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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp named chair of Republican Governors Association

Nation World

President Biden turns 82: Who are the oldest US presidents?

Biden was the oldest president sworn into office in 2021. But president-elect Trump will eclipse that record by a few months at his Inauguration in January.
National Politics

President-Elect Trump's cabinet picks drawing scrutiny

Since winning the election, Trump has been announcing his picks for key positions.
Nation World

President Biden meets with Chinese President Xi Jingping for final time

In their final meeting, Xi told Biden that he is "ready to work with a new administration," referring to president-elect Trump
National Politics

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon selection, faced sexual assault allegation in 2017

The Trump team reportedly learned of the sexual assault probe after his nomination. Hegseth also has been flagged by service member as a possible 'Insider Threat'
National Politics

Republicans continue to question if Matt Gaetz will be confirmed amid controversy

Gaetz is under scrutiny by the House Ethics Committee over allegations including sexual misconduct before he resigned from Congress.
National Politics

President-elect Donald Trump selects Chris Wright to lead Department of Energy

Wright is a vocal advocate of oil and gas development, including fracking, a key pillar of Trump’s quest to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market.
National Politics

Fight over confirmations, Matt Gaetz's ethics report begin to intensify | Election 2024

Matt Gaetz's ethics report was stopped in its tracks after he resigned from Congress, but some members on both sides are fighting for the report to be released.
Politics

Trump chooses former Georgia congressman to run Veterans Affairs

The Republican served in Congress from 2013 to 2021, and he helped defend Trump during his first impeachment process.
Local News

Texas high court says execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' case can't be halted by lawmaker subpoena

Roberson was convicted of capital murder for his daughter's death that was ruled a homicide by blunt force head injuries.
National

President-elect Trump select Matt Gaetz for attorney general, sending waves throughout the country

Gaetz was also under scrutiny by the House Ethics Committee over allegations including sexual misconduct before he resigned from Congress on Wednesday.
Politics

These are the Georgians that Donald Trump could appoint to his administration

In his last term, Georgians were cabinet members and ambassadors.