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U.S. health secretary visits Nashville, backs vaccination ‘freedom of choice’
‘It’s gonna cause more and more deaths,” said Nashville pediatrician who turned out in protest
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Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a last-ditch plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration.
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Trump’s border czar is pulling 700 immigration officers out of Minnesota immediately
The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration officers in Minnesota but will continue its enforcement operation that has sparked weeks of tensions and deadly confrontations, border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday.
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Lee touches on school choice, rural health care, reducing size of government in final State of the State address
Gov. Bill Lee hit on education, rural health, and government efficiency in his last State of the State address before his term ends.
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Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion government funding bill Tuesday that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding.
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Mayor Tim Kelly says feds using ‘short-sighted lens’ to choose new courthouse site
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly said it's stunning that the General Services Administration is still insisting on putting a new federal courthouse on a site near Vine Street despite local opposition — including from U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn.
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Nashville faith groups host vigil outside Homeland Security office
Several dozen people bundled in colorful coats, hats and scarves crowded the street in front of the Department of Homeland Security field office in Nashville on Friday to pray.
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Trump says feds won’t intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests occurring in cities led by Democrats unless local authorities ask for federal help amid mounting criticism of his administration's immigration crackdown.
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Republican running for Tennessee House says party chair discouraged candidacy
Tony Hullender will challenge Reneau in primary
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Tennessee state historian recommends development plans be paused around Old Summit Cemetery
After reviewing historical records, the Tennessee state historian is officially recommending plans for new development around Old Summit Cemetery stop until the boundaries of it can be determined.
