Electoral races, campaign finance, power and accountability
Atlanta-based CNN was among the news outlets denied access to the White House after President Trump's ban on certain media organizations, raising concerns about press freedom and the erosion of democratic norms.
September 20, 2026
Former President Trump's recent comments reveal his son told him he would compensate a Russian oligarch for wedding-related expenses, raising fresh questions for Atlanta voters about foreign financial ties.
September 19, 2026
As Canadian tariffs hit Georgia businesses and consumers, Republicans are searching for a coherent political message—a struggle that could deepen their midterm vulnerabilities.
September 18, 2026
Atlanta News First's 'On the Record' spotlights Georgia's pivotal 2026 races, where Democratic momentum and Republican turmoil could reshape the state's political landscape.
September 14, 2026
A new political ad from Rick Jackson targets the record of former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, raising questions about her tenure as the city's leader.
September 13, 2026
A convicted sex offender delivered the opening prayer at a North Carolina rally for the GOP Senate nominee, a glaring vetting failure that could ripple into Georgia. The incident underscores Republican candidate quality problems heading into the midterms.
September 12, 2026
Former President Donald Trump's promise to pay every American $5,000 if Republicans retake Congress is a desperate, unconstitutional stunt that reveals deep GOP anxieties ahead of the midterms, with Georgia voters poised to decide the Senate balance.
September 11, 2026
Former President Donald Trump's latest campaign promise to hand out cash if Republicans retake Congress raises questions about GOP desperation—and how Atlanta voters will respond.
September 10, 2026
A new PBS fact-check scrutinizes former President Donald Trump's accounts of his actions on September 11, 2001, a topic with resonance for Atlanta voters as the 2024 campaign intensifies.
September 9, 2026
Atlanta's Ukrainian community is on edge after the White House confirmed Trump envoys discussed 'next steps' with Vladimir Putin, raising fresh concerns about the president's alignment with Moscow.
September 6, 2026
The U.S. House passed a bill targeting university boycotts of Israel, a move that could put Atlanta's major research universities under new federal scrutiny over academic freedom and funding.
September 4, 2026
A new round of polling shows Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff with a clear advantage in his re-election bid, while Georgia's race for governor remains unexpectedly competitive.
September 3, 2026
Reuters reports that Trump aides, worried about a Republican midterm wipeout, are working to keep any potential military confrontation with Iran out of the headlines — a sign of deep GOP anxiety that could shape races in battleground states like Georgia.
September 2, 2026
President Trump has threatened to report journalist Kristen Welker to the FCC, the latest move in his administration's campaign against news outlets it labels 'fake.' Atlanta newsrooms are watching closely.
August 30, 2026
Former President Donald Trump is touting a reported 'historic' agreement that would give the U.S. control of an estimated 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, according to BBC. Atlanta drivers could feel the ripple effects if the deal reshapes fuel markets.
August 29, 2026
A Georgia court has thrown out a previous redistricting ruling, resetting the fight over the state's political maps and injecting fresh uncertainty into the midterm landscape.
August 27, 2026
Everton Blair wins the special election to complete late Rep. David Scott's term, AP projects, keeping the Atlanta-area seat in Democratic hands.
August 26, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed the Trump administration a win on mail voting rules ahead of the midterms, a decision that could create new hurdles for Atlanta-area voters who rely on absentee ballots.
August 25, 2026
Advocates and state lawmakers are intensifying calls for the release of Pauline Binam as scrutiny over a Georgia ICE detention center grows, according to CBS News.
August 24, 2026
CNN reports that a Georgia Republican running as an immigration hardliner now faces an immigration scandal of his own, complicating the state’s midterm landscape.
August 23, 2026