In Nashville, immigration raids discourage crime victims from reporting incidents
Impact of Immigration Raids on Crime Reporting in Nashville Carina Fernandez, who supervises crisis consultation for the Nashville Metro Police, has noted that crime victims are now less willing to come forward since a significant immigration crackdown occurred in May. Counselors at the Family Safety Center routinely reach out to crime victims, offering free support […]
Van Epps and Behn secure victories in the Middle Tennessee U.S. House primary
Democrat Aftyn Behn from Nashville and Republican Matt Van Epps, a former General Services Commissioner, will compete in the special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District. Van Epps secured his place after winning the GOP primary with nearly 49% of about 35,000 votes, surpassing Dixon state Rep. Jody Barrett, who garnered around 27%. His success […]
An assertive AG Pam Bondi challenges the US Senate Judiciary regarding Trump’s enforcement actions
Attorney General Pam Bondi Faces Tough Questions in Senate Hearing WASHINGTON – During a tense session on Capitol Hill, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi directed sharp words at Democratic senators, diving into divisive topics such as the deployment of federal workers in Democratic-led cities and issues surrounding the Justice Department. The confrontation peaked in an […]
Memphis clinic shuts down after the Trump administration halts Medicaid funding.
Planned Parenthood has temporarily closed one of its two clinics in Memphis following a federal appeals court ruling. This ruling allowed the Trump administration to prevent patients from using Medicaid to access reproductive health services. A new law, recently passed by Congress and signed by President Trump, enacts a one-year ban for Tennessee Medicaid recipients […]
Trump suggests idea to withhold back pay from furloughed federal employees following shutdown
This report has been updated. WASHINGTON – The Trump administration appears to be reconsidering how laws related to government shutdowns were interpreted during its first term. According to notes from the Office of Management and Budget, changes in interpretation were reported by Axios and confirmed by White House officials. These changes have implications for the […]
Departing Nashville official supports East Bank development agreement
Development efforts on the east bank of Nashville’s Cumberland River have stirred various reactions among state lawmakers. Recently, Metro Nashville’s Chief Development Officer, amidst scrutiny from state officials, defended a collaboration with Boston’s Fallon on this large-scale project. Bob Mendes, a former city council member and part of Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s team, expressed that the […]
Trump’s military deployment to Oregon and Illinois heightens conflict with states led by Democrats
Federal Troop Deployment Controversy in Oregon In Portland, Oregon, federal agents—including members of the Department of Homeland Security and local law enforcement—are set to confront protesters outside immigration and customs enforcement facilities. This comes amid rising tensions between the federal government and local authorities, particularly after President Trump began deploying troops against the wishes of […]
1.4 million legally present immigrants may lose access to subsidized health care
In 2021, Afghan refugees were seen caring for their toddlers in a pediatric ward at a medical facility in McGuire Dix Lakehurst, New Jersey. About 1.4 million immigrants legally residing in the United States—yet not citizens—are facing challenges in accessing government-subsidized healthcare. This follows the signing of a substantial tax and spending bill by former […]
Nashville federal judge determines there is a “likelihood” that the prosecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia is retaliatory.
Kilmer Abrego Garcia was released from Putnam County Jail on August 22, 2025. NASHVILLE – A federal judge in Nashville has indicated there’s a “real possibility” that significant governmental overreach occurred in the human smuggling charges against Kilmer Abrego Garcia. This 16-page decision from US District Judge Waverly Crenshaw allows Abrego’s legal team to pursue […]
Jack Daniel’s is discontinuing a program that provided farmers with its leftovers to feed cows. What comes next?
Jack Daniels has wrapped up its cattle feeder program, which has been active for decades. This initiative allowed local farmers to access corn byproducts from distillation processes at little to no cost, helping them keep cattle feeding expenses low. The “Cow Feeder Program” will conclude on March 31, transitioning to a partnership with Ohio’s Three […]