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East Tennessee Voter Guide: what you need to know ahead of the November election

The voter guide includes information on candidates running for Governor, Congress and Tennessee House and Senate.

Government & Politics

U.S. House of Representatives 2nd Congressional District candidate interviews: Michaela Barnett

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3 constitutional amendments will appear on Tennessee ballots next month. Here’s what they mean

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Gertsen shows off her Tennessee Doll themed sash, complete with colors representing the transgender pride flag.

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It’s great to be a Tennessee 'doll': how one local influencer is making connections between fashion, football and gender identity

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AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidates

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The pro-Israel lobbying group and influential political funder announced it would no longer endorse candidates or give directly to campaigns. AIPAC's affiliated super PAC, though, will continue.
The Justice Department begins notifying counties where it wants to monitor elections

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The department has long deployed election monitors, but the Trump administration's unprecedented steps to try to wrestle control over elections have led to new concerns about DOJ monitoring this year.
California gas prices have long plagued Democratic candidates. This year is different

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Gas prices in California continue to be the highest in the nation, but the war in Iran has given California Democrats a rare opportunity to turn the tables on the issue.
A GOP congressman voted to cut Medicaid. It covers 62% of his district. Can he win?

Jackie Fortiér

Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao is fighting for reelection in central California. Six in 10 residents of his district are covered by Medicaid, which he voted to cut last year.
Putin releases American Stephen Hubbard from Russian prison

Charles Maynes

Russian President Vladimir Putin has freed another American, 74-year-old Michigan native Stephen Hubbard, from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump.
Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad features mother of Amy Acton, who alleges childhood abuse

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A campaign ad by Republican candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy includes the mother of Democrat Amy Acton. Acton says they've been estranged since she was abused as a child by her stepfather.
Candidates lock in for final sprint in Texas U.S. Senate race

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What issues are bringing individuals to the polls in this key race that could decide the balance of power in Congress? What last minute push is being made by the campaigns?
Arizona adds U.S.'s newest national park, but National Park Service remains underfunded

Katya Mendoza

President Trump, famous for stripping protections from national monuments, is signing a bill to turn one into a national park. The land in southern Arizona is biologically rich and scenic.
AI is shaking up the field of mathematics. But what comes next?

Geoff Brumfiel

AI-written mathematical proofs have saddled the community with a lot of extra homework.
How Aaron Dessner became pop music's authenticity whisperer

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Dessner, best known as a member of the rock band The National, has become a sought-after producer for pop stars and singer-songwriters, including Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams and Noah Kahan.