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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Democratic Party Messaging: What Will the Strategy be For Upcoming Races?

Democratic Party Messaging: What Will the Strategy be For Upcoming Races?

James Swafford
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May 13, 2025
The 2026 midterm elections will feature important races at both the federal and state levels. The U.S. Senate race and the governor’s race will be the two most important for Georgia voters. Will Democratic Party messaging differ for these races, or will it stay the same? Democrats will have to present themselves as having something […]
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Congressional Lawmakers Divided on China Trade Deal: ‘Another Promise Made and Another Promise Kept’

Congressional Lawmakers Divided on China Trade Deal: ‘Another Promise Made and Another Promise Kept’

James Swafford
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May 12, 2025
Representatives from the U.S. and China have agreed to a new trade deal that rolls back most tariffs. The U.S. agreed to lower its tariffs on Chinese goods. China agreed to lower its tariffs on American goods. Congressional lawmakers, however, are deeply divided over the deal. The divide is mostly along party lines, as usual. […]
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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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House Passes Gulf of America Act and Other Bills on Crime and Higher Education

House Passes Gulf of America Act and Other Bills on Crime and Higher Education

James Swafford
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May 9, 2025
The House of Representatives passed three new bills, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Gulf of America Act. The other bills addressed crime and higher education. Specifically, the bills addressed organ harvesting and higher education’s relationship with Chinese entities.  First, the House passed House Resolution (HR) 1503, also known as the Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act. […]
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Burt Jones Responds With Support to Brian Kemp’s Senate Announcement

Burt Jones Responds With Support to Brian Kemp’s Senate Announcement

James Swafford
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May 7, 2025
After his term ends, Gov. Brian Kemp announced that he would not run for Senate in 2026. This announcement responded to rumors that he would challenge Jon Ossoff for his seat. Burt Jones responded to the announcement with support and optimism. Kemp went on X to explain his reasoning in a lengthy comment. Simply put, […]
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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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Georgia Republicans Rally to Celebrate First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

Georgia Republicans Rally to Celebrate First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

James Swafford
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May 2, 2025
President Trump’s current term has just recently reached the 100 day mark. With this milestone, many lawmakers have given their thoughts on how successful the current administration has been. Many comparisons have also been made to the previous administration.  Republicans have largely come out celebrating the first 100 days. Georgia Republicans especially have made their […]
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Mike Waltz is First to Leave Trump Administration

Mike Waltz is First to Leave Trump Administration

Daniel Molina
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May 1, 2025
Multiple sources familiar with the issue are reporting that National Security advisor Mike Waltz (R) and his deputy, Alex Wong, are expected to leave the Trump Administration.
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Ossoff Holds Town Hall in Marietta and Greene Responds With Sharp Criticism

Ossoff Holds Town Hall in Marietta and Greene Responds With Sharp Criticism

James Swafford
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April 28, 2025
Senator Jon Ossoff (D) held a town hall in Marietta, GA recently to engage with his constituents. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) responded with sharp criticism over his conduct and comments.  Ossoff began his appearance by employing populist messaging. He stated that his highest obligation is to serve the people of Georgia. Ossoff stated, “My […]
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Arrest of Milwaukee Circuit Judge Over Deportation Interference Divides Georgia Lawmakers

Arrest of Milwaukee Circuit Judge Over Deportation Interference Divides Georgia Lawmakers

James Swafford
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April 28, 2025
A circuit judge based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin was arrested recently for interfering in the deportation of an undocumented migrant. The judge, Hannah Dugan, was arrested by the FBI under charges of obstruction and concealment.  The arrest has come as a result of the Trump administration’s commitment to enforcing border law. The administration is making […]
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Georgia Lawmakers Work to Address Small Businesses, Energy, and Civil Rights History

Georgia Lawmakers Work to Address Small Businesses, Energy, and Civil Rights History

James Swafford
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April 22, 2025
Georgia lawmakers have been working to make progress to address multiple issues. The issues are varied and include small business regulation, energy dominance, and a new civil rights historic site. First, representative Brian Jack (R) met with the Small Business Administrator, Kelly Loeffler. He welcomed her to his district in Troup county. They set up […]
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Controversial Deportation of Illegal Migrant Causes Rift Between Georgia Lawmakers

Controversial Deportation of Illegal Migrant Causes Rift Between Georgia Lawmakers

James Swafford
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April 16, 2025
The Trump administration has come under fire recently for the deportation of a man named Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Garcia was deported under the pretense of illegally entering the U.S. and being a member of MS-13. However, questions over the validity of these claims have arisen and the issue has taken a partisan turn. Republicans and […]
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Border Apprehensions at New Low Since Trump Took Office

Border Apprehensions at New Low Since Trump Took Office

James Swafford
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April 15, 2025
When President Trump first took office in 2017, border apprehensions immediately took a downward turn. In the first six months of Trump’s first term, the U.S. Border Patrol apprehended around 140,000 migrants. This figure is only half of how many apprehensions took place in the first six months of 2016. A similar phenomenon has occurred […]
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House of Representatives Takes Action Against Rogue Judges and Voter Fraud

House of Representatives Takes Action Against Rogue Judges and Voter Fraud

James Swafford
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April 11, 2025
The House of Representatives recently convened to pass more bills on rogue judges and voter registration. These bills were passed around the same time as the new Senate amended budget. The first bill was House Resolution (HR) 1526, also known as the No Rogue Rulings Act. In a nutshell, the bill limits the authority of […]
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Georgia Lawmakers React to Supreme Court Siding With Trump Admin on Alien Enemies Act

Georgia Lawmakers React to Supreme Court Siding With Trump Admin on Alien Enemies Act

James Swafford
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April 9, 2025
The Supreme Court of the United States recently sided with the Trump Administration on the Alien Enemies Act. The administration has been using the law as a way to facilitate the deportation of criminals and suspected gang members. A number of Republican lawmakers have come out in support of the decision. They have framed it […]
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Cruz to Foreign Countries: 'Cut a deal' With U.S. on Tariffs Immediately

Cruz to Foreign Countries: 'Cut a deal' With U.S. on Tariffs Immediately

Jackson Bakich
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April 8, 2025
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke on his "Verdict" podcast about the latest tariffs that have been implemented against countries worldwide. The Texas senator shared that he has heard from foreign governments concerning President Donald Trump's (R) tariffs and that his advice to them is to deal with the U.S. immediately, as he believes America sits […]
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Georgia Democratic Lawmakers React to Trump Slashing CDC Workforce: 'This is a disgrace and a grave mistake'

Georgia Democratic Lawmakers React to Trump Slashing CDC Workforce: 'This is a disgrace and a grave mistake'

James Swafford
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April 2, 2025
Recently, the Trump administration has moved to slash federal funding by targeting U.S. health agencies. Organizations like the FDA and notably the CDC experienced layoffs where up to 20,000 people lost their jobs. Georgia Democrats had a lot to say in response to this. First, Senator Raphael Warnock slammed the cuts and declared them to […]
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