Georgia Politics
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Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) has just welcomed his second child with his partner, Dr. Alisha Kramer. Rep. Buddy Carter (R) has enhanced his Senate run with a new campaign ad and fundraising initiative. In an official statement from Ossoff’s office, it revealed that Dr. Kramer and the child were doing well. Sen. Ossoff now has […]
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 […]
Lawmakers are condemning a recent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, against pro-Israeli demonstrators rallying in support of efforts to release the remaining hostages in Gaza. During the rally, Mohamed Sabry Soliman approached and began setting protestors and nearby areas on fire after shouting “Free Palestine!” Soliman’s attacks left eight injured with no reported deaths. The […]
The US is restarting diplomatic operations in its embassy in Damascus, Syria, as relations between Syria’s interim government and the US improve. The embassy had been closed since February 2012 due to internal conflict and violence caused by former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported how “Ambassador Thomas Barrack raised […]
Attorney General Chris Carr has expressed his intention to crack down on different crimes. Gangs, scams, and AI are Carr’s new targets after recent developments involving all three. First, a new scam text has been sent to a large number of Georgians. The text originates from a scammer who claims to be from the Georgia […]
Georgia representatives have been busy tackling multiple issues, including energy and the upcoming Senate race. Since his senatorial announcement, Rep Buddy Carter has made it a point to advertise his campaign on social media. Rep. Rich McCormick has professed support for nuclear power. Rep. Carter’s campaign has so far been an effort to differentiate himself […]
Lawmakers are suggesting the general public make preparations for hurricane season, which begins June 1st and lasts until November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has estimated that this 2025 Hurricane season will likely feature stronger hurricanes and storms than previous seasons. NOAA predicts a 60% chance of an above-normal season, with a […]
Governor Brian Kemp recently reached an agreement with Georgia Power to freeze energy rates for three years. Kemp celebrated it as a win for Georgians and the state’s image. However, it has been sharply criticized with claims of extreme profiting. A recent press release details how profitable Georgia Power is. According to the Federal Energy […]
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) is pushing for Congress to pass bills that codify DOGE’s cuts. Codifying DOGE’s policies would make it harder for any future president to reverse them through executive order. Most of the cuts so far have come through executive order. This initiative from Greene comes after Musk held a meeting with […]
Gov. Brian Kemp continues to focus on Georgia’s economic development. His recent agreement with Georgia Power and his partnership with Mercedes-Benz highlight this commitment. Energy prices are set to stay the same, and more business is expected to come to Metro Atlanta. First, Kemp has reached an agreement with Georgia Power to freeze energy rates […]
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 […]
Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) recently reported missile fire from Yemen targeting Israeli civilians across Jerusalem. The missile attacks mark the latest act of aggression from Houthi terrorists against Israel. The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, have been targeting US, Israeli, and allies’ ships since Hamas’ October 7th, 2023 attacks. Houthi forces have orchestrated drone […]
Besides the big, beautiful bill, the House also passed House Resolution (HR) 1223, also known as the Anchor Act. More bills were signed by Gov. Brian Kemp, focusing on different aspects of state education. First, the ANCHOR Act, HR 1223, is also known as the Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act. The […]
Unfortunately for some Georgians, several parks will be closed for Memorial Day weekend. The park closures come due to budget cuts made by DOGE initiatives. Senator Warnock (D) expressed outrage over this, and Rep. McCormick (R) responded with criticism. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing the parks due to staffing shortages. Notably, the […]
Georgia Democrats have taken on new initiatives. Senator Jon Ossoff will reintroduce a bill consistent with the Trump agenda. Rep. Hank Johnson will introduce a bill to fight against it. First, Sen. Ossoff has planned to reintroduce a bill to ban stock trading for members of Congress and their families. Ossoff’s bill would require members […]
The US Treasury Department recently announced sanctions against members of terrorist criminal gang organizations in Mexico. The sanctions target members of cartels President Donald Trump designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO). Designating the cartels as FTOs was one of President Trump’s campaign promises, and it was something conservatives had long urged former President Joe Biden […]
The House of Representatives passed the big, beautiful bill by a vote of 215-214. All but three Republicans voted for it, while every single Democrat voted against it. Every Republican from Georgia voted for it, while every Democrat voted against it. Georgia Democrats criticized the bill as cruel and life-threatening. Rep. Andrew Clyde (R) stands […]
The House of Representatives has passed the so-called "big beautiful bill" by a narrow margin on strict party lines, with 215 votes in favor and 214 votes against it. As Fox News described, Democrats uniformly voted against the new budget plan, while nearly all Republicans likewise voted in favor, save for Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) […]