Trump May Use Texas Senate Runoff to Force Action on SAVE Act, Matt Boyle Explains

by Kaitlin Housler | Mar 6, 2026 | Elections, News, Tennessee, The Michael Patrick Leahy Show, The South

President Donald Trump signaled he will soon intervene in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Texas, urging party unity ahead of the general election and calling for the losing candidate to step aside once he makes his endorsement. The race between...

Rep. Tim Burchett: ‘I Would Love the Opportunity to Be in the U.S. Senate’

by Kaitlin Housler | Oct 24, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The Michael Patrick Leahy Show, The South, TN LEAD

U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN-02) said he would “love” the opportunity to serve in the U.S. Senate if appointed by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), should she win the 2026 gubernatorial election. Burchett, who has endorsed Blackburn in the gubernatorial race...

Senate Confirms Mike Dunavant as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee

by Kaitlin Housler | Oct 8, 2025 | Justice, News, Tennessee, The South

The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Mike Dunavant as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee on Tuesday. Dunavant was among more than 100 nominees confirmed by the Senate in an en bloc vote, with the chamber approving the group by a 51–47 margin....

President Trump Endorses Tennessee U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty for Reelection

by Kaitlin Housler | Mar 27, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

President Donald Trump endorsed Tennessee U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) for reelection on Wednesday, saying that the incumbent senator has been “doing a fantastic job representing the Great People of Tennessee.” Hagerty was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2020...

U.S. Senate Confirms Linda McMahon as Department of Education Secretary

by Kaitlin Housler | Mar 3, 2025 | Education, National, News, Tennessee

The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Education, to the role Monday evening. The Senate voted 51-45 to confirm McMahon as the nation’s 13th secretary of education. ✅ CONFIRMED: Linda McMahon as...

Tennessee U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty to Run for Reelection in 2026

by Kaitlin Housler | Feb 11, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

Tennessee U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) announced Tuesday he will seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2026. “I am pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election to the United States Senate. It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve the men and women of...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune Names U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn to Republican Leadership Team

by Kaitlin Housler | Jan 14, 2025 | News, Politics, Tennessee, The South

Tennessee U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) was among a group of four senators selected by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to advise him and be part of his unofficial cabinet, according to a report by Fox News. Thune, who was elected by Republican senators...

Tennessee U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn Sworn into Second Term

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

Tennessee U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) was officially sworn into her second term in the U.S. Senate last week as she took the oath of office administered by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Blackburn, who was first elected to the Senate in 2018,...

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...