Megan Butler
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Partial grand jury report released in Trump election interference probe
The jurors unanimously found no fraud took place in the Georgia 2020 presidential election that could overturn the result and most of them believe at least one witness committed perjury. → Read More
Private autopsy shows ‘Cop City’ activist killed by police was shot 13 times
The family is demanding answers from investigators about what led to the 26-year-old environmental activist’s death at the proposed site of an Atlanta police training facility. → Read More
Amazon warehouse inspections find workers exposed to safety hazards
The findings are the latest in a Labor Department investigation fueled by years of reports of unsafe work conditions and injuries. → Read More
11th Circuit asks Florida justices to clarify meaning of ‘riot’
The Sunshine State’s Republican governor is appealing an injunction barring enforcement of an amended law that redefined what constitutes a riot in response to civil rights protests. → Read More
House Jan. 6 Committee releases final report, Trump’s fraud allegations ‘concocted nonsense’
The long-awaited final report is at least 800 pages, detailing the evidence for historic criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump. → Read More
House committee votes to release Trump’s tax returns
The Democratic-led committee has yet to state when and how the documents will be released. → Read More
Former Georgia insurance chief argues for new trial on fraud charges
Jim Beck was found guilty last year of stealing millions from his employer before being elected as state insurance commissioner. → Read More
Warnock defeats Walker in Georgia US Senate runoff
In the contentious runoff race to secure the nation's last U.S. Senate seat in a politically polarized state, Democratic candidate and current U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock has a slight advantage over his Republican opponent. → Read More
11th Circuit sides with ‘Floribama Shore’ creators in trademark battle
The regionally famous Flora-Bama Lounge sued the creators of the → Read More
FTX investors sue cryptocurrency executive and his celebrity endorsers after going bankrupt
The suit seeks to hold NFL star Trevor Lawrence, Seinfeld actor Larry David and others accountable for promoting the now collapsed crypto exchange platform. → Read More
Trump announces 2024 presidential campaign
The former president said he will be running for control of the White House again. → Read More
Study shows partisan differences in top priorities for US immigration policy
While Republicans and Democrats prioritize different goals for the immigration system, most Americans agreed that increased border security and legal status for children are most important. → Read More
Federal judge orders Graham to testify in Georgia election probe
The judge ruled the Republican senator from South Carolina is not protected by legislative immunity and must appear before a special grand jury next week. → Read More
Giuliani ordered to testify in Atlanta next week in 2020 election probe
The Trump lawyer dodged testifying before a special grand jury on Tuesday, claiming he is unable to travel due to a recent medical procedure. → Read More
Music producer challenges copyright infringement claims over hit rap song
A Georgia district court previously sided with New Jersey rapper Rackboy Cam in the suit, awarding him $1.4 million and royalties. → Read More
Fed raises interest rates for fourth time this year to combat inflation
The central bank’s aggressive move comes as consumers prices are rising at the fastest pace in over 40 years. → Read More
Eurozone trade deficit drops slightly to $26.5 billion
Throughout the first five months of 2022, European countries have been importing more goods than they can export, despite last year's surplus. → Read More
Giuliani, Graham subpoenaed in Georgia election interference probe
The investigation is focusing on a January 2021 phone call Donald Trump made to the Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger asking him to → Read More