National Media Driving Resistance to ICE Enforcement in Minnesota, Pulliam Says

by Kaitlin Housler | Jan 28, 2026 | Justice, News, Tennessee, The Michael Patrick Leahy Show, The South

As federal immigration agents face growing resistance in Minnesota, legal analyst Mark Pulliam says the most powerful force behind that opposition is the national press, which he argues is distorting facts and shaping public opinion to undermine enforcement of...

Pappert Praises ‘Landmark’ Tennessee GOP Immigration Package as National Model

by Kaitlin Housler | Jan 17, 2026 | News, Policy, Tennessee, The South

Tom Pappert, lead reporter at The Tennessee Star, characterized the Tennessee Republican immigration package as a “landmark,” comprehensive effort that reflects how GOP leadership in the state prefers to operate: unveiling a fully formed agenda rather than piecemeal...

Opening Days of Tennessee General Assembly Reveal GOP Strategy and Disarray Among Democrats, Reporter Details

by Kaitlin Housler | Jan 15, 2026 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The Michael Patrick Leahy Show, The South, TN LEAD

Tom Pappert, lead reporter at The Tennessee Star, details how the opening days of the Tennessee General Assembly have revealed a focused Republican effort to set the legislative agenda quickly, contrasted with a Democratic caucus and activist base marked by internal...

U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles Says TN Dept. of Children’s Services Possibly Harboring, Paying ‘Woke’ NGOs to Assist Illegal Alien Children

by Kaitlin Housler | Dec 4, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South, TN LEAD

U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) is demanding answers from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) after claiming his office has received whistleblower complaints suggesting that the state agency may be hiding large numbers of illegal alien...

Mayor O’Connell Seems to Suggest He Considers Nashville a Sanctuary City

by Brian Wilson | May 6, 2025 | Justice, News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

In a hurriedly-called press conference on Monday, Mayor Freddie O’Connell – without using the exact phrase – laid out his position that the City of Nashville is essentially a sanctuary city. Mayor O’Connell said he is “heartbroken” State and Federal law enforcement...

New York Governor Signals She May Use Executive Powers to Remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams

by Kaitlin Housler | Feb 18, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The Northeast

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signaled on Monday that she may use her executive powers to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams after four officials in Adams’ administration resigned last week. On Friday, First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Deputy Mayors...