Georgia Republicans Resoundingly Back the War Against Iran

Georgia Republicans Resoundingly Back the War Against Iran

James Swafford
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March 2, 2026
President Donald Trump confirmed the launch of "Operation Epic Fury" over the weekend, and Georgia Republicans are resoundingly backing the strikes against Iranian regime targets and strategic installations. "Operation Epic Fury" has divided lawmakers, with support and criticism largely split along party lines. While Republicans overwhelmingly support the strikes, Democrats have overwhelmingly criticized them.  Georgia […]
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Georgia Democrats Call For a Congressional Vote on the War Against Iran

Georgia Democrats Call For a Congressional Vote on the War Against Iran

James Swafford
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March 2, 2026
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military initiated major combat operations against the Iranian regime and its military installations. Known as Operation Epic Fury, this set of attacks comes after weeks of stalled negotiations and escalating threats over Iran's nuclear program. The President’s move has divided congressional lawmakers, generating partisan support […]
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Secretary Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions Against Chilean Officials

Secretary Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions Against Chilean Officials

Joseph Quesada
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February 20, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the U.S. Department of State (DoS) announced this week a response to Chilean officials who have sought to undermine regional security in the Western Hemisphere by imposing visa restrictions on several Chilean government officials. “Today, the Department of State is announcing it has taken steps to impose visa restrictions […]
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Christopher Landau Will Co-Host Pacific Agenda Summit

Christopher Landau Will Co-Host Pacific Agenda Summit

Joseph Quesada
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February 19, 2026
The U.S. Department of State (DoS) announced this week that Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau and Commander of the U.S Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Adm. Samuel J. Paparo’s itinerary to Hawaii, Tonga, Fiji, and Samoa will co-host The Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. “Deputy Secretary of State […]
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State Department Announces AI Package for Indo-Pacific Region

State Department Announces AI Package for Indo-Pacific Region

Joseph Quesada
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February 19, 2026
The U.S. Department of State (DoS) announced this week the start of a “competitive process” to grant up to $200 million in foreign aid funding that aims to back programs “to accelerate the deployment of secure, high-quality, and affordable handheld smartphone devices across the Indo-Pacific region.” “Through the Edge AI Package, the Department seeks innovative […]
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State Department Sanctions Nicaraguan Prison Official

State Department Sanctions Nicaraguan Prison Official

Joseph Quesada
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February 18, 2026
The U.S Department of State (DoS) announced this week that it will hold the Nicaraguan Murillo-Ortega Regime accountable for its Human Rights violations within the Maximum-Security prison La Modelo. The DoS will designate La Modelo’s Director, Roberto Clemente Guevara Gomez, for his connection to the abuse of political prisoners. “Today, the Department is taking action […]
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Netanyahu Flies to D.C. to Secure Israel's Demands Against Iran

Netanyahu Flies to D.C. to Secure Israel's Demands Against Iran

Joseph Quesada
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February 12, 2026
President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 11 that his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an agreement with Iran remained unsettled, affirming that the US would continue to negotiate with the Islamic Republic. “There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not […]
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U.S. Blocks Micronesian Leaders Over Corruption Linked to China

U.S. Blocks Micronesian Leaders Over Corruption Linked to China

Joseph Quesada
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February 10, 2026
The US Department of State (DoS) announced this week that it was barring two high-profile public officials from Palau and the Marshall Islands for “significant corruption,” as the US confronts Beijing’s efforts to grow its influence across the Pacific. According to a DoS statement, Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules and his immediate family have been […]
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U.S. Department of State Declares New Sanctions on Hizballah

U.S. Department of State Declares New Sanctions on Hizballah

Joseph Quesada
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February 10, 2026
The U.S. Department of State (DoS) announced this week that it would impose new sanctions on Hizballah operatives accused of exploiting “Lebanon’s informal financial sector” to produce earnings for the Iran-backed terrorist group. “These actors have supported sanctions evasion schemes involving Hezbollah-controlled financial institution Al-Qard Al-Hassan (AQAH) and an Iran-based Hezbollah finance team operative,” the […]
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US Military Boards Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Action

US Military Boards Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Action

Joseph Quesada
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February 9, 2026
The Department of War announced on Feb.9 that U.S. military forces “tracked and hunted” a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking the vessel from the Caribbean Sea. The Pentagon’s statement via the Department of War’s X account confirmed that it performed a "right-of-visit, maritime interdiction" after the vessel defied a quarantine order […]
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State Department Strengthens Health Resilience With Burundi Partnership

State Department Strengthens Health Resilience With Burundi Partnership

Joseph Quesada
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February 8, 2026
Burundi and the United States have agreed to a historic bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), pledging more than $129 million in U.S. aid to fortify health systems and combat major infectious diseases. The deal, signed on Feb.6, helps promote the “America First Global Health Strategy,” which emphasizes mutual benefits, self-reliance, and the protection […]
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Nigerian National Sentenced to8 Years for Multimillion-Dollar Scam

Nigerian National Sentenced to8 Years for Multimillion-Dollar Scam

Joseph Quesada
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February 8, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Feb.6 the conviction of a Nigerian national for his involvement in a years-long fraud scheme targeting elderly and vulnerable individuals. Tochukwu Albert Nnebocha was sentenced to eight years in prison for the crime. Nnebocha, 44, of Nigeria, and his accomplices conducted a “lucrative transnational inheritance fraud scheme” […]
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Georgia Enters New State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Weather

Georgia Enters New State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Weather

James Swafford
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January 30, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) declared a statewide State of Emergency today ahead of this weekend's winter storm. To clarify, this is a separate executive order from the one issued on January 22nd ahead of Winter Storm Fern, and it will be active until February 6th.   “While Mother Nature may not be giving us a break […]
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Trump Threatens Canada with a 100% Tariff Warning

Trump Threatens Canada with a 100% Tariff Warning

Joseph Quesada
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January 26, 2026
President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods sold from Canada if the country proceeds and strikes a trade deal with China. "If Canada makes a  deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A. Thank you for your attention […]
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Rep. Rich McCormick Believes Greenland Deal is 'Going to Work out Perfectly.’

Rep. Rich McCormick Believes Greenland Deal is 'Going to Work out Perfectly.’

James Swafford
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January 22, 2026
In a brief comment made to Dome Politics, Representative Rich McCormick (R-GA07) assured Americans that everything related to Greenland will work out perfectly. While many lawmakers worry about growing tensions with European leaders regarding President Trump's push to acquire Greenland, the Georgia representative seems quite calm about the whole ordeal. When asked about the issue, […]
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Governor Brian Kemp Announces New Economic Mission to Belgium and the U.K.

Governor Brian Kemp Announces New Economic Mission to Belgium and the U.K.

James Swafford
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January 21, 2026
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that he and his wife, First Lady Marty Kemp, will lead an international mission this week to reinforce economic relationships in Belgium and the United Kingdom.  The Governor and First Lady will be joined by representatives from the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), and they will conduct meetings […]
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Trump Says Iran Wants to Negotiate Amid Rising Deaths

Trump Says Iran Wants to Negotiate Amid Rising Deaths

Joseph Quesada
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January 12, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran wants to negotiate with the US after he threatened to strike the nation amid its crackdown on protesters nationwide, which has led to over 600 deaths. "Iran wants to negotiate, yes. We might meet with them," President Trump said. "But we may have to act because of what […]
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US Launches New Retaliatory Strikes Against ISIS

US Launches New Retaliatory Strikes Against ISIS

Joseph Quesada
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January 11, 2026
The U.S. has launched what it deemed “large-scale strikes” against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria in response to an ambush last month that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter, announced U.S. Central Command on Saturday. The strikes, carried out by the U.S. and its allies at approximately 12:30 PM EST, were […]
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