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The recent ceasefire agreement reached by Iran and Israel and brokered by President Donald Trump has collapsed after Iran reportedly violated the terms by firing missiles at Israeli residential areas. In the early hours of Tuesday, June 24, missile fire from Iran struck a civilian building in Be’er Sheva, Israel, violating a ceasefire deal that […]
Georgia Republicans at both the federal and state levels united to support President Donald Trump’s military action against Iran. The Republican message has been uniform, praising the President’s decisiveness and commitment to strength. Starting from the House, Rep. Rich McCormick (R) contrasted Trump with Former President Obama. He also highlighted how Iran had the opportunity […]
President Donald Trump announced that the American military has bombed three Iranian nuclear sites, a move that has been met with a mixed reaction from both sides of the political aisle. Georgia Democrats are no exception. The strikes came a week after Israel struck down members of the Iranian General Staff and other nuclear sites. […]
Arslan Akhtar, a State Department Visa Specialist, has been removed from his role following hidden camera footage exposing his cooperation with illegal immigrants and racist beliefs. In the footage, obtained by O’Keefe Media group, Akhtar admits to helping illegal immigrants evade law enforcement, professes his desire to see Elon Musk “lynched,” criticizes Jews, and makes […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei recently undermined Israel’s operation against Iran’s nuclear weapons development programs after the US voiced continued hope for negotiations. Iran has indiscriminately fired sundry inter-ballistic missiles against Israel as a response to Israel’s ongoing attacks targeting the former’s nuclear development programs. The attacks followed weeks of stagnating US-Iran negotiations after the […]
Rep. Rich McCormick (R) weighed in on the U.S. Supreme Court's upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. McCormick responded by promoting his bill to withhold federal funds from any kind of gender-affirming care. The Supreme Court ruled that the Tennessee law banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors doesn’t violate the […]
The MAGA movement is divided over whether to assist Israel in its conflict with Iran. One side believes that the U.S. must assist its ally against Iran. The other side claims that the U.S. has no reason to involve itself and gains nothing from it. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has come out with a few […]
The lease for the Geological Survey’s water science center in Norcross, Georgia was set to be terminated by the Department of the Interior. Thanks to the efforts of Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D), the center will remain open. The lease was supposed to be terminated as part of a DOGE initiative. DOGE raised […]
Israel is condemning a recent attack on the civilian Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheva by Iran's military. According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), an Iranian intercontinental ballistic missile struck Soroka Hospital, causing heavy damage and injuring dozens. Iranian officials reportedly claimed they were targeting nearby military bases. Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz decried the […]
Billy Long's confirmation as President Trump's new IRS Commissioner signals a pivotal moment for much needed tax reform in America. With the White House committed to eliminating federal government waste and abuse, the IRS – long diverted from its core mission of impartial tax collection – can finally be reined in. Under the Obama and […]
President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is progressing through the Senate as the Finance Committee recently released a revised version. The measure was recently passed in the House of Representatives and includes policies like no taxes on tips, tax cuts, and immigration regulations. According to supporters of the BBB, the Senate’s approval would codify numerous […]
The White House recently reminded the public of President Donald Trump’s consistent anti-nuclear Iran stance as speculation festers anticipating US involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. “President Donald J. Trump has never wavered in his stance that Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon,” reads a White House press release, “a pledge he […]
Minnesota experienced a shocking incident of political violence recently, as two Democratic lawmakers were the targets, and unfortunately, one was killed. State Rep. Melissa Hortman was shot and killed alongside her husband. State Rep. John Hoffman and his wife were shot, but fortunately made it out alive. Thankfully, the suspect is now in custody after […]
The House of Representatives passed several bills affecting law enforcement, including two measures that specifically impact law enforcement in the District of Columbia (DC). Another bill targets elections in DC. The final one is the HALT Fentanyl Act, which reclassifies and regulates fentanyl. First, House Resolution (HR) 884 was passed. This bill prohibits a non-U.S. […]
A new conflict between Israel and Iran has begun after Iran failed to reach a deal with the U.S. Israel launched a strike against Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities, ballistic missile sites, and its top military officials. Israel acted unilaterally and without U.S. involvement as part of Operation Rising Lion. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the […]
The House of Representatives just passed the first DOGE rescissions package. Georgia Republicans rallied to support the package and advocate for more bills just like it. House Resolution (HR) 4, also known as the Rescissions Act of 2025, was passed by the House. The bill codifies President Trump’s request to eliminate $9.4 billion in spending. […]
Rep. Hank Johnson (D) has slammed the Trump administration for its response to the LA riots, and for indicting Rep. LaMonica McIver (D) for interfering with federal officers. Rep. Johnson accused President Donald Trump of purposefully escalating the situation in Los Angeles. In an official statement, he claims that state and local law enforcement had […]
Republican lawmakers are at an apparent impasse regarding next steps with Iran as nuclear negotiations sputter. Iran and President Donald Trump’s administration have been discussing potential diplomatic solutions to halt the former’snuclear development programs. However, recent reports suggest Iran is unwilling to concede to the US’s main requests, and every day without a‘nuclear deal’ brings […]

