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Some Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump are now embraced as heroes and candidates for office

The Associated Press

April 20, 2025

capitol demonstration

Some of the rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, are considering running for office after being pardoned by President Donald Trump. At least two dozen Republican groups around the country have invited rioters to speak in recent months, according to an Associated Press tally.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Capitol Invasion, capitol riot, Tennessee Republicans

State ethics bill backed by GOP leaders riles conservative groups

Julia Ritchey

April 26, 2022

One particular measure in a sweeping ethics package that’s riling some conservative groups is a requirement to more fully disclose expenditures.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: conservatives, republicans, Tennessee Republicans

More Questions Than Answers In First Meeting Of All-Republican Committee On Refugee Issues

Paige Pfleger

June 18, 2021

The meeting comes on the heels of reports that one child went missing and another may have experienced abuse at a migrant facility in Chattanooga for 12- to 17 year-olds.

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: refugee resettlement, Tennessee Legislature, Tennessee Republicans

Jim Cooper Breaks With Party Ranks On Syria Vote

bobby allyn

September 18, 2014

Jim Cooper surprised Democrats after he chose not to back President Barack Obama’s proposal for dealing with the Islamic State.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Jim Cooper, Syria, Tennessee Democrats, Tennessee Republicans

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