THE FUZZY PEACH—2.18.2025—Lt. Gov. Jones' DOGE: Red Tape Rollback—Americans, Allies Still Fighting ISIS—Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH—2.18.2025—Lt. Gov. Jones' DOGE: Red Tape Rollback—Americans, Allies Still Fighting ISIS—Much More

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February 18, 2025

Lt. Gov. Jones Leads the Way with Georgia's Own DOGE Initiative

ATLANTA — Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) sat down for an exclusive interview with Dome Politics and discussed Georgia's efforts to cut waste and spending in the state government. Donned the Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025, Lt. Gov. Jones' bill follows in the footsteps of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative at the federal level.

Read More Here: Lt. Gov. Jones Provides Insight to Georgia's Version of 'DOGE'

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Middle East Fighting Continues Against ISIS

American military and allied forces continue battling ISIS terrorists in the middle east.

In early January, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the beginning of the Defeat Isis (D-ISIS) operation, designed to decimate the terrorist group.

Read More Here: American and Allied Forces Continue Figthing ISIS Terrorists in Middle East

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Gov. Brian Kemp - For four years, Joe Biden let chaos rule at the border, ignored @GOPGovs who demanded action, and made every excuse under the sun. I’m glad we now have an administration that’s focused on protecting our country.

Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock - Last week, I introduced the Capping Prescription Costs Act. This legislation would cap the out-of-pocket cost of prescription drugs for *millions* of Americans. Across party lines, folks want to see the cost of their health care go down. Let's stop playing politics and get this done.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene - There are millions of people illegally receiving SS checks This is the largest fraud in US history!!! And no one would know if it weren’t for @elonmusk and @DOGE!

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Lt. Gov. Jones Provides Insight to Georgia's Version of 'DOGE' — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — ATLANTA — Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) sat down for an exclusive interview with Dome Politics and discussed Georgia's efforts to cut waste and spending in the state government. Donned the Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025, Lt. Gov. Jones' bill follows in the footsteps of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative at the federal level.

Rubio's Visit To Israel Signals Radical Shift in US Middle East Policy — By Dome Politics' Mateo Guillamont — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Israel has underscored a shift in the US’ foreign policy priorities for the Middle East. Secretary Rubio’s messaging and travel itinerary symbolized clear departures from the foreign policy strategy of former President Joe Biden’s administration.

American and Allied Forces Continue Figthing ISIS Terrorists in Middle East — By Dome Politics' Mateo Guillamont — American military and allied forces continue battling ISIS terrorists in the middle east. In early January, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the beginning of the Defeat Isis (D-ISIS) operation, designed to decimate the terrorist group.

Transgender Individuals Banned From Joining Army — By Dome Politics' Mateo Guillamont — The US Army has banned transgender individuals from joining in accordance with President Donald Trump’s recent executive order mandating the same. “The USArmy will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members,” announced the Army via X.

Lt. Gov. Jones says Transgender Community is not being 'Marginalized' in Georgia— By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — ATLANTA — Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) sat down for an exclusive interview with Dome Politics and discussed the transgender community in Georgia and how the state legislature has addressed and will address the community in the future. On the first day of the state legislative session, the LGBTQ+ community held a rally in opposition to Senate Bill 1, a piece of legislation that would bar transgender girls from competing in women's sports.

Legal Reform Advocacy Group, PACT, Wants Georgia to Follow in Florida's Footsteps — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — Protecting Americans Consumers Together (PACT) is a legal reform advocacy group that is looking to make the legal system more affordable, accessible, and transparent for everyday Americans. Lauren Zelt, PACT's Executive Director, spoke to Dome Politics regarding the advocacy group's mission concerning legal (especially "tort") reform. These reforms, PACT believes, will save Americans upwards of hundreds or thousands of dollars on legal fees per citizen in some states.

Trump Executes Plan For 'Reciprocal Tarifs' on All Countries — By Dome Politics' Mateo Guillamont — President Donald Trump recently ordered the federal government to prepare for responding to countries that levy tariffs on US exports with ‘reciprocal’ tariffs designed to mirror the respective countries’ tariffs. “On Trade, I have decided, for purposes of Fairness, that I will charge a RECIPROCAL Tariff meaning, whatever Countries charge the United States of America, we will charge them - No more, no less,” said President Trump via truth social.

Lt. Gov. Jones Considers Run for Governor, Says He Will 'Look at It' — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — ATLANTA —Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) sat down for an exclusive interview with Dome Politics and discussed the possibility of running for Governor at the end of Gov. Brian Kemp's (R-GA) term. Kemp is term-limited and will leave office in January 2027.

Trump Announces Start of Negotiations to End Russia-Ukraine War — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — President Donald Trump (R) has announced that negotiations have begun between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine to end the war in Eastern Europe. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and the death toll from the conflict is in the millions, according to President Trump.

'Nuuk and Cranny': Sen. Cruz Believes U.S. Acquisition of Greenland is a Win-Win — By Dome Politics' Jackson Bakich — Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, held a hearing titled "Nuuk and Cranny: Looking at the Arctic and Greenland's Geostrategic Importance to U.S. Interests." In late January, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that America is about acquiring the land and that it is "in our national interest" to do so.

The Fuzzy Peach is written by Javier Manjarres and Jackson Bakich.

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Jackson Bakich

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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