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October 4, 2023

Mayor Freddie O’Connell ‘Committed’ to Implementing City Review Board

Nashville's new mayor said he is committed to implementing the new City Review Board despite controversy surrounding the body. “Civilian oversight is important, and I am committed to getting our Civilian Review Board up and running as quickly as possible,...

October 4, 2023

Knox County Deputy Shot Sunday Night Dies from Injuries

A Knox County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputy who was shot in the line of duty Sunday night has died, according to the office. “Officer Blakely is a hero. He lived as a hero, he died as a hero,” Knox County...

October 4, 2023

Automakers Lay Off More Workers as Strike Takes Its Toll

Major automakers have laid off even more employees as union workers continue to strike at several manufacturing plants amid contract negotiations, according to The Wall Street Journal. Ford and General Motors laid off an additional 500 workers this week, bringing...

October 4, 2023

Pentagon Has Billions Left Over for Ukraine But Not to Replenish U.S. Stocks

The Pentagon still has billions remaining for military assistance to Ukraine after Congress’ stopgap government funding bill omitted any provisions for aid, but concerns remain about the Pentagon’s ability to replenish U.S. stocks, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing Pentagon...

October 4, 2023

Republicans Achieve Highest Marks on the Economy in over 30 Years: Poll

The GOP holds its largest advantage on the economy in over 30 years, with 53% of Americans trusting Republicans more than Democrats on the issue, according to a poll released Tuesday. Republicans held a 14-point lead over the Democrats, of...

October 4, 2023

State Rep. Justin Jones Files Lawsuit Against Speaker Cameron Sexton Claiming Violation of Constitutional Rights

A Democrat member of the Tennessee House of Representatives has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court in the District of Tennessee Nashville Division claiming that House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) violated his constitutional rights when he was...

October 4, 2023

Vivek Ramaswamy: ‘My Ideas Are a Threat to the GOP Establishment and That’s Why They’re Trying to Silence Me’

GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy released a video message Tuesday in response to the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) threat to expel him from the next debate in Miami if he were to participate in an hour-long debate on Fox News...

October 4, 2023

NYC Becomes First U.S. City to Offer ‘On Demand’ Phone Appointment for ‘Abortion Kit’

New York City’s health system has become the first in the nation to offer “on demand” virtual “abortion access,” the city announced on Monday. NYC Health + Hospitals and New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the abortion program through “Virtual ExpressCare,”...

October 4, 2023

Amendment to Change Ohio Redistricting Process Moves Ahead

A plan to change who draws legislative districts for the second time in five years waits on word from the Ohio Ballot Board before moving forward. The Ballot Board has yet to schedule a meeting to address a proposed constitutional...

October 4, 2023

Trump Praises Georgia State Sen. Colton Moore for Opposing ‘Failed DA’ Fani Willis

Former President Donald Trump recorded a video heaping praise on Georgia State Senator Colton Moore (R-Trenton) for his legislative petition to force a special session for the purpose of defunding or impeaching Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Moore announced...

October 4, 2023

Judge Rules Wisconsin School District’s Gender Affirming Policy Without Parental Consent Violates Constitutional Rights

In a major victory for parental rights, a Waukesha County judge has ruled the Kettle Moraine School District's policy of affirming students' preferred gender identities without notifying guardians is a violation of basic constitutional rights. Judge Michael P. Maxwell, in...

October 4, 2023

Commentary: No Jobs for White Men

A recent Bloomberg investigation reported on a shocking development: “The year after Black Lives Matter protests, the S&P 100 added more than 300,000 jobs — 94% went to people of color.” While only 6% of jobs at these top companies went...

October 4, 2023

Michigan Sheriff: Latin American Gangs Targeting Luxury Homes

A sheriff has warned that gangs of illegal aliens from Central and South America, already in the country after taking advantage of the open border and lack of immigration restriction, are now targeting luxury homes for burglaries and other crimes....

October 4, 2023

Math Behind Pennsylvania’s Rainy Day Fund Deposit in Dispute

Lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro find themselves at odds once again over the amount the administration deposited into the state’s Rainy Day Fund. The Office of the Budget said Thursday it transferred $411.6 million into the savings account, or about...

October 4, 2023

Controversial Minnesota Social Studies Standards Set for Final Round of Public Comments

A years-long, convoluted battle over new standards for social studies education in Minnesota’s public schools is nearing its end. The public will have one last opportunity to weigh in on the standards before final adoption, the Center of the American Experiment explained, providing a...

October 4, 2023

Florida Bill Proposes a Change to State’s Cosmetology License Application

Crime convictions three years before applying for barber or cosmetologist licensure would not be held against the applicants under a proposal from an Orlando state senator. Sen. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando, said she is "giving these important common sense policies that...

October 4, 2023

Arizona Republicans Reveal 348 Percent Fundraising Increase, Promise ‘Infrastructure That Will Win Races’

The Arizona Republican Party (AZGOP) revealed a 348 percent increase in its quarterly fundraising in a press release on Tuesday. In total, the Arizona Republicans raised more than $300,000 in the third quarter of 2023, which the party added is...

October 4, 2023

Arizona Gov. Hobbs Cancels Saudi Land Deal Allowing Outsized Water Use

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has canceled a deal giving a subsidiary of a Saudi Arabian company free groundwater to grow cattle feed and send it back to the Middle East amid prolonged drought in the Southwest. The lease in question...

October 4, 2023

Lawsuit Challenges Wisconsin’s Absentee Ballot Witness Requirement

A group with ties to national Democrats filed a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's requirement that someone sign off on absentee votes in the state. The Elias law firm filed lawsuit on behalf of four Wisconsin voters that claims the state’s witness...

October 4, 2023

Hunter Biden Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Firearms Charges

Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal firearms charges on Tuesday at a Delaware-based federal court during his arraignment, which marked the first time a sitting president's child has appeared to fight criminal charges in court. President Joe Biden's son...

October 4, 2023

Commentary: Illegal Immigration Emerges as Democrats’ Achilles Heel

Immigration has emerged as a key wedge issue that may cost the Democrats the White House and their U.S. Senate Majority next fall. According to a Harvard-Harris poll published earlier this month, 71% of registered voters think illegal immigration is getting worse....

October 4, 2023

Report: An Iranian Spy Currently Serves as Chief of Staff for Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations

Former Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley oversaw “an Iranian intelligence operation designed to influence the United States and allied governments” while he served as the Biden regime’s chief negotiator for the Iran nuclear deal, according to several explosive new...

October 4, 2023

Legal Experts Say Summary Judgment of Fraud Against Trump by NY Judge Contains Legal Abuses

New York Judge Arthur Engoron, a registered Democrat, granted summary judgment against Donald Trump last week in a case alleging real estate fraud by the former president. Not waiting for the trial to begin, where evidence would be produced, experts...

October 4, 2023

Circle TV Announces New Season of ‘Talking in Circles With Clint Black’

Circle Network, the official TV and media home of the Grand Ole Opry, announced Tuesday the return of one of the network’s hit programs, “Talking in Circles with Clint Black,” for a highly-anticipated fifth season, premiering on Saturday at 10/9c. Hosted...

October 3, 2023

Pollster John McLaughlin: We Could Be Looking at an Electoral Landslide in 2024 for Donald Trump

Long-time pollster John McLaughlin joined host Michael Patrick Leahy on Wednesday's episode of The Tennessee Star Report for a fascinating discussion of what the national and state polling means, which polls to watch, and what to watch for as more...

October 3, 2023

Fiscal Conservatives from Arizona and Tennessee Helped Depose Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House

U.S. Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05) laid it all on the line Tuesday afternoon in supporting a motion to vacate to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-23) from the post he has tenuously held for less than a year. "Speaker McCarthy has...

October 3, 2023

After Ouster, McCarthy Will Not Seek to Reclaim Speaker’s Gavel in Next Leadership Fight

Ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will not seek to reclaim his post in the next leadership vote after lawmakers voted to remove him on Tuesday.

October 3, 2023

House Is Vacant After Gaetz’s Motion Passes, Removing McCarthy as Speaker

The GOP-led House of Representatives voted Tuesday in favor of Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz's effort to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position.

October 3, 2023

Tucker Carlson and Victor Davis Hanson Discuss New York’s Civil Case Against Former President Donald Trump

In episode 27 of his newest production, “Tucker on X,” Tucker Carlson interviewed historian and frequent guest on the former primetime host’s Fox News show, Victor Davis Hanson.

October 3, 2023

Vivek Ramaswamy, Chris Christie Slam the RNC After the Organization Threatened to Expel the Candidates for Engaging in Separate Debates

GOP presidential candidates Vivek Ramaswamy and Chris Christie have spoken out against the Republican National Committee (RNC) after it was reported the group has threatened to expel the candidates from participating in future RNC-organized debates.

October 3, 2023

Attorney General Skrmetti Files Complaint Against DHS and ICE After the Agencies Failed to Provide Information on Illegal Migrants Being Bussed to Tennessee

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti filed an official complaint against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday, alleging the two entities have failed to produce documents regarding the release of immigrant...

October 3, 2023

Education Choice Analysis Ranks Tennessee at No. 6 in the Nation

Tennessee ranked No. 6 nationally with a grade of B in the ALEC Index of State Education Freedom. Grades were scored overall from tabulating funding and financing programs; charter schools; homeschooling; virtual schooling; and open enrollment. The overall score was...

October 3, 2023

Tennessee U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett Tells Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to ‘Stay in Your Lane’ Amid Criticism of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz

Tennessee U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN-02) responded to a tweet by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich criticizing Florida U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz’s (R-FL-01) “suicidal efforts to cripple the House GOP.”

October 3, 2023

Knox County Deputy ‘Seriously Wounded’ in Shootout, TBI Investigating

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating after a fatal officer-involved shooting in Knox County Sunday night that left a deputy "seriously wounded." "TBI special agents are investigating the circumstances surrounding a Sunday night fatal officer-involved shooting in Knox...

October 3, 2023

Tennessee Titans to Host Outreach Event for New Stadium Project

The Tennessee Titans recently announced an outreach event for individuals and businesses interested in becoming part of the team’s new stadium project is set to take place on Thursday, October 19.

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