DOJ Charges Democrat Lawmaker For Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers

DOJ Charges Democrat Lawmaker For Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers

Mateo Guillamont
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May 20, 2025
Department of Justice (DOJ) US Attorney Alina Habba recently announced that she was filing charges against Democrat Representative LaMonica McIver (NJ) after the latter had an altercation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Attorney Habba filed charges against Representative McIver for the latter’s alleged “assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement.” Habba claims the […]
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Former FBI Director Comey Could Face Jail Time After Alleged Threat to Trump

Former FBI Director Comey Could Face Jail Time After Alleged Threat to Trump

Mateo Guillamont
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May 16, 2025
Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey could face jail time after investigations were launched into social media messages he recently posted, seemingly calling for the murder of President Donald Trump.  Director Comey, a consistent critic of the Trump administration, posted a picture of seashells arranged to read ‘86 47’ on his Instagram.  […]
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Trump On Verge of Striking Nuclear Deal With Iran

Trump On Verge of Striking Nuclear Deal With Iran

Mateo Guillamont
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May 15, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced the US and Iran are close to signing an agreement over the latter’s nuclear development programs.  Referencing reports announcing Iran’s preliminary agreement to the US’s proposed terms for a nuclear agreement, President Trump said. "You probably read today the story about Iran having sort of agreed to the terms. They're not […]
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Democratic Party Messaging: What Will the Strategy be For Upcoming Races?

Democratic Party Messaging: What Will the Strategy be For Upcoming Races?

James Swafford
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May 13, 2025
The 2026 midterm elections will feature important races at both the federal and state levels. The U.S. Senate race and the governor’s race will be the two most important for Georgia voters. Will Democratic Party messaging differ for these races, or will it stay the same? Democrats will have to present themselves as having something […]
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Trump Announces Pharmaceutical Drug Price Controls

Trump Announces Pharmaceutical Drug Price Controls

Mateo Guillamont
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May 12, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced plans to sign an executive order that will peg the price of medical drugs to that of the country with the lowest price in the world.  In a Truth Social post, President Trump explained that his initiative would cut medical drug prices by 30% to 80%. The US has a […]
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SCOTUS Temporarily Allows Military Transgender Ban

SCOTUS Temporarily Allows Military Transgender Ban

Mateo Guillamont
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May 9, 2025
The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has temporarily permitted the continuation of the US military’s recent policy of banning transgender individuals from joining the military.  A recent SCOTUS ruling enables the Department of Defense (DOD) to continue prohibiting the entry of transgender individuals into the military despite a district court decision invalidating the policy.  The district […]
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Protestors Take Over Columbia Library, Chant Anti-Semitic Slogans

Protestors Take Over Columbia Library, Chant Anti-Semitic Slogans

Mateo Guillamont
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May 8, 2025
Pro-Palestine protestors recently stormed Columbia University’s Butler Library, disrupting academic activities, chanting anti-Semitic slogans, and defacing library property.  Among other chants, the protestors openly called for an “intifada,” claiming that it was the only solution to the Israel-Hamas war.  ‘Intifada’ is a term used by Hamas and Palestinian sympathizers to call for violent opposition to […]
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US Rescues Venezuela Opposition Held Hostage in Caracas

US Rescues Venezuela Opposition Held Hostage in Caracas

Mateo Guillamont
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May 7, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the rescue of five members of Venezuela’s Democratic opposition coalition who had been sheltering in place due to threats from Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime.  The five opposition leaders were forced to hide in Argentina’s embassy in Caracas last March after Dictator Maduro increased persecution of his […]
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Rubio Condemns Cuba for Harboring Terrorists as Canel Visits Russia

Rubio Condemns Cuba for Harboring Terrorists as Canel Visits Russia

Mateo Guillamont
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May 6, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently condemned Cuba for harboring terrorists and criminal fugitives, some of which are wanted by the US. Secretary Rubio’s condemnation overlapped with Cuban Dictator Miguel Diaz-Canel’s visit to Russia to commemorate the Soviet Union’s military victories over Nazi Germany.  Rubio has consistently criticized the Cuban government for undermining the interests […]
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Israel Strikes Houthis as Leadership Warns Attacks Will Increase

Israel Strikes Houthis as Leadership Warns Attacks Will Increase

Mateo Guillamont
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May 5, 2025
Israel has executed a series of airstrikes on Houthi targets following the latter’s recent attacks on Israel’s Ben Gurion airport.  The missile attacks on Ben Gurion occurred amid daily US strikes against the Houthis as part of President Donald Trump’s "maximum pressure campaign” against them.  Israel’s Air Forces (IAF) reportedly hit Houthi locations along Yemen’s […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Meet With Several Leaders to Tackle Issues on Regulation and Technology

Georgia Lawmakers Meet With Several Leaders to Tackle Issues on Regulation and Technology

James Swafford
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May 5, 2025
Georgia leaders from the state and the House have been busy meeting with important people. Technology and regulation were the subjects of discussion as they affect the state and the nation overall.  First, Rep. Rich McCormick (R) met with the co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang. McCormick met with Huang to discuss policy on […]
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Trump to Reopen Alcatraz Prison

Trump to Reopen Alcatraz Prison

Mateo Guillamont
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May 5, 2025
President Donald Trump recently stated he had ordered the reopening of Alcatraz prison.  Alcatraz, which is currently a museum and national park, was used as a maximum security prison from 1850 to 1963.  President Trump claimed Alcatraz, being a symbol of law and order, should be reopened to assist the US in deterring crime by […]
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Congress Passes First Lady Melania Trump's 'Take it Down Act'

Congress Passes First Lady Melania Trump's 'Take it Down Act'

James Swafford
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May 2, 2025
The House of Representatives recently passed a set of bills on addressing multiple issues. Technology, public health, and transparency were the focus of these bills. One of them, known as the Take it Down Act, was important enough to be sponsored by the First Lady Melania Trump. First, the House passed House Resolution (HR) 859, […]
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Trump and Hegseth Warn Iran of 'Consequences' if Houthi Attacks Continue

Trump and Hegseth Warn Iran of 'Consequences' if Houthi Attacks Continue

Mateo Guillamont
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May 1, 2025
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have jointly sternly warned Iran against continuing to finance and support terrorist group activities.  Emphasizing Iran’s support for the Houthis, President Trump and Secretary Hegseth warned Iran the US would retaliate for any support given to terror groups. The warnings add to previous threats from the US […]
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Trump Admin Announces Economic Partnership With Ukraine

Trump Admin Announces Economic Partnership With Ukraine

Mateo Guillamont
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April 30, 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration has announced the establishment of a US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, expanding the US and Ukraine’s economic partnerships.  The Treasury Department announced the fund's creation, laying the groundwork for future US-Ukraine economic cooperation, including potential natural resources, military, and energy transactions.  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent thanked President Trump and claimed the fund’s […]
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US Sanctions Chinese Companies Aiding Iran's Ballistic Missile Program

US Sanctions Chinese Companies Aiding Iran's Ballistic Missile Program

Mateo Guillamont
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April 30, 2025
The US Treasury Department has announced a wave of sanctions against certain Chinese and Iranian companies and individuals to stymie Iran’s ballistic missile development programs.  According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Iran’s ballistic missile programs contravene international law, undermine international safety, and destabilize the Middle East.  “Iran’s aggressive development of missiles and other weapons capabilities […]
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Trump Administration Pressures China on Tariff Negotiations

Trump Administration Pressures China on Tariff Negotiations

Mateo Guillamont
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April 28, 2025
President Donald Trump’s cabinet members are increasing public pressure on China as trade negotiations over bilateral tariffs unfold. President Trump recently announced he was raising tariffs on imports from China to 125% “effective immediately.” Trump and many Republicans have argued China engages in deceptive trade practices to unfairly attract trade to their shores, harming the […]
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US Strikes Houthi Detention Center, Promises Further Action

US Strikes Houthi Detention Center, Promises Further Action

Mateo Guillamont
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April 28, 2025
The US recently struck a Houthi-controlled prison in the latest wave of airstrikes against the terrorist group in Yemen.  According to Houthi media, the strikes killed dozens of individuals living or working at the detention center in Saada, Yemen.  The Houthis claim the US attacks killed a number of civilians, including African refugees, but this […]
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