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Bill Freeman
October 01, 2025

National News:

Hundreds of Generals Try to Keep a Straight Face

Pete Hegseth gathered commanders from around the globe to unveil new physical-fitness standards.

www.theatlantic.com/national-security/archive/2025/09/pete-hegseth-speech-commanders-quantico-trump/684420/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fYr0y500N9aQLH9hPYWEg1E&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

The First Amendment (And A Court) Punch Back

Tonight, we have a post that is longer than usual.

open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/the-first-amendment-and-a-court-punch?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

September 30, 2025

Last Thursday, September 25, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suddenly announced he was calling about 800 of the nation’s top military generals and admirals, along with their top enlisted advisors, to meet at Marine Corps Base Quantico, in Virginia, today.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/september-30-2025?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

Tennessee lawmaker says AG omitted, altered Guard deployment opinions • Tennessee Lookout

A Tennessee senator accused Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti of revising an opinion on use of the National Guard, violating of the constitution.

tennesseelookout.com/2025/10/01/tennessee-lawmaker-says-ag-omitted-altered-guard-deployment-opinions

Local News:

The McMinn County Historical Society and Archives will be receiving a grant check from Secretary of State Tre Hargett. They were recently awarded $7,720 as part of TSLA's Archives Development Grant. They will be taking a photo with Secretary Hargett in the front yard of the MCHSA Office located at 107 W. College Street in Athens at 12:10 PM on Wednesday October 8.

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