Southern Progressives

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November 21, 2024

Constitution:

Article VI states that Federal law is supreme, or higher than, state and local laws. This means that if a state law conflicts with a Federal law, Federal law takes precedence.

National News:

Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary

A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave.

apnews.com/article/hegseth-assault-allegations-police-report-trump-e6ebec0a1a5c7fb51cb5e2198f5e12a5?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Republicans on House Ethics reject for now releasing report on Matt Gaetz

The House panel expects to meet again Dec. 5 to reconsider releasing its findings.

apnews.com/article/gaetz-trump-attorney-general-sexual-misconduct-5f9c684bb695df143beffbf8f956b09c?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

State News:

Lawmaker accuses private-prison operator of celebrating potential boost in inmate population • Tennessee Lookout

A Democratic lawmaker blasted Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada for whitewashing CoreCivic amid reports of deaths.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/11/21/lawmaker-accuses-private-prison-operator-of-celebrating-potential-boost-in-inmate-population

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Seniors:

Musk's X Loses a Million Subscribers Since Election & Trump Picks Fox TV Host as Defense Secretary and Accused Sex Trafficker for Attorney General

What I’m Discussing Today:

kareem.substack.com/p/musks-x-loses-a-million-subscribers?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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