President Donald Trump has announced the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis to combat crime, testing the limits of presidential power by using military force in cities. Trump made Monday’s announcement with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, calling it a “replica” of efforts in Washington.
AP finds major disaster declarations are taking longer under Trump
Disaster survivors are waiting longer for federal aid. It’s taking more than a month, on average, for President Donald Trump to approve major disaster declarations after receiving requests — up from an average of less than two weeks during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Cracker Barrel suspends plans to remodel restaurants after logo blowup
Cracker Barrel said it’s suspending remodels of its restaurants after criticism from many longtime fans. The announcement came two weeks after Cracker Barrel backtracked on a separate plan to modernize and simplify its logo.
Trump wants to ax an affordable housing grant that’s a lifeline for many rural communities
President Donald Trump and House Republicans want to cut new funding for a housing grant that many rural areas rely on to help fund affordable housing. The grant has helped fund or repair more than 1.3 million affordable units, including 540,000 in rural areas and small towns.
Titans start the Cam Ward era eager for a turnaround like their Week 1 opponent, the Broncos
The Tennessee Titans are eager to start the Cam Ward era after a tough season. The Titans had the top pick in the NFL draft after winning only three games.
Justice Department won’t defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional
The Trump administration said Friday it will not defend a decades-old grant program for heavily Hispanic universities that is being challenged in court. The state of Tennessee and an anti-affirmative action organization sued the U.S. Education Department in June, asking a judge to halt the Hispanic-Serving Institution program.
Abrego Garcia’s lawyers want smuggling charges dismissed on grounds of ‘vindictive prosecution’
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a federal judge to dismiss a human smuggling case against him. Defense attorneys say the government indicted the construction worker to punish him for challenging his removal from the United States.
A car accident in small-town Tennessee leads to US charges against a major Mexican drug operation
Justice Department indictments have been unsealed against three leaders and two high-ranking enforcers of Mexico’s United Cartels. It’s the latest U.S. move against major Mexican drug operations.
Police arrest suspect in killings of 4 Tennessee family members
Police in Tennessee have arrested the man wanted for the killings of an infant’s parents, grandmother and uncle. Authorities say 28-year-old Austin Robert Drummond is now in custody and that his arrest occurred Tuesday.
Women in legislatures across the US fight for ‘potty parity’
Statehouses across the U.S. are addressing long-standing bathroom disparities for female lawmakers.
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