The Republican-dominated House was set to vote on Thursday on taking the rare and punitive action of removing the Democrats from office for their part in the protest.
Tag: Tennessee
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As Young People March for Their Lives, Tennessee Crushes Dissent and Overrides Democracy
To remove legitimately elected officials from the chamber to which voters sent them is nothing short of authoritarianism.
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Former Aide to Maryland Ex-Governor Dies After Shooting Involving F.B.I.
Roy McGrath, who was chief of staff to former Gov. Larry Hogan, was wanted by the F.B.I. for three weeks after he did not appear for a federal fraud trial in March.
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Storm and Tornado Damage in the Midwest, South and East: What We Know
The severe weather system spawned numerous tornadoes that killed dozens of people, injuring scores. It also created heavy snow in the North and fueled wildfires in Oklahoma.
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Judge Temporarily Blocks Tennessee Law That Restricts Drag Performances
A federal judge put a hold on the law hours before it was to take effect, saying there were legitimate questions about whether it violated the First Amendment.