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Bill Freeman
February 04, 2026

National News:

HITLER HAD MASS PUBLIC SUPPORT; TRUMP DOES NOT; THAT FACT AND THE IPHONE DEVASTATE HIS OPTIONS TO DISRUPT, DISTORT OR PREVENT THE 2026 ELECTIONS

THE CORNERED MAN Part II.

open.substack.com/pub/thewestpointhistoryprofessor/p/hitler-had-mass-public-support-trump?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Profiles in Cowardice, Tariff Edition

The Supreme Court’s silence says volumes

open.substack.com/pub/paulkrugman/p/profiles-in-cowardice-tariff-edition?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Trump Is Doubling Down on All the Wrong Things

Republicans are worried about the midterm elections, but the president doesn’t seem to be.

www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/02/trump-texas-senate-kennedy-renovation/685868/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fRRCek1qHNRl0gJ4g9nmsIk&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

State News:

Tennessee governor leaves immigration enforcement out of final address • Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee didn’t talk about immigration during his State of the State, despite a slate of harsh bills from GOP lawmakers.

tennesseelookout.com/2026/02/03/tennessee-governor-leaves-immigration-enforcement-out-of-final-address

Local News:

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www.ventusky.com/35.323;-84.525

The McMinn County Historical Society and Archives will host their monthly meeting on Sunday, February 8 at 2:00pm in the Blue Room of the McMinn County Courthouse. The Guest Speaker will be Dr. Warren Dockter discussing Intelligence and the Battle of Kings Mountain.

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