Lee Reeves and Gino Bulso Lead TN-7 Field in Fundraising, FEC Filings Show

by Kaitlin Housler | Oct 1, 2025 | Elections, News, Tennessee, The South

The latest Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings show Republicans running in the special primary election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District are leading the fundraising race, with two candidates—State Representatives Lee Reeves (R-Franklin) and Gino Bulso...

Former State Rep. Andy Holt Takes Over as New Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner as Charlie Hatcher Retires

by Kaitlin Housler | Oct 1, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

Former State Representative Andy Holt officially began his tenure as Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture on Wednesday, succeeding Charlie Hatcher, who retired from the position after nearly seven years. Holt, who had been serving as deputy...

Tennessee Republicans Fault Democrats for Government Shutdown

by Zachery Schmidt | Oct 1, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

Tennessee Republicans are calling out Democrats for shutting down the federal government. On Wednesday, the federal government closed after Senate Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement on a spending bill to keep the government open. The night before,...

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and AG Pam Bondi Visit Memphis as Task Force Underway

by Kaitlin Housler | Oct 1, 2025 | Justice, News, Tennessee, The South

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said she and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will be on the ground in Memphis on Wednesday as the Memphis Safe Task Force is underway to address the city’s crime surge. During a Tuesday appearance on Fox Business, Bondi said she and...

State Senator Brent Taylor Takes ‘Make Memphis Matter’ Initiative to D.C. with Testimony in Front of Senate Judiciary Committee

by Kaitlin Housler | Oct 1, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South, TN LEAD

Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor (R-Memphis) testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday where he advocated for his initiative to “Make Memphis Matter,” specifically when it comes to addressing the city’s crime surge. Tuesday’s committee...

Right-to-Work at Stake in Virginia Governor’s Race, National Labor Expert Warns

by Kaitlin Housler | Oct 1, 2025 | News, Politics, State News, The South, Virginia

Mark Mix, president of the National Right to Work Committee, strongly defended Virginia’s Right-to-Work law and criticized Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger for her consistent opposition to it. On Tuesday’s edition of The John Fredericks Show, Mix...