Friday on Political Rewind: After months of wrangling, Congress has officially sent a debt ceiling bill to the president's desk. More Republican hopefuls are throwing their name in for 2024. Mike Pence, Chris Christie, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Bergum will announce in the coming days.
Democrats savored a rare win under the Gold Dome in March when, with the help of a handful of Republicans, they fended off a plan to expand Georgia’s school voucher program. But Democratic Atlanta state Rep. Mesha Mainor has not been celebrating.
Thursday on Political Rewind: The House sent a debt ceiling bill to the Senate, though four of Georgia’s representatives voted against it. Meanwhile, the GBI and APD arrested three protestors who were raising bail funds for anti-“Cop City” activists. And election denier Kari Lake leads Georgia’s GOP convention.
A Finnish company that specializes in industrial manufacturing of buildings will construct its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Waycross, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday.
In a decision released Wednesday, the Supreme Court of Georgia decided for the second time that a 2016 law mandating licensing and regulation requirements for lactation consultants is unconstitutional.
Wednesday on Political Rewind:The U.S. House plans to vote tonight on a debt ceiling deal. Far-right Republicans could complicate the math of the agreement. Plus, Mike Pence cancels on Georgia's GOP convention. But first, an outpouring of support for former first lady Rosalynn Carter after her family reveals her dementia diagnosis.
Tuesday on Political Rewind:A debt ceiling deal will face its first major test in the U.S. House today. And as Pride Month begins this week, more than 50 bills restricting LGBTQ+ rights were passed around this country this year alone. Plus, crucial Supreme Court rulings to watch as its current term ends.
Friday on Political Rewind: The GOP field grows as Tim Scott and Ron DeSantis announce their campaigns for the White House. Meanwhile, President Biden leads in a new CNN poll, but his approval numbers continue to drop. And the Supreme Court strikes a blow to the EPA with its ruling on the Clean Water Act.
Thursday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut welcomes Emory's Paul Root Wolpe to the panel. They discuss concerns about AI releasing deep fakes, misinformation, and lies during the 2024 election cycle.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: We turn inward and look at how journalists can cover the 2024 elections responsibly. We also talk about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to announce his presidential run with Twitter's CEO Elon Musk.
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock’s push to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 per month yielded pocketbook protection for seniors in last year’s Inflation Reduction Act.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp's trip to Israel is drawing international attention to a bill to fight antisemitism that failed under the Gold Dome. Meanwhile, a report notes that gerrymandering has left Georgia without a single competitive district. And who will voters blame if the U.S. debt defaults?