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Nashville sends expelled Black Democratic lawmaker back to Tennessee House

April 10, 2023

Nashville sends expelled Black Democratic lawmaker back to Tennessee House

The Nashville Metropolitan Council voted unanimously Monday to send Democratic state Rep. Justin Jones back to the Tennessee Legislature after his GOP colleagues stripped him of the title last week.

John Oliver hits Tennessee rep for saying race wasn't a factor in Dem expulsion vote: 'Definitely lying'

April 10, 2023

John Oliver hits Tennessee rep for saying race wasn't a factor in Dem expulsion vote: 'Definitely lying'

Comedian John Oliver mocked Tennessee state Republican William Lamberth for his comments regarding guns and failing to see race while voting for expulsion of three Democrats.

Expelled Tennessee Democrat blames 'White supremacist system' for being removed from House seat

April 10, 2023

Expelled Tennessee Democrat blames 'White supremacist system' for being removed from House seat

Former Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones blamed a "white supremacist system" for his removal after joining in an anti-gun protest at the state Capitol.

Tennessee House expels two Democrat lawmakers over gun protest

April 10, 2023

Tennessee House expels two Democrat lawmakers over gun protest

Tennessee State Rep. Sabi 'Doc' Kumar, R., joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the move as officials expect more protests when the legislature reconvenes.

Expelled Tennessee lawmakers ripped for blaming racism on expulsion: 'Threw you out for violating the rules'

April 9, 2023

Expelled Tennessee lawmakers ripped for blaming racism on expulsion: 'Threw you out for violating the rules'

'The Big Sunday Show' panelists discuss the expulsion of two Democratic lawmakers for their role in a gun control protest and why one of them could return to office.

Backing bad behavior?: Kamala Harris visits expelled Tennessee Democrats

April 8, 2023

Backing bad behavior?: Kamala Harris visits expelled Tennessee Democrats

'The Big Saturday Show' co-hosts discuss the political fallout over expulsion of Democratic state lawmakers in Tennessee.

Minor league baseball team scores seven runs in final inning for victory despite being no-hit

April 8, 2023

Minor league baseball team scores seven runs in final inning for victory despite being no-hit

The Cincinnati Reds' Double-A affiliate Chattanooga Lookouts scored seven runs while down to their final out for a win, yet they were no-hit in the game.

Kamala Harris hammered for 'loud' defense of expelled Tennessee Democrats: 'What's wrong with this lady?'

April 8, 2023

Kamala Harris hammered for 'loud' defense of expelled Tennessee Democrats: 'What's wrong with this lady?'

Twitter users blasted Vice President Kamala Harris for her "loud" speech defending the protests that happened in the Tennessee state legislature this week.

CBS host warns Tennessee GOP that ‘maximalist’ expulsion of Democrats is asking for violence

April 8, 2023

CBS host warns Tennessee GOP that ‘maximalist’ expulsion of Democrats is asking for violence

CBS anchor John Dickerson claimed that Tennessee Republicans' move to expel Democrat members from the state legislature may invite leftist violence.

Biden invites Tennessee Democrats to White House after expulsion votes

April 8, 2023

Biden invites Tennessee Democrats to White House after expulsion votes

President Biden invited the Tennessee Democrats, two of whom who were ousted by Republicans after joining in a gun control protest, to the White House on Friday.