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Pappert: Award-Winning Tennessee Star Reporting Undercuts Abrego Garcia’s Vindictive Prosecution Claim

Pappert: Award-Winning Tennessee Star Reporting Undercuts Abrego Garcia’s Vindictive Prosecution Claim

by Kaitlin Housler | Apr 8, 2026 | Justice, News, Tennessee, The Michael Patrick Leahy Show, The South

Tom Pappert, lead reporter at The Tennessee Star, argued that newly confirmed facts in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia undermine the defense’s central claim of vindictive prosecution. “This fact flies in the face of that narrative because it suggests this case was...
Tennessee Committee Passes Bill on Biomarker Test Coverage

Tennessee Committee Passes Bill on Biomarker Test Coverage

by Zachery Schmidt | Apr 8, 2026 | News, Policy, Tennessee, The South

The Tennessee Senate Commerce and Labor Committee passed a bill this week that would require TennCare and public employee group insurance plans to cover a medical test used to assist with diagnosing diseases. State senators approved Senate Bill (SB) 0435 by a vote of...
Williamson County Mayoral Debate Draws Crowd as EJ Haust Outlines Key Differences Between Candidates

Williamson County Mayoral Debate Draws Crowd as EJ Haust Outlines Key Differences Between Candidates

by Kaitlin Housler | Apr 8, 2026 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The Michael Patrick Leahy Show, The South

A Williamson County mayoral debate highlighted clear contrasts between Republican candidates Andy Marshall and Mary Smith, with moderator EJ Haust, who guest hosts The Michael Patrick Leahy Show, emphasizing both the stakes of the race and the differences in fiscal...

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