Members of the Democratic Socialists of America have endorsed three candidates for the Knoxville City Council, apparently as part of a movement to get candidates elected in states that support U.S. Republican President Donald Trump.
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Commentary: Joe Biden’s 2020 Nomination Acceptance Speech
MILWAUKEE (July 16, 2020)—Here is the text of 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s speech at the Democratic National Convention, as prepared for delivery:
Read the full storyLocal Daughters of the American Revolution Seek Help in Setting A Record for Wreaths Placed at Nashville National Cemetery
The General Daniel Smiths Rock Castle Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is seeking help in setting a record for the number of wreaths placed at the National Cemetery in Nashville.
Read the full storyGoogle Agrees to Buy Fitbit for About $2.1 Billion
Google has agreed to purchase fitness watchmaker Fitbit for about $2.1 billion, the activity-tracking company announced in a Friday press release.
Read the full storyTrump Taps Chad Wolf as DHS Acting Secretary
President Donald Trump named Chad Wolf as the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Friday, replacing Kevin McAleenan.
Read the full storyCreepy: Antifa Goons Show Up at Journalist Andy Ngo’s Home in Andy Ngo Masks on Halloween
A group of punks wearing print-out masks of Andy Ngo’s face, appeared outside the Portland-based journalist’s home Halloween night in a scene reminiscent of “The Purge.”
Read the full storyOnce Outspoken Fiscal Hawks, Republicans Quietly Watch as National Debt Hits $23 Trillion
Republicans who once criticized former President Barack Obama’s handling of U.S. debt quietly watched as the federal government debt hit $23 trillion for the first time in history.
Read the full storyCommentary: How Much of a Difference Does the Number of Kids in a Classroom Make?
Chicago’s teachers went on strike in October, suspending instruction for the city’s public school students for 11 days.
Read the full storyLewisburg Woman Charged with TennCare Fraud
Authorities have charged a Lewisburg woman with TennCare fraud for allegedly selling pills obtained using benefits of TennCare, the state’s healthcare insurance program.
Read the full storyElizabeth Warren’s ‘Medicare For All’ Plan Overlooks Cost of Illegal Alien Coverage
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren said her “Medicare for All” plan won’t require a tax increase on the middle class and will return $11 trillion to American families, but her plan doesn’t factor in the cost of universal coverage for illegal aliens.
Read the full storyState House Subcommittee Studies Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Widely Supported But Not Adopted During the 2019 Legislative Session
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – The House Civil Justice Subcommittee held a summer study of two bills related to civil asset forfeiture reform and reporting, the former having widespread and bi-partisan support although the legislation didn’t make it past its first stop in the Subcommittee.
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