Pentagon Uses Anti-Drone Laser Amid Airspace Shutdown

Pentagon Uses Anti-Drone Laser Amid Airspace Shutdown

Joseph Quesada
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February 12, 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) abruptly closed the airspace over El Paso, Texas, for several hours on Feb. 11 due to an alleged drone breach by the Mexican Cartel, leading to a temporary grounding of flights and drawback from local officials who were upset for not being given advanced notice. The original restriction announced by […]
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House Votes on Rule to Approve Save America Act

House Votes on Rule to Approve Save America Act

Daniel Molina
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February 11, 2026
Republicans have waged war in the name of election integrity, and the Save America Act just barely received a nudge towards the finish line. In a 216 to 215 vote, the House has voted in favor of a rule to approve the Save America Act. The Save America Act, which would require proof of citizenship […]
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Chris Carr Indicts Six in Covid-Related Fraud Scheme

Chris Carr Indicts Six in Covid-Related Fraud Scheme

James Swafford
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February 11, 2026
Attorney General Chris Carr has indicted six individuals in Fulton County in connection with nearly $230,000 in COVID-related fraud. The defendants are alleged to have engaged in a scheme to defraud the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Emergency Rental Assistance Program. In a statement, Carr emphasized the depraved nature of this kind of fraud. […]
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Federal PBM Reforms Fuel Momentum as HB 810 Advances in Georgia

Federal PBM Reforms Fuel Momentum as HB 810 Advances in Georgia

James Swafford
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February 11, 2026
A long-running effort to rein in pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) reached a major milestone last week when President Donald Trump signed landmark federal PBM reforms into law. Included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, the bipartisan package represents the most significant federal action on prescription drug middlemen in decades. The provisions aim to increase […]
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FBI Affidavit Reveals New Details About Georgia Elections Office Raid

FBI Affidavit Reveals New Details About Georgia Elections Office Raid

Joseph Quesada
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February 10, 2026
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided a Fulton County, Georgia, elections office in January, seizing voter records and ballots at the request of an attorney who worked with President Donald to try to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to a newly unsealed affidavit written by an FBI agent and revealed on […]
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U.S. Blocks Micronesian Leaders Over Corruption Linked to China

U.S. Blocks Micronesian Leaders Over Corruption Linked to China

Joseph Quesada
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February 10, 2026
The US Department of State (DoS) announced this week that it was barring two high-profile public officials from Palau and the Marshall Islands for “significant corruption,” as the US confronts Beijing’s efforts to grow its influence across the Pacific. According to a DoS statement, Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules and his immediate family have been […]
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U.S. Department of State Declares New Sanctions on Hizballah

U.S. Department of State Declares New Sanctions on Hizballah

Joseph Quesada
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February 10, 2026
The U.S. Department of State (DoS) announced this week that it would impose new sanctions on Hizballah operatives accused of exploiting “Lebanon’s informal financial sector” to produce earnings for the Iran-backed terrorist group. “These actors have supported sanctions evasion schemes involving Hezbollah-controlled financial institution Al-Qard Al-Hassan (AQAH) and an Iran-based Hezbollah finance team operative,” the […]
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Buddy Carter Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Sanctuary Cities

Buddy Carter Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Sanctuary Cities

James Swafford
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February 10, 2026
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA01) recently introduced the No Sanctuary Cities Act, a bill meant to ensure dangerous criminal illegal immigrants are not safeguarded by “sanctuary” city or state policies. Rep. Carter commented on sanctuary cities, describing them as "disgusting" and "anti-American." He clarified that the purpose of the bill is to enforce compliance with federal […]
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Burt Jones Announces New Legislation to Cut Income Taxes in Georgia

Burt Jones Announces New Legislation to Cut Income Taxes in Georgia

James Swafford
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February 10, 2026
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) recently announced that the Georgia Senate has introduced two income tax cut proposals, unanimously backed by the Senate Republican Caucus, to maximize relief for hardworking Georgians.  Lt. Gov. Jones has been leading the effort to reduce the state tax burden, and both pieces of legislation provide real tax relief and […]
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US Military Boards Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Action

US Military Boards Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Action

Joseph Quesada
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February 9, 2026
The Department of War announced on Feb.9 that U.S. military forces “tracked and hunted” a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking the vessel from the Caribbean Sea. The Pentagon’s statement via the Department of War’s X account confirmed that it performed a "right-of-visit, maritime interdiction" after the vessel defied a quarantine order […]
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Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads the Fifth During Deposition on Epstein

Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads the Fifth During Deposition on Epstein

Joseph Quesada
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February 9, 2026
Ghislaine Maxwell, the former confidante and longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, declined to answer questions from Congress, invoking her Fifth Amendment right during a private virtual deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Feb. 9. "This is obviously very disappointing," Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R., Ky.) told reporters following the deposition. "We had many […]
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Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Bannon's Indictment

Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Bannon's Indictment

Joseph Quesada
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February 9, 2026
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has moved to dismiss its criminal case against the former adviser to President Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, related to his refusal to testify before the congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, US Capitol riots. The "government has determined in its prosecutorial discretion that dismissal of this criminal […]
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Jon Ossoff Takes Heat From NRSC Over Weekend Campaign Rally

Jon Ossoff Takes Heat From NRSC Over Weekend Campaign Rally

James Swafford
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February 9, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) held a campaign rally over the weekend to gather support ahead of this year’s senatorial election. In his remarks, the Senator heavily criticized the Trump Administration over the rising costs of healthcare and the escalation of immigration enforcement.  Posting to X, Sen. Ossoff highlighted a moment of his speech where he […]
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Brian Kemp Announces $17 Million Investment Into Screven County

Brian Kemp Announces $17 Million Investment Into Screven County

James Swafford
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February 9, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that manufacturer Preciball USA plans to invest $17.6 million in a new production facility in Screven County, creating 65 new jobs over the next several years. The Georgia governor attributed the investment to the state’s reputation as the No. 1 state for business. He also expressed excitement to see […]
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DHS Condemns Mamdani Over Sanctuary City Order

DHS Condemns Mamdani Over Sanctuary City Order

Joseph Quesada
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February 8, 2026
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on Feb. 6, condemned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for issuing an executive order that he says will protect New Yorkers from “abusive immigration enforcement” and uphold sanctuary city laws. “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) condemns New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani for signing an […]
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State Department Strengthens Health Resilience With Burundi Partnership

State Department Strengthens Health Resilience With Burundi Partnership

Joseph Quesada
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February 8, 2026
Burundi and the United States have agreed to a historic bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), pledging more than $129 million in U.S. aid to fortify health systems and combat major infectious diseases. The deal, signed on Feb.6, helps promote the “America First Global Health Strategy,” which emphasizes mutual benefits, self-reliance, and the protection […]
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Nigerian National Sentenced to8 Years for Multimillion-Dollar Scam

Nigerian National Sentenced to8 Years for Multimillion-Dollar Scam

Joseph Quesada
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February 8, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Feb.6 the conviction of a Nigerian national for his involvement in a years-long fraud scheme targeting elderly and vulnerable individuals. Tochukwu Albert Nnebocha was sentenced to eight years in prison for the crime. Nnebocha, 44, of Nigeria, and his accomplices conducted a “lucrative transnational inheritance fraud scheme” […]
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Political Outsider Rick Jackson Launches Campaign for Georgia Governor

Political Outsider Rick Jackson Launches Campaign for Georgia Governor

James Swafford
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February 6, 2026
Political outsider and multi-billionaire Rick Jackson launched his campaign for Governor of Georgia this week. The new Republican candidate enters a competitive field alongside Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Attorney General Chris Carr, and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Jackson’s campaign got off to a strong start on X, with his campaign sharing posts advertising the […]
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