Tennessee Politics

In the last half-hour
Tennessee hospital was destroyed by Helene — others face risk CBS News10:06
Yesterday
Tennessee Republican floats $5 million fine for mailing abortion pills, calls it ‘reasonable’ Heartland Signal22:45 11-Dec-24
Scott Jennings Questions Why Public Knows More About Alleged CEO Murderer Than Trump Shooter,… The Daily Caller17:03 11-Dec-24
In the last 7 days
Burchett to Newsmax: Jan. 6 Committee Behavior Was 'Bogus' NewsMax23:24 10-Dec-24
Tennessee Lawmakers To Lead National Black Caucus of State Legislators Memphis Flyer19:50 10-Dec-24
Can Tennessee Ban Transgender Care for Minors? The Dispatch08:05 10-Dec-24
Justice Alito’s Slapdowns of Transgender Treatments for Minors Go Viral CNS News16:06 9-Dec-24
Department of Justice to hold community meeting following MPD findings Action 5 News03:52 9-Dec-24
Opponents of gender dysphoria treatment for minors believe medical evidence is on their side Just The News04:47 8-Dec-24
President Biden increases federal cost-share to assist in Helene recovery efforts in Tennessee WSMV, Tennessee02:10 7-Dec-24
Senate Republican’s DOGE Acts would codify Schedule F, freeze federal hiring and salaries FedScoop21:53 6-Dec-24
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Tennessee Major Disaster Declaration The White House (Press Release)20:20 6-Dec-24
Top law enforcement official sounds alarm about bloodthirsty Venezuelan gang operating in red… Fox News18:33 6-Dec-24
The real way to protect ‘trans kids’ Washington Examiner18:08 6-Dec-24
Republican Tenn. Lawmaker Urinates During DUI Arrest After Alleged Hit-and-Run While Vacationing People17:42 6-Dec-24
Legal expert skeptical Supreme Court will 'buy' Biden admin's argument challenging Tennessee… Fox News10:27 6-Dec-24
'Should be castrated!': Donald Trump Jr slams transgender lawyer's remarks on gender-affirming… The Times of India02:40 6-Dec-24
Calif. Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Transition for Kids NewsMax02:31 6-Dec-24
The Constitution Protects Transgender People. The Supreme Court May Have Other Ideas Vanity Fair22:52 5-Dec-24
Marjorie Taylor Greene booed as she raged against trans rights. She blamed “Satan.” LGBTQ Nation22:44 5-Dec-24
Supreme Court hears transgender health care case. What does it mean for Montana? Helena Independent Record, Montana22:23 5-Dec-24
Protests outside of Supreme Court capture growing fears for transgender Americans ABC News22:02 5-Dec-24
Tennessee state Sen. Ken Yager faces DUI, hit-and-run charges after Georgia arrest Washington Examiner21:12 5-Dec-24
Attorney General says Alabama is defending kids as Scotus weighs gender-affirming care bans Al.com20:43 5-Dec-24
Tennessee AG Says Scotus Could Pave Way To Ending Child Sex Changes And Saving Women's Sports… The Daily Caller19:45 5-Dec-24
John Roberts Has a Plan to Deny Transgender Rights Mother Jones19:32 5-Dec-24
Republican Lawmaker Caught on Camera Peeing His Pants While Taking Sobriety Test After Hit-and-Run Crash Latin Times19:09 5-Dec-24
Watch: Memphis won’t sign police reform agreement with DOJ following Tyre Nichols report, mayor says PBS Online18:41 5-Dec-24
Tennessee Defends Law Protecting Minors from Transgender Medical Treatments at SCOTUS Hearing CNS News17:41 5-Dec-24
Memphis' mayor pushes back against feds' calls for major reforms of city's police force Bowen Island Undercurrent17:38 5-Dec-24
Naf Naf Grill Expands to White House, Tennessee with Ne... Restaurant News Resource17:37 5-Dec-24
Tenn. AG Jonathan Skrmetti to Newsmax: Gender Suicide Rhetoric Quashed NewsMax16:15 5-Dec-24
Sexual misconduct at Veterans Affairs facility is ‘disturbing and disgusting,’ House committee… Fox News16:13 5-Dec-24
DOJ vs. Doppelganger: Four Takeaways From the US Government’s Action Against Russian Election Interference The German Marshall Fund of the United States16:03 5-Dec-24
'Significant Evidence Of Real Harm': Tennessee AG Clashes With CNN Host Over Child Sex Change… The Daily Caller15:27 5-Dec-24
'The pendulum is swinging': Experts weigh in on historic Scotus transgender case amid oral… Fox News15:17 5-Dec-24
Saying 16 minutes ‘dragged,’ Tennessee Republican cuts his Christmas party back to 15 minutes The Hill14:59 5-Dec-24
Tennessee Republican Legislator Arrested After Hit and Run, Caught on Camera Badly Flunking Sobriety Test Mediaite14:42 5-Dec-24
The good, the bad, and the head-scratching in the Scotus transgender case Fox News13:16 5-Dec-24
Naf Naf Grill to open at Love’s Travel Stops in White House, Tennessee Verdict Food Service11:21 5-Dec-24
Tennesee AG Skrmetti to Newsmax: Team Did Great Before High Court NewsMax03:11 5-Dec-24
Supreme Court's ruling on transgender care could have national implications Daily Kos00:35 5-Dec-24
In the last month
Supreme Court seems ready to uphold ban on gender-affirming care for minors KJZZ23:16 4-Dec-24
Supreme Court Hears Case on Medical Treatments for Transgender Minors C-Span (Video)23:06 4-Dec-24
Brett Kavanaugh Is Using the Logic of Dobbs to Pursue a Dangerous New Agenda Slate22:54 4-Dec-24
Right-Winger at SCOTUS Rally Vows to 'Erase' Trans Ideology 'From This Earth' Rolling Stone21:58 4-Dec-24
Leftist SCOTUS Justices: Sex Changes for Minors Are Like Taking Aspirin, Banning Them Is Like… The National Pulse21:39 4-Dec-24
Palmer: The Supreme Court should uphold the rights of Tennessee, Alabama, and the other states that are taking action… Congressman Gary Palmer (Press Release)21:06 4-Dec-24
Justices appear likely to uphold Tennessee ban on medical care for trans teens The Washington Post20:50 4-Dec-24
Supreme Court seems wary of blocking Tennessee’s ban on transgender care for minors The Washington Post20:50 4-Dec-24
‘This case is critical’: Youth gender medicine reaches the Supreme Court Boston Globe20:25 4-Dec-24
Trans Lawyer to Argue for Hormone Blockers for Kids at Supreme Court. The National Pulse19:47 4-Dec-24
Supreme Court appears skeptical of challenge to ban on gender-affirming care for minors NPR18:28 4-Dec-24
Naf Naf Grill Opens New Location at Love's Travel Stop in White House, TN PR Newswire (Press Release)18:23 4-Dec-24
Kagan's Play in Skermetti: Find that the Tennessee Law Imposes a Valid "Quasi-Suspect" Classification on Transgender… Reason17:58 4-Dec-24
‘I’m disappointed’: Nashville mayor responds to council’s rejection of surveillance camera contract WSMV, Tennessee16:23 4-Dec-24
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments over Tennessee Ban on Gender Surgery for Trans Youth California Globe15:24 4-Dec-24
Listen Live: Supreme Court Hears Arguments About Tennessee Ban On Trans Hormones, Puberty… RealClearPolitics (Video)15:23 4-Dec-24
Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses trans lawyer Chase Strangio of “abuse” of children LGBTQ Nation15:13 4-Dec-24
Listen live: Supreme Court considers Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors PBS Online15:11 4-Dec-24
Supreme Ct. Hears Case on Medical Treatments for Transgender Minors C-Span (Video)15:07 4-Dec-24
SCOTUS Considers Ban on Health Care for Trans Youth Ahead of Trump’s Term Rolling Stone14:21 4-Dec-24
Supreme Court hears arguments over Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care CBS News13:55 4-Dec-24
Supreme Court to hear arguments on transgender rights ABC13 / KTRK-TV13:10 4-Dec-24
Supreme Court to consider puberty blocker ban affecting transgender youth Scripps News13:08 4-Dec-24
ACLU Attorney News Conference After Oral Argument C-Span (Video)13:00 4-Dec-24
Tennessee Attorney General News Conference After Oral Argument C-Span (Video)13:00 4-Dec-24
What I Saw Providing Gender-Affirming Care to Trans Kids in Tennessee The Cut12:27 4-Dec-24
Supreme Court hears challenge to law banning gender-affirming care for trans kids NPR10:02 4-Dec-24
Transgender rights case lands at Supreme Court amid debate over ban on medical treatments for… Boston Globe05:21 4-Dec-24
Republican lawmaker seeks to impose 'robust tariffs' on Indian ceramic tile imports The Telegraph, Calcutta05:11 4-Dec-24
‘It’s much more than that. This is people’s homes’ | Cocke County mayor gives update on Helene debris cleanup WVLT00:54 4-Dec-24
What medical care for transgender minors is at stake in Supreme Court case? ABC7 / KGO-TV22:38 3-Dec-24
What medical care for transgender minors is at stake in Scotus case? ABC11 / WTVD-TV22:33 3-Dec-24
Tennessee’s gender affirming care ban for children goes to U.S. Supreme Court for arguments Nebraska Examiner19:25 3-Dec-24
Supreme Court to hear arguments on youth transgender care ban Roll Call14:28 3-Dec-24
Biden Will Pardon More Family Members After Hunter Biden Pardon: GOP Lawmaker Tim Burchett Forbes22:53 2-Dec-24
SCOTUS: Transgender Lawyer, DOJ Challenge Tenn. Law Banning Trans Treatments for Minors CNS News21:01 2-Dec-24
Tennessee Democrats push in-vitro fertilization, contraception guarantee WKMS16:49 2-Dec-24
Trans teen implores Supreme Court to strike gender-affirming care ban ABC7 / KGO-TV12:05 2-Dec-24
This Supreme Court Case Could Change Everything for Trans Rights Mother Jones11:02 2-Dec-24
Dobbs Was Just the Beginning. Now Trans Rights Are Being Tested at the Supreme Court. Slate10:56 2-Dec-24
Transgender teen implores Supreme Court to strike Tennessee gender-affirming care ban ABC News10:04 2-Dec-24
Former Florida mayoral candidate charged with criminal homicide in Middle Tennessee WSMV, Tennessee15:03 30-Nov-24
2 Tennessee Tax Preparers Charged With Filing $65 Million In False Claims Under Pandemic… HuffPost (US)20:11 29-Nov-24
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors The Columbian, Washington16:12 29-Nov-24
Tennessee Mayor Distracted by Sausage Biscuit Crashes Car Into Utility Pole, Knocks Out Power to All of Downtown Latin Times21:51 28-Nov-24
Former Gainesville mayoral candidate charged with criminal homicide in Tennessee WSMV, Tennessee21:13 28-Nov-24
Nashville mayor concerned with number of homicides in 2024 WSMV, Tennessee23:00 27-Nov-24
Group suing to stop Nashville mayor’s new transit plan WSMV, Tennessee22:09 27-Nov-24
Cocke County mayor asking local contractors to apply for debris cleanup work WVLT20:43 27-Nov-24
Liquor store manager says customers can expect sharp spike in tequila prices under Trump’s tariff plans Action 5 News23:28 26-Nov-24
TN House Republicans elect leaders for 114th General Assembly WSMV, Tennessee19:43 26-Nov-24
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” to Be Celebrated As Tennessee’s Official Holiday Song Memphis Flyer15:48 26-Nov-24
Art Exhibit of Trump With Swastikas, KKK Hoods Stirs Outrage NewsMax01:23 26-Nov-24
Tennessee Libertarian Party Files Opening Brief in Sixth Circuit in Ballot Access Case Ballot Access News (Weblog)00:47 26-Nov-24
Gov. Bill Lee, First Lady Maria Lee Celebrate Holiday Season Tennessee State Government (Press Release)22:02 25-Nov-24
No, Tennessee Has Not Banned Interracial or Same-Sex Marriage The Dispatch21:47 25-Nov-24
Smithville mayor condemns DA’s actions in Thursday shooting WSMV, Tennessee23:39 24-Nov-24
Riverfront safety barriers included in Nashville mayor’s proposed Capital Spending Plan WSMV, Tennessee23:20 22-Nov-24
Council recommends tax incentives for nuclear energy Just The News23:18 22-Nov-24
Advising Initiative Helps Post-Secondary Enrollment Growth in Tennessee Schools Memphis Flyer17:48 22-Nov-24
Alabama congressmen demand NIH release data showing puberty blockers don’t benefit mental health Al.com12:12 22-Nov-24
Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council Delivers Final Report Tennessee State Government (Press Release)22:25 21-Nov-24
WWE Clip Shows Linda McMahon, Trump's Education Secretary Pick, Being Body Slammed by Kane, Now a Tenn. Mayor People21:21 21-Nov-24
Tennessee Florist Who Refused to Serve Trump Voters Forced to Close After Flood of Death Threats Latin Times20:06 21-Nov-24
How the US Government Hit Back at Foreign Interference in the 2024 Election Alliance For Securing Democracy17:15 21-Nov-24
Convicted Jan 6 rioter found guilty of plotting to kill FBI agents, DOJ Just The News13:41 21-Nov-24
Nashville mayor unveils $527M Capital Spending Plan with focus on neighborhood assets WSMV, Tennessee00:34 21-Nov-24
Rep. Steve Cohen on Gaetz Ethics Resolution C-Span (Video)00:28 21-Nov-24
Donald Trump's latest branded venture is guitars that cost up to $10,000 MailOnline21:19 20-Nov-24
Nissan layoffs unrelated to Trump tariff proposal Yahoo! UK & Ireland19:30 20-Nov-24
Tennessee’s Title X family planning funding could change under a second Trump term WKMS16:44 20-Nov-24
VIDEO: Gov. Lee Signs Executive Order to Preserve Duck River, Promote Water Resource Management Statewide Tennessee State Government (Press Release)16:23 20-Nov-24
TN AG Division of Consumer Affairs Warns Tennesseans of Website Scammers Posing as Dealerships Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)15:36 20-Nov-24

      
            
      
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Tennessee is considered a red state. In the federal government, Tennessee is represented by two U.S. Senators and nine U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are Republican. Of the nine Representatives, eight are Republican and one is a Democrat. Tennessee has a Republican governor, William Byron Lee, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.
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