Georgia Republicans say DOJ suit against voting law could give Kemp political boost
The Justice Department is suing Georgia over the state's new voting restrictions -- and handing Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who signed the changes into law earlier this year, a potential political boost ahead of his reelection bid.
DOJ to launch task force to address rise in threats against election officials
The Justice Department announced on Friday that it is launching a task force to address the rise in threats against election officials, according to a memo sent to all federal prosecutors and the FBI.
Georgia judge dismisses most of lawsuit seeking inspection of Fulton County ballots
A Georgia judge has dismissed most of a lawsuit seeking an inspection of Fulton County's absentee ballots from the 2020 presidential election.
Justice Department suing Georgia over voting restrictions
The Justice Department plans to announce a lawsuit Friday against Georgia over new voting restrictions, according to people briefed on the matter.
Capitol rioter downplays attack after apologizing for her crimes in court
The first Capitol rioter to be sentenced for crimes committed on January 6 downplayed the deadly attack Thursday, days after she apologized to a federal judge for her actions during the riot.
DC Police officer injured in Capitol riot says he is meeting with McCarthy on Friday
DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone, who was badly injured on January 6 and initially requested a meeting with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy last month, told CNN he has secured a meeting with the GOP Leader for Friday afternoon.
Giuliani and Powell pushed election fraud so they could hobnob in DC, Dominion Voting Systems argues in court
Dominion Voting Systems on Thursday accused right-wing lawyers Sidney Powell and Rudy Giuliani of coming to Washington, DC, to push election fraud claims in late 2020 because they wanted to rub elbows with nationally powerful Republicans, including then-President Donald Trump.