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President Donald Trump recently ordered the federal government to prepare for responding to countries that levy tariffs on US exports with ‘reciprocal’ tariffs designed to mirror the respective countries’ tariffs. “On Trade, I have decided, for purposes of Fairness, that I will charge a RECIPROCAL Tariff meaning, whatever Countries charge the United States of America, […]
President Donald Trump increased pressure on Ukraine to reach a deal with the US that would feature an exchange of rare earth metals for military support during a recent interview with FOX News. President Trump complained the US was providing an outsized amount of aid to Ukraine compared to other European countries and NATO allies. […]
President Donald Trump has announced the dismissal of military academies’ boards of visitors and that he will be selecting a new slate of individuals to compose each advisory body. President Trump made the announcement via Truth Social, where he claimed military academies have been corrupted by “Woke Leftist Ideologues.” “Our Service Academies have been infiltrated […]
Elon Musk has announced that the Department of Government Efficiency found that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) spent $59 Million last week to house illegal immigrants in New York City. Late last January, President Donald Trump issued an executive order creating the FEMA Review Council to optimize FEMA’s spending and management and terminate any […]
Georgia General Assembly: Week in Review Sen. Brian Strickland (R–McDonough) Senate Republicans led the charge in passing Senate Bill (SB) 1, authored by Sen. Greg Dolezal (R–Cumming), on the Senate floor this week. Also known as the “Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act,” this commonsense bill ensures that biological males cannot participate in women’s sports […]
Trump Signs Executive Order Federally Prohibiting Biological Men From Participating in Female Sports
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order banning transgender women, i.e., biological males, from participating in sports designated for biological females. The executive order would prohibit schools receiving federal funds from enabling transgender women to participate in sports explicitly reserved for biological females. “We are putting every school receiving taxpayer dollars on notice: If […]
President Donald Trump yesterday doubled-down on earlier statements he made regarding his plans for the US to take control over Gaza and rebuild it. President Trump stated the US could help Gaza become “the Riviera of the Middle East,” helping it recover after being demolished due to intense fighting between Israel and Hamas. “The U.S. […]
President Donald Trump recently signed executive orders freezing funding to United Nations (UN) agencies like the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) and reviewing US funding for the UN more broadly. “I’ve always felt that the UN has tremendous potential, it’s not living up to that potential right now,” said President Trump. “There are great […]
President Donald Trump has reportedly claimed he is seeking to strike a deal with Ukraine’s government to exchange Ukraine’s rare earth metals for the US’ continued military support. Rare earth minerals are crucial for the manufacturing of myriad technological devices ranging from computer chips to cell phones to electronic vehicles. Currently, China is the largest […]
Panama President José Raúl Mulino has promised to not renew Panama’s contract with China’s Belt and Road initiative and grant US warships free passage through the canal after meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The announcement comes after President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened to forcefully retake the Panama canal unless Panama terminate Chinese influence […]
President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada after the latter two agreed to some of the former’s terms on immigration, border, and trade. President Trump announced the tariff’s suspension via Truth Social, where he claimed Mexico and Canada had agreed to implement a series of measures addressing various issues but […]
Republican Senators Rick Scott (FL) and Joni Ernst (IA) have filed a bill that would vet Afghanistan refugees who entered the United States after President Joe Biden’s tumultuous Afghanistan withdrawal. The legislation follows reports alleging some of the Afghani refugees who entered the US as part of post-withdrawal refugee relief efforts were improperly vetted. President […]
House of Representatives Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) told The Floridian’s Javier Manjarres that Republicans intend to enshrine President Donald Trump’s tax cuts into law. President Trump passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a major tax reform law, in 2017. The TCJA mainly reduces personal income and corporate taxes among other regulatory tax […]
Lawmakers from across the political spectrum are demanding answers and seeking accountability after a US Army helicopter crashed into an oncoming American Airlines (AA) passenger jet over the Potomac river in Washington, D.C. The AA flight was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, 19 of which have already been confirmed deceased after the plane […]
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez (D) has been sentenced to 11 years in prison following his bribery and corruption conviction. Menendez, who served as New Jersey’s Senator from 2006 to 2024, accepted nearly $500,000 in cash, a luxury vehicle, home furnishings, and gold bars from the Egyptian government. Former Senator Menendez was also subjected […]
Republican lawmakers are concluding a three-day retreat hosted at President Donald Trump’s National Doral golf course and hotel in Miami, Florida. The retreat was held for Republican members of the US House of Representatives and covered issues ranging from budgets, to campaigning, to homeland security, to education, and more. President Trump addressed the retreat during […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently laid out his vision for America’s Department of State during his 4-year mandate at its helm. Secretary Rubio, who claimed that leading the State Department was the “highest honor” of his life, underscored his strategy would be modelled towards bolstering America’s strength, safety, and prosperity. President Donald Trump’s appointment […]
Georgia Congresswoman Provides Help to Immigrants Encountering Law Enforcement Representative Nikema Williams (D-GA) released information on how to deal with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with graphics and in-depth details of their rights. She did not specify whether the distribution of the information she provided was for legal or illegal immigrants. Read More […]