National Politics

Officials in Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio following President Donald Trump’s reinvigorated focus on purchasing the strategic Arctic island, days after Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s was ousted. Tension has increased after the White House reiterated President Trump’s wishes to take over the Danish territory on Tuesday. […]

Russia has deployed a submarine as well as other vessels to escort an empty oil tanker across the Atlantic, according to a U.S. official who spoke with the Wall Street Journal. The ship, formerly known as Bella 1, has been accused of breaking US sanctions and of transporting Iranian crude. Most recently, the U.S. has […]

WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday that it has begun a massive deployment of federal agents and officers to the Twin Cities area in Minnesota for a crackdown amid several fraud scandals. “The largest DHS operation ever is happening right now in Minnesota,” the department said in a post on X. […]

Days after the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has yet to release a statement. This is in stark contrast to lawmakers from both sides of the aisle who have come out either in support of or in criticism of the Trump Administration’s decisive action.  His senatorial colleague, Senator Raphael Warnock […]

BEIJING – China has strongly condemned the U.S. capture of Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro, stating that it is a violation of international law and a threat to peace and security in Latin America. “China is deeply shocked and strongly condemns the U.S.’s blatant use of force against a sovereign state and its attack on its […]

Over the weekend, the U.S. military launched a strike against Venezuela, bombing several of its states and capturing President Nicolas Maduro. Ordered by President Donald Trump, the operation took place after months of escalating tension over narcoterrorism and drug boat strikes. Predictably, the strike has received mixed reactions from lawmakers. Republicans are overwhelmingly in favor […]

NEW YORK – Deposed Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro appeared in a New York court Monday afternoon, protesting his capture as he pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges. “I am here kidnapped since Jan. 3, Saturday,” Maduro said during his appearance in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. Maduro was taken to court, backed by heavy […]

CARACAS, Venezuela – The Venezuelan government on Monday swore in deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro’s vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, as interim president of the country. The Venezuelan government’s effort aims to show the international community that the country is still being governed independently, following the stunning operation by U.S. forces that led to Maduro’s capture alongside […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday joined several news programs to discuss the Trump administration’s plan to ‘run’ Venezuela, following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, which occurred on Saturday. When asked for details on the administration’s plans to run Venezuela, Secretary Rubio replied by affirming that the U.S. would […]

WASHINGTON – A day after the U.S.’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his stance on the self-governing Danish territory, Greenland. “We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security, and Denmark is not going to be able to do it, I can tell you,” Trump said Sunday on […]

NEW YORK – Federal prosecutors charged the recently captured Venezuelan Dictator, Nicolas Maduro, with narco-terrorism conspiracy, weapons charges, and cocaine-importation conspiracy, according to an indictment unsealed Saturday in a federal court in New York. The charges follow President Donald Trump’s announcement of a military operation early Saturday in Venezuela, in which the U.S. military and […]

Over the weekend, and by order of President Donald Trump, the U.S. military launched a strike against Venezuela, bombing several of its states and capturing its President, Nicolas Maduro. The strike comes after months of escalating tension involving attacks on drug boats and a focus on growing narcoterrorism from Venezuela. The strike has received mixed reactions […]

Mar-A-Lago – President Donald Trump announced in a press conference held in Palm Beach, Florida, that the U.S. will run Venezuela “until such time as it can be put back on track.” “….we’re going to be running it with a group, and we’re going to make sure it’s run properly. We’re going to rebuild the […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently co-sponsored Senate Bill (S) 1549, also known as the Water Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2025. This bipartisan bill was introduced by Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) in May 2025 and has been on the Senate floor since.   The primary purpose of this bill is to ensure that […]

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Thursday that his government is open to talks with the United States to negotiate an agreement. The news comes after months of the U.S. military’s pressure campaign against ‘narco-terrorism’ tied to his government. Maduro said Venezuela is “ready” for discussion with the U.S. on all pertinent issues. "The U.S. government […]

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve executive order delaying increased tariffs for a year on select items. The items include kitchen cabinets, vanities, and upholstered furniture. The Trump administration has also rolled back levies on Italian-made pasta imports. The proclamation signed on Wednesday keeps the 25% tariff he imposed in September […]

WASHINGTON – The U.S. military revealed Wednesday it struck five suspected narco-terrorist vessels over the course of two days. The attacks killed a total of eight people, with some jumping overboard and possibly surviving. The U.S. Southern Command issued a statement on the social media platform X. They attached footage of the initial strikes, which […]

Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) recently co-sponsored the Purple Hearts Education Act to expand access to education for Purple Heart recipients and their families. The bill was introduced in January 2025 by Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) and has been stuck on the Senate floor ever since.  Under current policy, Purple Heart recipients […]