Federal judge strikes down Georgia’s political maps, sending lawmakers back to the drawing board
The U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Georgia is based in downtown Atlanta. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder This story was updated at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. A federal court judge has struck down Georgia’s political maps and blocked the state from using the maps for future elections. District Court Judge Steve…
Democratic state lawmakers renew call for full Medicaid expansion after slow start to Kemp’s narrow version
About 1,300 people have signed up for health care coverage through Georgia’s new Medicaid program for low-income adults, who must complete 80 hours of work or other activities every month to qualify and then keep their health care coverage. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder Democratic leaders in Georgia are calling on Gov. Brian Kemp to abandon a…
Who is Mike Johnson? New U.S. House speaker belongs to GOP’s religious conservative wing
Newly elected U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La. delivers remarks with fellow Republicans on the East Front steps of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol on October 25, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Before a relatively short time in elected office, new U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana…
When the Judge Refused to Toss His Case, Trump Stormed Out of Court Today
Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he exits courtroom in his civil business fraud trial at New York Supreme Court, on Wednesday.AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.Former president Donald Trump abruptly left a New York City courtroom on…
Report: The GOP Frontrunner for Governor in North Carolina Posted a Lot of Antisemitic Stuff
Allison Joyce/Getty Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.The Republican frontrunner in North Carolina’s 2024 gubernatorial race made a slew of antisemitic comments over the past decade including sharing a quote that has been attributed to Adolf Hitler. The newly unearthed social media posts, first reported…
Trump Is Fined $10K for Violating Gag Order Again During Civil Fraud Trial
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a break in his civil business fraud trial at New York Supreme Court, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in New York. AP Photo/Seth Wenig Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.Donald Trump was forced to take the stand in a…