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
U.S. Ambassador Barrack Predicts Breakthrough on Turkey’s F‑35 Impasse by Year‑End U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye and special envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, expressed optimism this week that the long-standing F‑35 fighter jet and CAATSA sanctions disputes may be resolved by the end of 2025 — potentially marking a dramatic turnaround in U.S.–Turkey defense relations. Why
Ethnic Lobby Alliance Targets U.S. Ambassador Over Pro-Türkiye Syria Policy In an unusual alliance, three U.S.-based ethnic lobbying groups — the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC), and the American Friends of Kurdistan — have jointly demanded the removal of Ambassador Tom Barrack, who currently serves as both the
Reconnecting with Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL‑08): A Champion for Fiscal Responsibility and Space Innovation Hot Springs, VA — July 2025President Hulya Erol Garvett of TC-USA PAC was honored to reconnect with Congressman Mike Haridopolos, who now proudly represents Florida’s 8th Congressional District, during the recent NRCC event in Hot Springs, Virginia. Congressman Haridopolos warmly welcomed
A New Chapter: Why Trump’s Republicans Offer a Stronger Path for U.S.–Türkiye Relations Obama-Era Strains: U.S. Support for YPG and the PKK Dilemma Under President Barack Obama and Democratic leadership, U.S.–Türkiye relations became increasingly strained – largely due to Washington’s collaboration with Kurdish militias in Syria that Ankara links to the PKK insurgency. Notably, the
U.S.–Türkiye Strategy on Syria and the SDF: Highlights from Ambassador Barrack’s Briefing 1. No Independent Kurdish State in Syria Ambassador Barrack reiterated unequivocally that Washington does not support carving out an independent Kurdish enclave or “free Kurdistan” in Syria. The U.S. view remains squarely with a sovereign, unified Syria—no federal or sect-based fragmentation. Quote: “SDF
From Tension to Tango? The U.S.–Turkey Relationship Under Trump 2.0 How Erdoğan Walked a Geopolitical Tightrope Amid the Israel–Iran Ceasefire – On June 24, 2025, as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran took hold, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan found himself recalibrating Ankara’s diplomatic posture. Navigating between rivalry with Tehran and alliance with Washington, Erdoğan pursued several
