Jon Ossoff
The latest on Senator Jon Ossoff. A Democrat, Ossoff was elected to represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate in 2020. Ossoff won a close run-off election against incumbent David Perdue. He is the first Jewish senator from Georgia and currently the youngest person serving in the U.S. Senate.
Former attorney general refuses to throw Clarence Thomas under the bus
When pushed to condemn Thomas' trips from a wealthy GOP donor, Mukasey said he is "not sure" that he "would have" refused the vacations.
Trump team texts are "stronger evidence" of Georgia crime: Ex-prosecutor
CNN legal analyst Michael Zeldin warned newly reported text messages from Donald Trump's 2020 operatives could spell more legal woes for the former president.
Ossoff report: ICE subjects women to 'excessive' gynecological procedures
"This is an extraordinarily disturbing finding and in my view represents a catastrophic failure by the federal government," Senator Ossoff said.
Walker's Chances of Beating Warnock With 100 Days to Midterm: Polls
The Trump-backed Republican hopes to help the GOP regain control of the Senate.
Democrats Favored to Win Senate for First Time as Polling Improves: 538
FiveThirtyEight believes that the Republicans have selected some "weak candidates" in some key Senate races this November.
Trump Teases 2024 Presidential Run: 'We Just May Have To Do It Again'
Donald Trump again repeated false claims that the 2020 presidential election was somehow stolen from him.
Mike Lindell Claims He Prayed for Dems to 'Steal' Senate Seats in GA Runoff
The prominent Trump ally claimed that Democrats winning in Georgia spurred Americans to believe there were "election crimes."
Ossoff Rails Against Erosion of John Lewis' Legacy in Viral Speech
Ossoff's speech reiterated the importance of every American having the ability to easily vote in elections.
Should Lawmakers Trade Stocks? Joe Biden to Leave Decision to Congress
Democrats and Republicans have introduced bills to prohibit lawmakers and their spouses from trading stocks.
Senators Introduce Bill to Ban Stock Trading by Congress Members
The legislation comes as Congress faces scrutiny for members buying and selling stock while in office.
David Perdue and Brian Kemp's Brutal Brawl Is Good News for Stacey Abrams
David Perdue lost his Georgia Senate seat in a runoff against Democrat Jon Ossoff in January.
Stacey Abrams' Chances of Winning Georgia 2022 Governor Race
Abrams, who served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives between 2007 and 2017, narrowly lost to Brian Kemp in 2018, by about 55,000 votes.
Can Stacey Abrams Save the Democrats—Again?
The Georgia progressive has big ambitions for the party—and for herself. Good thing, because the Democrats could really use a hero now.
What Is Max Cleland Known For? Triple Amputee, Former Senator Dies at 79
In 1976, Cleland became the nation's youngest Veteran Affairs administrator ever and the first Vietnam vet to head the department.
White House Defends Biden's 'Behind the Scenes' Approach to Mideast Crisis
More than two dozen Democrats have called for an immediate cease-fire in the Middle East as the Biden administration stands by its restrained approach to the crisis.
Park Cannon, Georgia Representative Arrested in State Capitol, Speaks Out
Following her arrest at the Georgia State Capitol, State Representative Park Cannon spoke out against the voting rights bill signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp.
Kelly Loeffler Launches Republican Answer to Stacey Abrams' Fair Fight
The Greater Georgia organization intends to promote big tent policies within the GOP and to register and engage voters ahead of the 2022 midterms.
Perdue Inches Closer to Challenging 'Radically Liberal' Warnock for Senate
"It is imperative that Republicans regain the majority in the U.S. Senate in 2022 to have a balanced government," Perdue tweeted Tuesday.
David Perdue Explores 2022 Run Against Raphael Warnock
The Republican lost his Senate seat in January against Georgia's other new Democratic senator, Jon Ossoff.
To Fight Hate in a Post-Trump World, We Need a New Black-Jewish Alliance
With white nationalism surging, it calls on Blacks and Jews of all backgrounds to rise together.
Poll: Just One-Third of Georgia Voters View Republican Party Favorably
A new poll released Saturday by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution shows a majority of Georgia voters have unfavorable views of President Donald Trump, GOP Governor Brian Kemp and the Republican Party as a whole.
Dems Control Congress for First Time Since 2011 as Schumer Ousts McConnell
Vice President Kamala Harris swore in three new Democratic Senators on Wednesday, giving her party slight control over the congressional upper chamber.
Kamala Harris Swears in Ossoff, Warnock in First Senate Session as VP
The addition of Ossoff and Warnock will give the Senate a 50-50 split, but Democrats will make up the majority as Harris will be responsible for casting any tie-breaking votes.
Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock Certified by Georgia as Senate Runoff Winners
The two victories give Democrats majority control of the Senate, since Kamala Harris can break a tie vote.
Perdue Concedes Georgia Senate Race to Ossoff, Forgoing Legal Challenges
"Although we won the general election, we came up short of Georgia's 50% rule, and now I want to congratulate the Democratic Party and my opponent for this runoff win," Perdue said.
After Georgia Senate Victory, Will Democrats Kill the Filibuster?
Democrats are divided on the issue but the question is likely to come up again following Biden's inauguration.
Will Americans Get $2,000 Stimulus Checks? Latest Update as Dems Win Senate
Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the projected Senate winners in Georgia's twin runoff elections, giving the Democratic Party control of the U.S. Senate, after promising to vote for $2,000 stimulus payments.
Warnock, Ossoff Ga. Wins Raise Progressive Hopes of Shaping Biden Agenda
With Warnock and Ossoff now heading to the Senate, many progressives are hopeful that their wins will grant Democrats a smooth path forward in implementing a more left-leaning agenda.
Georgia Seat Called for Jon Ossoff
With the fate of the Senate on the line, the candidates and outside groups spent more than $470 million and it paid off for Democrats because Ossoff ousting Perdue from office helped take control away from Republicans.
Lindsay Graham Tweet About Getting 'Destroyed' by Trump Resurfaces
If both Democrats win, the Republican Party will lose control of the Senate. The chamber would be split 50/50, between 48 Democrats and two independents who caucus with them, and 50 Republicans. President-elect Kamala Harris would provide a tie-breaker vote when needed.
