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On: October 12, 2011

Trump touts ‘12 out of 10’ meeting with Xi, downplays reports of Venezuela strikes November 1, 2025
President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, agreeing to cut tariffs by 10%. He said he did so because China agreed to help address the fentanyl crisis.
Trump's 'nuclear' demand not landing for Senate Republicans amid shutdown November 1, 2025
Senate Republicans have long resisted the temptation of going nuclear on the filibuster, a move more often made by Senate Democrats when they controlled the upper chamber.
Medieval English castle linked to Hadrian's Wall hits market for lofty sum, but there's a catch November 1, 2025
Bellister Castle in Northumberland, England, is hitting the market for about $3.34 million, but there's a catch. It's a National Trust lease ending in 2145, not a traditional sale.
Washington dysfunction is ruining the lives of millions of ordinary Americans November 1, 2025
Government shutdown eliminates Affordable Care Act tax credits and SNAP benefits, leaving millions without health benefits or food assistance as Congress fails to act.
TPUSA counter-event speakers rip 'fascist' Republicans, claim Kirk program 'manipulates' students November 1, 2025
Democratic rep Gloria Johnson clashes with TPUSA at Ole Miss, claiming students receive 'false information' while defending protest rights and political "fascist" claims.

Courts order federal government to fund food program, but some still preparing for disruptions
ATLANTA — Judges in two federal lawsuits Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to continue funding its food assistance program during the government shutdown, but it was unclear how quickly payments would resume to recipients, who had been warned that no more money would be coming starting Saturday. The news created some measure of relief — but […]
Carr joins other attorneys general in call for crackdown on intoxicating hemp products
ATLANTA — While Georgia lawmakers consider new regulations for intoxicating hemp products, Attorney General Chris Carr is joining most of his peers across the country in a call for a federal law that would sweep the products from all store shelves. Gas stations, convenience stores and other locations have been selling gummies, vapes and other […]
Political shutdown fight over food stamps comes to Georgia
ATLANTA — The stalemate in Washington could cause gnawing hunger for more than a million Georgians starting Saturday, when federal funding for low-income food subsidies, informally referred to as food stamps, runs out. The administration of President Donald Trump has said the government shutdown will cut off money for the program that feeds an estimated […]
Several elections pending to fill vacant legislative seats, starting Tuesday
ATLANTA — Voters in the Lawrenceville area will fill an empty seat in the Georgia House of Representatives Tuesday, in the first of several elections to address recent vacancies in the General Assembly. The election to replace Shelly Hutchinson, the Democratic state representative from Snellville who resigned in September, features three candidates. Two are Democrats: […]
A state representative steps down, creating another vacancy in the General Assembly
ATLANTA — Another Georgia lawmaker is stepping down, bringing to four the number of vacancies in the House and Senate. Rep. Marcus Wiedower, R-Watkinsville, announced Tuesday that he is resigning after six years in the House because the company he works for is growing rapidly. The expansion will require more travel and would take him […]
Metro Atlanta transit payment system refresh coming soon
ATLANTA — People who take a train from the suburbs to downtown Atlanta for a ball game or a concert will soon encounter new fare gates updated for the smartphone era. MARTA announced Monday that it is installing new contactless fare equipment. New MARTA cards will also be tappable, and the target will be clearer than with the old […]
Lawmakers face conflicting calls to loosen, tighten regulation of hemp and marijuana
ATLANTA — Doctors gave Jennifer Conforti’s little girl powerful drugs to help her live with profound autism. Abby, who is 15 now, was 3 when she was taking benzodiazepines to help with her reactions, such as biting the skin off her arm, Conforti said. The drugs were not helping, she said, and after Abby had […]
Georgia Supreme Court hears cases that could shape the future of roads, car sales and child custody
ATLANTA — The Georgia Supreme Court this week heard several cases, including two that could affect how cities design roadways and who gets to sell cars and another involving child custody with an unmarried couple. The roadway safety case stems from the death of a 21-year-old who crashed a car into a concrete planter while […]
Public Service Commission critic arrested, charged with theft after public hearing
ATLANTA — A critic of the Republican-controlled Public Service Commission was arrested Tuesday on a felony count in connection with removal of documents from a public hearing room. Patricia Durand of Mableton, who three years ago ran as a Democrat for a seat on the commission, was charged with theft of trade secrets, according to […]
Top Senate Republicans committed to cutting, even eliminating, state income tax
ATLANTA — The Georgia Senate will vote on another income tax cut next year, and the only question is how big, the chamber’s budget-writing chief said Tuesday. “The plan is not to wait until after an election to put this bill on the floor of the Senate. The plan is to move this bill forward […]