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Talking taxes & tariffs with DeKalb Financial Advisor John Bliss | Decatur DishWhat did Cory Booker really accomplish? | Political Update

What did Cory Booker really accomplish? | Political Update

US Sen. Cory Booker made history a few weeks ago when the New Jersey Democrat spoke for 25 hours on the Senate floor, condemning President Donald Trump's policies. But what did he actually accomplish? Raj Goyle is a Democratic Party strategist and former Kansas state lawmaker who, despite opposing President Donald Trump's policies, says Democrats need to take responsibility for their 2024 electoral performance by focusing on their constituents' needs rather than political manuevering and infighting.

How President Trump’s tariffs have launched a global trade war | Political Update

How President Trump’s tariffs have launched a global trade war | Political Update

Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty. Ray Hill, a professor of finance at Emory University's Goizueta School of Business, talks with Atlanta News First about what President Trump may - or may not - accomplish with this bold new economic policy.

How tariffs could affect your personal spending | Ask an Economist

How tariffs could affect your personal spending | Ask an Economist

Are tariffs good? Are they bad? What do they do? And what will be their impact? We asked an economist.

President Donald Trump's bold tariffs gamble | Political Update

President Donald Trump's bold tariffs gamble | Political Update

The impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs are being felt worldwide with China and the European Union retaliating with their own economic measures. Also: the Georgia General Assembly adjourned last week with several controversial bills being passed on the last day; former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms could be running for Georgia governor in 2026.

Federal policies having local impact in DeKalb County | Decatur Dish

Federal policies having local impact in DeKalb County | Decatur Dish

Atlanta News First and Decaturish take you through your latest DeKalb County news headlines and a special update from the Decaturish team. Catch weekly episodes every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. EST on ANF+ and Decaturish.com.

Why do storms 'train?' The ingredient behind dangerous floods | First Alert Weather+Recent tornado activity in metro Atlanta; Everything you need to know about these systems | First Alert Weather+Prosecutors want to revoke Young Thug's probation. What's next?

Prosecutors want to revoke Young Thug's probation. What's next?

 Fulton County prosecutors have filed a motion to revoke Young Thug’s probation. Last year, the rapper – whose real name is Jeffery Williams – pleaded guilty to several charges and no contest to multiple others in what had become the longest criminal trial in Georgia history. Now, prosecutors say he's revoked his probation. One of metro Atlanta's most recognizable criminal defense attorneys, Joshua Schiffer talks with Atlanta News First about just how much trouble the internationally acclaimed musical superstar is facing; and what's next in a legal drama that seemingly has no end.

Record heat on tap for Atlanta Braves Home Opener | First Alert Weather+
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