Category: Politics

In a stunning twist, Democrat Debra Shigley captured nearly 40 percent of the vote in a special election for Georgia’s State Senate District 21, a area long dominated by Republicans. This performance in the August primary has set up a runoff on September 23 against Republican Jason Dickerson, sparking talk of a possible shift in this Trump strong area. Shigley’s Strong Showing Defies Expectations Shigley, a mom of five and…

South Korea has reached an agreement with the United States to release hundreds of its citizens detained during a major immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. The deal allows for the swift return of the workers, easing tensions between the two allies amid ongoing trade talks and concerns over foreign investments. Details of the Immigration Raid Federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided the Hyundai battery plant…

President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to foreign companies about following US immigration laws. This came right after a major raid at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia, where agents detained hundreds of workers. Details of the Georgia Raid Federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement swept into the Hyundai battery plant construction site in Bryan County, Georgia, on Thursday. They arrested about 475 people, with most being South…

Troops to provide logistical and administrative help, not law enforcement The Georgia National Guard will begin a new mission this month to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities across the state, with deployments expected to start around September 15. Officials said the mission, requested by the Department of Homeland Security, will assign 75 soldiers and airmen to assist ICE staff with tasks ranging from data entry to vehicle maintenance.…

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that his country will only follow European Union requirements if they make clear sense and have strong reasons. This comes right after Georgia sent a report to Brussels on August 31, 2025, about meeting visa free travel rules, sparking talks on what is next for EU ties. Background on Georgia’s EU Journey Georgia got candidate status for EU membership in December 2023, a big…

Democrats scored a major win in Iowa’s special election on August 26, 2025, flipping a state Senate seat and breaking the Republican supermajority. This victory, along with results from a Georgia state Senate race, highlights ongoing trends in voter turnout and party momentum ahead of future contests. Democratic Victory Shakes Up Iowa Politics In Iowa’s Senate District 1, Democrat Catelin Drey defeated Republican Christopher Prosch with 54.5 percent of the…

Georgia officials announced on Monday that the state National Guard will send 75 troops to help with President Donald Trump’s push against illegal immigration. This move starts in the fall and focuses on support tasks across the state to free up federal agents for enforcement work. Deployment Plans and Duties State leaders confirmed the Georgia National Guard will deploy soldiers and airmen to various spots in Georgia. Training begins in…

Georgia scientists are reeling from a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that lets the Trump administration slash federal research grants tied to diversity, equity, and gender topics. The ruling, issued on August 21, 2025, has already led to over $60 million in cuts at state universities, with fears that terminations could exceed $100 million soon, hitting critical work like Alzheimer’s disease prevention at places such as Emory University. Supreme Court…

State Representative Tanya Miller, a Democrat from Atlanta, announced her candidacy for Georgia attorney general on August 25, 2025, outside the state Capitol. She aims to shift the office focus toward consumer protection and fighting sex trafficking, joining a growing field of candidates for the 2026 election. Announcement Highlights Miller made her announcement in a speech that drew attention to everyday issues facing Georgians. She spoke about the need for…

Georgia officials announced on August 25, 2025, that the state’s National Guard will deploy 75 soldiers and airmen to support federal immigration enforcement efforts under President Donald Trump. This move aims to help U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement boost arrests and deportations amid a nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration. The deployment frees up federal agents for field operations by handling administrative and logistical tasks at ICE facilities across Georgia. It…