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Bill Hagerty announces reelection bid
U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., announced a 2026 reelection bid Tuesday to keep his current U.S. Senate seat after his first term is up.
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Trump backs Tennessee governor’s tuition grants
President Donald Trump applauded Tennessee lawmakers Tuesday amid a special session called by Gov. Bill Lee to advance his Education Freedom Act.
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Hamilton County’s freshman lawmaker appointed to gov ops committee
State Rep. Michele Reneau, R-Hixson, was appointed to the state house's government operations and transportation committees, along with the transportation subcommittee.
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Hamilton County Sheriff poses with former Trump advisor and pardoned convict
Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett was photographed with Trump's former political confidant and convicted felon Roger Stone on Monday afternoon at The Palm, a high-end steakhouse in Washington.
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Tennessee congressman to serve on DOGE subcommittee
U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Knoxville, will serve on the House Oversight DOGE Subcommittee, according to a news release from the office of U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Northwest Georgia.
