Georgia Republicans Back President Trump’s Capture of Maduro

Georgia Republicans Back President Trump’s Capture of Maduro

James Swafford
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January 5, 2026
Over the weekend, and by order of President Donald Trump, the U.S. military launched a strike against Venezuela, bombing several of its states and capturing its President, Nicolas Maduro. The strike comes after months of escalating tension involving attacks on drug boats and a focus on growing narcoterrorism from Venezuela. The strike has received mixed reactions […]
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Trump Announces the U.S. Will 'Run' Venezuela Effectively

Trump Announces the U.S. Will 'Run' Venezuela Effectively

Joseph Quesada
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January 5, 2026
Mar-A-Lago – President Donald Trump announced in a press conference held in Palm Beach, Florida, that the U.S. will run Venezuela “until such time as it can be put back on track.” “….we’re going to be running it with a group, and we’re going to make sure it’s run properly. We’re going to rebuild the […]
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Maduro Says Venezuela Is Open to Negotiate Agreement With U.S.

Maduro Says Venezuela Is Open to Negotiate Agreement With U.S.

Joseph Quesada
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January 2, 2026
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Thursday that his government is open to talks with the United States to negotiate an agreement. The news comes after months of the U.S. military’s pressure campaign against ‘narco-terrorism’ tied to his government. Maduro said Venezuela is “ready” for discussion with the U.S. on all pertinent issues. "The U.S. government […]
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U.S. Military Confirms Five Killed in Drug Boat Strikes

U.S. Military Confirms Five Killed in Drug Boat Strikes

Joseph Quesada
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January 1, 2026
WASHINGTON – The U.S. military revealed Wednesday it struck five suspected narco-terrorist vessels over the course of two days. The attacks killed a total of eight people, with some jumping overboard and possibly surviving. The U.S. Southern Command issued a statement on the social media platform X. They attached footage of the initial strikes, which […]
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Trump Appoints Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as Greenland Special Envoy

Trump Appoints Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as Greenland Special Envoy

Joseph Quesada
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December 22, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he is appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland. “Jeff understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security and will strongly advance our Country’s Interests for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Allies, […]
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State Department Announces $11 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan

State Department Announces $11 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan

Joseph Quesada
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December 18, 2025
WASHINGTON – The State Department announced an approved $11.1 billion package of arms sales to Taiwan. The package includes medium-range missiles, howitzers, and drones. The announcement arrived late Wednesday during a nationally televised address by President Donald Trump. The approved sales are meant to aid Taipei’s efforts to “modernize its armed forces and to maintain […]
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Trump Announces 'Complete Blockade' on Oil Tankers

Trump Announces 'Complete Blockade' on Oil Tankers

Joseph Quesada
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December 17, 2025
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a naval blockade of “sanctioned oil vessels” leaving and heading to Venezuela," saying that the South American nation was "completely surrounded." In a post on Truth Social, Trump claims that Venezuela has been using oil to fund drug trafficking and other crimes. “Venezuela is completely surrounded by […]
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Trump Declares Fentanyl as WMD amid Drug War Escalation

Trump Declares Fentanyl as WMD amid Drug War Escalation

Joseph Quesada
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December 16, 2025
WASHINGTON – President Trump signed an executive order classifying the street drug fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. “The manufacture and distribution of fentanyl, primarily performed by organized criminal networks, threatens our national security. It also fuels lawlessness in our hemisphere and at our border,” the proclamation declares. During an event on Monday, December […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Respond to Recent Violence in Australia and Rhode Island

Georgia Lawmakers Respond to Recent Violence in Australia and Rhode Island

James Swafford
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December 16, 2025
A recent wave of violence has shocked the world after a terrorist incident occurred in Sydney, Australia, and a mass shooting in Rhode Island, USA. Fifteen people were shot and killed in Sydney, and two people were shot and killed at Brown University in Rhode Island.  Georgia lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have […]
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Trump Files $10 Billion Defamation Suit Against BBC

Trump Files $10 Billion Defamation Suit Against BBC

Joseph Quesada
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December 16, 2025
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday. Trump accuses the British network of defamation alongside deceptive and unfair trade practices. The president filed the suit in a Miami federal court, seeking $10 billion in damages. The 33-page civil complaint accuses the BBC of broadcasting a “false, defamatory, deceptive, […]
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Trump Unveils $1 million 'Gold Card' Immigration Visas

Trump Unveils $1 million 'Gold Card' Immigration Visas

Joseph Quesada
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December 11, 2025
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his administration has begun accepting immigration applications for the “Trump Gold Card." The visa program offers legal status and a pathway to U.S. citizenship to foreign recipients. Individual applicants will pay $1 million, while corporations are set to pay twice the amount per foreign-born employee. The president […]
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Trump Announces U.S. Seizure of Oil Tanker off Venezuelan Coast

Trump Announces U.S. Seizure of Oil Tanker off Venezuelan Coast

Joseph Quesada
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December 11, 2025
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced this week that the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. The capture comes after a months-long buildup of military forces surrounding the country. “As you probably know, we’ve just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela,” Trump announced during a meeting at […]
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Rich McCormick Co-Sponsors Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act

Rich McCormick Co-Sponsors Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act

James Swafford
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December 4, 2025
Representatives Rich McCormick (GA-07), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) have introduced the Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025, which would strengthen policies advancing early childhood development internationally. The bipartisan bill reauthorizes the Global Child Thrive Act of 2020, a landmark piece of legislation enacted in early 2021, and strengthens […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Trump's H-1B Stance

Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Trump's H-1B Stance

James Swafford
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November 12, 2025
During an interview with Fox News' Laura Ingraham, President Donald Trump took a strong stance on the H-1B work visa program. The President stated that H-1B immigrants are necessary because there aren’t enough ‘talented’ Americans to fill necessary jobs. Trump says H-1B immigrants are necessary because there aren’t enough talented Americans to fill jobs. Follow: […]
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Brian Kemp’s Delegation Meets With More Companies in Japan

Brian Kemp’s Delegation Meets With More Companies in Japan

James Swafford
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October 30, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp’s (R-GA) economic mission to Japan continues with the state delegation meeting with more companies across the country. These companies all have a stake in Georgia’s financial and industrial sectors, but contribute to the state in different ways.  The delegation first met with Yamaha, a corporation operating in Cobb County that produces all-terrain […]
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Governor Kemp Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Georgia's Office in Korea

Governor Kemp Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Georgia's Office in Korea

James Swafford
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October 23, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp (R) and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international economic development mission that will begin in the Republic of Korea. The time in Korea will focus on reinforcing strategic economic development partnerships in recognition of the 40th anniversary of Georgia’s representation in Seoul. The Governor commented on this trip, Georgia’s steady […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Celebrate President Trump’s Peace Deal

Georgia Lawmakers Celebrate President Trump’s Peace Deal

James Swafford
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October 13, 2025
President Donald Trump (R) has celebrated a new era of peace in the Middle East after signing a new deal between the State of Israel and Hamas. Israel backed off its frontline positioning in Gaza, and in exchange, Gaza released the remaining living hostages.  The deal marks the end of the two-year conflict between Israel […]
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Georgia Republicans Praise Trump’s Peace Deal Between Israel and Hamas

Georgia Republicans Praise Trump’s Peace Deal Between Israel and Hamas

James Swafford
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October 9, 2025
President Donald Trump (R) recently finalized the first phase of his peace deal between the state of Israel and the terror group, Hamas. The fighting in Gaza is expected to pause, and all Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are expected to be released. This peace deal is a landmark achievement for President Trump’s foreign policy, […]
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