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Justice Dept. moves closer toward possible indictment of Trump in classified documents investigation

A federal grand jury investigating Donald Trump in Florida has heard from at least one additional witness Wednesday amid signs that the Justice Department is moving toward a possible indictment over the former president’s mishandling of classified documents. Over the last week, Trump’s lawyers have met with Justice Department officials to argue against an indictment, while Trump has issued a series of social media posts suggesting he was anticipating being charged. A former top aide appeared Wednesday before a grand jury in Miami — an indication, legal experts say, that prosecutors have settled on Florida, not Washington, as the appropriate venue for charges.

apnews.com/article/trump-florida-grand-jury-classified-documents-5d346c69dfb4f9bc07e6f8adc6aa13bc

Justice Jackson reports flowers from Oprah, designer clothing as Thomas delays filing disclosure

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has disclosed that she received a $1,200 congratulatory floral display from Oprah Winfrey and $6,580 in designer clothing for a magazine photo shoot in her first months as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. The details of gifts given to Jackson were among the reports provided by most members of the court in their annual filings. They were released Wednesday. Reports were not available from Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, who received extensions of up to 90 days, the federal judiciary said. Thomas’ receipt of undisclosed gifts from Republican megadonor Harlan Crow has prompted calls for ethics reform on the nation’s highest court. It was not clear why either man needed more time.

apnews.com/article/supreme-court-ethics-financial-disclosures-jackson-thomas-86c82bf325555fcdc90a2104c245c026

Trump ex-chief of staff Mark Meadows testifies to special counsel grand jury: Sources

Mark Meadows testified before a federal grand jury hearing evidence in the special counsel's investigations into Trump, sources said.

abcnews.go.com/Politics/trumps-chief-staff-mark-meadows-testifies-special-counsel/story?id=99883099

State News:

Legislature constantly embroiled in litigation – Tennessee Lookout

Under Gov. Bill Lee and the GOP supermajority, Tennessee its n litigation over laws including proposed takeovers of Metro Nashville agencies.

tennesseelookout.com/2023/06/07/legislature-constantly-embroiled-in-litigation

Local News:

Friendly City Festivals will kick off the 14th Annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series on Friday, June 9, with The Dexter Thomas Band.

The Dexter Thomas Band is a crowd favorite in the southeast and is known for playing the best of ‘60s and ‘70s rock, R&B and funk.

A news release stated, “Be sure to bring your beach chair, blanket, family members and friends to 106 S. Jackson Street/Market Park Pavilion in Downtown Athens at 7 p.m. for a great night of entertainment.”

Sounds of Summer was started by local musician Tim Hughes with a simple purpose — to provide free live music in Athens’ historic downtown creating a community party. This year, the concerts have moved to Friday nights at 7 p.m. and the remaining lineup is:

• June 16 — Just Us

• June 23 — Tyson Leamon

• June 30 — Kinslee Melhorn

• July 7 — Run Katie Run

• July 14 — Fresh Mind

• July 21 — Monday Night Social

• Aug. 4 — The Tim Hughes Quartet

• Aug. 11 — MendingWall

All concerts begin at 7 p.m. at the Market Park Pavilion with sound provided by Integrity Sound Solutions.

This free-to-the-public series is produced by Friendly City Festivals and is made possible by the support of: The City of Athens, McMinn County Tourism, Wolfenden Family Pharmacies, Athens Kiwanis Club, Mayfield Dairy Farms, Tennessee Overhill, Tennessee Arts Commission, Valley Oil, WarrenJackson, Simmons Bank, Simmons Trust Department, Citizens National Bank of Sevier County, VEC Customer Shares, DENSO, Humana, Starr Regional Medical Center, Dynasty Spas, Oneheart Dojo and EXIT Milestone Realty.

More information on the concert series can be found on Friendly City Festivals’ Facebook page and at www.friendlycityfestivals/soundsofsummer.com

“Pay What You Can” Carwash Fundraiser

All proceeds go to the Keyshawn Tatum Memorial Scholarship

June 10th, 2023 from 10 am - 2 pm

Located at AutoZone in Decatur

17481 TN-58, Decatur, TN 37322

The Arts:

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