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The House is moving toward a vote this week on impeaching Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, after articles of impeachment were introduced Monday by Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Trump administration can continue building a wall and other barriers in the Big Bend region in West Texas while litigation continues.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot about articles of impeachment brought against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
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Jordan, a close Trump ally and co-founder of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus, will succeed Mike Johnson, who says he's stepping down as the chamber's top Republican. -
The House could vote this week to impeach Pete Hegseth, Trump's shares mixed messaging on next steps in Iran, the investigation continues into Nvidia CEO's alleged relationship with Chinese spy.
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Santiago Cañón Valencia brings Carnegie Hall recital program to Memphis
Award-winning Colombian cellist Santiago Cañón Valencia joins Kacky Walton to discuss his upcoming performance with pianist Victor Santiago Asuncion on Sunday, November 15, as part of the Memphis Chamber Music Society's concert series.
Memphis Botanic Garden offers creative holiday workshops and classes
Memphis Botanic Garden is offering inventive workshops and classes as the holidays approach, designed to bring out participants' inner artists and inspire them to create unique handmade gifts for loved ones.
Vanderbilt University facing active cybersecurity threat
Vanderbilt University is facing an active cybersecurity threat. A ransomware group is claiming credit for the breach – saying it has access to over a million Social Security numbers, full names and email addresses in the university’s network.
Gas prices dip below $4 but inflation remains stubbornly high
Gasoline prices fell below $4 a gallon Tuesday for the first time in three months — but the overall cost of living remains stubbornly high.
Downtown Dining Week 2026
The phones are ringing off the hook at several Downtown Memphis restaurants.
TSU’s need for more student housing behind planned sale of land near Tune airport
Tennessee State University is moving forward with plans to sell its property located near John. C. Tune Airport. An urgent need for student housing is driving the sale, university leaders say.
This Tennessee Democrat ousted an eight-term congressman with less than $100K
Tennessee Republicans spent $3 million for an all-GOP delegation in Congress. She upended that plan with less than $100,000.
Germantown Baptist Church presents “Passage - Music of Grief and Hope”
Germantown Baptist Church continues its Masterpiece Concert Series with “Passage - Music of Grief and Hope” on Thursday, November 12, at 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Tennessee’s failed executions will now factor into lawsuit challenging lethal injection protocol
The lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s lethal injection protocol is getting a major update. On Friday morning, a Davidson County judge signed off on a re-written complaint that documents issues in each of the executions carried out under the new protocol.