Georgia Lawmakers Split Over President Trump’s D.C. Takeover

Georgia Lawmakers Split Over President Trump’s D.C. Takeover

James Swafford
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August 14, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced that he would be invoking the D.C Home Rule Act to deploy the National Guard and tackle violent crime in Washington, D.C. Violent crime in the city is abnormally high compared to other metropolitan areas, and the President has taken it upon himself to enforce law and order.  This action […]
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AG Chris Carr Fights to Restore the Records and Titles of Female Athletes Forced to Compete With Men

AG Chris Carr Fights to Restore the Records and Titles of Female Athletes Forced to Compete With Men

James Swafford
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August 13, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr has urged the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to restore all records, titles, and recognitions to female athletes who were wrongfully forced to compete with biological males.  The Attorney General has collaborated with 27 other Attorneys General with a letter sent to the NCAA, making these demands and criticizing them for […]
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Rep. Buddy Carter Takes Aim at Rep. Delia Ramirez For Anti-American Remarks

Rep. Buddy Carter Takes Aim at Rep. Delia Ramirez For Anti-American Remarks

James Swafford
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August 13, 2025
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) has taken aim at Representative Delia Ramirez (D-IL) by introducing a resolution to the House condemning her for making anti-American remarks. The resolution states that elected officials are expected to serve the American people, not foreign governments, and that comments like hers call into question a member's ability to fulfill their […]
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President Donald Trump Officially Endorses Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones for Governor

President Donald Trump Officially Endorses Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones for Governor

James Swafford
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August 12, 2025
President Donald Trump (R) has officially endorsed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R) for Georgia Governor in 2026. The President is highly invested in the state of Georgia and has placed his trust in someone he considers to be strong, reliable, and courageous.  The endorsement comes alongside a lengthy statement from the President on Truth Social, […]
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Georgia Democrats Call on Governor Brian Kemp to Strengthen Food-Security for Children

Georgia Democrats Call on Governor Brian Kemp to Strengthen Food-Security for Children

James Swafford
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August 12, 2025
Congressional Georgia Democrats have banded together with a letter sent to Governor Brian Kemp (R), urging him to opt in to the Department of Agriculture’s EBT summer nutrition program for 2026. The delegation, led by Senator Raphael Warnock (D) and Rep. Lucy McBath (D), includes Senator Jon Ossoff (D), Rep. Hank Johnson (D), and Rep. Nikema […]
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The State of Mike Collins’s Senatorial Campaign: Endorsements, Rallies, and Much More

The State of Mike Collins’s Senatorial Campaign: Endorsements, Rallies, and Much More

James Swafford
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August 11, 2025
Representative Mike Collins’s (R) campaign is off to a strong start as the congressman has raked in numerous endorsements from Georgia state lawmakers, including those of Reps. Chas Cannon (R), John Corbett (R), Noel Williams (R), Matt Barton (R), John LaHood (R), and Robert Leverett (R) of the Georgia House.  Rep. Collins has also received […]
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The Feud Between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and AIPAC Continues With Allegations and Insults

The Feud Between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and AIPAC Continues With Allegations and Insults

James Swafford
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August 11, 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R) conflict with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) continues as she engages in heated exchanges with the organization and its supporters. This issue is still the same. Rep. Greene believes in a staunch ‘America First’ position that doesn’t make room for foreign lobbying.  AIPAC responded to one of Rep. […]
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams AIPAC: ‘The reason why AIPAC is attacking me is because I dared to tell the truth.’

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams AIPAC: ‘The reason why AIPAC is attacking me is because I dared to tell the truth.’

James Swafford
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August 8, 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has made several statements on X, harshly criticizing the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Her opposition to AIPAC stems from its advocacy on behalf of Israel, as a lobby group that is not registered as a foreign agent.  Rep. Greene outlined this in her first statement, which included a […]
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Senator Raphael Warnock Calls Out Secretary Kristi Noem For Answers on FEMA Cuts

Senator Raphael Warnock Calls Out Secretary Kristi Noem For Answers on FEMA Cuts

James Swafford
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August 8, 2025
Senator Raphael Warnock (D) has escalated his push to get answers from the Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Kristi Noem on FEMA’s ability to respond to hurricanes in Georgia this storm season. The Senator has renewed his call for answers with a follow-up letter after Secretary Noem failed to adequately answer the previous one […]
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Senator Jon Ossoff Introduces the Skilled Workforce Act to Boost Georgia’s Workforce

Senator Jon Ossoff Introduces the Skilled Workforce Act to Boost Georgia’s Workforce

James Swafford
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August 7, 2025
Senator Jon Ossoff (D) has introduced new legislation to upgrade technical colleges and help Georgians get job training. The Skilled Workforce Act incentivizes companies to invest directly in physical infrastructure and equipment for different educational institutions. The bill is designed to assist high schools, career academies, and technical colleges for local workforce development needs.  The […]
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Attorney General Chris Carr Announces the Sentencing of a Gang Member Responsible for the Murder of an 11-Year-Old

Attorney General Chris Carr Announces the Sentencing of a Gang Member Responsible for the Murder of an 11-Year-Old

James Swafford
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August 7, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr and Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix have announced that gang member Kionta Parks, of Griffin, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 11-year-old Asijah Jones, whom he shot and killed while she was asleep in her bed. Parks was sentenced on August 5th, 2025, after pleading guilty […]
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Active Shooting at Ft. Stewart: The Situation as of Now and the Reaction so far

Active Shooting at Ft. Stewart: The Situation as of Now and the Reaction so far

James Swafford
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August 6, 2025
An active shooting occurred at Fort Stewart earlier today, where five soldiers were shot and moved to the Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment. The shooter has been apprehended, and there is currently no active threat to the community.  The shooting took place in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area, and the Fort […]
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Rep. Carter Targets Soft-On-Crime Policies With the Make Our Streets Safe Again Act

Rep. Carter Targets Soft-On-Crime Policies With the Make Our Streets Safe Again Act

James Swafford
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August 6, 2025
Along with other members of the House, Rep. Buddy Carter (R) has targeted the growing disorder on America’s streets with the Make Our Streets Safe Again (MOSSA) Act. The bill codifies one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders, prioritizing public safety and reversing soft-on-crime policies. The MOSSA Act has five key functions. First, it directs […]
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House Oversight Committee Issues Subpoenas Over Epstein Files; Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Responds

House Oversight Committee Issues Subpoenas Over Epstein Files; Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Responds

James Swafford
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August 5, 2025
The House Committee on Oversight has issued deposition subpoenas to several notable figures, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, James Comey, Merrick Garland, and Robert Mueller, for testimony on crimes perpetrated by Jeffrey Epstein.  The motion to subpoena these people was approved in the Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee with a bipartisan vote.  Additionally,  Chairman James Comer […]
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Attorney General Chris Carr Joins Effort to Challenge Savannah’s Gun Control Laws

Attorney General Chris Carr Joins Effort to Challenge Savannah’s Gun Control Laws

James Swafford
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August 5, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr has taken action to support a new lawsuit and challenge the City of Savannah’s attempt to restrict the rights of law-abiding gun owners. For context, the City of Savannah adopted two local ordinances in April of 2024, restricting the possession of firearms. They do this by punishing law-abiding citizens whose guns […]
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Georgia Senate Race Welcomes New Contender as Former Football Coach Derek Dooley Launches Campaign

Georgia Senate Race Welcomes New Contender as Former Football Coach Derek Dooley Launches Campaign

James Swafford
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August 4, 2025
The 2026 Georgia Senate race welcomes a new contender in former football coach from the University of Tennessee, Derek Dooley. Dooley launched his campaign with a new campaign launch video and a promise to put Georgia first. Dooley is the son of Vince Dooley, a legendary football coach for the University of Georgia who also […]
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Republican Disillusionment? Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Issues Warnings on the State of the Party

Republican Disillusionment? Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Issues Warnings on the State of the Party

James Swafford
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August 4, 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has issued multiple statements expressing her frustration with the direction and inaction of the Republican Party. Her concerns come from the continued support given to Ukraine and Israel, alongside the lack of initiative to pass much-needed appropriations bills. First, Rep. Greene warned Republicans about the unpopularity of supporting Ukraine and […]
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Senate Appropriations Committee Fights Back Against President Trump’s Budget Request

Senate Appropriations Committee Fights Back Against President Trump’s Budget Request

James Swafford
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August 1, 2025
Earlier this year, the Trump administration proposed in their budget request to Congress a 50% slash in funding to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and an $18 billion cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  The Senate Appropriations Committee flatly rejected this proposal with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human […]
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