Georgia Republicans Resoundingly Back the War Against Iran

Georgia Republicans Resoundingly Back the War Against Iran

James Swafford
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March 2, 2026
President Donald Trump confirmed the launch of "Operation Epic Fury" over the weekend, and Georgia Republicans are resoundingly backing the strikes against Iranian regime targets and strategic installations. "Operation Epic Fury" has divided lawmakers, with support and criticism largely split along party lines. While Republicans overwhelmingly support the strikes, Democrats have overwhelmingly criticized them.  Georgia […]
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Georgia Democrats Call For a Congressional Vote on the War Against Iran

Georgia Democrats Call For a Congressional Vote on the War Against Iran

James Swafford
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March 2, 2026
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military initiated major combat operations against the Iranian regime and its military installations. Known as Operation Epic Fury, this set of attacks comes after weeks of stalled negotiations and escalating threats over Iran's nuclear program. The President’s move has divided congressional lawmakers, generating partisan support […]
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Raphael Warnock Questions Fulton County Commissioner Over FBI Raid

Raphael Warnock Questions Fulton County Commissioner Over FBI Raid

James Swafford
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February 27, 2026
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) questioned Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory in a spotlight hearing on election integrity. The hearing focused on President Trump's efforts to assert control over elections amid his claims over the 2020 presidential election. In Sen. Warnock’s opening statement, he issued scathing criticism of the President and his claims […]
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Georgia House Advances Four New Bills to Drive Down Insurance Costs

Georgia House Advances Four New Bills to Drive Down Insurance Costs

James Swafford
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February 27, 2026
The Georgia House of Representatives has passed four historic measures aimed at driving down the cost of insurance for families, drivers, homeowners, and businesses across the state. House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) has led the charge on these bills and praised the Georgia General Assembly for leading the nation in this effort to address affordability. “Georgians […]
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Jon Ossoff Secures Water Infrastructure Upgrades for Georgia

Jon Ossoff Secures Water Infrastructure Upgrades for Georgia

James Swafford
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February 26, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently announced new water infrastructure upgrades heading to Georgia after securing funding packages and approval for the City of Columbus and Lee County. Columbus The upgrades for Columbus were secured after the passage of the Georgia Stormwater Management Act. The bill created a new authority for the U.S. Army Corps of […]
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President Trump and Democrats Face Off During Address

President Trump and Democrats Face Off During Address

Joseph Quesada
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February 25, 2026
Tensions between President Donald Trump and Democratic lawmakers intensified during his State of the Union address on Feb. 24, with both parties fighting over his statements about immigration and alleged fraud. President Trump brought attention to Minnesota’s Somali community, stating that “pirates” in the region have “ransacked Minnesota.” President Trump attempted to back his claim, […]
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Raphael Warnock Invites Healthcare Leader as State of the Union Guest

Raphael Warnock Invites Healthcare Leader as State of the Union Guest

James Swafford
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February 24, 2026
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently announced that he will welcome Claxton, Georgia, healthcare leader Bill Lee as his guest to this year’s State of the Union address, highlighting the potential harms to rural hospitals resulting from healthcare cuts.  The Georgia Senator expressed pride in being able to welcome Mr. Lee as his guest, but sees […]
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Former ICE Instructor Calls out 'Defective' ICE Training During Hearing

Former ICE Instructor Calls out 'Defective' ICE Training During Hearing

Joseph Quesada
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February 24, 2026
A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lawyer who served as an instructor for new deportation agents testified on Feb. 23, stating that the agency has scaled back its training, leaving the program for recruits “deficient, defective, and broken.” Ryan Schwank, a former instructor at the agency’s academy in Georgia, testified during a hearing […]
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Jason Dickerson Introduces Bill to Combat Chronic Absenteeism in Public Schools

Jason Dickerson Introduces Bill to Combat Chronic Absenteeism in Public Schools

James Swafford
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February 23, 2026
State Senator Jason T. Dickerson (R–Canton) recently introduced Senate Bill (SB) 513 to address chronic student absenteeism in Georgia public schools.  The State Senator issued a lengthy statement coinciding with the announcement, in which he discussed the importance of consistent school attendance. He pointed out how it’s one of the strongest predictors of future success […]
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NRSC Targets Senator Jon Ossoff with New AD on Immigration

NRSC Targets Senator Jon Ossoff with New AD on Immigration

James Swafford
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February 23, 2026
On the heels of President Donald Trump's visit to Georgia, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) released a new digital ad on Senator Jon Ossoff’s (D-GA) congressional voting record.  Republicans accuse Sen. Ossoff of voting in lockstep with the Biden-Harris administration's "open border" policies, which let millions of illegals into the country, including Laken Riley's […]
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Jon Ossoff Cosponsors the Buying American Cotton Act of 2025

Jon Ossoff Cosponsors the Buying American Cotton Act of 2025

James Swafford
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February 19, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has cosponsored the bipartisan Buying American Cotton Act of 2025 to incentivize retailers to sell products made with U.S. cotton to boost demand for cotton grown in the U.S. He is the first Senate Democrat to support the bill.   In a recent comment, Sen. Ossoff clarified that cosponsoring this bill is […]
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Democrats Plan to Skip Trump's State of the Union Address

Democrats Plan to Skip Trump's State of the Union Address

Joseph Quesada
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February 18, 2026
At least a dozen Democrats in both the Senate and House of Representatives have announced their intention to skip President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech scheduled for Feb. 24, instead choosing to participate in a rally protesting his policies in the National Mall. Liberal groups MoveOn and MeidasTouch announced on Feb. 18 their […]
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Georgia Democrats Mourn the Loss of Civil Rights Figure Jesse Jackson

Georgia Democrats Mourn the Loss of Civil Rights Figure Jesse Jackson

James Swafford
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February 17, 2026
Georgia Democrats have united to mourn the loss of Civil Rights figure Jesse Jackson, who passed away earlier today. The lawmakers praised Jackson, citing his career as a civil rights activist and human rights advocate.  Jesse Jackson began fighting segregation in the 1960s and worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He then joined […]
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Democrats Issue Counteroffer on ICE Reforms Amid Funding Battle

Democrats Issue Counteroffer on ICE Reforms Amid Funding Battle

Joseph Quesada
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February 17, 2026
This week, Democrats sent a counterproposal on immigration enforcement reform to the White House and Republicans, the most recent offer in negotiations over how to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid a partial government shutdown. Funding for DHS, which manages Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Transportation Security […]
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Raphael Warnock Introduces Bill to Combat Automation in the Workforce

Raphael Warnock Introduces Bill to Combat Automation in the Workforce

James Swafford
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February 16, 2026
Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL10) have  introduced the bicameral Investing In Tomorrow’s Workforce Act. The bill increases federal investments in worker training and helps prepare workers for future jobs.  Sen. Warnock highlighted the need to bolster America’s workforce against technological encroachment in a statement. “The American worker […]
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Raphael Warnock Files Amendment to Block Immigration Detention Centers

Raphael Warnock Files Amendment to Block Immigration Detention Centers

James Swafford
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February 13, 2026
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) has formally proposed to amend House Resolution (HR) 7147 to block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from purchasing warehouses that will serve as detention centers in Social Circle and Oakwood, Georgia.  HR 7147 is an appropriations bill, but it was excluded from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 due to […]
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Georgia Republicans Celebrate Passage of Income Tax Proposals

Georgia Republicans Celebrate Passage of Income Tax Proposals

James Swafford
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February 13, 2026
Leading Georgia Republicans are celebrating the recent passage of two income tax proposals, which are unanimously backed by the Senate Republican Caucus and are set to provide maximum relief for hardworking Georgians.  Originally sponsored by State Senator Blake Tillery (R-19), the proposals include Senate Bill (SB) 476 and SB 477. Both of these are set […]
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DHS Shutdown is Imminent After Funding Stalemate

DHS Shutdown is Imminent After Funding Stalemate

Joseph Quesada
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February 13, 2026
As of Feb. 12, a shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appears imminent as federal officials in the House and Senate appeared ready to leave Capitol Hill for a 10-day recess, with talks between Democrats and the White House reaching a stalemate over Democrats’ demands for immigration enforcement reforms. Since Feb. 3, […]
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