National Politics

The House of Representatives passed five new bills addressing military defense, bureaucratic transparency, ecology, and land development. The most prominent of these bills is the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act, which allocates more funding for military purposes.  This was the first bill passed by the House. Also known as House Resolution (HR) 4016, the […]

The Comprehensive Health and Integrity in Licensing and Documentation (CHILD) Act is a new bill introduced to the Senate by Senators Dick Durbin (D) and Chuck Grassley (R). Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) has joined with both Democrats and Republicans to pass the bill and send it to the House.  The primary purpose of the CHILD […]

The seat for Georgia’s first congressional district is set to be vacant as Rep. Buddy Carter (R) challenges Senator Jon Ossoff (D) for the 2026 Senate race. Currently, three Republican candidates are looking to replace Rep. Carter and maintain control of the House. The current frontrunner is Jim Kingston, an insurance executive and son of […]

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) made its way from the Senate to the House Armed Services Committee for a lengthy mark-up process. After fourteen hours of debate, Rep. Rich McCormick (R) and the other members voted to approve the bill and send it to the House Floor.  This year’s NDAA […]

The House of Representatives recently passed the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act, which funds military activities for Fiscal Year 2026, has drawn a mix of praise and criticism, though, from Georgia Republicans regarding its foreign aid and regional benefits. The bill, also known as House Resolution (HR) 4016, provides the DOD appropriations for military […]

In 2020, a woman named Breonna Taylor was shot and killed during a botched ‘no-knock’ raid by police officers and became a pillar of the Black Lives Matter movement. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently suggested a one-day jail sentence for one of the officers involved, to the outrage of both lawmakers and activists.   […]

Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) has collaborated with other lawmakers to introduce the Veterans Health Care Stamp Act of 2025. The bill directs the United States Postal Service to issue and sell a stamp that will fund medical care and treatment for veterans. According to the bill, for every stamp sold, proceeds will be contributed to […]

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has recently taken a fierce stance against the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The new bill establishes regulatory frameworks for digital currency, but Rep. Greene has criticized it for failing to tackle central banking digital currency (CBDC).  The GENIUS Act, also known as S 394, […]

Secretary Sean Duffy testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on President Donald Trump’s budget request for the Department of Transportation. Rep. Hank Johnson (D) took the opportunity to question him over the number of air traffic controllers who have left since January.  Rep. Johnson began his questioning by asking Secretary Duffy about air […]

Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D) have secured a $12.8 million investment for the city of Johns Creek in Georgia. The investment comes in the form of a federal grant, geared towards upgrading all kinds of infrastructure for the town.  The grant comes through the Infrastructure Law’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development […]

The House of Representatives has passed three new bills focusing on technology, public safety, and cybersecurity. With these new bills, the House aims to enhance the protection of consumer rights, strengthen mobile service networks, and improve the technology used to locate trapped persons.  First, the House passed House Resolution (HR) 1770, also known as the […]

Attorney General Chris Carr announced in a press release that the State of Georgia will receive up to $20 million from several proposed national settlements with eight drug manufacturers. These companies are accused of contributing to the opioid crisis, and the funds will be used for addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery services. Georgia is only […]

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has introduced the No Tax on Home Sales Act, which would eliminate the federal capital gains tax on the sale of primary residences. This proposal aims to provide relief to homeowners looking to sell and support the housing market, which is facing a supply crisis.  The bill is only two […]

Representative Maria Elvira-Salazar (R-FL) announced she will soon re-introduce her ‘Dignity’ Act to update the US’s legal immigration framework and address the illegal immigration crisis.  Representative Salazar’s ‘Dignity’ Act arrives amid President Donald Trump’s nationwide efforts to deport illegal immigrants. President Trump has repeatedly pledged to maximize deportations and recently began mass deportations.  Deportation efforts […]

The Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (HHS' OCR) have informed the New England Commission of Higher Education that Harvard University has violated federal anti-discrimination laws. The crux of the Department's argument is that Harvard deliberately ignored numerous instances of antisemitic harassment and discrimination toward Jewish […]

President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) on July 4, 2025, marking the culmination of his economic agenda and the conclusion to House Republican campaigning. Republicans also celebrated the passage of the bill by the House of Representatives, describing it as one of the most significant pieces of legislation passed by conservatives.  […]

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) was signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, ushering in the President’s ever-expanding economic agenda. The bill barely passed the House of Representatives with a slim majority of 218-214, much to the outrage of the Democratic Party.  Georgia Democrats were especially outraged at the passage of the […]

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) revealed plans to draft two additional bills similar to the recently passed ‘One, Big, Beautiful’ Bill (BBBl. Republicans codified BBB during the 4th of July weekend following heated debate over the bill’s most controversial issues. Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, Speaker Johnson claimed he has plans to draft similar […]