National Politics

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The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has released an advertisement, blaming Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) for the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. The shutdown has caused chaos, with airports nationwide facing shortages of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers. In response, the NRSC is framing Sen. Ossoff as the responsible party. The advertisement opens […]
Gov. Brian Kemp (R) and his wife Marty Kemp joined Senate candidate Derek Dooley on his "Georgia First" tour campaigning to replace Democrat Jon Ossoff in the U.S. Senate. First Lady Kemp endorsed Dooley as the Republican candidate in an X post in December. .@DerekDooleyGA leads with honor and respect, and I know that’s how […]
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens recently endorsed Senator Raphael Warnock’s (D-GA) legislation to ban large investors, including private equity, from mass-purchasing single-family homes. The Senator’s provision is part of the comprehensive 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act package, which the Senate passed with a vote of 89-10 on March 12. In a statement, Mayor Dickens thanked the Senator for […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) worked with Republicans and Democrats to pass the Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act, increasing transparency in generic drug applications and reducing unnecessary delays for the delivery of low-cost medications. In a statement, Sen. Ossoff explained how the bill will hold Big Pharma accountable and provide Georgians the alternatives they […]
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins recently announced that approximately $531 million in block grant funding will be made available to Georgia farmers. The aid will be available to farmers affected by Hurricane Helene who are still awaiting the promised economic relief. Georgia House Majority Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) applauded this announcement from Secretary […]
A clear consensus is emerging across the political spectrum: Americans want vaccines to remain accessible and affordable, and they want the government out of the way when it comes to personal health decisions. The Trump administration, and the conservative voters who put the president in power, are aligned on that priority. A new advocacy campaign […]
The Race for Governor Escalates Between Burt Jones and Rick Jackson Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) unleashed a new flurry of attacks against rival candidate Rick Jackson ahead of this year’s gubernatorial race, alleging connections to Planned Parenthood and gender-affirming procedures. In response to these claims, the Jackson campaign released a new video advertisement featuring the Lt. Governor […]
A gunman was killed yesterday after ramming his vehicle into a Reform Jewish synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan. After ramming his vehicle into the building, the gunman exchanged gunfire with armed security, who shot and killed him. Identified as Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, the suspect was born in Lebanon in 1985, moved to the U.S. in […]
Outsider candidate for U.S. Senate Derek Dooley unveiled “The Georgia First Contract,” a five-part pledge to the people of Georgia that will guide his service in the U.S. Senate. When commenting on the pledge, Dooley lamented the state of Congress and Georgia’s senators, especially. To him, Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) are […]
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) unleashed a new flurry of attacks against rival candidate Rick Jackson ahead of this year’s gubernatorial race. The attacks come after Jackson’s recent surge in popularity as the political outsider candidate. New polls place him as leading the gubernatorial race. The attacks initially came in the form of campaign statements […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. officially decided to move its U.S. headquarters to Kennesaw, Georgia, opting to relocate out of California following roughly 50 years of operation in the state. In a statement, Gov. Kemp expressed pride in fostering Georgia’s relationship with Yamaha and securing this new arrangement. He […]
Tuesday's special election to pick Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement for the remainder of her term after her resignation in January ended in a runoff after none of the candidates -- over a dozen -- received over 50% of the vote. A Democratic candidate, however, snagged one of the two top spots for the November […]
Representative Brian Jack (R-GA03) has endorsed Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) for governor in 2026. The two Republican leaders met at the Fayette County Republican Party breakfast gathering over the weekend, where the Representative discussed their shared history of support. In Rep. Jack’s statement, he noted that Lt. Gov. Jones was the first Georgia elected […]
Georgians representing the 14th Congressional District will head to the polls Tuesday to choose who will fill Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat following her resignation in January. If one candidate does not recieve at least 50% of the vote in the special election, the two candidates with the most votes, regardless of party affiliation, will […]
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) cosponsored the bipartisan Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act (HUDVA) -- first introduced by Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) -- to ensure that veterans can fairly access affordable housing options. In a statement, Sen. Ossoff clarified that this is an issue of our nation’s honor and our responsibility to […]
The Georgia House passed House Bill 1138, the Increasing Access to Contraceptives Act, Wednesday in a 162-4 vote. If signed into law, the bill, sponsored by state Rep. Beth Camp (R-Concord), would allow pharmacists to prescribe contraceptives, like birth control pills and progesterone shots. Additionally, the bill would allow for patients to receive extended supplies […]
Georgia Lawmakers Divided on the War Against Iran Georgia Democrats have all called for an immediate vote from Congress on a War Powers Resolution. To them, President Trump has acted beyond his authority and must be checked as soon as possible. Georgia Republicans praised the President for taking on the Iranian regime and strengthening America’s position […]
Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA07) recently introduced the HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act, a bill that updates outdated federal definitions to ensure fairness for students at historically underserved institutions. While writing the bill, Rep. McCormick drew on his experience as a former student of the historically black Morehouse College. It is likely a passion project for […]

