National Politics

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Georgia Republican Clay Fuller, a former district attorney, defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in a special runoff election Tuesday to fill Georgia's 14th Congressional seat left vacant after Marjorie Taylor Greene's early exit from the U.S. House in January. Greene resigned from her seat after clashing with President Donald Trump, a previous ally, over the administration's […]
Georgians are heading to the polls today to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat left vacant by former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The original March 10 special election to elect Greene's replacement ended in a runoff after no candidate recieved over 50% of the vote. The top two candidates, Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican […]
Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has called for the 25th Amendment to be used against President Donald Trump after a recent Truth Social post suggesting the destruction of Iranian civilization. For context, President Trump has repeatedly expressed his frustration with the Iranian regime and their closing of the Strait of Hormuz amidst the ongoing […]
Rick Jackson Visits Coweta County, Touts 'Outsider' Candidacy Like Trump Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson made a stop in Coweta County today to host a meet-and-greet with Georgia voters as he journeys toward the governorship. In an exclusive interview with Dome Politics, Jackson discussed his political aspirations, likening his "outsider" status to that of President Donald Trump when […]
Representative Mike Collins (R-GA10) and his campaign team stopped by Johns Creek, Georgia, yesterday to establish their new ‘Moms for Mike’ coalition. The coalition, unveiled during a luncheon, is made up entirely of Georgian mothers who wish to see the Representative replace Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA). Over 100 women joined Rep. Collins to kick off […]
The Georgia Senate recently agreed to pass the House substitute to Senate Bill 406, co-sponsored by Senator Donzella James (D–Atlanta) and known as the “Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights Act.” This bill establishes new protections for property owners while increasing accountability for property owners’ associations statewide. When commenting on this development, Sen. James expressed […]
Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA07) today joined the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, one of Congress’s most critical committees tasked with ensuring the American people transparency, efficiency, and accountability across the federal government. In a statement, Rep. McCormick expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity. He outlined the importance of the committee, noting its role in […]
Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA09) has endorsed Lt. Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) for governor, calling him an "incredible candidate." The race remains highly competitive, and candidates are seeking every possible advantage, including endorsements from prominent figures. In his endorsement, Rep. Clyde called the Lt. Governor an "incredible candidate" and praised him for having a "solid conservative […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) is calling for a bipartisan investigation into a deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school. According to the New York Times, a military investigation determined that the United States was responsible for the strike, which killed at least 168 people, most of them children. In a letter sent to […]
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is one of the many candidates hoping to become Georgia's next governor, leaving his attorney general seat open in the process. Now, four candidates are competing for his spot. The lack of incumbents in the candidate pool makes this race unpredictable. Two of those candidates are Democrats, hoping to flip […]
Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock Accuse GOP of Blocking TSA Funding Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) responded to congressional Republicans and their criticisms by accusing them of blocking funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The response comes after recent Republican initiatives to pin all the blame on Senate Democrats, especially those up for reelection […]
Representative Mike Collins (GA-10) recently introduced the Diesel Truck Liberation Act, legislation designed to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from further "criminalizing" farmers and truckers through federal emission mandates. Rep. Collins praised the work of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and expressed pride in being able to contribute. To him, this is about putting the […]
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), joined by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Susan Collins (R-ME), introduced the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act of 2026. The Georgia Senator expressed great pride in bringing together a bipartisan coalition in support of this bill. He explained the benefits to community […]
Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA01) and August Pfluger (R-TX11) recently celebrated the passage of the Mystic Alerts Act out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. As members of the committee, both representatives were able to speak on the bill’s behalf and thanked committee members for their bipartisan, unanimous support. Rep. Pfluger is the bill’s sponsor, […]
When Hurricane Helene ripped through Georgia in 2024, the state's economy suffered a $5.5 billion loss in agriculture and timber, according to the University of Georgia. Costs for replanting, replacing damaged equipment, and rebuilding infrastructure totaled almost $900 million. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's natural disaster relief programs were only able to cover some of […]
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that global biopharmaceutical giant UCB, Inc. is planning to invest $2 billion in Georgia to establish its first U.S. pharmaceutical biologics manufacturing facility. In a statement, Gov. Kemp commented that the investment marked a significant milestone for Georgia’s life sciences industry. He also emphasized the importance of pushing Georgia […]
Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and James Lankford (R-OK) recently introduced the bipartisan Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act, which would end the marriage penalty for deducting student loan interest payments. In recent comments, the two Senators lamented the fact that married couples have been punished in this way. The lawmakers argue that this legislation is […]
The two candidates still vying for former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's 14th Congressional seat faced off in a debate over the weekend, answering questions about the Iran war, immigration, and the economy. Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris were the top two candidates following the March 10 special election in which none of […]

