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December 14, 2023

NC Democrat Wiley Nickel leaving House over redistricting, but is eyeing 2026 challenge to Sen. Tillis

Democratic North Carolina Rep. Wiley Nickel announced his retirement Thursday, after mid-decade redistricting all but doomed his re-election prospects.

December 14, 2023

Georgia GOP Rep. Drew Ferguson to depart Congress in 2024, opting out of reelection bid

Republican Rep. Drew Ferguson of Georgia announced that he will not seek reelection to his seat in 2024. He cited a desire to spend more time with his family.

December 14, 2023

Critics demolish liberal DC mayor for forgetting where her own city's Metro lines go: 'Absolute embarrassment'

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, became the subject of sharp ridicule after she forgot where her own city's Metro lines run.

December 14, 2023

Georgia could see overhaul of A-to-F grading system in schools

The Georgia Department of Education may soon abandon the A-to-F letter grade system for schools. A new approach would break down performance into separate components.

December 14, 2023

Sen. Kennedy: Biden is captive of ‘loon’ wing of Democratic Party

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., reacts to large groups of migrants waiting to board a train in Mexico to the U.S.

December 14, 2023

Virginia county approves massive data center project despite pushback from concerned residents

Virginia county officials have voted in favor of the Digital Gateway project, a massive data center initiative. The decision was reached after a 27-hour public hearing.

December 14, 2023

2 arrested after Virginia elementary school students ingest gummy bears from fentanyl-laced bag

Clifford Dugan and Nicole Sanders have been arrested by the Amherst County Sheriff's Office following an incident involving fentanyl at an elementary school this week.

December 14, 2023

Florida man drags female deputy while handcuffed, resists Tasers: sheriff's office

A Florida man is caught on body camera resisting arrest, even dragging a Hillsborough County deputy who he is attached to via handcuff on the ground.

December 14, 2023

Alabama inmate's nitrogen gas execution challenged by lawsuit alleging it is 'hostile to religion'

Lawyers for a spiritual adviser to an Alabama inmate facing nitrogen gas execution argue restrictions on the adviser's proximity in the death chamber are "hostile to religion."

December 14, 2023

Manchin on 2024 prospects: 'I'd never be a spoiler'

Outgoing Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., sounded off on "Hannity" regarding his political future and the prospect of him running for the White House in 2024.