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March 25, 2024

National News

Trump Can Post Smaller Bond in Civil Fraud Case, Court Rules

The former president must post a bond of $175 million within 10 days as he appeals the $454 million judgment against him.

www.nytimes.com/2024/03/25/nyregion/trump-bond-reduced.html?unlocked_article_code=1.fU0.PDw8.ABzCi9kAN6OG&smid=url-share

Live Updates: Judge Keeps April 15 as Start of Trump Hush-Money Trial

The former president had wanted a Manhattan judge to further delay his trial on charges related to a porn star’s affair claim as he seeks to regain the White House.

www.nytimes.com/live/2024/03/25/nyregion/trump-hush-money-trial?unlocked_article_code=1.fU0.aqBV.TihBGFrpV43B&smid=url-share

State News:

Tennessee becomes the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI

The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, or ELVIS Act, is an updated version of the state's right of publicity law. The new legislation includes AI-specific protections.

www.npr.org/2024/03/22/1240114159/tennessee-protect-musicians-artists-ai

Local News & Arts:

Morning Fax:

Tennessee Wesleyan University is organizing a community town-hall in Athens on Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in Townsend Auditorium, focusing on the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. Chris Schutz and Cliff Couch will moderate a panel featuring four McMinn County residents who will share their personal experiences. Panelists include Anne Boyd, Robert McCowan Jr., Ray Johnson, and Dr. Vant Hardaway, each with unique perspectives on civil rights in the area. Anne Boyd is the current president of the local NAACP chapter and the first African American student to attend Etowah City Elementary School. Robert McCowan Jr. is a retired officer and one of the first African American law enforcement officers in Athens. Ray Johnson is a lifelong McMinn County resident and was part of the last graduating class from J.L. Cook School. Dr. Vant Hardaway, a retired educator, was part of the 1967 MCHS graduating class, the first full class after desegregation in the McMinn County school system. The event is free to attend and open to all community members, offering an opportunity for meaningful dialogue and reflection.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

March 24, 2024 (Sunday)

The Senate passed the appropriations bill shortly after midnight on Saturday morning, and President Joe Biden signed it Saturday afternoon. In his statement after he signed the bill, Biden was clear: “Congress’s work isn’t finished,” he said. “The House must pass the bipartisan national security supplemental to advance our national security interests. And Congress must pass the bipartisan border security agreement—the toughest and fairest reforms in decades—to ensure we have the policies and funding needed to secure the border. It’s time to get this done.”

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/march-24-2024-sunday?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

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