Understanding CRS R44000: How Congress Sees Türkiye–U.S. Relations R44000 is the U.S. Congress’s go-to background report on Türkiye and U.S.–Türkiye relations. It’s written by the Congressional Research Service (CRS)—the nonpartisan research arm of the U.S. legislature—and it’s updated regularly so senators and representatives have the latest facts before they make decisions. Think of it as […]
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in the United States on Sunday, Sept. 21 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in the United States on Sunday, Sept. 21, to headline the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and to press a broad agenda that stretches from Gaza diplomacy to trade, energy and defense ties with Washington. Turkish
JERUSALEM / ANKARA / WASHINGTON President Donald Trump used a rare address to Israel’s Knesset on Monday to celebrate a cease-fire that saw Hamas hand over the last living Israeli hostages as Israel began releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners—an exchange described by Israeli officials as the most consequential since the war began two years ago.
Can Washington Really Wean Türkiye Off Russian Energy? By TC-USA PAC Editorial Türkiye is suddenly at the center of a geoeconomic test: can US energy and nuclear cooperation—plus long-term LNG deals—turn Ankara’s decades-old dependence on Russian oil and gas into a more diversified, Western-leaning portfolio? The question isn’t academic. It goes to the heart of
Can Energy Deals and Trade Really Reset US–Türkiye Relations? Short answer: They might—if today’s headlines turn into steel-in-the-ground projects and predictable rules. Here’s the story, framed by the Atlantic Council’s latest analysis, plus the questions that matter next. Source Washington and Ankara are testing a quieter reset built not on speeches, but on infrastructure and
Building Bridges on Capitol Hill: Rep. Nick Begich (AK) During the RNNC event, Hulya Erol-Garvett, on behalf of TC-USA PAC and the Turkish-American community, introduced herself to Congressman Nick Begich, the freshman representative serving Alaska’s At-Large district. Though early in his tenure, Begich has already secured an influential portfolio of committee assignments that give him
H.R. 2585 and the Future of History Education: What Turkish Americans Need to Know In April 2025, U.S. Representative Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced H.R. 2585 – The Armenian Genocide Education Act, a national-level bill that proposes allocating $10 million over five years to the Library of Congress to support the development and dissemination of educational
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Meets with Turkish Americans in Washington, D.C. We were honored to welcome Congressman Suhas Subramanyam as he met with members of the Turkish-American community in Washington, D.C. The Congressman shared his inspiring journey as an Indian-American candidate, speaking openly about how he overcame objections, navigated challenges, and stayed committed to public service
Building Bridges: Hulya Erol-Garvett Connects with Rep. Tom Barrett at NRCC Event Hulya Erol-Garvett had the opportunity to engage with Rep. Tom Barrett during the NRCC event, discussing key issues affecting Michigan and beyond. As a proud Turkish-American, Hulya is committed to fostering meaningful relationships with leaders who value the contributions of diverse communities. She
Why Political Awareness Matter Representation of Our Interests Policies that affect Turkish Americans, both at home and abroad, are influenced by political decisions. By understanding how the system works, we can ensure that our voices are heard and our unique perspectives are represented. Protecting Our Heritage and Legacy Misunderstandings about Turkey and its history often
