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County Mayor Weston Wamp hires Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly’s press secretary
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp's communications director has been elevated to a new position and will be replaced by a former spokesperson for Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly.
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Wife of former US Sen. Bob Menendez convicted in bribery scheme
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted Monday of teaming up with her husband to accept bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury car from three New Jersey men looking for help with their business dealings or legal troubles.
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White House voices support for Hegseth as a new Signal chat revelation stirs fresh Pentagon turmoil
The White House expressed support Monday for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following media reports that he shared sensitive military details in another Signal messaging chat, this time with his wife and brother.
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Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grants
Harvard University announced Monday that it was suing the Trump administration to halt a freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration's demands to limit activism on campus.
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This Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhere
In her 28 years working for the federal government, Shea Giagnorio provided day care for the children of U.S. soldiers, training for employees and oversight for safety net programs.
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New Hamilton County GOP leaders allege failed transition of power from former officials
The Hamilton County Republican Party's newly elected officers passed a resolution this week alleging a failed transition of power from the previous party leadership.
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Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp highlights small communities in annual speech
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp on Tuesday used a public speech to lay out a vision for the area that includes new partnerships with smaller communities, a council on career and technical education and, potentially, a county history museum.
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Chattanooga mayor, city council sworn in
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly opened his second and final term with a promise to do more to strengthen the city and a request to its residents: "Roll up your sleeves."
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought stocks hit hard by Trump tariffs during the market meltdown
As stocks tanked on tariff fears, Marjorie Taylor Greene showed her faith in the president not just with words but dollar bills.
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Chattanooga mayor’s chief of staff to depart in May
A senior member of Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly's staff will leave his role next month, according to an email released to the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
