State & Local

Along with up-to-date political coverage, Dome Politics takes the opportunity to post about issues, legislation, and lawmakers in local municipalities and at the state level
On Wednesday, Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) appeared on the Ruthless Podcast and compared the Republican Party's stark national identity with core principles and positions to the Democrat Party. Gov. Kemp believes the Left's policy positions are mostly reactionary, and with the speed of President Donald Trump's (R) administration, it is hard for Democrats to decide […]
State Senator John Albers (R-GA) has applauded the passage of SB 58, Georgia Transporting Life-Saving Organs and Personnel Act, a bipartisan bill that allows "emergency organ transport vehicles to operate as ambulance services." The legislation would grant organ donation transport vehicles to be equipped with emergency lights and sirens like regular Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) […]
State Sen. Albers' Organ Donor Transportation Bill Passes Senate State Senator John Albers (R-GA) has applauded the passage of SB 58, Georgia Transporting Life-Saving Organs and Personnel Act, a bipartisan bill that allows "emergency organ transport vehicles to operate as ambulance services." The legislation would grant organ donation transport vehicles to be equipped with emergency lights and […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has prompted President Donald Trump’s anger by claiming the latter is immersed in Russian “disinformation space.” President Zelenskyy’s comments were made to reporters at a conference shortly after top US diplomats met with Russian counterparts to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. “Unfortunately, President Trump - I have great respect for him as […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Special Envoy Ambassador Steve Witkoff have met Russian officials at the first US-Russia encounter since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The meeting comes after President Donald Trump initiated bilateral discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on negotiating an end to Russia’s war with […]
U.S. Military Claims Killing of Terrorist Affiliated with Al-Qaeda The US military has announced the death of a senior operative of Al-Qaeda affiliate Hurras al-Din (HaD) after US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted air strikes against a HaD stronghold. CENTCOM forces struck Northwest Syria, targeting and killing a HaD senior finance and logistics official. "We will continue to […]
The US military has reportedly rescued mariners from Iran who emitted a distress call after their ship began to sink in the Arabian gulf. The Iranian-flagged M/V SHAYESTEH’s crew contained five Iranian and two Indian mariners who were all taken aboard the USCGC CLARENCE SUTPHIN JR to receive medical care. The SHAYESTEH reportedly sunk after […]
Lt. Gov. Jones Leads the Way with Georgia's Own DOGE Initiative ATLANTA — Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) sat down for an exclusive interview with Dome Politics and discussed Georgia's efforts to cut waste and spending in the state government. Donned the Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025, Lt. Gov. Jones' bill follows in the footsteps of Elon Musk's […]
ATLANTA—Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) sat down for an exclusive interview with Dome Politics and discussed Georgia's efforts to cut waste and spending in the state government. Donned the Red Tape Rollback Act of 2025, Lt. Gov. Jones' bill follows in the footsteps of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative at the federal level. Lt. Gov. […]
The US military has announced the death of a senior operative of Al-Qaeda affiliate Hurras al-Din (HaD) after US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted air strikes against a HaD stronghold. CENTCOM forces struck Northwest Syria, targeting and killing a HaD senior finance and logistics official. "We will continue to relentlessly pursue terrorists in order to defend […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Israel has underscored a shift in the US’ foreign policy priorities for the Middle East. Secretary Rubio’s messaging and travel itinerary symbolized clear departures from the foreign policy strategy of former President Joe Biden’s administration. First, Rubio’s arrival to Israel was paralleled by the delivery of heavy […]
American military and allied forces continue battling ISIS terrorists in the middle east. In early January, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the beginning of the Defeat Isis (D-ISIS) operation, designed to decimate the terrorist group. D-ISIS is focusing on ISIS strongholds in the Hamrin mountains of Iraq and the Dayr az-Zawr region of Syria. CENTCOM […]
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones Defends Women's Sports in Georgia ATLANTA—Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) sat down for an exclusive interview with Dome Politics and discussed the transgender community in Georgia and how the state legislature has addressed and will address the community in the future. On the first day of the state legislative session, the LGBTQ+ community […]
The US Army has banned transgender individuals from joining in accordance with President Donald Trump’s recent executive order mandating the same. “The US Army will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members,” announced the Army via X. The ban […]
ATLANTA—Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) sat down for an exclusive interview with Dome Politics and discussed the transgender community in Georgia and how the state legislature has addressed and will address the community in the future. On the first day of the state legislative session, the LGBTQ+ community held a rally in opposition to Senate […]
Protecting Americans Consumers Together (PACT) is a legal reform advocacy group that is looking to make the legal system more affordable, accessible, and transparent for everyday Americans. Lauren Zelt, PACT's Executive Director, spoke to Dome Politics regarding the advocacy group's mission concerning legal (especially "tort") reform. These reforms, PACT believes, will save Americans upwards of hundreds […]
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to 'Look At' Potential Governor Bid ATLANTA—Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) sat down for an exclusive interview with Dome Politics and discussed the possibility of running for Governor at the end of Gov. Brian Kemp's (R-GA) term. Kemp is term-limited and will leave office in January 2027. Read More Here: Lt. […]
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, […]