International Students in Georgia: How Does Trump’s Initiative Impact Them?

International Students in Georgia: How Does Trump’s Initiative Impact Them?

James Swafford
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May 27, 2025
Universities have brought a lot of attention upon themselves since the October 7th attack on Israel. Universities like Columbia and Harvard are notable examples that feature disruptive and violent activity. International students have been targeted for participating in these protests, and those in Georgia may be included. The Trump administration has taken a new approach to this […]
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Israel Fends Off Continued Missile Attacks

Israel Fends Off Continued Missile Attacks

Mateo Guillamont
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May 27, 2025
Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) recently reported missile fire from Yemen targeting Israeli civilians across Jerusalem. The missile attacks mark the latest act of aggression from Houthi terrorists against Israel. The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, have been targeting US, Israeli, and allies’ ships since Hamas’ October 7th, 2023 attacks. Houthi forces have orchestrated drone […]
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House Passes ANCHOR Act and Georgia Legislation Review: What Was Passed and What Does it Mean?

House Passes ANCHOR Act and Georgia Legislation Review: What Was Passed and What Does it Mean?

James Swafford
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May 26, 2025
Besides the big, beautiful bill, the House also passed House Resolution (HR) 1223, also known as the Anchor Act. More bills were signed by Gov. Brian Kemp, focusing on different aspects of state education. First, the ANCHOR Act, HR 1223, is also known as the Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act. The […]
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Trump Admin Sanctions Mexican 'Terrorist' Gangs

Trump Admin Sanctions Mexican 'Terrorist' Gangs

Mateo Guillamont
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May 23, 2025
The US Treasury Department recently announced sanctions against members of terrorist criminal gang organizations in Mexico. The sanctions target members of cartels President Donald Trump designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO). Designating the cartels as FTOs was one of President Trump’s campaign promises, and it was something conservatives had long urged former President Joe Biden […]
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Uproar After Anti-Semitic Shooting in Washington DC

Uproar After Anti-Semitic Shooting in Washington DC

Mateo Guillamont
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May 22, 2025
A shooting perpetrated by a pro-Palestine activist recently killed a young couple working for the Israeli embassy. Israel embassy staff Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn were murdered in front of the Capital Jewish Museum by Elias Rodriguez, who shouted “Free Palestine” during the assassination. The murder has festered tensions over the increasingly intensifying Israel-Hamas war. […]
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Lawmakers React as Trump Unveils Plans for 'Golden Dome'

Lawmakers React as Trump Unveils Plans for 'Golden Dome'

Mateo Guillamont
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May 21, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced his administration was taking initial steps in designing and building a missile defense system or 'dome' for the continental US. Last January, President Trump signed an executive order mandating that the Department of Defense (DOD) create a system to intercept aerial projectiles launched at the US. Citing similar failed initiatives […]
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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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House of Representatives Passes Bills on Law Enforcement, National Parks, and Antisemitism

House of Representatives Passes Bills on Law Enforcement, National Parks, and Antisemitism

James Swafford
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May 15, 2025
The House of Representatives has convened this week to pass several bills, bills that vary on issue— Law enforcement, national parks, and antisemitism were the focuses of these bills.  First, the House passed House Resolution (HR) 2215. The bill is also known as the Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act. The […]
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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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Georgia Legislation Review: Bills on Public Safety, Education, and Taxes

Georgia Legislation Review: Bills on Public Safety, Education, and Taxes

James Swafford
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May 13, 2025
A new set of legislation has been signed for the state of Georgia. The new bills concern public safety, education, and taxes. The issues range in severity but could mean beneficial changes for Georgians.  On public safety, the first bill signed was House Bill (HB) 161. This bill gives the Georgia Bureau of Investigation the […]
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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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Governor Kemp Signs More Bills on Fiscal Year 2026, Government Regulation, and Bureaucracy

Governor Kemp Signs More Bills on Fiscal Year 2026, Government Regulation, and Bureaucracy

James Swafford
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May 9, 2025
Governor Kemp signed a new set of bills, following through on promises made. Some legislation cut spending, while others increased it in necessary areas. The bills concern government spending and bureaucratic management.  First, House Bill (HB) 113 was signed as a way to limit the power and authority of state agencies. The bill prohibits the […]
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House Passes Gulf of America Act and Other Bills on Crime and Higher Education

House Passes Gulf of America Act and Other Bills on Crime and Higher Education

James Swafford
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May 9, 2025
The House of Representatives passed three new bills, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Gulf of America Act. The other bills addressed crime and higher education. Specifically, the bills addressed organ harvesting and higher education’s relationship with Chinese entities.  First, the House passed House Resolution (HR) 1503, also known as the Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act. […]
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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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Marjorie Taylor Greene Leads the Charge in New DOGE Initiative: “This is Sick!”

Marjorie Taylor Greene Leads the Charge in New DOGE Initiative: “This is Sick!”

James Swafford
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May 8, 2025
The DOGE subcommittee held a hearing recently to investigate USA Fencing. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene led the charge in this hearing by lambasting the organization and its representatives. The growing issue of transgender participation in female sports continues. This comes after a female fencer was disqualified from competition after taking a knee. She did this […]
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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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