Newly-Elected TN-7 Congressman Matt Van Epps Marks First Full Week in Congress

by Kaitlin Housler | Dec 16, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

Newly-elected Tennessee U.S. Representative Matt Van Epps (R-TN-07) marked his official first full week in Congress last week after his victory in the special general election for the seat earlier this month. Van Epps, who was backed by President Donald Trump in the...

TN-7 Race is ‘Bellwether’ for GOP Control of Congress, Aaron Gulbransen Warns

by Kaitlin Housler | Oct 10, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The Michael Patrick Leahy Show, The South, TN LEAD

Aaron Gulbransen with the Tennessee Conservatives Coalition is warning that Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special election is far more than a local race—it’s a national “bellwether” that could determine whether Republicans retain control of the U.S. House of...

Elise Stefanik’s Nomination for United Nations Ambassador Withdrawn

by Kaitlin Housler | Mar 27, 2025 | National, News, Politics, Tennessee

U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik’s (R-NY-21) nomination to serve in President Donald Trump’s cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations has been withdrawn, the president confirmed Thursday. Stefanik was one of Trump’s first nominations announced in the days...

Tennessee U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger Sponsors Bill to Create $250 Bill Featuring President Trump

by Kaitlin Housler | Feb 27, 2025 | News, Policy, Tennessee, The South

Tennessee U.S. Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-01) is sponsoring a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would direct the U.S. Treasury Department to print $250 Federal reserve notes featuring the portrait of President Donald Trump. The two-page bill,...

Tennessee U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles Introduces the Make Greenland Great Again Act

by Kaitlin Housler | Jan 13, 2025 | News, Policy, Tennessee, The South

Tennessee U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) introduced a bill on Monday that would authorize President-elect Donald Trump to enter negotiations with Denmark for the U.S. to acquire Greenland once he is inaugurated as the 47th president. As the world’s largest...

Tennessee U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles Sworn into Second Term

by Kaitlin Housler | Jan 6, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

Tennessee U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) was sworn into the 119th Congress on Friday, marking the beginning of his second term in Congress. Ogles, who represents Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, said it is an “honor” to continue representing the...

Tennessee U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais Sworn into Eighth Term in Congress

by Kaitlin Housler | Jan 4, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

Tennessee U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) was sworn into the 119th Congress on Friday, marking the beginning of his eighth term in Congress. DesJarlais, who represents Tennessee’s fourth congressional district, thanked his constituents for reelecting...

TN U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett: People Want to See President-Elect Donald Trump’s Agenda Move Forward

by Kaitlin Housler | Jan 3, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South, TN LEAD

Tennessee U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN-02) ensured that House Republicans, like Americans, want to see President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda move forward despite the drama surrounding Friday’s speakership vote. On Friday morning prior to the U.S. House...

U.S. House Passes Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett’s ‘No Tax Dollars for the Taliban Act’

by Kaitlin Housler | Jun 27, 2024 | News, Policy, Tennessee, The South

The U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative Tim Burchett’s (R-TN-02) bill that would discourage countries that receive U.S. foreign aid from sending money to the Taliban. Burchett’s No Tax Dollars for the Taliban Act filed as H.R.6586, would require the...

Tennessee U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles Receives Perfect Score on Immigration Watchdog’s Legislative Scorecard

by Kaitlin Housler | Jun 22, 2024 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

Tennessee U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) was one of four members of the U.S. House of Representatives to receive a perfect score on NumberUSA’s Immigration Congressional Grade Card. NumbersUSA is a nonprofit organization that advocates for “sensible...