You Can 'Recruit' a Minor for an Abortion in Tennessee A federal appeals court has permanently blocked the recruitment provision of Tennessee's "abortion trafficking" law. Reason · Sep 28
She set out to become a clinical psychologist. Now she’s leading a US movement to save science Colette Delawalla launched Stand Up for Science to push back against Trump’s cuts to medical and scientific research The Guardian - US · Apr 29
Democrats see Tennessee special election as sign of expanding 2026 map - Roll Call Both parties found reasons to celebrate the Tennessee special election, in which Republican Matt Van Epps prevailed over Democrat Aftyn Behn. Roll Call · Dec 3, 2025
Trump brags about ‘big win’ for Van Epps despite ominous GOP warning signs after ‘AOC of Tennessee’ makes it close Trump brags about Van Epps winning by 9 points in a district he won by 22 points last year The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
The Affordability Con Job Plus: Tennessee election results, Three Mile Island controversy, immigration enforcement will hit Somali community, and more... Reason · Dec 3, 2025
First Thing: Family of victim of Trump boat airstrikes files complaint against ‘extrajudicial killing’ Alejandro Carranza Medina’s relatives say he was a fisher, not a drug trafficker. Plus, Putin says Russia ‘ready’ for war with Europe as Ukraine talks stall The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025
Cheers and alarm: 4 takeaways from the GOP's win in Tennessee Republicans cheered the victory while fretting over the latest evidence that voters are cooling on Trump's agenda and his handling of the economy. Axios · Dec 3, 2025
Trump’s new immigration ban could expand to include 32 countries The proposed travel ban would expand upon the current list of 19 countries from where nationals are restricted from traveling to the U.S. The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Tennessee reminds Democrats that winning back the majority won’t be easy NEWS ANALYSIS: A narrow defeat is still a defeat and winning back the Senate will require Democrats fighting several uphill battles at once, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Republican Matt Van Epps wins closely watched Tennessee special election Race called with Van Epps holding a 52% lead over Aftyn Behn’s 46% in normally reliable Republican territory The Guardian - US · Dec 3, 2025
Tennessee nail-biter sees Republican Van Epps hold House seat as far-left Democrat rides blue tsunami to surprising finish Democrat Aftyn Behn significantly exceeded expectations after she received help from the national party in a deep-red district The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee special election Republican Matt Van Epps has won the special election for Tennessee’s 7th District, keeping the deep-red seat in party hands. Roll Call · Dec 2, 2025
Donald Trump Jr 'Melting Down' Over Possible Tennessee MAGA Humiliation Panic hits the GOP as Donald Trump Jr. begs Tennessee voters to save a key congressional seat. A deep-red district becomes a national battleground in the closely-watched Tennessee special election. International Business Times UK · Dec 2, 2025
Trump dubs Somali immigrants ‘garbage’ ahead of expected ICE raids while Hegseth defiant over ‘narco’ strikes: Live The defense secretary is at the center of a growing controversy over September 2 strikes against an alleged drug ship in the Caribbean The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
Roll Call · Dec 1, 2025 Republicans go all out in Tennessee special election Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn face off in Tuesday's special election for Tennessee's 7th District.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 The Tennessee race that has Donald Trump scared: Does it mean a blue wave is on the horizon? ANALYSIS: The fact Republicans have to work so hard in a district Trump won by double digits does not portend well for the GOP, Eric Garcia writes
The Guardian - US · Dec 1, 2025 Democrats hope for off-year House upset in Tennessee Maga stronghold Even a close second could be a bellwether of Republican loss of control of House of Representatives in midterms
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 Trump launches attack on Nashville Democrat for ‘hating Christianity and country music’ President attacks state representative Aftyn Behn, running against MAGA candidate Matt Van Epps, over past comments on Nashville
Fortune · Dec 1, 2025 The S&P 500 could hit 7,000 this week, while Trump hints at a Fed chair pick and Washington eyes this special election “The S&P 500 would need to rise by just 2.2% to reach 7,000. That could happen this coming week, in our view.”
Axios · Nov 28, 2025 Scoop: Trump and Johnson to hold tele-rally for GOP in tight Tennessee House race Should Republicans lose — or win narrowly — it would further expectations that the party is heading toward a perilous midterm.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 Fox News anchor claims Democratic candidate’s ‘mother didn’t do a very good job in raising her’ ‘She’s got mommy issues, for sure,’ Fox News’ Julie Banderas said of Democratic House hopeful Aftyn Behn.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 Shocking new poll shows deep-red congressional district could be next stop for Democrats’ ‘blue tsunami’ A special election next month could give Democrats another unexpected boost
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025 MAGA math just doesn’t add up for Trump and Mike Johnson after Marjorie Taylor Greene leaves Congress NEWS ANALYSIS: The president and House speaker already have a slim majority in the House. Greene’s exit, writes Eric Garcia, makes their jobs much harder
Roll Call · Nov 21, 2025 Outside spending ramps up in Tennessee special election Democratic group House Majority PAC is joining others in making major investments in the special election for Tennessee's 7th District.
The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2025 In Tennessee, Democrats hope a ‘coalition of the pissed off’ will flip a red district With a platform focused on cost of living, Aftyn Behn wants to turn the US House seat blue for the first time since 1983