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AOC blasted for accusing GOP of 'fascism' after expulsion of Tenn. House Dems: 'So dishonest. It's disgusting'

April 7, 2023

AOC blasted for accusing GOP of 'fascism' after expulsion of Tenn. House Dems: 'So dishonest. It's disgusting'

Critics are slamming Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., for a tweet they say is "inciting violence" in response the Tennessee Republicans voting to expel two Democrats.

VP Kamala Harris makes surprise Tennessee visit after 2 Democrats expelled from House

April 7, 2023

VP Kamala Harris makes surprise Tennessee visit after 2 Democrats expelled from House

Vice President Kamala Harris made an impromptu visit in Nashville, Tennessee to meet with state lawmakers who were expelled for storming the state capital.

Tennessee Democrats say House expulsion vote 'looked like a Jim Crow-era trial'

April 7, 2023

Tennessee Democrats say House expulsion vote 'looked like a Jim Crow-era trial'

Democrats in the Tennessee Black Caucus on Friday condemned the expulsion of two Black Democratic lawmakers from the state House, accusing the Republican majority of racism.

Grandmother killed in Tennessee tornado to be buried with veteran husband's American flag after its recovery

April 7, 2023

Grandmother killed in Tennessee tornado to be buried with veteran husband's American flag after its recovery

A Tennessee family whose grandmother was killed in a recent tornado in McNairy County, was able to recover their late grandfather's American flag in the rubble.

Tennessee House speaker pushes back on 'false narrative,' racism accusations after expulsion of two Dems

April 7, 2023

Tennessee House speaker pushes back on 'false narrative,' racism accusations after expulsion of two Dems

Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton calls out State Rep. Gloria Johnson for accusing Republicans of racism after a vote to expel two Democrats.

Tennessee GOP rep abruptly exits CNN interview after host berates him for expelling lawmakers

April 7, 2023

Tennessee GOP rep abruptly exits CNN interview after host berates him for expelling lawmakers

Tennessee state Republican Rep. Jeremy Faison abruptly walked off an interview with CNN after being lectured on expelling Democrats from the legislature.

Tennessee legislator who escaped expulsion claimed 'North Korea has more democracy than we do'

April 7, 2023

Tennessee legislator who escaped expulsion claimed 'North Korea has more democracy than we do'

Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson, who escaped expulsion from the legislature, before the vote said North Korea has more democracy than the Volunteer State.

Tennessee Democrat presenting a ‘false narrative’ with racism claims: Cameron Sexton

April 7, 2023

Tennessee Democrat presenting a ‘false narrative’ with racism claims: Cameron Sexton

Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton discusses the expulsion of two Democratic lawmakers and State Rep. Gloria Johnson, who survived the vote, accusing Republicans of racism.

Biden condemns Tennessee House expulsion vote and calls for gun control

April 7, 2023

Biden condemns Tennessee House expulsion vote and calls for gun control

President Biden condemned Tennessee Republican lawmaker for voting to expel two state House Democrats who interrupted House proceedings by protesting for gun control.

3 Dems facing expulsion after storming state house compared to 'when 3 were crucified' on Good Friday on MSNBC

April 7, 2023

3 Dems facing expulsion after storming state house compared to 'when 3 were crucified' on Good Friday on MSNBC

MSNBC hosts and analysts invoked the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and Easter to attack Tennessee Republicans for voting to expel Democratic representatives.