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Senators push increased legislative oversight of VA | Tennessee
SUMMARY: Legislation aimed at enhancing Congressional oversight of the financially troubled Veterans Administration has been introduced in the Senate, with Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn among 14 cosponsors. Authored by Senator Dan Sullivan, the Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act responds to a $2.88 billion budget shortfall in disability and education benefits and an $11.97 billion shortfall for medical care in fiscal year 2025. Sullivan criticized the lack of accountability, especially after Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough declined to appear before a Senate committee. The proposed legislation mandates quarterly budget reports from the VA to improve financial management and accountability.
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What Black City Gets the National Guard – The Tennessee Tribune
SUMMARY: Over the weekend, protests erupted in cities like Washington, D.C., and Chicago against President Trump’s threat to deploy National Guard troops, which Illinois Governor JB Pritzker condemned as a “fake guise of fighting crime.” Trump’s selective targeting of cities with Black mayors in Democratic states, including New Orleans, has raised concerns of racial bullying. Los Angeles was the first city to face military deployment during an immigration crisis, a move later ruled illegal for violating the Posse Comitatus Act. Baltimore’s former mayor also denied any crime emergency, criticizing the stigma caused by potential National Guard involvement.
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DATA: ICE detainer requests in Tennessee up by 86.5% compared to last year
SUMMARY: ICE detainer requests in Tennessee surged 86.5% this year, with a 31.8% rise in Davidson County, according to new data. Representative Lee Reeves highlighted strains on local resources from illegal immigration, citing law violations in small towns like Robertson County. Reeves urges more local agencies to adopt 287(g) agreements, which grant federal immigration enforcement powers to sheriffs, including jail enforcement, task force, and warrant officer models. Currently, 27 Tennessee sheriffs participate in these agreements, contributing to the state’s ranking as second nationwide for ICE arrests in jails. Reeves credits tougher immigration enforcement under President Trump and supports legislation to mandate 287(g) adoption statewide. Detainer requests in Shelby County rose only slightly.
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Spring Hill father recovers after saving family from fire
SUMMARY: A Spring Hill father heroically saved his 7-year-old son Silas from a raging house fire that engulfed their home. Ashley, the mother, described frantic moments as she tried to escape with their 3-year-old daughter Milly and called for Silas amidst the smoke. Brandon, the father, made multiple attempts to rescue Silas, risking his life. Both children suffered burns but have been cleared from the hospital. Brandon is recovering from burns and exhaustion at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The family lost everything in the fire. First responders and police aided the family and praised Brandon’s bravery. The family continues to heal and hopes for recovery.
A Spring Hill father continues to recover after saving his son from a house fire.
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