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Trump’s State of the Union touched familiar themes amid sagging poll numbers

President Donald Trump blamed Democrats for the country's problems. And he broke his own record for longest speech before Congress.

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Trump visits North Georgia today but has eyes on Atlanta
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‘Politically Georgia’: President Trump visits Georgia

The AJC's “Politically Georgia” team discusses the president’s trip to Georgia’s 14th District.

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Andre Dickens defends Gavin Newsom’s SAT remark as ‘moment of vulnerability’

Newsom, the governor of California, said "I'm like you" when mentioning his 960 SAT score. Dickens said the comment was not an attack on anyone.

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Broaden Georgia's sales tax base; consumers paid for Trump tariffs; and Pam Bondi diminished trust in the DOJ over Epstein files, our readers write.

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Trump visits North Georgia today but has eyes on Atlanta
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In Georgia, Trump was on message — until he wasn’t

President Donald Trump’s speech on the economy in Rome veered into 2020, fake news and false claims.

Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (left) shakes hands with former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young after Duncan finished a speech in March 2022. (Miguel Martinez for the AJC 2022)
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During Black History Month, I honor these four leaders who ordered my steps

Four Black Georgia political leaders shaped the leadership philosophy and path of former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who is now running for governor as a Democrat.

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