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Bill Freeman
March 27, 2025

National News:

Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal

The administration has downplayed the importance of the text messages inadvertently sent to The Atlantic’s editor in chief.

www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/03/signal-group-chat-attack-plans-hegseth-goldberg/682176/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fRrRnerflWJ7N9rE6s0Hqxs&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

March 26, 2025

Monday’s astounding story that the most senior members of President Donald Trump’s administration planned military strikes on Yemen over an unsecure commercial messaging app, on which they had included national security reporter and editor in chief of

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/march-26-2025?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Signalgate: violating national security

in order to violate rights

open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p/signalgate-violating-national-security?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

SB468 on Senate floor on Thursday

SB468 on Senate floor on Thursday

On Thursday, March 27 a bill that puts trans people in danger in gender-designated spaces like detention centers, dormitories, domestic violence shelters, and prisons hits the Tennessee Senate floor.

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Local News & Arts:

The City of Athens has issued a ban on all outdoor burning until further notice due to increased fire risks. The decision follows a combination of dry atmospheric conditions and low fuel moisture levels, which have significantly heightened the likelihood of wildfires across the region. Authorities emphasize that no burning permits will be issued at this time, as wildfire conditions remain favorable across Tennessee. Residents are urged to comply with the ban to prevent potential fire hazards. For more info, contact the Athens Fire Department at 423-744- 2789 or via email at [email protected]. McMinn County residents can also call 423-263-7181 for additional updates. Graphic Source: Local 3 News N

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