Southern Progressives

Moving to the left, one post at a time.

Bill Freeman
April 03, 2026

National News:

Pam Bondi Always Knew This Day Was Coming

Trump fired Pam Bondi, apparently on Wednesday night, before addressing the country about the war in Iran.

Joyce Vance

Pam Bondi is out — and that is a good thing. She was Trump's lawyer, and DOJ paid the price.

Also: Florida will not kill James Duckett this week. And: What's next for conversion therapy bans after Tuesday's SCOTUS decision? Lastly: Law Dork in the media.

Chris Geidner

Video. Pete Hegseth asks US Army chief to step down as Iran war grinds on

Video. Randy George 'will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately,' said Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s top spokesman. George has held the post since August 2023 under the Biden administration.

euronews

State News:

Tennessee House advances amended school vouchers expansion bill - Nashville Banner

A Tennessee House Finance Subcommittee advances a controversial expansion of the school voucher program with conditions related to immigration tracking.

Nashville Banner • Lillian Avedian, Sarah Grace Taylor

March 2026: Tennessee’s month in photos • Tennessee Lookout

A gallery of photos from Tennessee Lookout photojournalist John Partipilo for March 2026 captures President Donald Trump in Memphis and more.

Tennessee Lookout • John Partipilo

Local News:

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