SUMMARY: Georgia lawmakers have agreed on a school safety bill, following the Apalachee High shooting. House Bill 268 would create a statewide alert system to track students investigated for violent threats or actions at school. Initially, the bill included records from law enforcement, schools, and child welfare, but these were excluded after pushback. The database, run by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, would be accessible only to selected school officials. Critics fear it could unfairly target minority students. The system’s implementation depends on funding, with lawmakers at odds over the $25 million proposed for its development.
The Senate and House gave final approval to House Bill 268 on Monday.
SUMMARY: The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to enforce a ban on transgender troops serving openly in the military, halting lower court injunctions. The policy, based on an executive order issued early in Trump’s second term, asserts transgender individuals cannot meet military standards and threaten readiness and cohesion. This reverses prior policies allowing transition. The ban faced legal challenges, with courts finding it discriminatory and unconstitutional. The administration claims the policy fosters unity, but opponents argue it is rooted in animus and causes irreparable harm to transgender service members. The issue remains under ongoing legal review.
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SUMMARY: Jury selection has begun in the federal sex trafficking trial of rapper and producer Shawn “Diddy” Combmes, who faces charges including racketeering, conspiracy, sex trafficking, and moving people across state lines for prostitution. Prosecutors allege Combmes ran a criminal enterprise forcing women into sex acts and drug-fueled parties, while his defense argues all acts were consensual. The process to select 12 jurors and six alternates is expected to take days. Combmes, pleading not guilty, faces up to life in prison. Opening statements are set for next Monday, with the trial possibly lasting eight weeks.
Jury selection is underway in the sex trafficking trial of rapper and record producer Sean “Diddy” Combs. Combs faces several federal charges including racketeering, conspiracy, sex trafficking and moving people across state lines for prostitution. Prosecutors allege combs ran a criminal enterprise where he, through the help of his associates. forced women into sex acts with male prostitutes in drug-fueled parties” his attorneys argue that the acts were consensual.
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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-05-05 14:41:00
(The Center Square) – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a social media post Monday he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., is up for reelection and Republicans are hoping to regain the seat.
The governor said the decision was made after discussions with “friends, supporters and leaders” from across the country.
“After those discussions, I have decided that being on the ballot next year is not the right decision for me and my family,” Kemp said. “I spoke with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today and expressed my commitment to work alongside them to ensure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win next November, and ultimately be a conservative voice in the US Senate who will put hardworking Georgians first.”
Kemp’s announcement leaves the Republican nominee for the Senate seat wide open. Some candidates discussed are U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Mike Collins.
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The article provides factual reporting on Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s decision not to run for U.S. Senate in 2026, as well as the context surrounding his announcement. It includes direct quotes from Kemp, President Trump, and other Republican leaders, but does not exhibit a clear ideological slant. The language is neutral and focuses primarily on the personal decision and the potential impact on the Republican nomination for the Senate seat. While the article references Kemp’s Republican affiliation and mentions other GOP figures, it refrains from advocating for any particular candidate or political stance, thus adhering to a neutral, factual reporting approach.
