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GEORGIA SHOWDOWN: The Senate majority has already been determined, however whether or not the Democrats seize some respiratory room of their razor-thin management of the chamber is on the road Tuesday within the final poll field showdown of the 2022 midterm elections. For a second straight cycle, the ultimate combat is happening within the essential southeastern battleground state of Georgia, the place Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock is going through off with Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Senate runoff election. Within the ultimate hours earlier than Election Day, each campaigns had been attempting to energise their base voters in a race the place turnout would be the deciding think about what public opinion polling signifies is an in depth contest. Learn extra from Fox Information’ Paul Steinhauser: Excessive stakes in Herschel Walker-Raphael Warnock Senate battle in Georgia’s runoff showdown
Excessive stakes in Herschel Walker-Raphael Warnock Senate battle in Georgia’s runoff showdown.
2024 WARNING: Democrats defied expectations within the midterm elections and efficiently fended off a crimson wave, however a veteran Democratic pollster warns that social gathering might want to handle and prioritize the economic system and crime with “new leaders” on the helm in an effort to mount a profitable problem in 2024. Stan Greenberg, beforehand the senior pollster to President Invoice Clinton, Vice President Al Gore and U.Okay. Prime Minister Tony Blair, amongst others, says that Democrats mustn’t really feel vindicated popping out of election evening. Democrats owe their sudden success to voters setting apart financial issues and voting as an alternative on abortion, Social Safety, and threats to democracy, in accordance with Greenberg. Learn extra from Fox Information’ Sophia Slacik: Invoice Clinton’s former pollster warns Democrats about 2024: Neglect Biden, deal with working class
POLITICAL PAWNS: The nation’s third-largest rail union and rail staff are wanting forward and vowing to not overlook who stood by them throughout their combat for paid sick depart, and a few even warn that President Biden’s push for Congress to intervene may have damaging penalties. The outrage follows a vote by Congress on three measures regarding the rail employee calls for, together with one which the Senate handed in an 80-15 vote codifying an settlement negotiated by the White Home and 12 of the nation’s rail unions. Clark Ballew, the director of communications for the Brotherhood of Upkeep of Approach Staff Division (BMWED), the third-largest rail union in America, instructed Fox Information Digital that the union is not going to overlook who stood alongside of them as they fought for paid sick depart days. Learn extra from Fox Information’ Kyle Morris right here: ‘Political pawns’: Furious railway staff warn Biden’s union settlement will ‘positively’ affect subsequent election
2024 WATCH
DESANTIS PICKS UP STEAM: Most voters would fairly see Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., because the GOP nominee in 2024 over former President Donald Trump, in accordance with a brand new ballot that additionally discovered nearly all of Democrats don’t assume President Biden ought to search re-election subsequent cycle. A Marquette Regulation College ballot revealed that in a hypothetical 2024 matchup between DeSantis and Biden, the 2 candidates had been tied amongst registered voters, each receiving 42% help. About 11% stated they might select a distinct candidate. The outcomes mirror a significant improve in help for DeSantis in comparison with a January Marquette ballot the place he acquired solely 34% help in comparison with Biden’s 43%. Learn extra from Fox Information’ Aubrie Spady: POLL: DeSantis stays GOP’s prime 2024 choose over Trump, most Dem voters do not assume Biden ought to run once more
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY SHAKEUP: The Democratic Nationwide Committee took a significant step to undertake President Biden’s shakeup of the 2024 presidential nominating calendar, probably eradicating Iowa and New Hampshire from their first spots. The Guidelines and Bylaws Committee voted Friday to undertake Biden’s proposal to have South Carolina vote first on the Democrats’ nominating calendar in 2024, and having New Hampshire and Nevada maintain primaries a couple of days later in a transfer aimed toward making the lead-off contest extra consultant of the social gathering as an entire. Learn extra from Fox Information’ Paul Steinhauser right here: Democrats vote to undertake Biden’s shakeup to 2024 presidential main calendar

Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley speaks throughout a marketing campaign for Georgia Republican senate candidate Herschel Walker on December fifth.
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CHRISTMAS CONTEMPLATIONS: Nikki Haley, former ambassador to the United Nations and former South Carolina governor, stated on Tuesday that she is going to consider a potential 2024 Republican presidential run over the vacations. “We’re taking the vacations to form of have a look at what the scenario is,” Haley instructed a crowd at Clemson College. “I’ve stated I’ve by no means misplaced a race; I’m not going to start out now. If we determine to get into it, we are going to put in 1,000%, and we’ll end it.” Learn extra from Fox Information’ Sophia Slacik: Nikki Haley says she is going to determine on a 2024 presidential run over the vacations
RUBIO RE-RUN? Sen. Marco Rubio reportedly plans to launch a ebook in June 2023, sparking rumors the Florida Senator will make a second bid for the presidency in 2024. Rubio’s 272-page ebook, titled “Many years of Decadence,” in accordance with a writer’s announcement, is his third whereas serving as senator of Florida since 2011. He wrote “American Desires” in 2015 shortly earlier than working for president in 2016. Learn extra from Fox Information’ Aubrie Spady: Sen. Marco Rubio’s new ebook sparks 2024 rumors after DeSantis reveals particulars of autobiography
LEAVING THE DOOR OPEN: Kemp is at the moment the primary attraction in two commercials working on behalf of Republican nominee Herschel Walker, who’s going through off towards Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock in Tuesday’s Senate runoff election in the important thing southeastern battleground state. Requested a few potential Senate run in 2026, Kemp shortly stated, “I am involved with serving to Herschel Walker. I am involved with getting our state finances put collectively, preparing for a legislative session.” However he added, “I have never dominated in or out something.”. Learn extra from Fox Information’ Paul Steinhauser: Georgia Gov. Kemp centered on runoff and steering state, however is not ruling something out for political future
CAMPAIGN TRAIL UPDATES
LIPS ARE SEALED: Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., remains to be refusing to say whether or not he would help any limitations on abortion with simply someday remaining earlier than his Senate runoff election towards Republican nominee Herschel Walker. Warnock was joined by fellow Democratic Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff throughout a string of rallies in Athens on Sunday, when Fox Information Digital requested each if there have been any cases in any respect by which they might help limits on when throughout a being pregnant an abortion might be carried out. Neither straight answered the query. Learn extra from Fox Information’ Brandon Gillespie: Warnock nonetheless will not say if he helps any abortion limitations simply someday earlier than Georgia runoff
BIG SPENDER: Within the month-long marketing campaign battle in Georgia, Warnock and allied Democratic outdoors teams outspent Walker and GOP aligned teams by a roughly two-to-one margin. Learn extra from Fox Information’ Paul Steinhauser: Democrats outspend Republicans two-to-one in Georgia Senate runoff advert wars
SENATE BATTLE BREWING: Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., has filed paperwork to run for Indiana governor in 2024, which might open up his Senate seat within the subsequent election cycle. Braun’s resolution could open the door for a crowded GOP main. The Senate race may affect the stability of energy within the higher chamber throughout an election 12 months when Democrats face nice obstacles to carry onto their slim majority. Indiana Reps. Victoria Spartz and Rep. Jim Banks have each voiced curiosity in working for the Senate seat prior to now. Learn extra from Fox Information’ Sophia Slacik: Sen. Mike Braun proclaims run for Indiana governor, opening Senate seat in 2024
HOUSE RACE CALL: The Related Press initiatives that Republican John Duarte will win the Home race in California’s thirteenth Congressional District, defeating Democrat challenger Adam Grey.There have been no incumbents within the race for the district, after present Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., ran for re-election in California’s twelfth Congressional District. Learn extra from Fox Information’ Aubrie Spady: Republican John Duarte wins Home race in California’s thirteenth Congressional District
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Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Hawks vs Houston Rockets: Starting Lineups For Tonight’s Game

The Atlanta Hawks and the Houston Rockets are getting ready to face each other tonight at State Farm Arena and the starting lineups for both teams were just announced:
G- Trae Young
G- Nickeil Alexander-Walker
F- Zaccharie Risacher
F- Onyeka Okongwu
C- Kristaps Porzingis
Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson won’t play tonight for Atlanta.
G- Reed Sheppard
G- Aaron Holiday
F- Josh Okogie
F- Isaiah Crawford
C- Jeff Green
Earlier this week, the Hawks signed Lamont Butler, M.J. Walker, and Deivon Smith before their third preseason game, but only Butler remains after the Hawks requested waivers on Walker and Smith.
Smith appeared in two games with the Hawks during the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging 5.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 14.2 minutes (.600 FG%, 1.000 FT%).
Prior to suiting up for Atlanta’s Summer League team, the Decatur, Georgia, native saw action in 30 games (17 starts) with St. John’s during the 2024-25 season, notching 9.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 steals in 27.1 minutes of play, earning All-MET Honorable Mention.
Over the course of a five-year collegiate career, Smith appeared in 139 games (64 starts), averaging 8.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 24.8 minutes, suiting up for Mississippi State (2020-21), Georgia Tech (2021-23), Utah (2023-24) and St. John’s (2024-25).
Walker has appeared in two NBA games with the Phoenix Suns during the 2021-22 season on a 10-day contract, making his NBA debut on Dec. 31 at Boston. He has seen action in 132 career NBA G League games (57 starts) across four seasons with the Westchester Knicks (2021-23) and Greensboro Swarm (2023-25), owning averages of 10.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 25.0 minutes (.410 FG%, .375 3FG%, .795 FT%). The 6-5 guard knocked down a career-high 10 three-pointers in a win over Mexico City on Feb. 21, 2025, finishing with 30 points, five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 32 minutes.
A native of Jonesboro, Georgia, Walker appeared in 120 career collegiate games (82 starts) across four seasons at Florida State (2017-21), recording 9.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 24.3 minutes of play. The two-time All-ACC selection (All-ACC Second Team in 2021, All-ACC Honorable Mention in 2020), finished his Seminole career with 96 wins, the third-most in school history, leading Florida State to three NCAA Tournament appearances in his four seasons (2018, 2019, 2021).
Butler, a member of Atlanta’s NBA 2K26 Summer League 2025 team, appeared in 27 games (all starts) for Kentucky during the 2024-25 season, tallying career highs of 11.4 points, 4.3 assists and 2.9 rebounds, in addition to 1.6 steals in 26.0 minutes (.498 FG%, .391 3FG%, .735 FT%).
A native of Moreno Valley, California, Butler spent his first four collegiate seasons suiting up for San Diego State (2020-24), leading the Aztecs to the 2023 NCAA National Championship Game. He finished his Aztecs career ranked fifth all-time in steals (183), sixth in conference victories (52), ninth in total victories and 10th in assists (338). A three-time Mountain West Conference All-Defensive Team member, Butler was named the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2023-24.
In five collegiate seasons, Butler appeared in 158 games (129 starts), owning career averages of 8.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.4 steals in 23.8 minutes (.428 FG%, .333 3FG%, .691 FT%).
Augusta, GA
Augusta Players are currently running a ’30 under 30′ special

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s now easier than ever to go watch live arts.
The Augusta Players are currently running a “30 under 30” special where you can get tickets for any open seat for just $30.
This is only for people 18 to 30 years old and it’s also only available at Saturday night main stage main stage shows at 7:30.
As for upcoming shows, you can see “How the Grinch stole Christmas,” “Legally Blonde” and “Once Upon a Mattress.”
Copyright 2025 WRDW/WAGT. All rights reserved.
Washington, D.C
Great River Honor Flight sends 31 veterans to Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – A group of veterans participated in a once in a lifetime trip: an all-expensive paid visit to Washington, D.C. to see how their service is being honored.
31 veterans from Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri were flown to the nation’s capital as part of Great River Honor Flight’s 79th mission. The organization has sent more than 2,500 veterans from the Tri-State region to D.C. since the very first flight in 2009.
For some in attendance, it marks their first visit to Washington to see the war memorials, including the Vietnam, Korean War, and World War II memorials located around the National Mall.
One attendee – Ed Brant, an Army Vietnam War veteran – flew in from Missouri. He and his son enjoyed their visit to the monuments so much, he’s planning on returning to Washington for an extended trip.
“It’s an honor to serve the country,” Brant said, “and I really think they should honor all services.”
While Brant spent two years in Vietnam, his goal was instead to visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial and find the name of his brother.
“My brother was K.I.A in Korea, and I went to count his name off the wall,” explained Brant.
For Emmett Monks, a Navy Vietnam veteran, participating in an honor flight is a chance to share a part of history and reunite with the lives touched by war decades later.
“Got to see the [Vietnam] wall,” said Monks. “That’s the main attraction. The folks with the tour and everything… puts a lot of old souls back together.”
Veterans were also able to visit Arlington National Cemetery and watch the changing of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier before boarding a flight back home.
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