Georgia Republicans’ mixed reaction to Trump indictment reflects rift in party’s politics
“The 2020 election in Georgia was not stolen,” Gov. Brian Kemp posted on social media Tuesday in response to former President Donald Trump. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder This story was updated at 8:45 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, with additional comment. The Republican state officials who were favorite targets of former President Donald Trump in the…
Farm bill timeline in flux as a messy September for Congress nears
The farm bill is a multiyear omnibus law which authorizes an array of agricultural and food programs, including federal crop insurance, food stamp benefits and farm resource conservation. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder WASHINGTON — The roundtables, listening sessions and appearances at farm shows have largely wrapped up and lawmakers tasked with reauthorizing the nation’s agriculture and…
Who’s who among the fake electors, conspirators indicted in Fulton DA’s 2020 election probe
On Monday, former Republican President Donald Trump was among 19 people indicted by a Fulton County grand jury on felony counts of conspiring to overturn the 2020 presidential election. (File) Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says she’s aiming to start a trial against Donald Trump and his allies within six months…
Trump and 18 Allies Slammed With 41 Charges in Sprawling Georgia Election Case
Megan Jelinger/AFP/Getty Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.Former President Donald Trump was indicted in Georgia late on Monday on charges related to his desperate attempts to overturn the 2020 election. The charges, brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, follow an investigation that…
Tribunal recommends Cobb County teacher who read book about gender identity should keep her job
Craig Goodmark presents evidence in Cobb teacher Katie Rinderle’s termination tribunal. The tribunal recommended Rinderle not be terminated. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder A panel of former educators sided with Katie Rinderle, the Cobb County teacher accused of violating state laws on parental rights and controversial topics, rejecting a decision to fire her Monday. But the Cobb…
Fulton grand jury indicts Trump, members of his inner circle
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis discusses the indictments against former President Donald Trump and 18 others on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. (Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder) This story was updated at 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. Former President Donald Trump and several members of his inner circle were indicted Monday in Fulton County’s sweeping investigation…