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March 08, 2024

National News

Takeaways from Biden's State of the Union address: Combative attacks on a foe with no name

The State of the Union was one of President Joe Biden's best chances to make the broadest possible case for his reelection.

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Biden calls out hecklers and rallies base in fiery speech | State of the Union live updates

President Joe Biden is delivering his 2024 State of the Union address, attempting to convince frustrated voters he's got a solid second-term vision.

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SOTU: Let Biden be Biden

Joe Biden defied all expectations Thursday night. We’ll get to that in a minute. While Thursday was the State of the Union address, it was also a milestone on the way to Monday’s E. Jean Carroll Day for all who celebrate. It was the demise of Trump’s last-ditch effort to stave off the requirement that he file an appeal bond to guarantee he will pay the $83.3 million judgment in Carroll’s favor if the appeal does not go his way. Which it won’t.

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March 7, 2024

The Republican Party now belongs to Trump. On the heels of his wins on Super Tuesday, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, his last serious contender for the Republican presidential nomination, suspended her campaign Wednesday morning. That afternoon, Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who enabled Trump during his administration but apparently hoped to see him replaced at the top of the party, endorsed him.

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Phew! Biden Nails It

The president didn’t just clear the senility bar, he demolished it.

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Local News & Arts:

Table Read: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat — Athens Area Council for the Arts

Join us for a no-pressure table read of the play, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat,” led by Tyler Peaden. No experience necessary. You can read a part, or just listen and hang out.

www.athensartscouncil.org/upcomingevents/table-read-mar-17-2024

Morning Fax:

According to a recent report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), internet scammers managed to pilfer over $160 million from Tennesseans in 2023. Tennessee ranked 31st in cybercrime across the country, with 8,484 complaints filed to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), resulting in losses totaling $161,195,036. The primary scams observed in the state include tech support scams, investment fraud, and business email compromise. The report also highlights the heightened vulnerability of individuals over 60 to cyber scams. Meanwhile, in the Tennessee legislature, a bill proposed by Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson of Franklin, seeks to curb vehicle booting statewide. The legislation aims to prevent unlicensed individuals from booting vehicles and to cap the fee for removing a boot at $75. This bill intends to safeguard vehicle owners from unfair immobilization by parking attendants and proposes new regulations for towing and parking.