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READ: The U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity

July 1, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that Donald Trump’s official acts as president are immune from prosecution but his private acts are not. The 6-3 decision was authored by Chief Justice John Roberts.

The case was sent back to U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan.

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President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters during a Diwali celebration in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Trump says he'd have final say on money he seeks over past federal investigations into his conduct

President Donald Trump says the federal government owes him “a lot of money” for prior Justice Department investigations into his actions and insists that any decision on a pa...

US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops though deployment blocked for now

A U.S. appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can take command of 200 Oregon National Guard troops

Comey's lawyers say case against him is driven by Trump's 'personal animus' and must be thrown out

Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey are urging a judge to dismiss the case against him

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“People are not interested in all the partisanship. They want the answer. But first they want to know you care,” said former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, a Democratic candidate for governor. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Housing affordability is the top concern for metro Atlanta residents, according to a new survey. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

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Metro Atlantans sour on housing affordability, pessimism is growing, poll says

The economy ranked as the top issue facing metro Atlanta last year, supplanting crime for the number one spot. This is the first year housing affordability has been an option.

DeKalb schools superintendent pleads not guilty to federal charges

Devon Horton has resigned from his role as DeKalb County superintendent, He has pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from his previous job in Illinois.

See video police say shows ex-PSC candidate Durand take Georgia Power secrets

Patty Durand has long criticized Georgia Power for concealing information under the cloak of trade secret about various initiatives and requests of state regulators.