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Start your week smart: Tennessee tornadoes, UPenn president, Michigan school shooter, Trump gag … CNN09:01
Yesterday
Three confirmed dead in Metro Nashville, mayor declares State of Emergency WSMV, Tennessee23:37 9-Dec-23
At least 6 dead after tornado rips through Tennessee towns The Kansas City Star23:34 9-Dec-23
Why Are House Republicans Leaving Congress? The New Yorker06:05 9-Dec-23
In the last 7 days
Investigation into leak of Nashville school shooter memos comes back inconclusive The Kansas City Star23:41 8-Dec-23
Tennessee Equality Project Publishes ‘Slate of Hate’ Ahead of 2024 Legislative Session Memphis Flyer14:12 8-Dec-23
Biden Primary Challenger Rep. Dean Phillips Challenging Democratic Party Over Ballot Inclusion The Messenger14:09 8-Dec-23
Prof. Glenn Harlan Reynolds (Tennessee) on Speech at Universities Reason08:03 8-Dec-23
What to know about the Hall & Oates legal battle Mercury News20:20 7-Dec-23
Biden primary foe Phillips will challenge states that left him off ballot Semafor17:25 7-Dec-23
What to know about the Hall & Oates legal fight, and the business at stake behind the music PBS Online16:34 7-Dec-23
Tennessee Joins Antitrust Lawsuit against NCAA Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)16:29 7-Dec-23
Ex-Nashville mayor who used taxpayer dollars to carry on affair launches bid to unseat House… Fox News15:58 7-Dec-23
70 Percent of VW Workers in Tennessee Have Not Signed UAW Representation Cards National Review Online14:09 7-Dec-23
Former Dem Nashville Mayor Announces Run for House Seat Five Years After Affair Scandal The Messenger12:48 7-Dec-23
DOJ Says Tennessee HIV Prostitution Law Violates Americans with Disabilities Act National Review Online08:24 7-Dec-23
Ex-Nashville mayor to run for GOP-held US House seat, seeking return after scandal ABC News20:53 6-Dec-23
Rutherford County will not pass new fire tax, mayor says WSMV, Tennessee20:15 6-Dec-23
TN House Democrats call on DOJ to investigate passage of original school voucher bill WSMV, Tennessee19:45 6-Dec-23
Ex-Nashville mayor to run for GOP-held US House seat, seeking a political return years after scandal Star Tribune, Minnesota18:31 6-Dec-23
White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf meets with Nashville mayor ABC7 / WLS-TV18:22 6-Dec-23
Chicago White Sox confirm meeting between Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and mayor of Nashville, Tenn. Chicago Tribune16:31 6-Dec-23
Chicago White Sox owner meets with Nashville mayor WSMV, Tennessee15:31 6-Dec-23
Former Nashville mayor Megan Barry announces run for Congress WSMV, Tennessee15:10 6-Dec-23
Former Nashville Mayor to Run for Congress Political Wire15:05 6-Dec-23
Two Tennessee Voters & League of Women Voters Sue Tennessee Over Vague Law That Attempts to Inhibit Crossover Primary… Ballot Access News (Weblog)19:09 5-Dec-23
The Tennessean, Nashville’s Main Newspaper, Publishes Story on Libertarian Party Ballot Access Lawsuit Ballot Access News (Weblog)19:09 5-Dec-23
She admired NCDOT memorial to workers killed on the job, then noticed something missing News & Observer, North Carolina15:56 5-Dec-23
Autonomy vs. accountability: Not all Tenn. Republicans are on board with statewide voucher proposal WKMS11:21 5-Dec-23
Tennessee Prison Population Grows As Violent Crime Drops Steeply Memphis Flyer10:09 5-Dec-23
Court Strikes Republican-Drawn Senate Maps Nashville Scene06:14 5-Dec-23
U.S. Senator Blasts Biden For Fining Christian Trucking Company 2paragraphs11:12 3-Dec-23
In the last month
Rep. Burchett on Santos Expulsion: 'Innocent Until Proven Guilty' NewsMax22:21 1-Dec-23
GOP Rep. Burchett condemns Santos ouster without legal conviction Just The News21:22 1-Dec-23
Burchett denounces Santos expulsion: He ‘hasn’t been convicted of anything’ The Hill19:59 1-Dec-23
Tennessee Libertarian Party Files Lawsuit Against the Ballot Access Petition for New Parties Ballot Access News (Weblog)16:39 1-Dec-23
Tennessee AG Leads Fight Against Federal Protections for LGBTQ Foster Youth Memphis Flyer10:54 1-Dec-23
UNCONSTITUTIONAL: State AG Explains How the Biden Admin Twists the Law in New Transgender… The Daily Signal03:06 1-Dec-23
Tennessee Primary Voting Law Challenge Democracy Docket18:49 30-Nov-23
Next Up for School Choice: Tennessee The Wall Street Journal18:48 30-Nov-23
Tennessee Republican open to Hunter Biden request for a public hearing The Washington Times16:33 30-Nov-23
Former ambassador and Republican politician sues to block Tennessee voting law Associated Press14:58 30-Nov-23
Former Knoxville mayor challenging Tennessee primary voting law WVLT12:59 30-Nov-23
Tennessee Democrat calls GOP governor's school choice expansion plan a 'real scam' Fox News05:14 30-Nov-23
Tennessee Attorney General Appeals Decision in Airport Authority Case Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)17:45 29-Nov-23
AG Skrmetti to Hold Press Conference on Tennessee’s Big Tech Investigation Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)17:45 29-Nov-23
‘ABSOLUTELY’: Tennessee AG Promises Legal Action If Biden Admin Finalizes Transgender Foster… The Daily Signal17:24 29-Nov-23
Tennessee Leads Fight against HHS’ Foster Care Placement Rule that Would Violate Law and Potentially Harm Children Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)13:00 29-Nov-23
Memphis mayor-elect meets with local organizations about crime Action 5 News08:03 29-Nov-23
Tennessee teenagers charged with shooting 15-year-old in the head are released without bond… Mail Online02:05 29-Nov-23
Gov. Lee, Legislative Leadership Call for Statewide School Choice, Unveil Education Freedom Scholarship Act Tennessee State Government (Press Release)16:51 28-Nov-23
“SENATOR PLEASE”: How Tennessee Senators responded to Molly Tuttle legalization plea Washington Press16:26 28-Nov-23
Tennessee Town Banned Homosexuality Political Wire07:15 26-Nov-23
Body Cams Mandated for Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Officers Memphis Flyer08:03 24-Nov-23
Court Orders New Tennessee State Senate Map, Upholds State House Map Democracy Docket18:00 22-Nov-23
Judges rule against Tennessee Senate redistricting map over treatment of Nashville seats Yahoo! US15:56 22-Nov-23
GOP Leaked Docs Reveal This Democrat Will Create “Incalculable Problems” 2paragraphs10:22 22-Nov-23
James Johnson: The American South is booming – and ambitious. Pro-growth voters are why. ConservativeHome03:35 22-Nov-23
Transition team recommends Nashville mayor consider proposing 2024 transit referendum WSMV, Tennessee19:25 21-Nov-23
Shelby County, Nashville Drop Private School Lawsuit Memphis Flyer08:04 21-Nov-23
McKeesport mayor arrested, jailed in Nashville Pittsburgh Tribune-Review07:41 21-Nov-23
Gov. Bill Lee, First Lady Maria Lee Celebrate Holiday Season Tennessee State Government (Press Release)16:56 20-Nov-23
Gov. Lee Announces Increased Tennessee Highway Patrol Presence in Shelby County Tennessee State Government (Press Release)10:59 20-Nov-23
Wildfires rage across Virginia, Tennessee and North Carolina Just The News16:27 18-Nov-23
Kinzinger reiterates claims that McCarthy ‘shoulder-checked’ him twice The Hill01:18 18-Nov-23
An Old Guy Is Running a Dungeon for Kids in Tennessee and No One's Doing Anything About It Esquire17:44 17-Nov-23
ICYMI: 26 Attorneys General Demand Congress and White House Provide Immediate and Significant Support to Israel Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)16:59 17-Nov-23
Newsom Is Mandating Education in Disinformation—While Spreading It Online The Washington Free Beacon15:00 17-Nov-23
Joslin, Granbery Return to Airport Board as Mayor 'Not Likely' to Take Action Nashville Scene08:22 17-Nov-23
Mayor O’Connell talks Belmont student shooter’s mental health history WSMV, Tennessee05:51 17-Nov-23
U.S. City Effectively Bans Public Homosexuality. The National Pulse14:44 16-Nov-23
House Republican Reintroduces Bill to Prevent Federal Funds From Flowing to CCP’s Hands NTD News10:23 16-Nov-23
She Fled Tennessee for Abortion Care. Now She’s Running for State House So Others Won’t Have To. Mother Jones06:04 16-Nov-23
Burchett on McCarthy after alleged elbowing: ‘I feel sorry for him’ The Kansas City Star12:56 15-Nov-23
Nazis bullied a conservative Tennessee town. Locals punched back. Trump should be worried. The Raw Story07:22 15-Nov-23
Congressman Tim Burchett doubles-down on claim Kevin McCarthy elbowed him in the kidneys as he… Mail Online23:49 14-Nov-23
‘A clean shot to the kidney’: Kevin McCarthy foe accuses ex-speaker of ‘sucker punch’ at Capitol Lexington Clipper-Herald21:40 14-Nov-23
McCarthy denies accusation of elbowing Tennessee Rep. in the kidney Mercury News19:44 14-Nov-23
Accountants have ‘doubt’ that Trump’s Truth Social will survive Mercury News18:51 14-Nov-23
Tennessee Republican accuses McCarthy of elbowing him, chases him in hallway Just The News16:07 14-Nov-23
Matt Gaetz Files Ethics Complaint Against Kevin McCarthy For 'Assaulting' Tim Burchett The Daily Caller15:38 14-Nov-23
Kevin McCarthy elbowed Tim Burchett from behind: ‘A cheap shot by a bully’ Al.com15:22 14-Nov-23
REPORT: McCarthy Elbows Congressman, Flees. The National Pulse15:06 14-Nov-23
Lawmaker who helped boot McCarthy says former speaker elbowed him in kidneys The Washington Times14:19 14-Nov-23
26 Attorneys General Demand Congress Grant State Officials Power to Protect U.S. Citizens against Illegal Immigration Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)14:09 14-Nov-23
Pulitzer-winning authors of George Floyd book told not to talk about systemic racism at Tennessee event The Kansas City Star13:41 14-Nov-23
GOP Rep. Tim Burchett accuses Kevin McCarthy of elbowing him in back, ex-speaker denies it CNN13:08 14-Nov-23
Rep. Tim Burchett says Kevin McCarthy elbowed him in the back while talking to reporter WVLT12:43 14-Nov-23
'Clean Shot To The Kidney' — McCarthy And GOP Rep Who Voted To Oust Him Get Into Heated… The Daily Caller12:04 14-Nov-23
Tennessee woman runs for office after state abortion ban puts her life at risk CBS News16:16 13-Nov-23
Tennessee man admits to conspiring with Jan. 6 defendant to kill FBI agents NBC News16:48 10-Nov-23
Deplatformed: Nashville mayor slander The Daily Dot07:00 10-Nov-23
Nashville mayor addresses safety concerns after deadly shooting WSMV, Tennessee22:20 9-Nov-23
Republican offers bill to block Biden from punishing Tennessee for 'sex' definition Washington Examiner17:05 9-Nov-23
Blackburn pays tribute to Feinstein for breaking barriers ‘for all women’ The Hill15:17 9-Nov-23
WE SAW YOU: Tennessee Wine Memphis Flyer14:20 9-Nov-23
Nashville police places 7 officers on 'administrative assignment' after school shooter writing leak Just The News13:37 9-Nov-23
Crowder: ‘None of the Seven Nashville Officers Placed on Administrative Leave Is Our Source’ American Greatness13:01 9-Nov-23
Tennessee college student, 18, killed in Nashville park by shooter with prior arrests: cops Fox News12:14 9-Nov-23

      
            
      
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