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  • Nashville Clerk Told Metro ‘We Do Not Have Any’ Records Justifying $1.5 Million for Pro-Illegal Alien Nonprofits: Email
    Nashville Clerk Told Metro ‘We Do Not Have Any’ Records Justifying $1.5 Million for Pro-Illegal Alien Nonprofits: Email
TN Top Story: DOJ Says Man Accused of Fleeing to Guatemala to Avoid Child Rape Charges Now in Tennessee to Face Charges
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Domingo Sunun
July 8, 2026

DOJ Says Man Accused of Fleeing to Guatemala to Avoid Child Rape Charges Now in Tennessee to Face Charges

A Guatemalan man who allegedly fled the United States after he was charged with child rape in Tennessee has been returned to the Volunteer State, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday. The DOJ press release confirmed Domingo Sunun is now in state custody to answer for allegations he sexually...
Dan Horowitz
July 8, 2026

Candace Owens Retains Award-Winning Nashville First Amendment Attorney for Defense Against Lawsuit by Charlie Kirk’s Head of Security

Chief Justice Roberts
July 8, 2026

SCOTUS Chief Justice Roberts’ Legacy May Echo That of Dred Scott Author Roger Taney, Legal Analyst Warns

Tom Pappert
July 8, 2026

Pappert: Metro Nashville Public Records ‘Non-Response’ Raises New Questions About $1.5 Million in Pro-Illegal Alien Nonprofit Grants

Brent Taylor
July 8, 2026

Brent Taylor Campaign Raises over $400K in 30 Days for TN-09 Seat

Donald Trump
July 8, 2026

Tennessee Bridge to Be Named After President Donald Trump

Nashville City Hall
July 8, 2026

Nashville Clerk Told Metro ‘We Do Not Have Any’ Records Justifying $1.5 Million for Pro-Illegal Alien Nonprofits: Email

Tom Pappert
July 8, 2026

Pappert Highlights Controversies in Nashville, Jackson, and New Orleans: ‘Blue Cities in Red States’ Under Scrutiny

Marsha Blackburn
July 7, 2026

Exclusive: Blackburn Recalls Leading Grassroots Revolt That Defeated Tennessee State Income Tax

Johnny Shaw
July 7, 2026

Democrat Who Sided with GOP on State House Rules After Tennessee Three Expulsion Fight Attributes Retirement to ‘Different’ Modern Politics

Freddie O'Connell
July 7, 2026

Metro Nashville Produces No Documents Justifying Origin or Current Need for $1.5 Million in Grants to Pro-Illegal Alien Nonprofits

Candace Owens
July 7, 2026

Charlie Kirk’s Head of Security Seeks Order Preserving Digital Records Between Candace Owens, Guest Who Launched Fort Huachuca Conspiracy Theory

Mark Pody
July 7, 2026

Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Endorses State Senator Mark Pody for Reelection

National News

Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Harmeet Dhillon
July 9, 2026

DOJ Warns State Officials They Can Be Prosecuted if They Allow Voting by Noncitizens

The Justice Department's top election enforcement official has sent a pointed warning to all 50 states that election administrators can be criminally prosecuted if they knowingly allow noncitizens to vote in the upcoming 2026 election.
Graham Platner
July 9, 2026

Graham Platner Drops Out of Senate Race After Another Rape Allegation, Drop in the Polls

Jack Smith
July 9, 2026

Jack Smith’s Team May Have Exposed Classified Info While Probing Trump for Allegedly Doing the Same

American barn
July 9, 2026

Commentary: We Must Have a Rebirth of Instinctive Patriotism

missiles
July 9, 2026

As U.S. Runs Low on Missiles, Trump Wants to License Production to Ukraine

Maryland Capitol
July 8, 2026

Maryland State Lawmakers to Gather for Redistricting Special Session

Trump speaking
July 8, 2026

Trump Vows to Hit Iran ‘Hard’ Tonight

Hannah Dugan
July 8, 2026

Judge Who Helped Illegal Immigrant Evade ICE Walks Away with $5,000 Fine, No Prison Time

Voting booth
July 8, 2026

DOJ Warns Oregon Officials That They Could Face Criminal Charges If They Allow Noncitizens to Vote

Microvast
July 8, 2026

Commentary: Tennessee Needs to Stop Supporting China-Linked Microvast

Supreme Court
July 8, 2026

Architect of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Doesn’t Think President Will Accept SCOTUS Decision

young people
July 8, 2026

Commentary: Don’t Lock Young Americans into Social Security

President Trump with DOW Sec Pete Hegseth and General Cain
July 7, 2026

U.S. Military Launches New Strikes on Iran

Commentary

American barn
July 9, 2026

Commentary: We Must Have a Rebirth of Instinctive Patriotism

On the nation’s 250th anniversary, the mayor of the country’s largest city sat at a desk once used by George Washington and told Americans what was wrong with American exceptionalism. The story of this country, he said, has too often been written by people told they did not belong. Its...
Microvast
July 8, 2026

Commentary: Tennessee Needs to Stop Supporting China-Linked Microvast

young people
July 8, 2026

Commentary: Don’t Lock Young Americans into Social Security

mamdani and sanders
July 7, 2026

Commentary: The New Socialists and What They Say About America

American Spirit
July 5, 2026

Commentary: The Every Day Blessings of Being An American Citizen

U.S. Constitution
July 4, 2026

Commentary: Celebrating America’s Radical Revolution

New York City Mayor Zohron Mamdani
July 3, 2026

Commentary: Who Really Are These New Democratic Socialists and Their Fellow Travelers?

construction
July 2, 2026

Commentary: Rebuilding America Can Restore Hope in a Disillusioned Nation

Abolish police
July 1, 2026

Commentary: The News of Woke’s Death Is Greatly Exaggerated

Weekend Spotlight

Midjourney Media Ultrasonic CT
June 18, 2026

Generative AI Imaging Company Midjourney Announces ‘Midjourney Medical’ Featuring New Full Body Scan Invention

Midjourney, the AI company best known for its generative image tools, announced Wednesday a major pivot into healthcare with the launch of Midjourney Medical, a new division developing a radiation-free, full-body imaging system it calls “Ultrasonic CT” or full-body ultrasound.
Proposed New Titans Stadium
May 19, 2026

Nashville to Host 2030 Super Bowl in New Titans Stadium

Chris Fenton
May 18, 2026

Hollywood Executive Chris Fenton Eyes Tennessee Expansion While Launching New Family Film ‘Bad Counselors’

Full body MRI scan
May 17, 2026

Preventive Healthcare Goes High-Tech with Specialized Whole-Body MRI Clinics

classroom discussion
May 15, 2026

Declining Literacy Rates Spark New Concerns About Civic Understanding Among Young Americans

Jack Daniels
April 28, 2026

French Company Vies with American Company to Acquire Iconic Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey

Dr. Omar Hamada
March 7, 2026

Dr. Omar Hamada Identifies the Five Medical Tests You Must Take for Early Detection of Deadly Illnesses


Entertainment and Lifestyle

DEK of Hearts
July 4, 2026

Music Spotlight: DEK of Hearts

When I went to see one of my artists' Opry debuts in May, another group was also having their Opry debut: DEK of Hearts. The trio, who met while attending Trevecca Nazarene University, consists of Dylan John, Emily Clapp, and Kollin Bailey. They captivated the audience with their three-part harmonies...
Devin Wright
July 1, 2026

Artist Spotlight: Devin Wright

Emily Hackett
June 27, 2026

Emily Hackett Releases New Album ‘Must Be Present to Win’

Dennis Quaid
June 23, 2026

Dennis Quaid Releases ‘On My Way to Heaven’ Featuring Tanya Tucker and Kris Kristofferson

Songwriting With: Soldiers
June 19, 2026

Songwriting With: Soldiers Releases ‘Daddy’s Son’ for Father’s Day

Carrie Brockwell
June 12, 2026

Music Spotlight: Carrie Brockwell

Texas Tech Brendan Sorsby
June 10, 2026

Leahy, Brewer Raise Concerns About Sports Betting’s Growing Influence on College Athletics Amid Sorsby Ruling

Travis Bolt
June 2, 2026

Travis Bolt Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut

Paige King Johnson
May 30, 2026

Music Spotlight: Paige King Johnson


Latest News

Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Harmeet Dhillon

DOJ Warns State Officials They Can Be Prosecuted if They Allow Voting by Noncitizens

The Justice Department's top election enforcement official has sent a pointed warning to all 50 states that election administrators can be criminally prosecuted if they knowingly allow noncitizens to vote in the upcoming 2026 election.
Graham Platner

Graham Platner Drops Out of Senate Race After Another Rape Allegation, Drop in the Polls

Jack Smith

Jack Smith’s Team May Have Exposed Classified Info While Probing Trump for Allegedly Doing the Same

American barn

Commentary: We Must Have a Rebirth of Instinctive Patriotism

missiles

As U.S. Runs Low on Missiles, Trump Wants to License Production to Ukraine

Domingo Sunun

DOJ Says Man Accused of Fleeing to Guatemala to Avoid Child Rape Charges Now in Tennessee to Face Charges

Dan Horowitz

Candace Owens Retains Award-Winning Nashville First Amendment Attorney for Defense Against Lawsuit by Charlie Kirk’s Head of Security

Marsha Blackburn for US Senate
Tennessee Leads
National Constitution Bee

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