State & National News

Authorities still searching for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (AP) — Hundreds of law officers fanned out across a Minneapolis suburb Saturday in pursuit of a man who authorities say ...

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No Kings protests around the nation denounce Trump’s actions

( States Newsroom ) — With the nation’s capital hosting multimillion-dollar celebrations and a parade marking the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and President Donald ...

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Thousands of anti-Trump protestors pack ‘No Kings’ protest outside Georgia’s Capitol

( Georgia Recorder ) — Minutes after Atlanta’s “No Kings” protest began Saturday outside the state Capitol, organizers announced that the venue’s 5,000-person capacity ...

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Israel attacks Iran’s capital with explosions booming across Tehran

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday, with explosions booming across Tehran as Israel said it targeted nuclear and military sites. The ...

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Atlanta City Council members block controversial skybridge for new Georgia legislative building

( Georgia Recorder ) — The state government and Atlanta City Council are at odds over a proposed skybridge connecting the state Capitol with ...

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U.S. House votes to yank billions for NPR, PBS and foreign aid programs

WASHINGTON ( States Newsroom ) — The U.S. House narrowly passed legislation Thursday that would revoke $9.4 billion in previously approved funding for public ...

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State leaders warn of crackdown if ‘No Kings’ protests take a turn toward violence

( Georgia Recorder ) — This weekend, a large crowd is expected in Washington, D.C., for a national military parade , while thousands more ...

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Charlton County, ICE contract to expand processing center moves forward

( Georgia Recorder ) — Georgia’s Charlton County is set to become home to the largest immigrant detention facility in the United States following ...

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Judge disqualifies Democrat Daniel Blackman from Georgia Public Service Commission primary

ATLANTA (AP) — Votes won’t count for Democrat Daniel Blackman in the June 17 primary election for Georgia Public Service Commission after a judge ...

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Trump says he will ‘liberate’ Los Angeles in speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the Army

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump called protesters in Los Angeles “animals” and “a foreign enemy” in a speech at Fort Bragg ...

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