For the first election in a decade, Nashville Congressman Jim Cooper is facing a primary. This time, two people are trying to unseat the 15-term incumbent. A former public defender and a small business owner are part of a new wave of candidates trying to change the Democratic Party.
Sen. Lamar Alexander: Congress Needs To Approve Trump’s Military Strategy In Iran
Members of the Tennessee congressional delegation have started to express their thoughts about the military situation in Iran. Their comments have split mostly along party lines. But, at least one Republican wants Congress to have a say in the strategy.
Sen. Blackburn, Rep. Green Oppose President Trump’s Decision To Withdraw Troops From Northern Syria
Members of the Tennessee delegation in Congress have come out on Monday against President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria. The announcement, made by the president on Sunday night, has received significant pushback in the U.S. House and Senate, even among members of his own party.
Nashville Congressman Jim Cooper Joins Calls To Impeach President Trump
Nashville Congressman Jim Cooper is joining calls to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. The Democratic lawmaker issued a statement Tuesday saying that “the president’s continuing misconduct” threatens the Constitution and the laws of the land. The reversal comes amid mounting pressure on Trump — centered on a recent conversation with Ukraine’s leader. Cooper’s statement […]
Where Tennessee’s Senators Are On The Health Care Bill
Updated 3:30 p.m.: Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker says delaying a vote on the health care bill should show that the senate wants “to get it right.” He says in a statement that he will work over the next few days to “resolve a number of legitimate issues.”
Here’s How Middle Tennessee Congressmen Voted On Last-Minute Spending Bill
Congresswoman Diane Black was the Nashville area’s only representative to vote for the $1.1 trillion spending bill that passed the House Thursday night.
Tennessee Democrats Latch Onto Report That Voter ID Laws Suppress Turnout
Republicans may be discrediting the non-partisan Government Accountability Office findings, but Democrats are holding press conferences to say, essentially, “We told you so.”
Jim Cooper Breaks With Party Ranks On Syria Vote
Jim Cooper surprised Democrats after he chose not to back President Barack Obama’s proposal for dealing with the Islamic State.
Cooper Signs On To Moderate Shutdown Solution. Its Chances? Well…
Nashville Democrat Jim Cooper is supporting a bi-partisan compromise to end the partial government shutdown and get 800,000 federal workers back on the job.
On Air - 90.3 WPLN-FM