Time Magazine’s cover this week is a classic. It blares: “The Wrecking Crew: How Trump’s Cabinet Is Dismantling Government.” Also last week The New York Times ran a lead editorial complaining that team Trump is shrinking at an “unprecedented” pace the regulatory state that was erected to new heights under…
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Florida Gator’s Toney, Defensive End Polite Out with Shoulder Injuries vs. South Carolina
Florida Gators wide receiver Kadarius Toney and defensive end Jachai Polite have been ruled out for Saturday’s game at South Carolina, the team announced. Toney and Polite are nursing shoulder injuries for the Gators (3-5, 3-4 SEC). Toney has recorded 117 rushing yards and 115 receiving this season while Polite…
Read MoreRumor: Tennessee’s Dream Option Taking Another Step in Consideration for Vols Job
Tennessee fans, take this latest GRUMOR for what it’s worth! FOX Sports Knoxville‘s Jon Reed joined The Drive on Wednesday afternoon to discuss a rumor involving Jon Gruden’s son Michael, a UT student, coming home to Tampa for a “family meeting,” this upcoming weekend. The rumor suggests that Gruden wants…
Read MoreJeffrey Earnhardt Wraps Up a Title No One Wants
There’s a certain level of success that’s expected from a driver with the last name Earnhardt. The late Dale Earnhardt Sr. was one of the most successful NASCAR drivers in history, winning a total of 76 races and seven championships in the Cup Series, which ties him with Richard Petty…
Read MoreCommentary: FAKE NEWS on Russia Reaches New Low with Wilbur Ross’ Natural Gas Shipping Company Narrative
By Robert Romano OMG! Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross held stake in a company that ships natural gas, and actually found natural gas producers who wanted to ship it. One of them was Russia. Stop the presses! Actually, in this case, they probably should have stopped the presses. The breathless…
Read MoreTrump Says Japan Will Shoot Down North Korean Missiles with Purchase of More U.S. Military Equipment
President Trump said Monday the U.S. and Japan “will not stand” for North Korea’s threatening missile tests, and predicted that Japan will shoot down Pyongyang’s missiles with help of American military hardware. “The regime continues development of its unlawful weapons programs, including its illegal nuclear tests and outrageous launches of…
Read MoreInitial Tennessee Senate Poll Numbers Give the Edge to Blackburn
The Tennessee Journal first reported details of three separate reputable polls that have been conducted in Tennessee which were focused on the 2018 Senate race to fill the seat being vacated by Senator Bob Corker. With the August Republican primary still nine months away, the polls all show Congresswoman Marsha…
Read MoreTwo Armed Heroes Stopped the Texas Church Shooter
After Devin Kelley killed more than 20 people in the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, two locals with a gun and a truck helped stop him in his tracks. Kelley, 26, opened fire on churchgoers over the weekend, killing 26 inside of the building. Freeman Martin, regional director…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: District Attorney General Tommy A. Thomas Explains Decision Not to Prosecute UT Martin Professor Over Threatening Letter
In an exclusive interview with The Tennessee Star, Tommy A. Thomas, District Attorney General for Tennessee’s 27th Judicial District, explained his decision not to prosecute University of Tennessee at Martin associate professor of English Charles Bradshaw over a letter he wrote anonymously that contained threats to students promoting a resolution…
Read MoreKentucky Republican House Speaker Steps Down from Leadership Role After Admitting to ‘Inappropriate Text Messages’ with Staffer
Kentucky Republican House Speaker Jeff Hoover has stepped down from his leadership role after settling a sexual harassment complaint, reports the Lexington Herald-Leader. Hoover, who will keep his seat representing the 83rd House District, said Sunday that he “engaged in inappropriate text messages” with a legislative staffer in his office. But…
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