National Politics

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President Donald Trump’s cabinet members are increasing public pressure on China as trade negotiations over bilateral tariffs unfold. President Trump recently announced he was raising tariffs on imports from China to 125% “effective immediately.” Trump and many Republicans have argued China engages in deceptive trade practices to unfairly attract trade to their shores, harming the […]
A circuit judge based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin was arrested recently for interfering in the deportation of an undocumented migrant. The judge, Hannah Dugan, was arrested by the FBI under charges of obstruction and concealment. The arrest has come as a result of the Trump administration’s commitment to enforcing border law. The administration is making […]
The US recently struck a Houthi-controlled prison in the latest wave of airstrikes against the terrorist group in Yemen. According to Houthi media, the strikes killed dozens of individuals living or working at the detention center in Saada, Yemen. The Houthis claim the US attacks killed a number of civilians, including African refugees, but this […]
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has introduced two new bills into the House. The first is House resolution (HR) 1399, also known as the Protect Children’s Innocence Act. The second is HR 1862, also known as the English Language Unity Act. First, HR 1399 places restrictions on the provision of gender affirming care. Essentially, the […]
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently signed a memorandum enacting internal reforms across the Department of Defense (DOD) relating to how the military handles equal opportunity complaints. The memorandum, which Secretary Hegseth nicknamed the “No More Walking On Eggshells” policy, seeks to counteract specious Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints. According to Hegseth, unsupported EEO complaints […]
Representative Mike Collins (R) has made water infrastructure and water projects a new priority. It has been a consistent focus of his and this is evident by how often he travels to view the issue firsthand. Collins makes it a point to personally meet with people when he travels as well. Recently, Collins traveled to […]
US lawmakers across the political spectrum are commemorating Yom HaShoah, the Hebrew phrase for ‘Day of The Holocaust’ or Holocaust Remembrance Day. Holocaust Remembrance Day occurs every year in May or April, depending on the Hebrew calendar, and kicks off a week of Holocaust Victims Remembrance. The state of Israel commemorated Yom HaShoah with numerous […]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been wrapped up in yet another controversy. This time, the scandal is almost the same. It is alleged that more classified information has been leaked under his watch. In another unclassified Signal group chat, information related to strikes against the Houthis was leaked. Apparently, Hegseth’s family members had access to […]
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to ban recent advertisements aired by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Mexico. The DHS advertisements are designed to deter illegal immigration into the US and have been airing in Mexico in recent weeks. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is featured in the advertisements giving stern warnings to […]
President Donald Trump continues pressuring Iran amidst ongoing negotiations over the latter’s nuclear weapons development programs. President Trump recently began negotiations with Iran to halt their development of nuclear weapons. The negotiations began as Trump directed the White House to execute a “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran. Since then, the Trump administration has leveraged American […]
Georgia lawmakers have been working to make progress to address multiple issues. The issues are varied and include small business regulation, energy dominance, and a new civil rights historic site. First, representative Brian Jack (R) met with the Small Business Administrator, Kelly Loeffler. He welcomed her to his district in Troup county. They set up […]
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 […]
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 […]
The US military has announced the destruction of the Houthi-controlled Ras Isa Fuel Port. US Central Command (CENTCOM) recently reported the port’s destruction, caused by US air strikes. CENTCOM alleged the strikes were surgical and intended to deprive the Houthis of revenue from illicit oil and shipping sales. “The objective of these strikes was to […]
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 a control facility and held conversations with three different labor unions. […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for real estate fraud following an investigation from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The referral could empower the DOJ to prosecute Attorney General James, who formerly used her power as attorney general to prosecute President Donald Trump for issues […]
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 […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has commemorated the anniversary of the Assault Brigade 2506’s (Brigade 2506) involvement in the Bay of Pigs invasion. Brigade 2506 was a military special operations group designed by former US President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to lead a military revolution against Communist Dictator Fidel Castro’s […]

