How Georgia's Republican governor broke with Trump — and thrived The complicated relationship has been on full display this week after Trump was indicted in Georgia for seeking to overturn the 2020 election. WEKU · Aug 16, 2023
Marjorie Taylor Greene mulls running for higher office or serving in Trump’s Cabinet Georgia congresswoman fumed at governor over 2020 comments The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023
First Thing: the latest criminal indictment of Donald Trump The Republican governor of Georgia refutes the former president’s claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen, and more. Plus: the slow recovery process after Hawaii’s wildfires The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023
Why the Trump indictments have not moved the needle with Republicans The former president has insulated himself with his party, having sold its members over the past seven years on his baseless narrative of a deep-state conspiracy against him. WEKU · Aug 16, 2023
Governor Brian Kemp tells Trump Georgia’s 2020 election ‘was not stolen’ Republican says no one has produced evidence of fraud in court of law despite ex-president’s vow to present ‘irrefutable’ proof The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2023
Donald Trump promises ‘irrefutable’ report on baseless claims of election fraud in Georgia after indictment ‘Based on the results of this CONCLUSIVE Report, all charges should be dropped against me,’ Trump says The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023
Kemp blasts Trump's election fraud claim Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger also didn't mince words after the former president was charged in Fulton Co. Salon · Aug 15, 2023
Fox Newser: Change law to pardon Trump One Democrat slammed the GOP's "horrifying" response as "Banana Republic stuff" Salon · Aug 15, 2023
Who is Scott McAfee? The judge assigned to Trump’s Georgia election plot case Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee was appointed to the Superior Court of Fulton County earlier this year by Georgia’s Republican Governor Brian Kemp – who Mr Trump pressured after the 2020 election The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023
Some state Republican parties are struggling and seeing deep divisions Some state Republican parties — like Colorado's — are struggling after steep election losses, and are witnessing infighting that has left deep divisions when it comes to the future of the GOP. WEKU · Aug 7, 2023
Who are Trump’s six alleged co-conspirators in the 2020 election probe case? While the former president is the only person charged so far, the indictment refers to six co-conspirators who worked with him to try to overturn the 2020 presidential election - with crucial hints at who they each are. Rachel Sharp reports The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023
Georgia district attorneys challenge law allowing state to oust prosecutors Four district attorneys file lawsuit against oversight commission seen as response to election of progressive, Black prosecutors The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2023
Georgia lawsuit seeks to strike down commission that could discipline or remove prosecutors Four district attorneys in Georgia are asking a judge to strike down a law creating a commission to discipline and remove prosecutors, arguing it violates the U.S. and Georgia constitutions The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023
Who are Trump’s six alleged co-conspirators in the 2020 election probe case? While the former president is the only person charged so far, the indictment refers to six co-conspirators who worked with him to try to overturn the 2020 presidential election - with crucial hints at who they each are. Rachel Sharp reports The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023
The Guardian - US · Jul 27, 2023 A Black prosecutor was elected in Georgia – so white Republicans made their own district After Jared Williams was elected Augusta DA, a lawyer and state lawmaker made an unusual proposal: that the whitest county split from the circuit
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023 Jack Smith has contacted Georgia Governor Brian Kemp over Trump’s effort to overturn 2020 election Sources say former president facing indictment for bid to overturn election
Reason · Jul 20, 2023 Here Is Why Trump's 'Contingent' Electors Say They Did Nothing Illegal Republicans who participated in the scheme say they relied on legal advice grounded in historical precedent.
Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023 Georgia investigation finds errors in Fulton audit of 2020 election Vote counters made numerous mistakes during an audit of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election in Fulton County, including double-counted and misallocated votes, according to a consent order recently approved by the State Election Board and the county.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023 Christine King Farris, late sibling of MLK, receives rare tribute at Georgia Capitol Christine King Farris, the late sibling of Martin Luther King Jr., has received a rare tribute at the Georgia State Capitol
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 Analysis: How Georgia’s green jobs boom turned into a political clash Ten years ago, then-Vice President Joe Biden arrived at Savannah’s bustling port and gave Georgia politicians seeking a massive dredging project everything they had hoped: unequivocal support for the $662 million plan.
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 Atlanta police academy targeted with ‘incendiary devices’ Fire comes amid battle over $90m ‘Cop City’ project that opponents say will lead to more racist policing
Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2023 Families sue Georgia challenging law banning treatment for trans minors Two days before a law banning certain treatments for transgender minors is set to take effect, several Georgia families filed federal a lawsuit against the state late Thursday asking the courts to stop the measure from taking effect, saying it takes away the rights of parents to make health care…
Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023 At battery plant fueled by EV incentives, Kemp slams federal green energy perks Gov. Brian Kemp picked an unusual spot to deliver his sharpest remarks yet against President Joe Biden’s green energy initiatives: an electric battery supplier that is directly benefiting from a surge of federal spending championed by the White House.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023 Georgia governor attacks Biden's electric vehicle policy at federally-backed battery plant Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is escalating his attack on President Joe Biden’s electric vehicle policy
Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2023 Brad Raffensperger challenges Donald Trump to a verbal duel ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp isn’t the only Georgia Republican taking the gloves off with Donald Trump. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is also fed up with the attacks from the former president and his allies.