DOJ Charges Democrat Lawmaker For Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers

DOJ Charges Democrat Lawmaker For Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers

Mateo Guillamont
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May 20, 2025
Department of Justice (DOJ) US Attorney Alina Habba recently announced that she was filing charges against Democrat Representative LaMonica McIver (NJ) after the latter had an altercation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Attorney Habba filed charges against Representative McIver for the latter’s alleged “assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement.” Habba claims the […]
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House Acts on Law Enforcement, Rep. Hank Johnson Acts on Public Transportation

House Acts on Law Enforcement, Rep. Hank Johnson Acts on Public Transportation

James Swafford
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May 19, 2025
The House of Representatives has passed two new bills on law enforcement. The bills are meant to support law enforcement through new programs. Rep. Hank Johnson has reintroduced his bill boosting public transportation.  The first bill passed by the House was House Resolution (HR) 2255. This bill requires the General Services Administration to establish a […]
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Georgia Democrats Continue to Press Trump Administration Over More Government Cuts

Georgia Democrats Continue to Press Trump Administration Over More Government Cuts

James Swafford
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May 16, 2025
Georgia Democrats continue to press the Trump administration over cuts made to government agencies. The cuts have been made as a result of DOGE initiatives. Notably, they have affected the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and a health clinic in Georgia. Senator Raphael Warnock has made it a priority to look into the cuts occurring at […]
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Former FBI Director Comey Could Face Jail Time After Alleged Threat to Trump

Former FBI Director Comey Could Face Jail Time After Alleged Threat to Trump

Mateo Guillamont
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May 16, 2025
Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey could face jail time after investigations were launched into social media messages he recently posted, seemingly calling for the murder of President Donald Trump.  Director Comey, a consistent critic of the Trump administration, posted a picture of seashells arranged to read ‘86 47’ on his Instagram.  […]
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Trump On Verge of Striking Nuclear Deal With Iran

Trump On Verge of Striking Nuclear Deal With Iran

Mateo Guillamont
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May 15, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced the US and Iran are close to signing an agreement over the latter’s nuclear development programs.  Referencing reports announcing Iran’s preliminary agreement to the US’s proposed terms for a nuclear agreement, President Trump said. "You probably read today the story about Iran having sort of agreed to the terms. They're not […]
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The Big, Beautiful Bill: Where It Is and What to Expect From Its Provisions

The Big, Beautiful Bill: Where It Is and What to Expect From Its Provisions

James Swafford
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May 14, 2025
The big, beautiful bill is legislation designed to carry out the Trump economic agenda. It builds on the Trump tax cuts of 2017 while implementing new economic policy. Before its passage by the House, it has to be marked up and approved by different committees.  Right now, the bill is being reviewed by the House […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Confront Multiple Issues With Collaboration and Investigation

Georgia Lawmakers Confront Multiple Issues With Collaboration and Investigation

James Swafford
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May 14, 2025
Georgia lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have been working on a multitude of projects. Republicans have collaborated with their colleagues to secure new initiatives. Democrats have launched investigations and secured necessary resources.  First, Rep. Rich McCormick (R) has joined up with other congressmen on the issue of visa renewals. In a letter to […]
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Georgia Legislation Review: Bills on Public Safety, Education, and Taxes

Georgia Legislation Review: Bills on Public Safety, Education, and Taxes

James Swafford
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May 13, 2025
A new set of legislation has been signed for the state of Georgia. The new bills concern public safety, education, and taxes. The issues range in severity but could mean beneficial changes for Georgians.  On public safety, the first bill signed was House Bill (HB) 161. This bill gives the Georgia Bureau of Investigation the […]
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Trump Signs Bills Sponsored by Georgia Congressmen on Biden-Era Regulation

Trump Signs Bills Sponsored by Georgia Congressmen on Biden-Era Regulation

James Swafford
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May 12, 2025
President Trump recently signed two bills sponsored by Georgia congressmen. Both bills sought to repeal Biden-era regulation. The first was sponsored by Rep. Brian Jack, and the second was sponsored by Rep. Andrew Clyde.  First, Jack’s bill was H.J. Resolution 20. This bill acted as a formal disapproval of a rule submitted by the Department […]
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Trump Announces Pharmaceutical Drug Price Controls

Trump Announces Pharmaceutical Drug Price Controls

Mateo Guillamont
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May 12, 2025
President Donald Trump recently announced plans to sign an executive order that will peg the price of medical drugs to that of the country with the lowest price in the world.  In a Truth Social post, President Trump explained that his initiative would cut medical drug prices by 30% to 80%. The US has a […]
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Governor Kemp Signs More Bills on Fiscal Year 2026, Government Regulation, and Bureaucracy

Governor Kemp Signs More Bills on Fiscal Year 2026, Government Regulation, and Bureaucracy

James Swafford
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May 9, 2025
Governor Kemp signed a new set of bills, following through on promises made. Some legislation cut spending, while others increased it in necessary areas. The bills concern government spending and bureaucratic management.  First, House Bill (HB) 113 was signed as a way to limit the power and authority of state agencies. The bill prohibits the […]
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SCOTUS Temporarily Allows Military Transgender Ban

SCOTUS Temporarily Allows Military Transgender Ban

Mateo Guillamont
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May 9, 2025
The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has temporarily permitted the continuation of the US military’s recent policy of banning transgender individuals from joining the military.  A recent SCOTUS ruling enables the Department of Defense (DOD) to continue prohibiting the entry of transgender individuals into the military despite a district court decision invalidating the policy.  The district […]
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Protestors Take Over Columbia Library, Chant Anti-Semitic Slogans

Protestors Take Over Columbia Library, Chant Anti-Semitic Slogans

Mateo Guillamont
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May 8, 2025
Pro-Palestine protestors recently stormed Columbia University’s Butler Library, disrupting academic activities, chanting anti-Semitic slogans, and defacing library property.  Among other chants, the protestors openly called for an “intifada,” claiming that it was the only solution to the Israel-Hamas war.  ‘Intifada’ is a term used by Hamas and Palestinian sympathizers to call for violent opposition to […]
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Health Legislation Review: What Was Signed and What Does it Mean for Georgia?

Health Legislation Review: What Was Signed and What Does it Mean for Georgia?

James Swafford
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May 7, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp has made quite an effort to reinforce the state of health in Georgia. After signing a flurry of new bills on education, he switched focus. Some bills focus on insurance, and others on health care in general. First, House Bill (HB) 89 was passed. It requires healthcare providers and pharmacies to provide […]
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US Rescues Venezuela Opposition Held Hostage in Caracas

US Rescues Venezuela Opposition Held Hostage in Caracas

Mateo Guillamont
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May 7, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the rescue of five members of Venezuela’s Democratic opposition coalition who had been sheltering in place due to threats from Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime.  The five opposition leaders were forced to hide in Argentina’s embassy in Caracas last March after Dictator Maduro increased persecution of his […]
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Rubio Condemns Cuba for Harboring Terrorists as Canel Visits Russia

Rubio Condemns Cuba for Harboring Terrorists as Canel Visits Russia

Mateo Guillamont
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May 6, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently condemned Cuba for harboring terrorists and criminal fugitives, some of which are wanted by the US. Secretary Rubio’s condemnation overlapped with Cuban Dictator Miguel Diaz-Canel’s visit to Russia to commemorate the Soviet Union’s military victories over Nazi Germany.  Rubio has consistently criticized the Cuban government for undermining the interests […]
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Ossoff Addresses Civil Rights Cold Cases, Carter Tackles Gain-of-Function Research

Ossoff Addresses Civil Rights Cold Cases, Carter Tackles Gain-of-Function Research

James Swafford
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May 6, 2025
Senator Jon Ossoff (D) and Rep. Buddy Carter (R) have confronted two different issues. Sen. Ossoff’s bill is a bipartisan effort to address the problem of civil rights era cold cases. Rep. Carter’s bill confronts gain-of-function medical research funded by taxpayer dollars.  First, Ossoff’s bill is known as the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection […]
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Israel Strikes Houthis as Leadership Warns Attacks Will Increase

Israel Strikes Houthis as Leadership Warns Attacks Will Increase

Mateo Guillamont
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May 5, 2025
Israel has executed a series of airstrikes on Houthi targets following the latter’s recent attacks on Israel’s Ben Gurion airport.  The missile attacks on Ben Gurion occurred amid daily US strikes against the Houthis as part of President Donald Trump’s "maximum pressure campaign” against them.  Israel’s Air Forces (IAF) reportedly hit Houthi locations along Yemen’s […]
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