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April 26, 2024

National News

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear

The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution.

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Trump trial live updates: David Pecker cross-examination continues

Donald Trump's lawyers will continue their cross-examination of the former publisher of the National Enquirer as the former president's hush money trial enters its eighth day.

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April 25, 2024

“I am in shock that a lawyer stood in the U.S. Supreme Court and said that a president could assassinate his political opponent and it would be immune as ‘an official act,’” lawyer Marc Elias, whose firm defends democratic election laws, wrote today on social media. He added: “I am in despair that several Justices seemed to think this answer made perfect sense.”

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State News:

Stockard on the Stump: Gov stumbles to end of Tennessee session • Tennessee Lookout

Now halfway through his second term, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's tenure may be defined but what he has failed to accomplish.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/04/26/stockard-on-the-stump-gov-stumbles-to-end-of-tennessee-session

Despite outcry at juvenile detention centers, Tennessee lawmakers fail to pass oversight bill • Tennessee Lookout

A bill to strengthen oversight of Tennessee’s juvenile detention centers failed, despite a reform push after facilities were found to be locking kids alone in cells.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/04/26/despite-outcry-at-juvenile-detention-centers-tennessee-lawmakers-fail-to-pass-oversight-bill

Local News & Arts:

The American Legion Post 68 Freedom Run 5K/1K is tomorrow, April 27th at 9 am at Eureka Trail in Athens. Proceeds support the projects of American Legion Post #68 in Athens, TN: Reconnect Suicide Prevention Program, Children's Patriotism Education, Assistance To Veterans in Need, Sponsor July 4th Community Celebration, and other Veteran's Programs. Register HERE!

Spring Around the Square is a Free Family Event at 365 Abel Ave., in Decatur tomorrow, Saturday, April 27th from 10 am to 4 pm. Food Trucks, Face Painting, Handmade Items, Art, Jewelry, and more.

The 7th Annual Model Train Show and Swap Meet is tomorrow, April 27th, from 10 am - 4pm and Sunday, April 28th from 11 am to 4 pm at the Niota Train Depot.

The Third Annual Veteran’s Expo is taking place on Thursday, May 2 from 9 am - 4 pm at Athens Regional Park. Attending agencies include NRCS, TWRA, Beekeepers, the McMinn Living Heritage Museum, E.G. Fisher Public Library, YMCA, and many others.. Everyone is invited.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Florida Bans Water Breaks & Pregnant Women are Now Being Turned Away from Emergency Rooms

MTG Dubbed Moscow Marjorie, Republicans Want to Ban "Plan B" Pill Without Understanding What it Does, Women Run 80% of US Elections and are Routinely Threatened, Bee Gees Sing

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Coalition Calendar: April

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