Georgia Lawmakers Press

Watch live: White House holds press briefing in wake of Biden's 'garbage' remark

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief reporters Wednesday afternoon. The press conference comes after President Biden sparked backlash Tuesday when he appeared to compare ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

The Memo: Trump garbage-truck stunt seeks to press advantage from Biden’s 'garbage' gaffe

Former President Trump took to the cab of a garbage truck in Wisconsin late Wednesday as he sought to keep the focus on President Biden’s misstep the previous day. Biden appeared to call Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Stenographer office transcript of Biden "garbage" comment differs from press version, AP reports

The Associated Press reported that White House press officials changed the official transcript of President Biden's remarks that included the "garbage" comments. CBS News senior White House ...

Trump talks shooting at press, ramps up election fraud claims at Pa. rally

Former President Donald Trump on Sunday leaned heavily into claims of election fraud and appeared to call for violence against members of the press at his rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania, continuing ...

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Bolivia's Evo Morales tells AP he'll press on with a hunger strike until his rival accepts dialogue

Bolivia’s transformative and divisive former President Evo Morales has told the Associated Press that he would press on with a hunger strike until the government of his protégé-turned-rival agreed ...

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Early voting record shattered in Georgia

Georgia voters took to the polls in record numbers Tuesday, casting more than 300,000 ballots on the first day of early voting, according to officials. Gabe Sterling, the chief operating officer in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Texas-Georgia, Zombieland celebration and more

Our college football experts touch on big SEC matchups, five surprises as we hit midseason and more.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

7 killed in Georgia dock collapse

Seven people were killed when a gangway attached to a dock collapsed on Sappelo Island, about 60 miles south of Savannah, Georgia. The collapse happened during a festival celebrating the island's ...

Deadly Georgia dock gangway collapse

At least 20 people fell into Atlantic waters after an aluminum gangway collapsed Saturday at a Sapelo Island, Georgia, boat dock. Seven people died, officials said. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has ...

In Georgia, Harris Relies on Superstar Passion

Not as fiery as her celebrity surrogates, she could use a bit of their heart and fervor.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Putin’s battle to keep Georgia in Russia’s orbit

The country is holding elections that could decide whether it tilts towards Moscow or Brussels. Observers fear that violence may follow

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Georgia shatters early voting records

In Georgia, a key battleground state in the Trump-Harris race, more than 50% of voters participated during the 2024 early voting period. CBS News' Jared Eggleston has more on the record turnout ...

The fight over election rules in Georgia

Early voting began in Georgia, as a court battle was still being fought over vote-counting rules. 60 Minutes spoke with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and state election board member Janelle ...

I'm a tech founder who's had to flee Lebanon. The conflict has spiraled at a terrifying rate, but the tech community is still pressing ahead.

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Usyk vs. Fury 2 press conference highlights: Oleksandr Usyk goes full Agent 47, Tyson Fury promises revenge

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury brought out all the theatrics for the Usyk vs. Fury 2 launch press conference ahead of their Dec. 21 rematch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Kamala Harris delivers ‘closing argument’ in Washington: ‘It is time for a new generation of leadership’ – live

Tens of thousands of Harris supporters gather as she condemns ‘petty tyrant’ on the grounds where Trump spoke the day of the Capitol riot. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Georgia elections chair criticizes 'activist' board members

Georgia State Election Board Chair John Fervier slammed his Republican colleagues Monday, after the state passed new election rules regarding hand-counting ballots. Fervier, in an exclusive ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Bill Clinton makes case for Harris in Georgia

The Harris campaign deployed former President Bill Clinton to help win over voters in Georgia on Monday. James Carville, chief strategist for the Clinton 1992 presidential campaign, joins "America ...

Georgia judge rules certification of election results is 'mandatory'

With just weeks to go until the presidential election, a Georgia judge has ruled that certification of election results by county officials in the state is "mandatory."

First day of Georgia early voting shatters records

Early voting began Tuesday in Georgia, where 16 electoral votes are up for grabs. Georgia's secretary of state said at least 234,000 votes have already been cast, more than any single day in 2022. ...

Mapping out paths to victory for Harris and Trump in Georgia

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are neck-and-neck in Georgia. The Republican nominee narrowly lost the battleground state to President Biden in 2020. CBS News ...

Trump campaigns in Georgia as early voting begins

Former President Donald Trump was in Georgia for a campaign event on Tuesday as early voting began in the state. Earlier in the day, he defended his tariff proposal, dismissing criticism the policy ...

Trump rallies in Georgia with early voting underway

Former President Trump on Tuesday rallied in Georgia on the first day of early voting in the state, urging supporters to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day in the crucial battleground state. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Judge Blocks Hand-Counting of Election Ballots in Georgia

The ruling was confined to the current election, halting the measure from going into effect for 2024 while the judge further weighs its merits in the future.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Election Day restrictions in Georgia raise red flags

Voters in the battleground state of Georgia are now facing more barriers to casting their ballot, but there are ways around them, experts warned.

Jimmy Carter Casts His Ballot for Harris in Georgia

The 39th president, who entered hospice care in February 2023, submitted an absentee ballot, according to a grandson. His family said he had been eager to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Breaking down the Georgia ballot hand counting ruling

With early in-person voting underway in Georgia, a judge there Tuesday night blocked a new rule requiring the hand counting of election ballots. The judge called the rule "too much, too late" and ...

Georgia judge invalidates more controversial election rules

A Georgia judge determined that seven new rules passed by the GOP-controlled state election board were "unlawful and void."

Judge Strikes Down Multiple Georgia Election Rules

The measures had been promoted by the State Election Board. The judge called them “illegal, unconstitutional and void.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris is getting ready for her first campaign appearances with Barack and Michelle Obama this month in Georgia and Michigan

Republicans appeal ruling invalidating Georgia election rules

National and state Republicans have appealed a Georgia judge's ruling that a handful of controversial rules passed in recent months by the GOP-led State Election Board are “illegal, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

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