Bill Freeman March 05, 2025
Trump Says ‘America Is Back’ and Taunts Rivals in Speech to Congress
President Trump boasted about his first weeks in office and doubled down on his agenda. Al Green, a Democratic lawmaker from Texas, repeatedly yelled “you don’t have a mandate” and was escorted out.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/us/politics/trump-address-congress-speech.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1k4.EVLK.ryxiE1T31NK7&smid=url-share
Elissa Slotkin assails Trump's early actions, offers Democrats a way to fight back
First-term Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan accused President Donald Trump of driving up costs while pushing a giveaway to his billionaire friends.
apnews.com/article/trump-slotkin-democratic-response-fae53aacdc4796b2118ba5269fdd86de?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share
State News:
Rose and Blackburn eye Tennessee governorship in 2026 - Nashville Banner
Tennessee's 2026 gubernatorial election is taking shape as U.S. Rep. John Rose and Sen. Marsha Blackburn plan to run.
nashvillebanner.com/2025/03/04/tennessee-2026-gubernatorial-election
Try Wheel Throwing — Athens Area Council for the Arts
Get your hands dirty and learn to throw your very own pottery! This one-dag class is perfect for those who have never tried the pottery wheel before, or are looking for a refresher. McMinn County East Tennessee Foothills Smokey Mountains Arts council Athens Arts Center Athens TN Tennessee Social A
www.athensartscouncil.org/upcomingevents/try-wheel-throwing-with-patricia-mar-2025
Seniors:
My Father, Myself
Cameron Walker reflects on what she learned being raised by a much older—yet still tireless—dad.
open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/my-father-myself?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
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