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20 Democratic attorneys general sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal funds

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general filed two federal lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds unless state's agree to certain immigration enforcement actions.

A new anti-transgender bathroom bill in Tennessee is headed to the governor's desk

A new anti-transgender bathroom bill in Tennessee is headed to the governor's desk

A proposal in Tennessee that would require educational institutions that house students overnight to separate bathrooms "by immutable biological sex" is headed to Republican Gov. Bill Lee's desk for his approval.

Tennessee governor signs new school voucher program that will exclude some immigrant families

Tennessee governor signs new school voucher program that will exclude some immigrant families

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday signed legislation designed to drastically expand school voucher access throughout the Volunteer State that will allow families to use taxpayer dollars on private school expenses regardless of income.

Tennessee governor to sign new school voucher program that will exclude some immigrant families

Tennessee governor to sign new school voucher program that will exclude some immigrant families

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday will sign legislation designed to drastically expand school voucher access throughout the Volunteer State that will allow families to use taxpayer dollars on private school expenses regardless of income.

From fighting disease to protecting the Amazon rainforest, USAID has big impact across the globe

From fighting disease to protecting the Amazon rainforest, USAID has big impact across the globe

The Trump administration's decision to close the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn widespread criticism from congressional Democrats and raised questions about the influence billionaire ally Elon Musk wields over the federal government.

Repealing no-fault divorce has so far stalled across the US. Some worry that'll change under Trump

Repealing no-fault divorce has so far stalled across the US. Some worry that'll change under Trump

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Married couples across the U.S. have had access to no-fault divorce for more than 50 years, an option many call crucial to supporting domestic abuse victims and key to preventing already crowded family courts from drowning in complicated divorce proceedings.

Proposals to repeal no-fault divorce cause concern even as efforts stall

Proposals to repeal no-fault divorce cause concern even as efforts stall

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Married couples across the U.S. have had access to no-fault divorce for more than 50 years, an option many call crucial to supporting domestic abuse victims and key to preventing already crowded family courts from drowning in complicated divorce proceedings.

Advocacy group sues Tennessee over racial requirements for medical boards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A nonprofit dedicated to opposing diversity initiatives in medicine has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the requirements surrounding the racial makeup of key medical boards in Tennessee.

Republican US Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins reelection in Tennessee

Republican US Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins reelection in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn won her reelection bid Tuesday, securing a victory in GOP-dominant Tennessee after largely avoiding her Democratic opponent.

Tennessee's US Sen. Blackburn seeks reelection against Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson

Tennessee's US Sen. Blackburn seeks reelection against Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee voters will decide whether to reelect Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn to a second term or choose Democratic state Rep. Gloria Johnson.

Tennessee corrections chief says new process for executing inmates will be completed by end of year

Tennessee corrections chief says new process for executing inmates will be completed by end of year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee's corrections chief said Wednesday that the department expects to unveil a new process for executing inmates by the end of the year, signaling a possible end to a yearslong pause due to findings that several inmates were put to death without the proper testing of lethal injection drugs.

What to know about Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris

What to know about Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Music superstar Taylor Swift has officially launched her Kamala Harris era.

Tennessee Republican leaders threaten to withhold funds as Memphis preps to put guns on the ballot

Tennessee Republican leaders threaten to withhold funds as Memphis preps to put guns on the ballot

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee's top Republican leaders on Monday threatened to withhold tens of millions of dollars in state funding from left-leaning Memphis should leaders continue with plans to place three local gun control initiatives on the November ballot.

Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races

Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Millions of dollars are being spent this year to steer voters toward candidates for Republican-led Legislatures who not only support school vouchers, but will become key figures in implementing school choice programs in states across the U.S.

Trump calls for US to be 'crypto capital of the planet' in appeal to Nashville bitcoin conference

Trump calls for US to be 'crypto capital of the planet' in appeal to Nashville bitcoin conference

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Former President Donald Trump on Saturday laid out his plans to wholeheartedly embrace cryptocurrency if elected for a second term, telling hundreds of cheering supporters of the digital tokens that he wants the U.S. to be a "bitcoin superpower" under his leadership.

Nashville to launch investigation into complaint alleging police lobbied to gut oversight panel

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell on Friday announced an independent investigation following a complaint alleging the police department actively lobbied to gut the city's community oversight board, as well as a number of other misconduct claims.