SUMMARY: Georgia lawmakers are preparing for the 2025 legislative session, discussing key issues including tort reform, child care, transgender athletes in women’s sports, artificial intelligence, and disaster resilience. Gov. Brian Kemp emphasized tort reform as a priority, addressing the state’s ranking in the “Judicial Hellholes” report. A committee recommended legislation banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, while another proposed tax credits to support child care and early childhood education. Additionally, lawmakers are considering creating a state AI oversight board and an Office of Resilience. The 2025 session begins on January 14.

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SUMMARY: President-elect Trump’s 2024 campaign was marked by extensive legal challenges, with courtroom appearances rivaling campaign rallies. He was the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges, resulting in four prosecutions—two federal and two state—altering the legal landscape for presidential conduct. Despite his challenges, Trump secured a decisive electoral victory. Notably, the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents have significant immunity from prosecution related to their official acts, reshaping presidential powers. However, Trump’s New York conviction for falsifying business records stands, while his Georgia case’s status remains uncertain as it awaits appeals.

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SUMMARY: Drones have been frequently spotted over various U.S. states for over a month, particularly above military sites in New Jersey, raising concerns despite the FBI’s assertion that most sightings are misidentified manned aircraft. Investigations are ongoing for over 100 credible sightings. Although the White House claims these drones don’t pose a national security threat, lawmakers and residents express skepticism and seek more transparency. The FAA has established flight restrictions in response, and New Jersey has deployed detection devices, which found little evidence of malicious intent. Federal officials insist there’s no indication of foreign control or bad intent behind the drone activity.

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