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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 […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined President Donald Trump for his meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and leaders from Europe to discuss a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. In addition to Zelenskyy, President Trump notably hosted President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Kier Starmer, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House. They discussed […]
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 […]
After President Donald Trump’s military action against Iran and its nuclear sites, most Republicans united in praise and support. However, Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-R) and Thomas Massie (KY-R) stand out as the two most notable outliers. Both representatives came out strongly against further involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran. They had different […]
Georgia Republicans at both the federal and state levels united to support President Donald Trump’s military action against Iran. The Republican message has been uniform, praising the President’s decisiveness and commitment to strength. Starting from the House, Rep. Rich McCormick (R) contrasted Trump with Former President Obama. He also highlighted how Iran had the opportunity […]
President Donald Trump announced that the American military has bombed three Iranian nuclear sites, a move that has been met with a mixed reaction from both sides of the political aisle. Georgia Democrats are no exception. The strikes came a week after Israel struck down members of the Iranian General Staff and other nuclear sites. […]
The MAGA movement is divided over whether to assist Israel in its conflict with Iran. One side believes that the U.S. must assist its ally against Iran. The other side claims that the U.S. has no reason to involve itself and gains nothing from it. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has come out with a few […]
A new conflict between Israel and Iran has begun after Iran failed to reach a deal with the U.S. Israel launched a strike against Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities, ballistic missile sites, and its top military officials. Israel acted unilaterally and without U.S. involvement as part of Operation Rising Lion. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the […]
Rep. Mike Collins received backlash on social media for his connections with the American Israel Political Action Committee (AIPAC). Users specifically targeted the donation amount he has received from the organization. Rep. Collins doesn’t normally receive criticism on 'X' because he is quite popular on the platform. In fact, the post that invited this criticism […]
A domestic terror attack recently took place in Boulder, Colorado, against eight peaceful protestors. Georgia lawmakers rallied to support the victims and the Jewish community. The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, is an Egyptian national who shouted “Free Palestine” while setting the protestors on fire. The protestors rallied to call for the release of Israeli hostages […]
The Trump administration has just announced that it will begin to expel or revoke the visas of Chinese students studying at U.S. colleges and universities. Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted on social media that Chinese students would have their visas revoked, including "those with connections" to the Chinese government. "?The U.S. will begin revoking […]
Universities have brought a lot of attention upon themselves since the October 7th attack on Israel. Universities like Columbia and Harvard are notable examples that feature disruptive and violent activity. International students have been targeted for participating in these protests, and those in Georgia may be included. The Trump administration has taken a new approach to this […]
Congressional Lawmakers Divided on China Trade Deal: ‘Another Promise Made and Another Promise Kept’
Representatives from the U.S. and China have agreed to a new trade deal that rolls back most tariffs. The U.S. agreed to lower its tariffs on Chinese goods. China agreed to lower its tariffs on American goods. Congressional lawmakers, however, are deeply divided over the deal. The divide is mostly along party lines, as usual. […]
House Resolution (HR) 867 is a bill that was recently introduced to the House floor. The bill is also known as the IGO Anti-Boycott Act and was met with pushback by representatives like Marjorie Taylor Greene. HR 867 proposes new strict punishments for Americans who participate in boycotts of Israel or its settlements. Specifically, protestors […]
Pope Francis passed away this morning after a long battle with chronic lung disease. He was 88 at the time of passing after suffering from a bout of double pneumonia. The Pope was known for his humility and concern for the poor. Congressional lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have united to mourn the […]
After spending weeks in critical condition with a life-threatening respiratory infection, controversial Pope Francis passed away in his apartment at 7:35 am after suffering a cerebral stroke and subsequent heart attack. The Trump Administration commented on the death of the Pope. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a devout Catholic, expressed his condolences and mentioned […]
Public Safety, Welfare, and Environmentalism Made New Priorities by Georgia Lawmakers Georgia lawmakers in Congress have been busy working on multiple fronts. They have worked to advance different initiatives related to public safety, the environment, and government assistance. To start, Representative Brian Jack (R) recently met with air traffic controllers of Atlanta. He toured around […]
Lawmakers Greene and Warnock Make the Rounds in Georgia Holding Town Halls and Rallies Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has been making the rounds in Georgia holding town halls. Senator Raphael Warnock (D) has also been engaging with Georgians by holding rallies and visiting state parks. To start, the Senator first visited Warm Springs and […]