Tennessee Politics

In the last 4 hours
Pain clinic CEO faced 20 years for fraud. He got 18 months. CBS News16:26
Yesterday
Study: Tennessee Would Have Lost $468M Under New FEMA Rules Memphis Flyer18:32 14-May-25
Nashville mayor calls for release of names, charges after ICE operation in response to DHS WSMV, Tennessee16:33 14-May-25
Knox County school board member Betsy Henderson announces mayoral run WVLT03:02 14-May-25
DHS fires back at blue-city mayor unhappy about ICE operation, provides rap sheets for those… Fox News02:04 14-May-25
In the last 7 days
DHS calls out Nashville mayor after 196 arrests made during ICE operation WSMV, Tennessee18:41 13-May-25
Tennessee schools at risk after governor signs misgendering bill Advocate.com16:44 13-May-25
Why does Alabama’s GOP chairman have a Tennessee driver’s license? Al.com16:27 13-May-25
AG Skrmetti Issues Consumer Alert: Beware of Scammers Following Knoxville Earthquake Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)12:37 13-May-25
Nashville Mayor Slams ICE Over Conducting More Than 100 Arrests in City Traffic Stops: 'A Violation of Due Process' Latin Times17:35 12-May-25
ICE arrests 103 in Nashville traffic stops, mayor raises questions UPI22:02 10-May-25
Tennessee ICE operation sparks fear in immigrant communities as over 100 arrested under Trump… The Times of India16:23 10-May-25
4.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Tennessee, parts of Georgia and Carolinas CBS News15:38 10-May-25
Authorities arrest over 100 people on Tennessee roads in support of Trump's deportation plan MailOnline13:24 10-May-25
Bristol council approves stadium agreement with Boyd Sports, city schools Bristol Herald Courier10:42 10-May-25
Bristol Tennessee plans to replace long-missing gateway sign in downtown Bristol Herald Courier10:12 10-May-25
Nashville mayor signs executive order after more than 100 people detained by ICE WSMV, Tennessee00:26 10-May-25
Gov. Lee Announces Judicial Appointment Tennessee State Government (Press Release)23:34 9-May-25
A Conversation with Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett American Enterprise Institute22:37 9-May-25
ICE: MS-13, Tren De Aragua arrests made, Nashville Mayor demands proof CBS Austin22:07 9-May-25
Trump’s Massive Deportation Database Puts Students at Risk, Advocates Warn The 74 Million13:37 8-May-25
In the last month
Senate Democrats need to break some streaks to win the majority Roll Call23:38 7-May-25
Restitution Claims Process to Open for Former Patients of HRC Medical Centers Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)19:30 7-May-25
TN Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division Warns Tennesseans of Toll Road Balance Texting Scams Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)19:30 7-May-25
TN Attorney General Skrmetti Issues Statement on Whitney Hermandorfer’s Nomination to Serve on the U.S. Court of… Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)19:30 7-May-25
TN Attorney General’s Office Provides Helpful Tips and Guidelines to Businesses and Consumers Regarding Tennessee… Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)19:30 7-May-25
TN Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Victory Against Google for Monopolizing Digital Advertising Markets Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)19:30 7-May-25
TN Attorney General Alerts 23andMe Customers of Their Right to Delete Their Genetic Data Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)19:30 7-May-25
TN Attorney General Skrmetti and Coalition Score Victory for Consumer Choice and Corporate Accountability Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)19:30 7-May-25
TN Attorney General Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)19:30 7-May-25
TN Attorney General Leads Bipartisan Coalition Backing Legislation to Curb Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)19:30 7-May-25
TN Attorney General Skrmetti Files Amicus Brief with the United States Supreme Court in Defense of President Donald… Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)19:30 7-May-25
TN Attorney General and TDCI Commissioner Share Tips to Help Consumers Avoid Home Improvement Fraud Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)19:30 7-May-25
TN Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Major Victory for Student-Athletes Against the NCAA Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)19:30 7-May-25
Tennessee's governor vetoes easier denial of parole bill, his first since taking office ABC News16:58 7-May-25
Trump nominates Tennessee attorney to serve as a U.S. Circuit Judge WSMV, Tennessee10:44 7-May-25
Blue city mayor says ICE arrests of dangerous criminals are not ‘focused on making us safer’ Fox News03:26 7-May-25
UT system sees millions in grant cuts from Trump administration WVLT15:31 6-May-25
Report: DOJ Probing Abrego Garcia's Tennessee Traffic Stop NewsMax13:38 6-May-25
Justice Department investigating 2022 Abrego Garcia traffic stop: Sources FiveThirtyEight11:20 6-May-25
Gov’s office upholding Pres. Trump’s stance on immigration amid ICE detainments in Nashville WSMV, Tennessee23:07 5-May-25
Nashville mayor says ‘state and federal officials coordinated without us’ in ICE detainments WSMV, Tennessee18:32 5-May-25
Trump Order Leaves Transgender Tennesseans Without ID Memphis Flyer16:51 5-May-25
This Lender Said Its Loans Would Help Tennesseans. It Has Sued More Than 110,000 of Them. ProPublica09:05 5-May-25
Trump restores Title X funding for two anti-abortion states—while wiping it out elsewhere Daily Kos18:02 3-May-25
WATCH: Tennessee police release video of Kilmar Abrego Garcia traffic stop in 2022 The Washington Times15:32 3-May-25
Trump plays favorites with Title X funds Salon.com10:28 3-May-25
Money in Nashville mayor’s budget going toward more SROs in schools WSMV, Tennessee23:22 2-May-25
Sen. Blackburn Takes On Juvenile Crime, Carjacking NewsMax21:09 2-May-25
Trump Picks Tennessee Attorney for 6th Circuit in His First 2nd-Term Judicial Nomination Law.com19:15 2-May-25
Damning bodycam footage of 'Maryland man' the Democrats don't want you to see MailOnline16:28 2-May-25
Trump taps Tennessee state attorney for Sixth Circuit in first judicial appointment Courthouse News16:05 2-May-25
Oversight Committee Urges USDA to Abolish Biden-Era Rule to Protect the Rights of Horse Breeders, Trainers, and Owners House Committee on Oversight and Reform15:15 2-May-25
Cops Release Video of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Traffic Stop: ‘He’s Hauling These People For Money’ Mediaite14:29 2-May-25
President Trump Makes First Judicial Nomination of Second Term Reason14:24 2-May-25
Trump Plans to Nominate Tennessee Litigator to Sixth Circuit Bloomberg Law14:14 2-May-25
Trump makes first judicial nomination since returning to White House Times LIVE07:50 2-May-25
Nashville mayor focuses on property tax increase, school safety during State of Metro address WSMV, Tennessee23:08 1-May-25
Property tax concerns loom over Mayor O’Connell’s State of Metro address WSMV, Tennessee18:23 1-May-25
Ex-TV meteorologist fights deepfakes after her image was doctored in scams CBS News17:42 1-May-25
Sixth Circuit Upholds Tennessee Ballot Access Law for New Political Parties Ballot Access News (Weblog)17:33 1-May-25
Tenn. Sen. Blackburn fighting to protect kids online & pass Trump's big, beautiful bill CBS Austin17:30 1-May-25
Republicans say they will still push education based on legal status NPR10:05 1-May-25
Nashville Universities Absent as Higher-Ed Leaders Engage Trump Nashville Scene20:57 30-Apr-25
Trump HHS Restores Title X Funds to 2 Anti-Abortion States Despite Court Rulings Truthout19:10 30-Apr-25
Trump Restores Title X Funding for Two Anti-Abortion States, Wipes It Out Elsewhere Medpage Today17:02 30-Apr-25
Trump restores Title X funding for two anti-abortion states — while wiping it out elsewhere News-Medical.Net11:58 30-Apr-25
Depleted TVA Board to Meet Without Quorum After Trump Firings Nashville Scene11:17 30-Apr-25
Nashville mayor announces plan to address city’s housing challenges WSMV, Tennessee21:16 29-Apr-25
The ripple effect of Trump's tariff war with Canada on Nashville's local economy CBS News01:44 26-Apr-25
Rally against Nashville property tax increase to be held at mayor’s State of Metro address WSMV, Tennessee22:21 25-Apr-25
Memphis law firm resigns from TBA after 40+ years over ‘complicity’ in Trump’s ‘executive overreach’ Action 5 News01:07 25-Apr-25
Recounting heroin addiction and spiritual awakening, Rfk Jr. urges focus on prevention and community PBS Online23:20 24-Apr-25
Trump denies FEMA assistance for Arkansas after tornado outbreak, Mississippi’s fate up in the air WDAM21:21 24-Apr-25
Deported Garcia Caught in 2022 Driving Smuggler's Car NewsMax23:07 23-Apr-25
Chicago and Nashville Here We Come The Bulwark21:19 23-Apr-25
MAGA Politician Calls Al Green Racial Slur for Protesting Trump, but That's Not All The Root20:05 23-Apr-25
U.S. Chamber, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry Host U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn for Roundtable on Tax Reform U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Press Release)19:32 23-Apr-25
Gov. Lee Marks the Close of the 2025 Legislative Session, Applauds Passage of “Tennessee Innovates” Agenda Tennessee State Government (Press Release)14:10 23-Apr-25
Who’s who in the criminal trial of a former Tennessee House speaker and his onetime top aide The Washington Times17:27 22-Apr-25
Flood Fallout Poses Challenges for West Tennessee Soybean Farmers Memphis Flyer20:27 21-Apr-25
Demonstrators gather for ‘50501′ rally against Trump administration in Nashville, other TN cities WSMV, Tennessee18:07 21-Apr-25
For Democrats, how to frame the Abrego Garcia case? Washington Examiner02:16 19-Apr-25
Tennessee Bills for a Closed Primary Again Fail Ballot Access News (Weblog)01:22 19-Apr-25
Roundabout construction project begins in Blountville Bristol Herald Courier05:19 17-Apr-25
Tennessee AG Skrmetti Seeks Dissolution of Transplant Charity for Misleading Patients About Donated Funds Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)01:25 17-Apr-25
Tennessee AG Skrmetti Warns Nine Phone Providers Over Continued Unlawful Robocall Traffic Tennessee Attorney General (Press Release)01:25 17-Apr-25
Sen. Blackburn Urges Vanderbilt Medical Center to End DEI Programs NewsMax14:43 16-Apr-25
Major university medical center accused of hiding Dei programs, influential Senator calls them… Fox News13:04 16-Apr-25
Nashville mayor’s ‘Choose How You Move’ plan clears another legal hurdle WSMV, Tennessee23:49 15-Apr-25

      
            
      
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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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