Gov. Brian Kemp has announced the appointment of Angelique McClendon as the new commissioner for the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). The announcement was made on Wednesday, and McClendon is expected to officially take on her new role starting May 1. Governor Kemp, along with the DDS Board of Directors, approved McClendon's appointment. In his statement, he expressed his confidence in her ability to lead the agency, highlighting her experience and dedication to serving Georgia. "On behalf of hardworking Georgians, I want to congratulate Angelique McClendon on her promotion to Commissioner of the Department of Driver Services," Kemp said. "With an extensive career serving both DDS and the people of our state, I know she will be a great asset in ensuring that those who...

On Thursday morning, the U.S. Justice Department admitted to a mistake in a court filing, revealing that it had unintentionally uploaded a confidential letter containing legal advice meant for the Department of Transportation. The department had been trying to file a different letter related to a court case involving the government's decision to cancel New York City's congestion charge plan. Data engineer Émília Decaudin shared screenshots of the letter after it went live on Wednesday. Lawfare's Anna Bower highlighted the error, explaining that the Justice Department had likely intended to submit a letter to Judge Liman in the case of MTA v. Duffy. However, instead, the department accidentally filed a document with legal advice intended for the Department of Transportation. T...