draft written by U.S. House Republicans, saying it would damage the coalition…
Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year
Former President Donald Trump used his emergency powers to construct a border wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. In this photo, construction continues on a new section of the barrier on Jan. 8, 2019, as seen from Tijuana, Mexico. Mario Tama, Getty Images WASHINGTON — Senators from both political parties at a Wednesday hearing appeared to…
Applications sought to fill vacancy after respected Obama-era judge takes senior status
Judge Steve C. Jones. Photo courtesy of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia A federal judge who has presided over some of the most high-profile Georgia cases in recent years will take senior status starting in January, creating a new vacancy. Judge Steve C. Jones, who was appointed to the bench…
Georgians settle many races on the primary ballot, including surprise contest over abortion rights
A voter walks into Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Cobb County Tuesday on the last day to vote in the primary election. Ross Williams/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 lacked the high-profile statewide contests that usually drum…
Trump advisor, former senator headed to GOP runoff in June
Brian Jack (left) and former Sen. Mike Dugan speak at last month’s Atlanta Press Club debate. AP Photo/Jason Allen Brian Jack, who was an advisor to former president Donald Trump, and Army veteran and former state senator Mike Dugan are headed to a June 18 runoff in Georgia’s conservative 3rd Congressional District after no candidate…
Justice Pinson wins tight court race that became referendum on abortion rights in Georgia
The lone contested state Supreme Court seat became one of the primary’s most closely watched races in Georgia. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder This story was updated 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2024. A sitting state Supreme Court justice fought off a spirited challenge from a candidate who campaigned on protecting abortion rights in Georgia. The Associated…