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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.
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Nearly 300 people across Chattanooga protest ICE
On Wednesday, nearly 300 people protested against Immigration and Customs Enforcement at multiple events in Chattanooga after Renee Good and Alex Pretti were shot and killed by ICE officers in two separate incidents in Minneapolis this month.
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Trump: Tennessee is lucky to get Blackburn for governor
President Donald Trump sounded very much in favor of U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn's campaign for Tennessee governor at a U.S. Treasury event on Wednesday.
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As criticism of ICE mounts, Carter urges expansion to Georgia
A growing number of Republicans are distancing themselves from federal immigration operations following the fatal weekend shooting of a 37-year-old nurse by border patrol officers in Minneapolis.
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Blackburn convened meeting to discuss courthouse relocation
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., made a visit to Chattanooga earlier this month to discuss the relocation of the city's federal courthouse with local government and corporate stakeholders.
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Democratic newcomer running for Baker’s seat on Hamilton County Commission
Amanda Sovago-Royal wants a woman to sit on the Hamilton County Commission. So she picked up her papers to run.
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Wamp denounces Hamilton County Democrats online for Planned Parenthood training
It started with a comment under Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp's family Christmas photos.
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Voters are split on deportations but disapprove of ICE, poll finds
Roughly half of voters support President Donald Trump's deportations and his handling of the border with Mexico, but a sizable majority believes that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has gone too far, according to a poll from The New York Times and Siena University.
