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Andy Ogles, one of Trump’s biggest MAGA supporters, just lost his Republican primary in Tennessee

Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican primary Thursday for a significantly reshaped congressional district

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Trump-backed US Rep Andy Ogles loses Tennessee GOP primary

Tennessee Republicans held primary elections on Thursday, selecting candidates for Congress. Charlie Hatcher defeated Andy Ogles in a key Republican primary race. Brent Taylor will face Justin Pearson in another reshaped Memphis district. These primaries tested a new congressional map drawn by state lawmakers. Voters also chose nominees for governor…

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Embattled Rep. Andy Ogles loses Republican primary in Tennessee

Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles lost his primary Thursday, becoming the third House Republican to lose a renomination bid this year. Ogles was trailing former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, 53 percent to 47 percent, when The Associated Press called the race for the 5th District at 10:10 p.m. Thursday. The…

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At the Races: Crossing lines

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Poll after poll suggests Americans are deeply split along partisan lines on most…

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State supreme court vacancy count for June 2026

In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and swearings-in of justices from June 1 to July 1, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts.

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Tennessee national guard troops shoot man dead in Memphis

Authorities claim Tyrin Johnson, 20, pulled gun on officers controversially deployed at instigation of Trump

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Tony Carruthers recently survived a lethal injection attempt – the latest man to endure a failed execution

Tennessee set out to execute Tony Carruthers on May 21, 2026, but he lived to tell about it.

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Tennessee enacts bill changing voter restoration requirements for individuals convicted of a felony, 10 other election bills in 2026 regular session

The Tennessee General Assembly adjourned its regular legislative session on April 23 after sending 11 election-related bills to Gov. Bill Lee (R), who signed the final ones on May 22.

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First Thing: Nato ready to defend ‘every inch’ of territory as Russian drone hits Romania

Mark Rutte says Moscow’s ‘reckless behaviour is a danger to us all’ after drone hit apartments during attack on Ukraine. Plus, Paul McCartney on how old bandmates – and Oasis – inspired his nostalgic new album

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Trump’s Memphis crime taskforce accused of using ‘immense force’ in intimidation campaign

Exclusive: community observers claim agents have tailed cars, surveilled homes and even ‘falsely arrested’ someone

The Guardian - US

Tennessee Enacts REINS-style bill, the second REINS state in 2026

On May 19, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed HB 1913 into law. The bill introduces a REINS-style requirement for agency rulemaking, under which the legislature must approve of proposed rules exceeding a cost threshold. The bill also requires rulemaking agencies to seek feedback from trade organizations that would be…

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Tennessee’s attempt to execute Tony Carruthers failed. It must not try again

Carruthers’ court case was fraught with problems. A second execution attempt would be the kind of cruelty no decent society should countenance

The Guardian - US

Death Row Execution Aborted In Tennessee After Repeated Attempts Gone Wrong As Staff Couldn't Find a Vein

Tony Carruthers's execution was halted over intravenous access issues, prompting Governor Bill Lee to grant a temporary reprieve and renew debate over lethal injections.

International Business Times UK

Tennessee governor orders stay of execution after doctor can’t find vein

Tony Carruthers’s lawyers say no evidence ties him to 1994 crimes he was convicted of and he is mentally incompetent

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Attorneys for Tennessee inmate worry state could use expired drugs for lethal injection

Attorneys for a Tennessee death row inmate say they are concerned the state may be planning to use expired lethal injection drugs at a planned execution on Thursday

The Guardian - US

The Republican project isn’t to win in November. It’s to make November cease to matter

New electoral maps are erasing Black representations. The effort takes its cues from American history

The Independent UK

Tennessee governor met with protests after signing GOP-backed House redistricting into law

Tennessee is the first state to enact new congressional districts since a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling significantly weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities

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Tennessee drops ‘pride’ from June and renames its ‘Nuclear Family Month’ sparking outrage from LGBT community

Tennessee Republicans tried — and failed — to pass a measure that would ban the use of Pride flags inside government buildings

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The Independent UK

Tennessee declares Dolly Parton Day to honor country star’s 80th birthday

‘Her talent and generosity have made a lasting impact on the world,’ Governor Bill Lee said in his proclamation

International Business Times UK

Tennessee Governor Grants Jelly Roll Full Pardon — Here's Why

Country music rapper Jelly Roll gets a full pardon from the governor of Tennessee for his major reform.

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Jelly Roll pardoned over robbery and drug convictions

Jelly Roll has been pardoned by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee who cleared the country singer of his past convictions on robbery and drug possession charges that landed him in prison and left him unable to vote or travel internationally until recently.

The Independent UK

Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor after emotional plea to parole board

Friends and civic leaders backed the pardon application, citing Jelly Roll's transformation

The Independent UK

Tennessee governor won't intervene to stop latest execution by lethal injection

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will not intervene to prevent the execution of Harold Wayne Nichols, who is scheduled to die on Thursday by lethal injection

The Guardian - US

Republican Matt Van Epps wins closely watched Tennessee special election

Race called with Van Epps holding a 52% lead over Aftyn Behn’s 46% in normally reliable Republican territory

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Lawsuit claims Tennessee's new school voucher program violates the state constitution

A group of public school students’ parents and taxpayers has filed a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s new statewide school voucher program

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