Trump ‘did not engage in insurrection’ on Jan. 6, new U.S. House resolution claims
A pro-Trump mob breaks into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C. Win McNamee/Getty Images WASHINGTON — In a meandering press conference Tuesday that repeated false 2020 election fraud claims, downplayed well-documented violence and name-called journalists, far-right U.S. House members defended former President Donald Trump against any role he may have played…
Georgia Senate OKs bill to create sales tax holiday on guns, ammo and firearm safes
Guns, bullets, trigger locks and other gun accessories could get a price cut this October if a Senate bill becomes law. Stephen Chernin/Getty Images If you’re thinking about buying a new gun, scope, trigger lock, ammunition or gun safe, you may pay a lower price if you can wait until fall. The Georgia Senate passed…
Opponents of strip mining near Okefenokee Swamp wade into new campaign to pass protection bill
The fate of a proposal to mine near the fragile Okefenokee Swamp lies with the state Environmental Protection Division. Contributed by Georgia River Network Antwon Nixon was attending a Juneteenth celebration in his hometown of Folkston more than two years ago when he first noticed signs urging protection of the Okefenokee Swamp. Nixon, who grew…
Georgia lawmakers debate public school approach to ‘age-appropriate’ sex education
Georgia lawmakers could update how kids students learn about sex in public schools. Getty Images A bipartisan bill designed to update sex education curriculum for Georgia’s public school students faced skepticism in a House subcommittee last week amid questions of which side in the culture war can better educate youngsters on the birds and the…
Fulton 19 update: DA subpoenaed, Willis admits ‘relationship,’ federal trial delayed
U.S. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has been engaged in a monthlong feud with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her decision to prosecute Donald Trump on felony election interference charges. Joe Raedle/Getty Images The U.S. House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed financial records and other documents connected to a U.S. Department of Justice grant…
U.S. retaliates for killings of troops by launching military strikes at Iraq and Syria
A U.S. Army carry team moves the flagged draped transfer case containing the remains of Army Sgt. William Rivers during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base on February 02, 2024 in Dover, Delaware. U.S. Army Sgt. William Rivers, Sgt. Breonna Moffett, Sgt. Kennedy Sanders were killed in addition to 40 others troops were…