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MTG Celebrates Google's Recognition of Trump's Executive Order, Map Will Now Say 'Gulf of America'

The "Gulf of America" will be recognized as such, Google has announced. This comes after Rep. Taylor Greene introduced legislation to permanently codify President Donald Trump's (R) executive order changing the name from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

Read More Here: Google Changes Map to Gulf of America, Greene Celebrates

 

Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock  - This latest move by the Trump Administration may impact everything from veteran programs to Medicaid to disaster relief. This isn’t just chaotic, it’s hurting Georgia families. The Trump administration must rescind this federal grant freeze *now*.

Lt. Governor Burt Jones  - DOGE has come to Georgia. We are going to require a FULL AUDIT of state agencies to ensure that Georgia taxpayers are put FIRST. We will reduce the size of government and promote the growth of our businesses in Georgia.

Rep. Lucy McBath - National Republicans are attempting to raise taxes on Georgia families, threatening their financial security and undercutting the hopes and dreams of thousands of students. I am horrified at this attempt—families in Georgia deserve better. 

Trump Announces Creation of US 'Iron Dome' in Major Shift in US Missile Policy By Dome Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to begin constructing a “next-generation missile defense shield” similar to Israel’s Iron Dome. 

Google Changes Map to Gulf of America, Greene Celebrates — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — Google has shared it will change its maps to reflect President Donald Trump's (R) executive order, renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is celebrating Google's decision just weeks after she introduced legislation to make President Trump's executive order irreversible.

Lawmakers Commemorate 80th International Holocaust Remembrance Day By Dome Politics' Mateo Guillamont — Lawmakers from across the political spectrum have commemorated the 80th International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is held annually on January 27th, commemorating the 1945 liberation day of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

Socialist Petro Caves to Trump's Demands After White House Imposed Sanctions By Dome Politics' Mateo Guillamont — Colombian President Gustavo Petro has conceded to President Donald Trump after the latter imposed a series of tariffs on Colombia for refusing to accept the US’ immigrant deportation flights.

Williams to Immigrants Encountering Law Enforcement: 'Know Your Rights' — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — Over the weekend, Representative Nikema Williams (D-GA) and her office produced graphics directed at immigrants (she does not specify legal or illegal) dealing with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). With President Donald Trump (R) facilitating raids against illegal immigrants across the country, the Georgia congresswoman reminds migrants to "know their rights" should they encounter ICE.

Bishop, Arrington Introduce Bill to Cut Estate Tax in Half — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — Representatives Sanford Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) and House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) have introduced a bill to cut the estate tax rate, which is the highest in the U.S. Tax Code (as high as 40%). The Estate Tax Reduction Act would cut the estate tax in half and also provide tax relief to family-owned businesses, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers.

Kremlin States Putin is Awaiting Meeting With Trump Over Ukraine War — By Dome Politics' Mateo Guillamont — Russian officials have disclosed President Vladimir Putin is awaiting President Donald Trump’s invitation to meet and discuss potential avenues for ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

Amazon to Invest $11 Billion in Data Centers in 'Business-Friendly" Georgia— By Dome Politics' Javier Manjarres — The State of Georgia continues to outpace most states in the technology sector. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that it will invest $11 billion to build infrastructure to support the growing demand for “cloud computing and AI technologies.” Data centers are playing a huge role in today's society.

House Republicans Suppored 'Born-Alive Abortion' Bill, Democrats Opposed it— By Dome Politics' Javier Manjarres — The U.S. House of Representatives voted on and passed the pro-Life Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R.21) by a vote total of 217-204, with 11 members not voting, and just a single “Present” vote.

Hegseth Surpasses First Confirmation Process, Heads to Final Nail-Biting Vote — By Dome Politics' Mateo Guillamont — Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth recently survived a Senate procedural vote enabling him to be considered for the Defense Secretary position.

Collins' Laken Riley Act Heads to Trump's Desk— By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — Representative Mike Collins' (R-GA) pivotal legislation, the Laken Riley Act, has passed in both the House and the Senate and will head to President Donald Trump's (R) desk. The bill immediately deports illegal immigrants who have been arrested for shoplifting, assault against police officers, and crimes that result in death or serious bodily injury.

The Fuzzy Peach is written by Javier Manjarres and Jackson Bakich

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Jackson Bakich

Born in Orlando but raised in Lake County, Florida, Jackson Bakich is a graduate of Florida State University. Growing up in the sunshine state, Bakich co-hosted the political talk radio show "Lake County Roundtable" (WLBE) and was a frequent guest for "Lake County Sports Show" (WQBQ). Currently, he is the Sports Editor of the FSView and the co-host of "Tomahawk Talk" (WVFS), a sports talk radio program covering Florida State athletics in Tallahassee.

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