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Special counsel Jack Smith reveals new evidence against Trump in 2020 election case

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed a lengthy and partly redacted motion Wednesday that charts special counsel Jack Smith’s final...

No winner seen in Vance-Walz VP debate; Harris views Helene storm damage in Georgia

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — After the vice presidential debate, voters in one flash poll published Wednesday declared a draw in the meeting between Democratic...

Trump describes traumatic brain injuries sustained by U.S. troops in Iraq as a ‘headache’

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. troops who suffered traumatic brain injuries after Iranian rocket fire in Iraq...

Opposing sides of Georgia’s anti-abortion law speak out after judge rules ban unconstitutional

(Georgia Recorder) — Abortion rights advocates are cheering Monday’s court ruling that brought back expanded services in Georgia, even as they brace for the...

Vance and Walz keep it civil in a policy-heavy discussion: VP debate takeaways

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice presidential hopefuls Tim Walz and JD Vance focused their criticism on the top of the ticket on Tuesday as they...

US dockworkers strike over wages and automation in fight that could lead to shortages

(States Newsroom) — Tens of thousands of dockworkers went on strike from Savannah to Maine on Tuesday to demand higher wages and a ban...

Jimmy Carter and his hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th president’s 100th birthday

PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — Longtime friends, family and fans of Jimmy Carter milled around his hometown of Plains to celebrate his 100th birthday on...

Fulton County judge says he’ll rule before Election Day on new State Election Board...

(Georgia Recorder) — Georgia Democrats urged a Fulton County judge Tuesday to throw out changes made by the Republican-controlled State Election Board ahead of...

Top leaders from both parties push for disaster relief after Helene

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA) have come together to lead a bipartisan push...

Jimmy Carter and hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th president’s 100th birthday

ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter is preparing to celebrate his 100th birthday on Tuesday, the first time an American president has lived a full...

Walz, Vance prep for debate as hurricane politics swirl around presidential campaign

WASHINGTON (States Newsroom) — Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance and Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off Tuesday night for a vice presidential...

Top moments from the Walz-Vance veep debate

(States Newsroom) — The vice presidential candidates outlined vastly different visions for the country and traded barbs about their qualifications Tuesday during their first...