Congress

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, […]

President Trump’s current term has just recently reached the 100 day mark. With this milestone, many lawmakers have given their thoughts on how successful the current administration has been. Many comparisons have also been made to the previous administration.  Republicans have largely come out celebrating the first 100 days. Georgia Republicans especially have made their […]

Georgia Lawmakers from the House have been busy introducing and promoting legislation. The bills are varied and tackle a range of issues that affect Georgia and the country as a whole. National security, and public safety have been the focus of these lawmakers.  First, Rep. Rich McCormick (R) has co-sponsored a bill known as the […]

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 […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D) held a town hall in Marietta, GA recently to engage with his constituents. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) responded with sharp criticism over his conduct and comments.  Ossoff began his appearance by employing populist messaging. He stated that his highest obligation is to serve the people of Georgia. Ossoff stated, “My […]

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 […]

A circuit judge based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin was arrested recently for interfering in the deportation of an undocumented migrant. The judge, Hannah Dugan, was arrested by the FBI under charges of obstruction and concealment.  The arrest has come as a result of the Trump administration’s commitment to enforcing border law. The administration is making […]

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 […]

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has introduced two new bills into the House. The first is House resolution (HR) 1399, also known as the Protect Children’s Innocence Act. The second is HR 1862, also known as the English Language Unity Act.  First, HR 1399 places restrictions on the provision of gender affirming care. Essentially, the […]

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently signed a memorandum enacting internal reforms across the Department of Defense (DOD) relating to how the military handles equal opportunity complaints.  The memorandum, which Secretary Hegseth nicknamed the “No More Walking On Eggshells” policy, seeks to counteract specious Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints.   According to Hegseth, unsupported EEO complaints […]

Representative Mike Collins (R) has made water infrastructure and water projects a new priority. It has been a consistent focus of his and this is evident by how often he travels to view the issue firsthand. Collins makes it a point to personally meet with people when he travels as well. Recently, Collins traveled to […]

US lawmakers across the political spectrum are commemorating Yom HaShoah, the Hebrew phrase for ‘Day of The Holocaust’ or Holocaust Remembrance Day. Holocaust Remembrance Day occurs every year in May or April, depending on the Hebrew calendar, and kicks off a week of Holocaust Victims Remembrance.  The state of Israel commemorated Yom HaShoah with numerous […]

Governor Kemp’s activity has been remarkable as of recently with signing important bills and making the rounds in Georgia. This time he made sure to attend the opening of a new facility at Georgia Tech University. He also attended the opening of a new headquarters for the Department of Public Safety.   First, GA Tech opened […]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been wrapped up in yet another controversy. This time, the scandal is almost the same. It is alleged that more classified information has been leaked under his watch. In another unclassified Signal group chat, information related to strikes against the Houthis was leaked. Apparently, Hegseth’s family members had access to […]

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to ban recent advertisements aired by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Mexico.  The DHS advertisements are designed to deter illegal immigration into the US and have been airing in Mexico in recent weeks.  DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is featured in the advertisements giving stern warnings to […]