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
Rep. Rich McCormick (R) weighed in on the U.S. Supreme Court's upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. McCormick responded by promoting his bill to withhold federal funds from any kind of gender-affirming care. The Supreme Court ruled that the Tennessee law banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors doesn’t violate the […]
The MAGA movement is divided over whether to assist Israel in its conflict with Iran. One side believes that the U.S. must assist its ally against Iran. The other side claims that the U.S. has no reason to involve itself and gains nothing from it. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) has come out with a few […]
The lease for the Geological Survey’s water science center in Norcross, Georgia was set to be terminated by the Department of the Interior. Thanks to the efforts of Senators Jon Ossoff (D) and Raphael Warnock (D), the center will remain open. The lease was supposed to be terminated as part of a DOGE initiative. DOGE raised […]
Israel is condemning a recent attack on the civilian Soroka Hospital in Beer Sheva by Iran's military. According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), an Iranian intercontinental ballistic missile struck Soroka Hospital, causing heavy damage and injuring dozens. Iranian officials reportedly claimed they were targeting nearby military bases. Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz decried the […]
Billy Long's confirmation as President Trump's new IRS Commissioner signals a pivotal moment for much needed tax reform in America. With the White House committed to eliminating federal government waste and abuse, the IRS – long diverted from its core mission of impartial tax collection – can finally be reined in. Under the Obama and […]
Out of the fifty states, Georgia ranks in the middle when it comes to patriotism. According to a study conducted by WalletHub, Georgia places 22nd out of the fifty states. The two factors measured in the study were military engagement and civic engagement. Both factors were measured according to different statistics. For example, military engagement […]
The Georgia Senate Republican Caucus has elected Senator Jason Anavitarte (R-Dallas) as its Majority Leader of the Georgia State Senate. Sen. Anavitarte will assume his new role immediately, heading into the remainder of the 2025-2026 legislative session. “I am deeply honored by the trust my colleagues have placed in me,” said Sen. Anavitarte. “The people […]
President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is progressing through the Senate as the Finance Committee recently released a revised version. The measure was recently passed in the House of Representatives and includes policies like no taxes on tips, tax cuts, and immigration regulations. According to supporters of the BBB, the Senate’s approval would codify numerous […]
The White House recently reminded the public of President Donald Trump’s consistent anti-nuclear Iran stance as speculation festers anticipating US involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. “President Donald J. Trump has never wavered in his stance that Iran cannot be allowed to have a nuclear weapon,” reads a White House press release, “a pledge he […]
Attorney General Chris Carr recently released a statement warning that rioters could be charged with domestic terrorism. The reaction to the warning has been surprisingly calm, with many on X cheering Carr on. In a previous report, it was discussed how this warning was Carr’s response to the riots in Los Angeles. Protests and demonstrations […]
Minnesota experienced a shocking incident of political violence recently, as two Democratic lawmakers were the targets, and unfortunately, one was killed. State Rep. Melissa Hortman was shot and killed alongside her husband. State Rep. John Hoffman and his wife were shot, but fortunately made it out alive. Thankfully, the suspect is now in custody after […]
The House of Representatives passed several bills affecting law enforcement, including two measures that specifically impact law enforcement in the District of Columbia (DC). Another bill targets elections in DC. The final one is the HALT Fentanyl Act, which reclassifies and regulates fentanyl. First, House Resolution (HR) 884 was passed. This bill prohibits a non-U.S. […]
A new conflict between Israel and Iran has begun after Iran failed to reach a deal with the U.S. Israel launched a strike against Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities, ballistic missile sites, and its top military officials. Israel acted unilaterally and without U.S. involvement as part of Operation Rising Lion. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the […]
The House of Representatives just passed the first DOGE rescissions package. Georgia Republicans rallied to support the package and advocate for more bills just like it. House Resolution (HR) 4, also known as the Rescissions Act of 2025, was passed by the House. The bill codifies President Trump’s request to eliminate $9.4 billion in spending. […]
Rep. Hank Johnson (D) has slammed the Trump administration for its response to the LA riots, and for indicting Rep. LaMonica McIver (D) for interfering with federal officers. Rep. Johnson accused President Donald Trump of purposefully escalating the situation in Los Angeles. In an official statement, he claims that state and local law enforcement had […]
Republican lawmakers are at an apparent impasse regarding next steps with Iran as nuclear negotiations sputter. Iran and President Donald Trump’s administration have been discussing potential diplomatic solutions to halt the former’snuclear development programs. However, recent reports suggest Iran is unwilling to concede to the US’s main requests, and every day without a‘nuclear deal’ brings […]
The House of Representatives moved forward with two resolutions and three new bills. Both resolutions denounce antisemitism, while the bills focus on transportation and small businesses. House Resolution (HR) 488 is the first resolution. It denounces the terrorist attack that occurred in Boulder, Colorado. HR 481 condemns the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish […]
Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr has taken a firm stand against rioting ahead of upcoming protests. Protests against ICE raids and deportations are being planned for the upcoming weekend. The violent protests in Los Angeles all started because of ICE raids. They escalated to the point where President Donald Trump saw it necessary to send […]