BREAKING: Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in NY hush money trial
Former U.S. President Donald Trump appears in court for his hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 30, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Hirsch-Pool/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — Jurors in New York state court on Thursday found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover…
Potential mass voter challenges in Georgia November elections elicit Democrats’ warnings
Rep. Saira Draper speaks at a press conference raising concerns about potential mass voter challenges. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder Georgia Democrats are sounding the alarm over potential mass voter challenges ahead of the November election. Georgia law allows local voters to challenge the eligibility of as many people as they want if they suspect the person…
Free direct filing of federal taxes may be offered soon throughout the U.S.
After the success of the Direct File pilot program this year, the IRS plans to make permanent the free filing of federal tax returns. Phillip Rubino/Getty Images WASHINGTON — Taxpayers across the United States could be guaranteed a free public option to file federal tax returns online as the Internal Revenue Service announced plans Thursday…
Seasoned Libertarian looks to November after seizing nomination to take on Biden and Trump
Libertarian presidential nominee Chase Oliver. Photo via Chase Oliver for President Could Atlanta libertarian Chase Oliver become the second U.S. President from Georgia? Probably not. In the past three presidential elections, Libertarian candidates only cracked 3% in Georgia once, in 2016, when Gary Johnson faced off against Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Last time around,…
Georgia senators emerge unscathed from the 2024 primaries as three House lawmakers face defeat
Sen. Sally Harrell wears a superman cape, which she said was a gift from an advocate, during an event for Georgians with disabilities at the Capitol. Jill Nolin/Georgia Recorder (2023 file photo) Unlike in the House, no incumbent Georgia state senators will be involuntarily leaving after Tuesday’s primary election. Voters reelected two Atlanta Democratic incumbents…
Senate investigative panel questions former Fulton County DA employee in Willis probe
A former employee of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who opened the election interference probe against former president Trump, testified Thursday before a Senate committee May 23 about her claims that Willis retaliated against her for reporting misappropriated grant money. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder A former employee of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified…