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U.S. House District 2: Bishop seeks 18th term in SW Georgia
U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop faces Republican Matt Day in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election for Georgia's 2nd Congressional District.
Congress can do better — and so can Georgia
In his final column for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jamie Dupree says little has changed over the last five years in Congress. That's not a good thing.
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A clash over the future of the Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Secretary Doug Collins, the former Georgia congressman, wasted no time going on the attack when faced with criticism over a new VA disability rule.
State of the Union offers Trump a chance for a reset
President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have different priorities heading into his State of the Union address next week.
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No easy pathway into law for the Republican SAVE America Act
The Republican SAVE America Act is designed to ensure that only American citizens can register to vote in U.S. elections.
Can Congress reach a deal on ICE funding? Maybe not.
It sure doesn’t seem like there is much middle ground right now on funding for the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Donald Trump tries to make gun rights a Minnesota scapegoat
While not naming President Donald Trump, the largest gun rights group in the nation — the National Rifle Association — issued a rebuke.
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After vowing to end earmarks, Republicans bring them roaring back to Congress
Spending for hometown projects is back on Capitol Hill, but not all Georgia Republicans are on board.
Health insurance deal hits reality check in U.S. Senate
A bipartisan plan that would extend health insurance subsidies has hit a roadblock in the U.S. Senate.
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Congress watches quietly as Trump flexes his foreign policy muscles
President Donald Trump says he prioritizes “America First.” But the definition of “America First” has definitely changed in 2026.