Senate begins voting on large tax and spending reduction bill

Senate Votes on Marathon Amendment WASHINGTON – The US Senate is gearing up to hold voting sessions on the Marathon Amendment beginning Monday. This process will involve a wide range of proposals from both Republicans and Democrats. The discussions are set to take place throughout Monday and could extend into Tuesday, testing the endurance of […]

Family conflicts are undermining the freedom of Black Tennesseans.

Elon Musk’s company Zai is embroiled in a heated dispute over supercomputers in Memphis, Tennessee, a situation that appears to be fracturing the local black community. There’s an old saying that not all kin are family, but what occurs when familial connections feel more adversarial, and communication resembles tension rather than support? In times when […]

85,000 acres of Tennessee’s national forests available for logging under new government plan

Tennessee’s estimated 85,000 acres of remote backcountry could see increased activity related to road building, mining, and logging, as the Trump administration has proposed removing protections for some of the most pristine areas of U.S. national forests. Last week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brook Rollins announced the plan to rescind what are known as “roadless […]

Funding reductions at Vanderbilt University Medical Center may affect faculty and research diversity programs.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Facing Major Cuts Data from the White House’s Government Efficiency initiative indicates that Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) could see reductions in research funding, particularly targeting programs designed to enhance diversity in medical research faculty and participants. Known as a significant player in southeastern healthcare, VUMC, which manages more than 3.5 […]

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis reveals retirement after facing anger from Trump

Tillis Declares He’s Not Running for Reelection WASHINGTON – Republican Senator from North Carolina, Tom Tillis, announced on Sunday that he will not seek another term when his current term ends next year. This decision opens up a critical seat in Congress as political control hangs in the balance. His announcement came shortly after a […]

Lawmakers raise concerns about missing details on private-school voucher students in Tennessee

Tennessee House Republicans are urging Congress to require the Department of Education to share more information about applicants for private school vouchers. This information is seen as essential for effectively evaluating the new program. Currently, parents seeking financial assistance aren’t obligated to disclose their children’s previous school backgrounds. In fact, the state isn’t providing this […]

Senate starts discussion on major GOP bill, but approval remains uncertain

Senate Debates Major Republican Bill WASHINGTON – The US Senate kicked off discussions about a significant Republican bill on Sunday afternoon. However, there are several hurdles before it can become law, and each one has the potential to spark further opposition from GOP members. To proceed, senators must adhere to strict rules regarding the legislative […]

Democratic resolution to block military action in Iran fails to advance in US Senate

Chief of Staff Dan Kane will discuss details of the strike mission in Iran at a press conference held at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia on June 22, 2025. (Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) The US Senate refused on Friday. 47-53a resolution written by Virginia Democrat Tim Kane stops American troops from hostility towards Iran. But […]