Colleges & Universities
Along with up-to-date political coverage, Dome Politics takes the opportunity to post about issues, news, legislation, about Georgia’s universities and colleges
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
House Resolution (HR) 867 is a bill that was recently introduced to the House floor. The bill is also known as the IGO Anti-Boycott Act and was met with pushback by representatives like Marjorie Taylor Greene. HR 867 proposes new strict punishments for Americans who participate in boycotts of Israel or its settlements. Specifically, protestors […]
The Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act was not the only bill signed by Governor Kemp. He went on to sign a flurry of different bills relating to education in the state. The bills were varied and concerned topics related to student achievement, safety, and health. First, House bill (HB) 307 addresses students exhibiting characteristics […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Georgia’s own Riley Gaines Act was finally signed recently by Governor Brian Kemp. The bill is known as the Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act. It effectively bans transgender athletes from competing with biological females. The bill amends Title 20 of the annotated code of Georgia relating to education. It provides for competitively fair and […]
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 […]