Meeting Rep. Ashley Hinson at the NRCC Event During the recent NRCC gathering in Hot Springs, Virginia, Hulya Erol-Garvett, President of TC-USA PAC, had the opportunity to briefly introduce the organization to Rep. Ashley Hinson, a rising leader in Congress. Hulya noted that this was a valuable chance to explain who TC-USA PAC is, what […]
“Inevitable”? Why Michael Rubin’s Turkey Prediction Doesn’t Add Up On August 5, 2025, American analyst Michael Rubin—a former Pentagon official and current AEI senior fellow—published an op-ed titled “Turkey’s collapse and partition appears inevitable” in the Washington Examiner. In it, he argues that domestic strain and a “Palestinian precedent” could push Turkey toward partition and
Historic Breakthrough: Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign U.S.-Brokered Peace Deal For nearly four decades, Armenia and Azerbaijan have been locked in a bitter dispute—rooted in the late 1980s over the Nagorno-Karabakh region—that sparked two wars, countless border clashes, and deep political mistrust. Decades of peace talks stalled, with every attempt collapsing under renewed violence… until now.
U.S. Courts Push Back: Judge Blocks Turkish Effort to Exploit Legal System for Political Ends A United States federal judge in New York has delivered a significant ruling that halts Turkey’s attempt to leverage American courts for politically motivated investigations. Judge John P. Cronan of the Southern District of New York reversed his earlier decision (from
US Imposes 15% Reciprocal Tariff on Turkey—Trade Costs Rise Amid Diplomatic Signal In a significant adjustment to U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump signed an executive order raising the reciprocal tariff rate on imports from Turkey to 15%, up from the baseline 10%. The measure is set to take effect on August 7, 2025 and
Turkey’s Next-Gen Fighter Jet KAAN Emerges as a Global Defense Contender n a move reshaping the global defense landscape, Turkey’s domestically produced fifth-generation fighter jet—KAAN—is gaining traction as a serious competitor to the U.S.-built F-35 Lightning II, particularly among developing nations seeking advanced but cost-effective air power solutions. The KAAN, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries
Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10): Background, Key Issues Military and Entrepreneurial Background Pat Harrigan is a U.S. Representative from North Carolina’s 10th District who brings a notable military and technical background to Congress. A West Point graduate in nuclear engineering, Harrigan served as a U.S. Army infantry officer and Green Beret with deployments to Afghanistan. He
On Behalf of TCUSAPAC: Meeting with Congressmen Estes & Wilson At the recent NRCC event, Hulya, representing TCUSAPAC, had the opportunity to briefly meet with Congressman Ron Estes (KS‑04) and Congressman Joe Wilson (SC‑02), just before their briefing commenced. Congressman Ron Estes (4th District of Kansas) Congressman Ron Estes has represented Kansas’s 4th Congressional District
Congressman Brian Babin Outlines His Legislative Priorities At a recent political gathering, Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) briefly met with Hulya Garvett, the President of TC-USA PAC, which represents the interests of Turkish Americans nationwide. The introduction served as an initial opportunity to build rapport and learn more about Congressman Babin’s work and the core issues
Spotlight: Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY‑24) Last month at the NRRC event in Hot Springs, I had the opportunity to meet Congresswoman Claudia Tenney—briefly saying hello and capturing a photo together. It’s always special to connect in person and see the energy she brings firsthand. About Claudia Tenney Claudia Tenney serves in the U.S. House
