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Trump’s State of the Union touched familiar themes amid sagging poll numbers

President Donald Trump blamed Democrats for the country's problems. And he broke his own record for longest speech before Congress.

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Andre Dickens defends Gavin Newsom’s SAT remark as ‘moment of vulnerability’

Newsom, the governor of California, said "I'm like you" when mentioning his 960 SAT score. Dickens said the comment was not an attack on anyone.

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In Georgia, Gavin Newsom urges Democrats to fight ‘fire with fire’

The California governor used his Atlanta book tour stop to highlight his push for Democrats to punch back against the Trump administration.

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Biggest boast? Shrewdest move? Highlights from Trump’s Georgia visit.

The president's visit to Rome on Thursday was a place to see and been seen for Georgia's 2026 Republican candidates.

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Trump aims to sell positive message about the economy today in Georgia

The president will headline an event in Rome today ahead of a special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress.

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FBI’s Fulton County raid prompts ACLU attorney to run for state Senate

Rahul Garabadu hopes to replace Democratic state Sen. Nabilah Parkes, who is not seeking reelection to run for insurance commissioner.

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6 questions about Donald Trump’s return to Georgia

Trump will visit Rome on Thursday to talk about his economic agenda. But the president rarely sticks to the script.

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Ossoff accuses Trump of ordering Fulton County raid to suppress Black voters

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff says the fact that Black voters helped defeat President Donald Trump in 2020 may outrage him more than the loss itself.

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Derek Dooley urges Congress to give NCAA the power to enforce its rules

The former college football coach says if he is elected to the U.S. Senate he will "educate everybody" about the issue.

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McBath recalls her son’s death while pressing Bondi on immigration shootings

U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath urged Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump administration to show the same compassion to the family members of people killed by immigration agents.

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After ICE shootings, Georgia mulls stiffer penalties for obstructing police

A bill in the state Legislature would make it a felony to obstruct law enforcement operations with a vehicle.

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Republicans report more cash than Democrats in races for two top Georgia offices

New data shows how much candidates raised between July and Jan. 31 as candidates prepare for the furious final weeks before the May 19 primary.

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Rick Jackson’s campaign for governor resets fight for MAGA base in Georgia

President Donald Trump has already endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. Now, some of Jackson's allies are urging Trump to reconsider.

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Georgia Democrats frame FBI raid as attack on elections in 2026 and beyond

Jason Esteves, a Democratic candidate for governor, accused the Trump administration of trying to "rig the 2026 election."

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Rick Jackson’s fortune will make Georgia governor’s race more expensive

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Burt Jones reported seven-figure fundraising hauls as they work to protect early polling advantages.

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8 takeaways from Rick Jackson’s surprise entry into Georgia governor’s race

The billionaire health care executive plans to fund his own campaign, starting with a $50 million loan.

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Governor’s race: Duncan, Thurmond are first to reveal latest fundraising totals

Democrat Geoff Duncan says he raised more than $1.1 million by the Jan. 31 deadline. Michael Thurmond says he has $700,000 in cash on hand.