Supreme Court Weighs State Limits on Firearm Regulations

Supreme Court Weighs State Limits on Firearm Regulations

Joseph Quesada
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January 20, 2026
Members of the U.S. Supreme Court took into consideration a Hawaii law that limits individuals with concealed-carry permits from carrying firearms on private property open to the public unless granted consent from the property owner, with the majority deeming the legislation as an infringement on the U.S Constitution’s Second Amendment. The case revolves around a […]
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Governor Brian Kemp Announces State and Federal Tax Credit Partnership

Governor Brian Kemp Announces State and Federal Tax Credit Partnership

James Swafford
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January 20, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) has just announced, during a press conference, his intention to opt Georgia into the federal tax scholarship program for school choice, which is made possible by the One Big, Beautiful Bill. This program will provide a dollar-for-dollar federal income tax credit for up to $1,700 for individuals who donate to authorized […]
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Kristi Noem Defends Minnesota ICE Operations Amid Protests

Kristi Noem Defends Minnesota ICE Operations Amid Protests

Joseph Quesada
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January 20, 2026
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the Trump administration’s massive immigration crackdown in Minnesota, asserting that a federal judge’s ruling limiting federal agents’ practices “didn’t change anything.” "These law enforcement officers are out there every day doing the work to protect the American people, and they will keep doing that because they believe […]
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‘60 Minutes’ Airs Delayed El Salvador Prison Segment

‘60 Minutes’ Airs Delayed El Salvador Prison Segment

Joseph Quesada
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January 20, 2026
CBS News aired its 60 Minutes broadcast about the Trump administration’s immigrant deportations, which was previously held by CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss, on January 18. The segment, which sparked internal outrage over political pressure, appears untouched, with new material added. The segment revolved around the Salvadoran prison, CECOT, to which the Trump administration sent […]
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Top U.S. Archbishops on Trump’s Foreign Policy Issues

Top U.S. Archbishops on Trump’s Foreign Policy Issues

Joseph Quesada
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January 20, 2026
Three U.S. Catholic archbishops from Chicago, Washington D.C and Newark New Jersey, released a joint statement over the direction of the Trump administration’s foreign policy, stating that military campaigns must only be utilized as a last effort while also questioning the nature of the U.S.’s “moral role in confronting evil around the world.” “In 2026, […]
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Jon Ossoff Accused of 'Broken Promises' Over HBCU Funding Vote

Jon Ossoff Accused of 'Broken Promises' Over HBCU Funding Vote

James Swafford
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January 19, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has repeatedly stated that historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) can rely on him as an ally and that he will advocate for them in the Senate. However, when presented with the opportunity to send them $500 million, the Senator voted otherwise. In March of 2025, the House of Representatives passed […]
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DOJ Probing Renee Nicole Good’s Widow Following Incident

DOJ Probing Renee Nicole Good’s Widow Following Incident

Joseph Quesada
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January 18, 2026
The Department of Justice has begun a criminal investigation into activist Renee Nicole Good’s widow to determine whether she potentially obstructed a federal agent right before the fatal shooting of her wife during an altercation in Minneapolis. The federal probe into Rebecca Good will seek to uncover her possible relations with activist groups, as well […]
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U.S. Military Troops on Standby for Possible Action in Minnesota

U.S. Military Troops on Standby for Possible Action in Minnesota

Joseph Quesada
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January 18, 2026
The Pentagon has ordered up to 1,500 active-duty soldiers stationed in Alaska to prepare for possible deployment to Minnesota, two officials confirmed, amid President Donald Trump’s threats to invoke the Insurrection Act for the first time since 1992. The troops on standby belong to the Army’s 11th Airborne Division, which specializes in arctic conditions. On […]
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Justice Department Opens Investigation into Minnesota Leadership

Justice Department Opens Investigation into Minnesota Leadership

Joseph Quesada
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January 18, 2026
The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) has launched a criminal investigation into Minnesota lawmakers, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, over a suspected conspiracy to obstruct immigration officials, an anonymous U.S. official familiar with the investigation confirmed. The DOJ has prepared subpoenas for Walz and Frey as part of the investigation, but […]
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AG Chris Carr Urges Federal Agencies to Restore State Authority Over Water Regulation

AG Chris Carr Urges Federal Agencies to Restore State Authority Over Water Regulation

James Swafford
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January 16, 2026
Attorney General Chris Carr recently announced that he has joined a 20-state coalition in sending a formal comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the updated definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS).  This longstanding WOTUS rule placed undue regulatory burdens on Georgia’s farmers, […]
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Judge Sets Deadlines in Minnesota's Lawsuit Against ICE

Judge Sets Deadlines in Minnesota's Lawsuit Against ICE

Joseph Quesada
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January 15, 2026
A federal judge on Wednesday did not take immediate action on the state of Minnesota’s request to suspend the increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the state. Instead, the judge gave the Trump administration and the state a deadline regarding the case. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the mayors of Minneapolis […]
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Machado Presents Nobel Peace Prize to Trump in D.C

Machado Presents Nobel Peace Prize to Trump in D.C

Joseph Quesada
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January 15, 2026
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to President Donald Trump on Thursday during her visit to the White House. Machado told reporters that she offered to share her medallion with President Trump following what she described as his “historic” role in deposing former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro from his role. […]
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Trump Admin Cuts Addiction and Mental Health Funds

Trump Admin Cuts Addiction and Mental Health Funds

Joseph Quesada
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January 15, 2026
Thousands of federal grants funding mental health and addiction services were suddenly terminated late Tuesday as the Trump administration sent hundreds of notices announcing the discontinuations. The sudden terminations at the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) affected over 2700 of the agency’s discretionary grants worth nearly $1.9 billion. According to NPR, a […]
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Immigration Agents Deploy Tear Gas During Minneapolis Protests

Immigration Agents Deploy Tear Gas During Minneapolis Protests

Joseph Quesada
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January 13, 2026
Federal agents deployed tear gas and pepper spray towards activists on Tuesday amid a growing number of confrontations and protests in Minneapolis. From young adults to state lawmakers, Minnesota residents have begun to push back against the increase in federal immigration units following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs […]
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Six Federal Prosecutors in Minnesota Exit Over Investigation

Six Federal Prosecutors in Minnesota Exit Over Investigation

Joseph Quesada
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January 13, 2026
At least six prosecutors with the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota have resigned over the Trump administration’s handling of the federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, according to an inside source familiar with the matter. The departures include Joseph Thompson, Melinda Williams, and […]
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House Republicans Seek to Hold the Clintons in Contempt

House Republicans Seek to Hold the Clintons in Contempt

Joseph Quesada
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January 13, 2026
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced Tuesday that they will not comply with a congressional subpoena to testify in a Republican-led House Oversight Committee deposition related to the investigation involving the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a letter posted on social media, the Clintons criticized the House […]
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Jon Ossoff Demands Answers From USDA on Hurricane Aid

Jon Ossoff Demands Answers From USDA on Hurricane Aid

James Swafford
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January 13, 2026
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), demanding answers as to when Georgia farmers can expect to receive hurricane relief funding.  The Hurricane Helene relief package was passed over a year ago, in December 2024, and includes $21 billion for the Southeast region of the country. The […]
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Largest Nursing Strike in New York City History Unfolds

Largest Nursing Strike in New York City History Unfolds

Joseph Quesada
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January 12, 2026
Thousands of nurses in New York City began the largest nurses’ strike in the city on Monday after negotiations failed to reach a breakthrough in disputes between the nurses’ union and three major hospital systems. According to the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), around 15,000 nurses at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Morningside and West, […]
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