Congress

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The House of Representatives has just passed a continuing resolution (CR) that prevents a government shutdown for seven weeks and now heads to the Senate. Members of Congress have taken to social media to express their thoughts. The resolution passed with 217 votes in favor and 212 opposed along strict party lines, although Representatives Thomas […]
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report commissioned by Senators Raphael Warnock (D) and Jon Ossoff (D) has unveiled how Governor Brian Kemp’s (R) Pathways to Coverage Medicaid work reporting requirement program failed to deliver results and work within budget. The report shows that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wrongly approved higher […]
Two bills sponsored by Representative Buddy Carter (R) have recently passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and are being sent to the floor for a vote. The bills focus on protecting healthcare access for rural Americans and preserving AM radio access in all vehicles. First, House Resolution (HR) 979, known as the […]
Representative Rich McCormick (R) has announced the introduction of the Incentivize Savings Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at addressing the nation's unsustainable fiscal trajectory and tackling the national debt. Federal agency spending has increased by 51.7% from fiscal year (FY) 2019 to FY 2024, and deficit spending has risen by 85.9% over the […]
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) held a hearing recently with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) subcommittee on the state of weather modification and its implications for health in the country. Playing God with the Weather – A Disastrous Forecast https://t.co/Y1F2Za2vwS — DOGE Subcommittee (@DOGECommittee) September 16, 2025 Greene opened up the hearing with a […]
The House of Representatives has passed two new bills, focusing on border security and implementing policies of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The bills enhance criminal penalties for non-U.S. nationals who illegally enter the country and set forth guidelines for the Departments of Defense (DOD) and Energy (DOE). First, […]
FBI Director Kash Patel and Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) announced today that the primary suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination has been arrested. He was identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson and was reportedly becoming increasingly concerned with politics. Georgia Republicans took to social media to celebrate Robinson’s arrest and congratulate law enforcement for working so […]
Georgia Republicans and Democrats have united to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center, took 2,977 innocent lives, and changed the United States forever. “As we reflect on the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and the more than 3,000 lives taken from us that day, we […]
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed this week during a speaking event held at Utah Valley University. President Donald Trump and Georgia Republicans have united to mourn his death, remember his character, and pray for his family. The President has ordered that Kirk's life be honored by lowering all American flags to half-mast. […]
Georgia Republicans are outraged over the gruesome death of Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian woman killed on public transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Zarutska was stabbed to death multiple times by a man identified as 34-year-old Decarlos Brown Jr., a career criminal who was let out of jail fourteen times by a magistrate judge. Representative Marjorie […]
Now that Congress is back in session, several new bills are lining up for votes, including the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has recently taken a strong stance on this bill, deriding it for its inclusion of foreign aid. The Representative first released a statement on X explaining her position […]
Representative Buddy Carter (R) has issued a statement fully endorsing President Donald Trump’s (R) federal takeover of Washington, D.C. After recounting his recent experience in the city, Carter is now fully convinced that sending in the troops is the most effective way to curb crime in major cities.
Speaking exclusively to Dome Politics, Representative Rich McCormick (R) discussed the need to confront the cartels and gave his unique solution to disempowering them. He likes the idea of direct confrontation, but doesn’t see the practicality of it and suggests removing the demand for drugs instead. Rep. McCormick was first asked about the recent military […]
In an exclusive interview with Dome Politics, Representative Rich McCormick (R) discussed the controversy around the Epstein Files and its relevance to current issues, expressing his support for the House Oversight Committee's investigation but urging caution when naming those who may not be directly involved. Rep. McCormick was first asked about how Democrats have used […]
Representative Buddy Carter (R) has introduced a resolution to the House censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib (D) for her remarks at the People’s Conference for Palestine. Attendees of the conference cheered on terrorism against the state of Israel and the Jewish people and called for the United States to be neutralized. The conference took place in […]
State Senator Kenya Wicks (D-Fayette) has issued a statement on mental health in Georgia, highlighting the progress made and the work that remains to be done. According to her, the Georgia General Assembly has worked to improve the state of mental health, but there is always one more step to take. Wicks first discussed the […]
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R) feud with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) continues after Greene’s new statement expressing empathy for the people of Gaza. AIPAC responded by comparing her to the infamous congressional members of "The Squad," claiming that she spreads the same message. Rep. Greene’s initial statement essentially asked people how they […]
A massive dispute has erupted after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy attempted to remove the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Susan Monarez, for taking a different stance on vaccine policy. Monarez was sworn in just a month ago, and since she technically serves President Donald Trump, Kennedy doesn’t really have […]

