Misinformation threats go beyond Russia A key Senate panel is approving $250 million to help states beef up their election systems, freeing up the money after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell came under criticism from Democrats for impeding separate election…
The Trump administration formally rolled back California's authority to set automotive vehicle emission standards, a move state officials have vowed to fight in the courts. At a press conference on Thursday, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Transportation Secretary Elaine…
Melania Trump re-opens Washington Monument Surrounded by eager school children, first lady Melania Trump formally reopened the Washington Monument on Thursday after more than three years of renovations. Following a brief scissor malfunction, the first lady celebrated the monument's reopening with…
In our Eye on Earth series, we're showcasing original reporting, focusing on the health of our planet. Greenland's melting ice sheet is contributing to a rise in sea levels that could threaten millions in low-lying areas — a situation that…
Global economic growth will slow to 2.9% in 2019, compared with an earlier forecast for growth of 4%, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said in a report. The Trump administration's trade war with China and Brexit are among…
There is new information about a whistleblower's claim that is bringing a top intelligence official to Capitol Hill for closed-door testimony. The identity of the whistleblower and the contents of their report remain a mystery -- but we do know…
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked enforcement of some new South Dakota laws that aim to prevent disruptive demonstrations against the Keystone XL pipeline. A lawsuit spearheaded by the American Civil Liberties Union against Gov. Kristi Noem and state Attorney General…
A Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale, Florida made an emergency landing Wednesday afternoon in Tampa after dropping some 29,000 feet in eight-plus minutes, causing oxygen masks to deploy. The carrier said Flight 2353 "diverted to Tampa out…
Pete Buttigieg released his health care plan, built around a "Medicare for All Who Want It" approach that draws a clear contrast with the proposals of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. Unlike the single-payer system advocated by Sanders and Warren…
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - At Red Clay Ranch Equine Rescue and Sanctuary in Lyerly, Kirby and Dakota are working to regain strength. "If you see something. Please say something," Co-Founder and Executive Director Lee Rast said. The two were…
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Democratic Party in one northwest Georgia County has lost several office holders this week. Four county leaders have announced they are leaving the party in Chattooga County, including the Sheriff. The final match straw appears…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is launching its burn permit system a few weeks early this year because of the growing wildfire conditions. You will have to get an outdoor burning permit beginning on this…
(An update to this story adds quotes and photo of Dr. Jackson) CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Erlanger Board is meeting to figure out their next steps after CEO and President Kevin Spiegel announced he was leaving. They approved his resignation,…
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee State Alliance of YMCA will be cutting ties with Tivity Healthcare SilverSneakers members. Seniors will need to look elsewhere for a fitness program. The program will not end until the beginning of next year.…
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - September has been a hot month and it may even go down as the hottest month on record. With the high heat and no rain, brush fires are a high risk for this time of year.…
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New documents provided to the House Oversight Committee show the Department of Defense spent at least $184,000 at President Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland over the course of two years. The committee sent its third letter to the Pentagon…
A Kentucky man was arrested earlier this week for threatening to attack a Planned Parenthood in Cincinnati with a homemade "destructive device," the latest crime in what's been a record-high year of violence against abortion clinics. Daniel Kibler, 28, was…
Amazon announced last week it wanted to hire 30,000 employees — and a whopping 208,000 people applied, the ecommerce giant said Wednesday in touting the success of a recent recruitment drive it held in six cities as part of the…
Powerful winds from Hurricane Humberto began hitting Bermuda on Wednesday as the government urged people to stay off the streets during the British territory's close brush with the powerful Category 3 storm. And another growing storm threatened tourist resorts along…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Brainerd neighborhood and police were out in force before dawn this morning looking for a missing child. The two year old girl disappeared from her home around 2:30 AM on Noa Street. Police began knocking on…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Rossville Police have identified three people who are suspects from an incident on Monday afternoon. The case involves a stolen SUV at the Dollar General Store on Chickamauga Avenue. Detective Dave Scroggins says the three individuals…
New Mexico on Wednesday announced an ambitious proposal to make tuition at its public colleges and universities free for all state residents, regardless of income. If the proposal put forward by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham wins legislative approval, it would…
The Federal Reserve further cut interest rates Wednesday as it tries to extend the U.S. economic expansion in the face of President Donald Trump's trade war with China and geopolitical risks such as the attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities.…