David Perdue
FILE - In this March 10, 2021, file photo, Rep. Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Malinowski has scolded those looking to capitalize on the once-in-a-century pandemic.  But the two term Democrat is not heeding his own admonition. Records show he's bought or sold as much as $1 million of stock in medical and tech companies that had a stake in the virus response. (Ken Cedeno/Pool via AP, File)
As pandemic spread pain and panic, congressman chased profit

By Brian Slodysko May. 21, 2021 12:33 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 10, 2021, file photo, Rep. Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Malinowski has scolded those looking to capitalize on the once-in-a-century pandemic.  But the two term Democrat is not heeding his own admonition. Records show he's bought or sold as much as $1 million of stock in medical and tech companies that had a stake in the virus response. (Ken Cedeno/Pool via AP, File)
As pandemic spread pain and panic, congressman chased profit

By Brian Slodysko May. 21, 2021 12:12 AM EDT

Georgia Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate Raphael Warnock, left, and Jon Ossoff, right, gesture toward a crowd during a campaign rally on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Marietta, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New Georgia senators carry John Lewis' influence with them

By Ben Nadler Jan. 24, 2021 08:30 AM EST

White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
The Latest: Fireworks light up sky to celebrate inauguration

Jan. 20, 2021 07:38 AM EST

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaks during a presser Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia certifies Democrats Warnock and Ossoff's Senate wins

By Ben Nadler Jan. 19, 2021 03:44 PM EST

Editorial Roundup: Georgia

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2021 01:00 PM EST
Recent editorials from Georgia newspapers: ___ Jan. 12 The Valdosta Daily Times on Republican Sen....

GOP leader in Georgia Senate tests positive for COVID-19

By Ben Nadler And Jeff Amy Jan. 12, 2021 01:46 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — The Republican majority leader of Georgia's state Senate announced Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19 during mandatory testing at the...

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp takes the stage during a Republican election-night watch party, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia's GOP governor under fire after US Senate losses

By Jeff Amy And Russ Bynum Jan. 09, 2021 08:25 AM EST

Democratic U.S. Senate challenger Jon Ossoff speaks to the media at Dunbar Neighborhood Center during Georgia's Senate runoff elections, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)
Ossoff seals Democrats' sweep; will be youngest US senator

By Sudhin Thanawala Jan. 06, 2021 05:52 PM EST

Voters register before casting their vote during Georgia's Senate runoff elections on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
AP VoteCast: How Democrats won the Georgia Senate runoffs

By Josh Boak And Hannah Fingerhut Jan. 06, 2021 02:40 AM EST

A sign at the street points voters to a polling place at Dawnville United Methodist Church in Dawnville, Ga., on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. (Matt Hamilton/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)
AP VoteCast: Competing coalitions define GA Senate races

By Josh Boak And Hannah Fingerhut Jan. 05, 2021 07:45 PM EST

Georgia Democratic senate candidate Raphael Warnock talks to reporters following a campaign rally in Augusta, Ga., Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Democrats Jon Ossoff and Warnock are challenging incumbent Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler in a runoff election on Jan. 5. (Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle via AP)
The Latest: Ossoff-Perdue Senate race is too early to call

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2021 07:04 AM EST

A voter casts their ballot in Georgia's Senate runoff election on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Georgia deciding US Senate control in election's final day

By Steve Peoples, Bill Barrow And Russ Bynum Jan. 05, 2021 12:36 AM EST

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., wears a "Trump Won" face mask as she arrives on the floor of the House to take her oath of office on opening day of the 117th Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (Erin Scott/Pool via AP)
Trump says he'll 'fight like hell' to hold on to presidency

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick And Kevin Freking Jan. 05, 2021 12:31 AM EST

President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally in support of Senate candidates Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., and David Perdue in Dalton, Ga., Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The Latest: Trump says Georgia stakes 'could not be higher'

Jan. 04, 2021 02:41 PM EST

Kelly Loeffler campaigns at Augusta Regional Airport in Augusta, Ga., Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Republicans Loeffler and David Perdue are being challenged by Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rafael Warnock in a runoff election on Jan. 5. (Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle via AP)
Biden, Trump warn of high stakes of Georgia Senate runoffs

By Bill Barrow, Will Weissert And Jeff Amy Jan. 04, 2021 02:27 PM EST

A coalition of senators and senators-elect have pledged to reject the results.
Trump says he'll 'fight like hell' to hold on to presidency

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick And Kevin Freking Jan. 04, 2021 12:59 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2020, file photo Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., speaks as President Donald Trump and Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., listen at a campaign rally at Valdosta Regional Airport, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Valdosta, Ga. Many Republican voters in Georgia are angry; certain that widespread voter fraud — claims of which are baseless — cost President Donald Trump the election. Most Republican voters in the state interviewed said they were prepared to put their skepticism aside to vote for Perdue and Loeffler in their races against Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
GA election officials reject Trump call to 'find' more votes

By Jeff Amy, Darlene Superville And Jonathan Lemire Jan. 04, 2021 12:54 AM EST

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Trump is returning to Washington after visiting his Mar-a-Lago resort. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to 'find' him votes

By Jeff Amy, Darlene Superville And Kate Brumback Jan. 03, 2021 12:14 PM EST

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks at a campaign rally for Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Cumming, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Biden flexes Georgia muscle alongside GOP in Senate races

By Bill Barrow And Sudhin Thanawala Jan. 02, 2021 05:20 PM EST