Outgoing Nashville Mayor David Briley and members of his staff have nothing to say about the illegal immigrant authorities arrested this week for allegedly kidnapping and beating a local high school student. Mayor-Elect John Cooper has nothing to say either, at least not now. The Tennessee Star contacted representatives…
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Commentary: Quagmires Won’t Make America Great Again
What should President Trump do in response to the surprise attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure?
Read MoreDiane Black Joins Board of National Taxpayers Union
Diane Black has been selected to join the board of directors for the National Taxpayers Union, the organization announced in a press release.
Read MoreCrom Carmichael: The ‘Tree of Evil’ Began When JFK Signed an Order to Allow Federal Employees to Unionize
On Tuesday’s Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 am to 8:00 am – Leahy and guest co-host Crom Carmichael discussed the relationship between the government union leaders and the Democrat party and disclosed that the party receives…
Read MoreTrump Touts Decision to End California’s Ability to Set Its Own Emission Rules
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday his move to end California’s authority to craft emission regulations that are stricter than federal rules, a move that comes as the president continues to roll back Obama-era regulations.
Read MoreCommentary: The Squad Aims to Make Pro-Life Democrats Extinct in 2020
“Conservative” Democrats are an all but extinct political species. Most of the old-timers, like former Senator and Congressman Phil Gramm became Republicans during the Reagan years or, like Rep. Larry McDonald, have died.
Read MoreTrump ‘Substantially’ Increases Iran Sanctions, Blaming Tehran for Saudi Oil Field Attacks
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is “substantially” increasing economic sanctions against Iran in the wake of last weekend’s missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil fields that Washington says were launched by Tehran.
Read MoreTrump Names Robert O’Brien as New National Security Adviser
President Donald Trump has named Robert O’Brien as his new National Security Adviser, replacing John Bolton who was fired last week.
Read MoreRep. Mark Green Will Help Reconcile House, Senate Versions of National Defense Authorization Act
U.S. Rep. Dr. Mark Green (R-TN-07) was selected Tuesday to serve on the House-Senate Conference Committee for the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Read MoreMigrant Mothers and Children Sue US Over Asylum Ban
More than 125 migrant mothers and children have sued the U.S. government, claiming the Trump administration has violated the rights of asylum-seekers through the arbitrary and capricious implementation of a virtual asylum ban at the southern border.
Read MoreSen. Marsha Blackburn Denounces ‘Incomprehensible’ Claims of Sexual Assault Against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) on Tuesday spoke on the Senate floor about the latest unfounded and “incomprehensible” claims of sexual assault against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Read MoreAndrew McCabe Says He Won’t Take a Plea Deal ‘Under Any Circumstances’ if Indicted
A defiant Andrew McCabe said Tuesday he will not “under any circumstances” accept a plea deal if indicted for lying about leaks to the press.
Read MoreCommentary: Congress Must Pass a True Conservative Solution for Surprise Billing
Congress is poised to address surprise medical billing, an issue that has hurt too many patients in Tennessee and throughout the nation—that is, if they can muster the fortitude to pass a commonsense proposal that upholds the free market ideals conservatives should embrace. However, some of the so-called solutions that have been put forward betray these values and would result in greater government interference into our health care system, which is the last thing we need.
Read MoreYet Another Illegal Alien in Montgomery County, Maryland Arrested for Rape
Police have arrested yet another illegal alien living in Montgomery County for rape, bringing the tally to at least nine foreign nationals charged with rape or sexual assault since July 25, 2019.
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Arrests Nearly 10 People Involved in Spring Hill GM Strike
Law enforcement officials arrested nearly 10 people involved in the United Auto Workers strike in Spring Hill Wednesday, apparently because they disregard police instructions.
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