U.S. House Democrats vow to back Speaker Johnson if Republicans try to oust him
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., left, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., talk during a ceremony as the remains of retired Army Col. Ralph Puckett lie in honor during his congressional tribute in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on April 29, 2024, in Washington, D.C. J. Scott Applewhite – Pool/Getty Images WASHINGTON —…
VP stops by Atlanta in latest courting of Georgia voters by Biden administration officials
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks with Earn Your Leisure’s Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings in Atlanta. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder Vice President Kamala Harris came to Georgia Monday to kick off a nationwide tour promoting the White House’s record on economic issues and pledge to continue to support small businesses, particularly minority-owned ones. “None of us…
Congress to add flights at Washington National, require new air refund rule in FAA deal
A deal for FAA reauthorization would add flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, despite opposition from U.S. senators from Virginia and Maryland, who said in a letter on Monday, April 29, 2024, that the move would hurt safety efforts. Shown is the terminal and air traffic control tower at Washington National. Patrick Donovan/Getty Photos…
Georgia Senate panel considers solutions to ease overcrowding at local jails
Fulton County officials estimate it will cost $1.7 billion to replace the overcrowded Fulton County Jail that opened in 1989. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder Within six months of the Muscogee County Jail opening a new wing a few years ago, the jail was already filled to capacity. “I don’t care how much bigger a jail you…
Georgia GOP congressional hopefuls face off over foreign policy approach as Trump casts shadow
Georgia congressional hopefuls squared off in an Atlanta Press Club debate Sunday ahead of the state’s May 21 primary election. John McCosh/Georgia Recorder The five Republicans hoping to replace Congressman Drew Ferguson in Georgia’s District 3 after November’s election sought to set themselves apart Sunday when they took the stage in the Atlanta Press Club…
Peaceful protests continue at Emory as tensions over Gaza embroil college campuses
Students march outside the administration building on Emory University’s campus Thursday. Photo contributed by Nora Xu This story was updated at 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The tensions on Emory University’s campus remained high Friday as protesters returned the day after an intense clash between police and demonstrators who supported Palestine and Atlanta’s…