Rep. Buddy Carter Acts to Boost Presidential Power With New Bill

Rep. Buddy Carter Acts to Boost Presidential Power With New Bill

James Swafford
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August 18, 2025
Rep. Buddy Carter (R) has introduced the Timely Oversight of Operations, Liquidity, Accountability, Targeting, and Effectiveness (TOO LATE) Act, a bill granting the president explicit power to fire the Chair of the Federal Reserve.   For context, the current law is ambiguous, stipulating that the president may fire the Chair of the Federal Reserve “for cause.” […]
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Sen. Lindsay Graham Slammed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Over Speech Defending Israel

Sen. Lindsay Graham Slammed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Over Speech Defending Israel

James Swafford
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August 15, 2025
Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) gave a speech in his home state of South Carolina defending the state of Israel and rebuking its critics in the Republican Party. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) offered a lengthy response on X criticizing the Senator and characterized his rhetoric for being ‘America Last.’ The central point of Sen. Graham’s […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Split Over President Trump’s D.C. Takeover

Georgia Lawmakers Split Over President Trump’s D.C. Takeover

James Swafford
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August 14, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced that he would be invoking the D.C Home Rule Act to deploy the National Guard and tackle violent crime in Washington, D.C. Violent crime in the city is abnormally high compared to other metropolitan areas, and the President has taken it upon himself to enforce law and order.  This action […]
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AG Chris Carr Fights to Restore the Records and Titles of Female Athletes Forced to Compete With Men

AG Chris Carr Fights to Restore the Records and Titles of Female Athletes Forced to Compete With Men

James Swafford
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August 13, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr has urged the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to restore all records, titles, and recognitions to female athletes who were wrongfully forced to compete with biological males.  The Attorney General has collaborated with 27 other Attorneys General with a letter sent to the NCAA, making these demands and criticizing them for […]
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Rep. Buddy Carter Takes Aim at Rep. Delia Ramirez For Anti-American Remarks

Rep. Buddy Carter Takes Aim at Rep. Delia Ramirez For Anti-American Remarks

James Swafford
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August 13, 2025
Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) has taken aim at Representative Delia Ramirez (D-IL) by introducing a resolution to the House condemning her for making anti-American remarks. The resolution states that elected officials are expected to serve the American people, not foreign governments, and that comments like hers call into question a member's ability to fulfill their […]
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The State of Mike Collins’s Senatorial Campaign: Endorsements, Rallies, and Much More

The State of Mike Collins’s Senatorial Campaign: Endorsements, Rallies, and Much More

James Swafford
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August 11, 2025
Representative Mike Collins’s (R) campaign is off to a strong start as the congressman has raked in numerous endorsements from Georgia state lawmakers, including those of Reps. Chas Cannon (R), John Corbett (R), Noel Williams (R), Matt Barton (R), John LaHood (R), and Robert Leverett (R) of the Georgia House.  Rep. Collins has also received […]
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The Feud Between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and AIPAC Continues With Allegations and Insults

The Feud Between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and AIPAC Continues With Allegations and Insults

James Swafford
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August 11, 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R) conflict with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) continues as she engages in heated exchanges with the organization and its supporters. This issue is still the same. Rep. Greene believes in a staunch ‘America First’ position that doesn’t make room for foreign lobbying.  AIPAC responded to one of Rep. […]
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Senator Raphael Warnock Calls Out Secretary Kristi Noem For Answers on FEMA Cuts

Senator Raphael Warnock Calls Out Secretary Kristi Noem For Answers on FEMA Cuts

James Swafford
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August 8, 2025
Senator Raphael Warnock (D) has escalated his push to get answers from the Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Kristi Noem on FEMA’s ability to respond to hurricanes in Georgia this storm season. The Senator has renewed his call for answers with a follow-up letter after Secretary Noem failed to adequately answer the previous one […]
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Senator Jon Ossoff Introduces the Skilled Workforce Act to Boost Georgia’s Workforce

Senator Jon Ossoff Introduces the Skilled Workforce Act to Boost Georgia’s Workforce

James Swafford
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August 7, 2025
Senator Jon Ossoff (D) has introduced new legislation to upgrade technical colleges and help Georgians get job training. The Skilled Workforce Act incentivizes companies to invest directly in physical infrastructure and equipment for different educational institutions. The bill is designed to assist high schools, career academies, and technical colleges for local workforce development needs.  The […]
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Rep. Carter Targets Soft-On-Crime Policies With the Make Our Streets Safe Again Act

Rep. Carter Targets Soft-On-Crime Policies With the Make Our Streets Safe Again Act

James Swafford
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August 6, 2025
Along with other members of the House, Rep. Buddy Carter (R) has targeted the growing disorder on America’s streets with the Make Our Streets Safe Again (MOSSA) Act. The bill codifies one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders, prioritizing public safety and reversing soft-on-crime policies. The MOSSA Act has five key functions. First, it directs […]
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House Oversight Committee Issues Subpoenas Over Epstein Files; Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Responds

House Oversight Committee Issues Subpoenas Over Epstein Files; Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Responds

James Swafford
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August 5, 2025
The House Committee on Oversight has issued deposition subpoenas to several notable figures, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, James Comey, Merrick Garland, and Robert Mueller, for testimony on crimes perpetrated by Jeffrey Epstein.  The motion to subpoena these people was approved in the Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee with a bipartisan vote.  Additionally,  Chairman James Comer […]
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Republican Disillusionment? Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Issues Warnings on the State of the Party

Republican Disillusionment? Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Issues Warnings on the State of the Party

James Swafford
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August 4, 2025
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has issued multiple statements expressing her frustration with the direction and inaction of the Republican Party. Her concerns come from the continued support given to Ukraine and Israel, alongside the lack of initiative to pass much-needed appropriations bills. First, Rep. Greene warned Republicans about the unpopularity of supporting Ukraine and […]
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Senate Appropriations Committee Fights Back Against President Trump’s Budget Request

Senate Appropriations Committee Fights Back Against President Trump’s Budget Request

James Swafford
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August 1, 2025
Earlier this year, the Trump administration proposed in their budget request to Congress a 50% slash in funding to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and an $18 billion cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  The Senate Appropriations Committee flatly rejected this proposal with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human […]
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Senators Ossoff and Warnock Vote in Favor of Senate Joint Resolution 41; Disagree on Joint Resolution 34

Senators Ossoff and Warnock Vote in Favor of Senate Joint Resolution 41; Disagree on Joint Resolution 34

James Swafford
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July 31, 2025
The Senate recently held a vote where they rejected bringing two joint resolutions, concerning military exports to Israel, to the floor for a vote. Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D) found common ground on Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 41, but voted differently on SJR 34.  For context, SJR 41 expresses congressional disapproval over […]
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President Donald Trump Signs the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act

President Donald Trump Signs the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act

James Swafford
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July 31, 2025
President Donald Trump has recently signed a new bipartisan bill to help protect veterans facing foreclosure on their homes. The VA Home Loan Program Reform Act will assist veterans who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments by extending their due date to the end of the loan term. Also known as House Resolution (HR) […]
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Making American Elections Great Again Act Formally Introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Making American Elections Great Again Act Formally Introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

James Swafford
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July 30, 2025
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has formally introduced new legislation to restore integrity and security to the election system. The Making American Elections Great Again Act is set to make changes to the census, congressional districting, and election security. The bill is only thirteen pages long, but it makes significant changes to the law. The […]
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Senator Raphael Warnock Reintroduces the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

Senator Raphael Warnock Reintroduces the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

James Swafford
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July 29, 2025
Senator Raphael Warnock (D) has reintroduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in anticipation of the upcoming 2026 elections. He held a rally outside the Capitol to make this announcement with other Senators who have collaborated on the bill. In his announcement speech, Sen. Warnock espoused the value of voting and likened it […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Rep. Randy Fine Over Starvation Comments

Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Rep. Randy Fine Over Starvation Comments

James Swafford
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July 29, 2025
Rep. Randy Fine (R) of Florida’s sixth district has embroiled himself in controversy over the last couple of weeks with extreme statements made over the conflict in Israel. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has responded to these comments and the backlash facing Rep. Fine with commentary and criticism of her own.  Rep. Fine initially received […]
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