Georgia Republicans Rally Around Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill: ‘Promises Made, Promises Kept’

Georgia Republicans Rally Around Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill: ‘Promises Made, Promises Kept’

James Swafford
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July 8, 2025
President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) on July 4, 2025, marking the culmination of his economic agenda and the conclusion to House Republican campaigning. Republicans also celebrated the passage of the bill by the House of Representatives, describing it as one of the most significant pieces of legislation passed by conservatives.  […]
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Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones Launches Campaign For Governor’s Race in 2026

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones Launches Campaign For Governor’s Race in 2026

James Swafford
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July 8, 2025
The wait is now over as Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R) officially announces his campaign for Governor in 2026. Lt. Gov. Jones outlined his goals in an announcement video posted to X, covering a range of issues from tax reform to education and crime.  The announcement video begins with Jones explaining his vision for Georgia […]
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Is Weather Modification a Threat to Public Safety? Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Believes It Is

Is Weather Modification a Threat to Public Safety? Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Believes It Is

James Swafford
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July 8, 2025
Weather modification is under threat as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) is set to introduce new legislation banning the practice. She called it ‘dangerous and deadly’ and is looking to classify it as a felony, emulating Florida’s Senate Bill (SB) 56. Rep. Greene announced her intention to introduce this new bill on X, claiming that […]
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One Big Beautiful Bill Passes Outraging Georgia Democrats: ‘This is Highway Robbery’

One Big Beautiful Bill Passes Outraging Georgia Democrats: ‘This is Highway Robbery’

James Swafford
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July 7, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) was signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, ushering in the President’s ever-expanding economic agenda. The bill barely passed the House of Representatives with a slim majority of 218-214, much to the outrage of the Democratic Party.  Georgia Democrats were especially outraged at the passage of the […]
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Johnson Teases Two More Big Beautiful Bills

Johnson Teases Two More Big Beautiful Bills

Mateo Guillamont
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July 7, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) revealed plans to draft two additional bills similar to the recently passed ‘One, Big, Beautiful’ Bill (BBBl. Republicans codified BBB during the 4th of July weekend following heated debate over the bill’s most controversial issues. Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, Speaker Johnson claimed he has plans to draft similar […]
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Iran's Airspace Partially Reopens as Negotiations With US Loom

Iran's Airspace Partially Reopens as Negotiations With US Loom

Mateo Guillamont
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July 3, 2025
Iran’s airspace has been partially reopened for commercial travel following its complete closure during Iran and Israel’srecent 12-day conflict.  “As of July 2, Iran's airspace has partially reopened,” announced the State Department.  The airspace reopening follows a ceasefire agreement reached by Iran and Israel and brokered by President Donald Trump.  Israel and Iran exchanged heavy […]
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House of Representatives Passes One Big Beautiful Bill

House of Representatives Passes One Big Beautiful Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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July 3, 2025
The House of Representatives has passed the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ by a slim majority. The final vote count was 218 to 214.  All Democrat representatives voted against while nearly all Republicans voted in favor.  The House’s final approval followed the Senate’s recent revision and passage of the bill.  President Donald Trump will now review […]
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Governor Kemp Announces the New Shriners Children’s Hospital Coming to Atlanta

Governor Kemp Announces the New Shriners Children’s Hospital Coming to Atlanta

James Swafford
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July 3, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp announced that Shriners Children’s will establish a new pediatric medical research facility in Atlanta, creating 470 new jobs and investing $153 million into the city. Gov. Kemp called the new facility an ‘incredible addition’ to Georgia’s growing nonprofit and life sciences communities.  “Our commitment to being the Top State for Talent attracts […]
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AG Chris Carr Indicts Owner of Medical Company Over Alleged $5 Million Fraud Scheme

AG Chris Carr Indicts Owner of Medical Company Over Alleged $5 Million Fraud Scheme

James Swafford
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July 2, 2025
Attorney General (AG) Chris Carr announced his partnership with the Department of Justice to indict Elizabeth Sue Ivester, owner of Liberty Medical Inc., for defrauding Georgia’s medicaid program. The charges have been filed in the Middle District Court of Georgia as part of the Justice Department’s nationwide takedown of healthcare fraud.  In a press release […]
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Former Lt. Governor Duncan Weighing Gubernatorial Run

Former Lt. Governor Duncan Weighing Gubernatorial Run

Daniel Molina
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July 2, 2025
Former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R) is weighing a potential bid for Georgia governor in 2026.
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One Big Beautiful Bill Heads to the House After Passing the Senate; Senate Democrats Outraged

One Big Beautiful Bill Heads to the House After Passing the Senate; Senate Democrats Outraged

James Swafford
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July 2, 2025
The Senate finally passed the One Big, Beautiful Bill after a marathon voting session lasting over twenty-four hours. President Donald Trump expects to see the bill on his desk by July 4th, so the House is eager to pass it as soon as possible.  Senate Democrats tried their best to amend the bill and mitigate […]
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This Obscure DEA Update Could Help the War Against Gas Station Heroin

This Obscure DEA Update Could Help the War Against Gas Station Heroin

Opinion
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July 2, 2025
By Staff Reports The latest update to a federal watch list of dangerous chemicals used to concoct controlled substances was meant to curb America’s fentanyl crisis. Instead, it could help thwart another synthetic drug epidemic emerging in independent and foreign-owned convenience stores and smoke shops across the country: Gas Station Heroin. Earlier this month, the […]
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President Trump Endorses Rep. Greene's Bill to Restructure Census and Protect Elections

President Trump Endorses Rep. Greene's Bill to Restructure Census and Protect Elections

James Swafford
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July 1, 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) is set to introduce new legislation restructuring the census and protecting elections. President Donald Trump endorsed the bill after a phone call with Rep. Greene, expressing strong support.  If passed, Greene’s new bill would require the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct a new census upon enactment. For the new census, […]
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Senators Ossoff and Warnock Collaborate to Amend the One Big Beautiful Bill

Senators Ossoff and Warnock Collaborate to Amend the One Big Beautiful Bill

James Swafford
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July 1, 2025
Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D) have collaborated to amend the one "Big, Beautiful Bill" (OBBB) by reducing its spending cuts and mitigating its effects on health insurance. This work has yet to pay off, though, as Republicans continue to block their efforts and double down on the OBBB.    The Senators first announced […]
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What’s the Deal With the Okefenokee Swamp? Under Threat or Safe for now?

What’s the Deal With the Okefenokee Swamp? Under Threat or Safe for now?

James Swafford
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June 30, 2025
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp has been saved by a conservationist group that purchased eight thousand acres of land. The Swamp has proven to be a battleground for the environmentalist struggle and was set to face potentially irreversible damage from a proposed mine.  The Conservation Fund purchased the land from Alabama-based Twin Pines Minerals to prevent invasive […]
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Warnock Votes NO to Proceed With One Big Beautiful Bill: ‘It’s Not Right’

Warnock Votes NO to Proceed With One Big Beautiful Bill: ‘It’s Not Right’

James Swafford
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June 30, 2025
The U.S. Senate recently voted to proceed with the "One Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and begin debating it in the chamber. Senator Raphael Warnock (D) voted against the motion after crusading against the OBBB for its provisions on spending and taxes.  Sen. Warnock took a strong stance against the bill when it was still in […]
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State Department to Revoke Rapper's Visa for Antisemitic Comments

State Department to Revoke Rapper's Visa for Antisemitic Comments

Mateo Guillamont
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June 30, 2025
The US State Department is reportedly planning to revoke British band Bob Vylan’s US visas due to their recent antisemitic comments.  Vylan, a London-based duo mixing punk rock and hip-hop, recently stirred controversy for chanting antisemitic slogans during their latest performance at the Glastonbury music festival.  “Death, death to the IDF,” chanted the duo during […]
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House Passes Special Interest Alien Reporting Act and Bills on Crime and Appropriations

House Passes Special Interest Alien Reporting Act and Bills on Crime and Appropriations

James Swafford
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June 30, 2025
The House of Representatives passed the Special Interest Alien Reporting Act and other bills addressing immigration, customs, and appropriations. Alongside these bills, the House formally condemned the recent political violence in Minnesota, honoring the victims. The first bill, House Resolution (HR) 519, condemns the attacks on Minnesota state legislators that took place on June 14, […]
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