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Tennessee Lookout @tennesseelookout.com · 13h

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in federal court in Virginia, in response to an indictment that followed an extraordinary pressure campaign from President Donald Trump.

Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump • Tennessee Lookout

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in federal court in Virginia.

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 15h

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 15h

We published at 8:44 am.

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Tennessee Lookout @tennesseelookout.com · 15h

John Cole’s Tennessee: Tailored to fit. A state senator alleges Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti retroactively altered a predecessor’s legal opinion on deployment of National Guard troops.

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 16h

Yes. We were at his announcement and the story is updated but we published before he announced.

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 18h

Hi, friend!! 👋🏻

Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 18h

Davidson County District Attorney Glenn Funk said the immigration crackdowns ultimately “make Nashville a more dangerous place to live.” Victims afraid to report crimes or prosecute criminals means offenders, including violent ones-continue to perpetrate crime. Story from @anitawadhwani.bsky.social.

In Nashville, immigration sweeps deter crime victims from coming forward • Tennessee Lookout

The Trump administration's immigration crackdowns have created new barriers to criminal justice and community safety, Nashville officials say.

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Tennessee Lookout @tennesseelookout.com · 19h

On Tuesday, Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn pulled ahead of three opponents, including two other lawmakers, to clinch the primary in the Congressional District 7 special election, while former Tennessee Commissioner of General Services handily won the GOP primary. From @friedmanadam5.bsky.social

Republican Van Epps and Democrat Behn win Middle Tenn. U.S. House primary • Tennessee Lookout

Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps will face off for the chance to fill Tennessee Congressional District 7.

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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 21h

The Trump administration’s highly visible immigration crackdowns have created new barriers to criminal justice and community safety, city law enforcement officials say.

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In Nashville, immigration sweeps deter crime victims from coming forward • Tennessee Lookout

The Trump administration's immigration crackdowns have created new barriers to criminal justice and community safety, Nashville officials say.

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Tennessee Lookout @tennesseelookout.com · 21h

The Trump administration’s highly visible immigration crackdowns in Nashville have created new barriers to criminal justice and community safety, city law enforcement officials say. @anitawadhwani.bsky.social reports.

In Nashville, immigration sweeps deter crime victims from coming forward • Tennessee Lookout

The Trump administration's immigration crackdowns have created new barriers to criminal justice and community safety, Nashville officials say.

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BriteHeart @briteheart.bsky.social · 21h

Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn will face off in a special election for the 7th Congressional District seat after securing their party nominations Tuesday. Behn ran as a progressive, advocating that the only way a Dem could win was with an energized turnout. @tennesseelookout.com

Republican Van Epps and Democrat Behn win Middle Tenn. U.S. House primary • Tennessee Lookout

Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps will face off for the chance to fill Tennessee Congressional District 7.

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 22h

Rep. Justin J. Pearson is expected to announce his candidacy today, sources confirmed to the @tennesseelookout.com.

Memphis state Rep. Justin Pearson to challenge U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in 2026 Democratic primary • Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson of Memphis plans to challenge long-time U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in the 2026 Democratic primary.

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 1d

I bet those Democratic House Caucus meetings going to be awkward this year.

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 1d

My guess would be that Dixie focused on Davidson and Montgomery Counties --and he did crush Davidson County.

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 1d

Copeland spent around half and mil and Behn around $160,000.

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Tennessee Lookout @tennesseelookout.com · 1d

BREAKING: Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps, former Tennessee commissioner of General Services, won their primaries and will face off to represent Congressional District 7 on December 2.

Republican Van Epps and Democrat Behn win Middle Tenn. U.S. House primary • Tennessee Lookout

Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps will face off for the chance to fill Tennessee Congressional District 7.

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 1d

You called it: Aftyn has been organizing in Williamson County since 2017 and the WCDP gave her an award last year: I'd go so far as to say she's beloved.

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 1d

Decision desk, HQ has called the Democratic primary and congressional district 7 Rep. Aftyn Behn. Behn spent less money than any of the three other candidates.

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 1d

With 95% in: it's Behn-28.1, Copeland-24.8, Mitchell-23.9 and Dixie-23.2.

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 1d

With 86% reporting in Tennessee CD7, Rep. Aftyn Behn leads Rep. Bo Mitchell 27.7% to 25.1%. Newcomer Darden Copeland is tied with Mitchell and Rep. Vincent Dixie is posting 22.2%. The four are separated by 1,393 votes.

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 1d

I told someone early on I thought Behn would perform very well in Montgomery County, as she's been organizing up there since 2017 with Indivisible and the Tennessee Justice Center.

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 1d

7 p.m.

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 1d

Rep. Vincent Dixie is whipping butt in Davidson County. A Williamson County friend remarked that Darden Copeland was the only candidate who appeared to be campaigning. My response was that Rep. Dixie likely saw better places to expend his energy.

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Holly McCall @jhollymc.bsky.social · 1d

Simmer, Neil. Simmer.

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