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National News

Stormy Daniels delivers shocking testimony about Trump, but trial hinges on business records

Trump's lawyers have sought to paint Daniels as a liar and extortionist who's trying to take down the former president after drawing money and fame from her story about him.

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Third week of testimony in Trump's hush money trial draws to a close, with Michael Cohen yet to come

Over more than 7½ hours of testimony, Daniels relayed in graphic detail what she says happened after the two met at a celebrity golf outing at Lake Tahoe.

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May 9, 2024

Last night, 163 Democratic representatives joined 196 Republicans to stop far-right Republicans from removing House speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). Georgia representative Marjorie Taylor Greene led the effort to remove Johnson, but her motion received only 43 votes: 32 Democrats and 11 Republicans. Twenty-eight representatives either did not vote or voted present.

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State News:

Stockard on the Stump: Tennessee governor will sign anything, just put it in front of him • Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has not vetoed a bill during his six years in office, saying he's not seen one that is worthy of a veto.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/05/10/stockard-on-the-stump-tennessee-governor-will-sign-anything-just-put-it-in-front-of-him

Local News & Arts:

On Monday, May 13th, the City of Niota will be hosting Lunch with the Mayor, Lois Preece and your neighbors at 12:00 at the picnic tables by the stage on Main St. in Niota. Bring your lunch and join them!

Studio 3:16 Community Art Space is hosting a Mother’s Day Special Painting class! A seat is $35 and get mom's free! (Open to any mother figure regardless of relation). It’s an 11x14" canvas with decoupage newsprint/paper (you may choose to bring your own paper or use theirs) Add a birdhouse painting with customizable colors. All instruction and materials included and it’s beginner friendly. The studio is located at 316 N. White Street in Athens with limited seats available. Don’t wait and click HERE to secure your spot!