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Rep. Andy Ogles asks for return of 'privileged materials' after phone seized amid investigation

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2024-09-06 17:31:22

SUMMARY: Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles is seeking the return of materials from his seized cell phone, taken by the FBI during an investigation into his campaign finance reporting. Ogles initially reported a $320,000 personal loan to his 2022 campaign but later amended this report. He claims the seized contents include privileged legislative materials, such as communications with House members regarding the replacement of the former speaker. Ogles asserts he is cooperative and emphasizes that he is not a target of the investigation but rather a subject involved in the inquiry.

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Trump’s approval rating drops as he hits 100 days in office

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www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2025-04-28 16:35:56

SUMMARY: President Trump’s approval rating has dropped as he marks his first 100 days in office, with new polls showing only 45% of Americans approve of his performance. Immigration remains a key issue, with his crackdown on deportations facing backlash, especially the removal of a mother and her U.S. citizen children. Trump’s handling of the economy, particularly inflation and tariffs, also faces criticism, with only 40% and 39% approval ratings, respectively. Despite this, Trump defends his economic policies and tariffs, while continuing discussions on tax and spending cuts with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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The Memphis church pivotal in Martin Luther King Jr.’s final days suffers a devastating fire

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wpln.org – Rachel Iacovone – 2025-04-28 14:27:00

SUMMARY: A historic Black church in downtown Memphis, Clayborn Temple, which was central to Martin Luther King Jr.’s final campaign supporting striking sanitation workers in 1968, caught fire early Monday, causing severe interior damage. The fire, reported at 1:39 a.m., is under investigation by local authorities and federal agents. Clayborn Temple, built in 1892 and crucial to the civil rights movement, was undergoing a $25 million restoration to preserve its architecture and promote community revitalization. Memphis Mayor Paul Young called it “sacred ground” and pledged city support to rebuild. Architect Jimmie Tucker expressed hope based on past restoration successes in Memphis.

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Grants available for recovery from Helene | Tennessee

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www.thecentersquare.com – By David Beasley | The Center Square contributor – (The Center Square – ) 2025-04-28 11:12:00

(The Center Square) – Applications for $100 million in grants to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene are available in Tennessee.

The first round of the Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund grants are due by May 31, according to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Local governments, nonprofit organizations, businesses, farmers, and forest landowners in Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties are eligible, a release said.

“Tropical Storm Helene was an unprecedented disaster for our state, and the Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund is part of a comprehensive plan to provide flexible financial resources for current and future emergencies,” Gov. Bill Lee said in a statement. “I thank the General Assembly for their partnership and acting swiftly to provide necessary relief for Tennesseans.”

The fund was created in February to provide funds for unmet disaster recovery needs following the storm last fall. The grants do not have to be repaid, although if projects funded by the grants come in under budget, the excess money is required to be returned, according to the state.

Decisions on grant applications will be issued by July 2, the state said.

“We are incredibly grateful to Governor Lee for his leadership and swift action in establishing the Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund,” said Patrick C. Sheehan of the state’s Emergency Management Agency. “This fund provides a critical lifeline to Tennesseans working to recover from disaster, and it reflects the state’s deep commitment to supporting our communities when they need it most.”

A sample application asks farmers to provide an estimate of how much revenue they lost as a result of the Sept. 26 storm, including crop damage, livestock loss and building destruction. The storm was a hurricane when it made landfall in Florida and eventually dissipated in the mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina.

The application also asks for estimates on the cost of repairing the damage.

“All applicants must provide supporting documentation as part of the review process,” the application states. “Final funding determinations will be made at the discretion of the governor.”

Applicants must also disclose whether they have applied for or received funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the U.S. Small Business Administration.

More information can be found on the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency website.

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Political Bias Rating: Centrist

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