DHS Launches 'Operation Catch of the Day' in Maine

DHS Launches 'Operation Catch of the Day' in Maine

Joseph Quesada
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January 22, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a new immigration enforcement operation in the state of Maine. On Jan. 21, DHS announced “Operation Catch of the Day.” According to a DHS representative, the agency is cracking down on illegal migrants across the state. "We have launched Operation Catch of the Day to target the worst of […]
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Off-Duty Twin Cities Officers Among Those Targeted by ICE

Off-Duty Twin Cities Officers Among Those Targeted by ICE

Joseph Quesada
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January 22, 2026
Several off-duty police officers in Minnesota’s Twin Cities have been stopped by immigration officers demanding proof of U.S. Citizenship, according to Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley. In a press conference at the Minnesota Capitol on Jan. 20, Chief Bruley, alongside several local police chiefs, expressed his concern over the Trump Administration’s Operation Metro Surge, […]
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Rep. Rich McCormick Believes Greenland Deal is 'Going to Work out Perfectly.’

Rep. Rich McCormick Believes Greenland Deal is 'Going to Work out Perfectly.’

James Swafford
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January 22, 2026
In a brief comment made to Dome Politics, Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA07) assured Americans that everything related to Greenland will work out perfectly. While many lawmakers worry about growing tensions with European leaders regarding President Trump's push to acquire Greenland, the Georgia representative seems quite calm about the whole ordeal. When asked about the issue, […]
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Georgia Republicans Mark One-Year Anniversary of President Trump’s Second Term

Georgia Republicans Mark One-Year Anniversary of President Trump’s Second Term

James Swafford
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January 21, 2026
Georgia congressional republicans have united on social media to celebrate the first anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term, marking achievements and expressing optimism for the future. The congressmen shared praise for the President’s economic policies, diplomatic victories, and restoration of law and order. They all celebrated by highlighting particular achievements. Representative Andrew Clyde (R-09) […]
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Lindsey Halligan Departs DOJ After Court Decision

Lindsey Halligan Departs DOJ After Court Decision

Joseph Quesada
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January 20, 2026
A federal judge has barred Lindsey Halligan, President Donald Trump’s appointee as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, from referring to herself by the title before the court or potentially face attorney disciplinary proceedings, due to her continued use of the title, ignoring “a binding court order” that nullified her from the […]
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Justice Department Subpoenas Walz and Others in Investigation

Justice Department Subpoenas Walz and Others in Investigation

Joseph Quesada
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January 20, 2026
The Justice Department (DOJ) served grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota officials, ramping its probe into whether state lawmakers conspired to obstruct law enforcement during the recent surge in immigration crackdowns in the Minneapolis-St. Paul areas being carried out by the Trump administration. Subpoenas were served to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Minnesota […]
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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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