This week members of the House Higher Education Subcommittee unanimously voted down a resolution that would have urged Tennessee officials to evaluate the popular Classic Learning Test for state-sponsored scholarships and admission to public universities.
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Commentary The U.S. Economy Grew Another 2.3 Percent In 2019, Making 2020 Look Awesome for President Trump
What ever happened to that imminent recession the mainstream media was reporting?
Read the full storyNew American Populist Founder Jeff Webb Praises Lamar Alexander’s Decision to Vote No on Witnesses
Live from Nashville, Tennessee Friday morning on The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Jeff Webb, founder, and chairman of The New American Populist (TNAP), joined Leahy during the first hour to discuss Lamar Alexander’s decision and his mission to flip the House of Representatives red.
Read the full storyTrump Administration Unveils Expansion of Travel Ban
The Trump administration announced travel restrictions on six new countries Friday, adding to the list of countries that is already placed under a travel ban.
Read the full storySenate Votes No to Calling New Witnesses in Trump Impeachment
The U.S. Senate voted Friday not to allow new testimony and documents in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, as reports of new revelations surface from Trump’s former national security adviser, John Bolton.
Read the full storyLongest-Ever Smuggling Tunnel Discovered Along the US-Mexico Border
U.S. authorities have discovered the longest smuggling tunnel ever found on the U.S.-Mexico border, with the tunnel stretching nearly a mile between Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego.
Read the full storyTrump Administration Sets Date for Implementation of Immigrant ‘Public Charge’ Rule
Fresh off a Supreme Court victory, the Trump administration has announced a launch date for its “public charge” rule concerning immigrants who use taxpayer-funded benefits.
Read the full storyChina Reports Nearly 10,000 Coronavirus Cases
China says it has nearly 10,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus. The virus has caused 213 deaths in China where it emerged late last year.
Read the full storyCommentary: Failure of the Democrats’ Bloodless Assassination Attempt
This most absurd and irresponsible of all assaults on the presidency in America’s rich history of low political chicanery is now down to a desperate gamble by the Democrats.
Read the full storyCrom Carmichael Predicts Lisa Murkowski Will Follow Her Vote ‘No’ for More Witnesses With a Vote to Acquit
Live from Nashville, Tennessee Friday morning on The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.– Leahy and Carmichael discussed who wold vote for witnesses in the Senate trial and what the consequences would be.
Read the full storyIowa Ambassador Attorney Jim Larew Speculates Top Four Candidates and an Unpredictable Surge
In a specific discussion, Friday morning on The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. – Leahy spoke to Jim Larew who is a long time friend and resident of Iowa. Larew is also a leading Democrat from Iowa who served as an aid and chief of staff to former Senator John ‘Chet’ Culver.
Read the full storyMinnesota Judge Rules Against County’s Practice of Holding Illegal Immigrants for ICE
A Minnesota district court judge ruled against Nobles County’s policy of holding illegal immigrants in jail for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after they were supposed to be released.
Read the full storyWhitmer Signs Bills Extending Dropout Recovery Program
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills on Friday to continue the Dropout Recovery Program, which is designed to help schools identify students who have dropped out of school and help them finish their high school degrees.
Read the full storyJohn James’ Senate Campaign Donates $250,000 to Charity
Republican Senate candidate John James announced Friday that his campaign has donated more than $250,000 to charity over the last six months.
Read the full storyTim Walz Raised $1 Million for Reelection During First Year in Office
Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday that he raised more than $1 million in 2019 for his reelection, but he won’t face voters again until 2022.
Read the full storyNashville Mayor Cooper Says He Wants Soccer Plan That Makes Financial Sense
Nashville Mayor John Cooper has been no fan of Nashville’s major league soccer team on the Fairgrounds Nashville site.
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