Crawford Explains Vote for Redistricting

Crawford explains vote for redistricting

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — State Rep. John Crawford (R-Kingsport) spoke to News Channel 11 about why he voted in favor of changing Tennessee's congressional districts. The redistricting, which was encouraged by President Donald Trump and Sen. Marsha Blackburn, effectively carved up Memphis' congressional district, the only blue district left in the state. Splitting up the [...]

Urban League speaks on Memphis redistricting

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Urban League, along with Tennessee General Assembly leaders, local clergy, and the Tennessee Election Commission, spoke at a news conference on the new political redistricting in Memphis. State leaders approved new congressional mapping legislation Thursday that would divide the 9th Congressional District into three congressional districts. This story will be [...]

Tennessee Breaks Up Memphis District in New Congressional Map; US Awaits Iran’s Response to Proposal

Tennessee has a new congressional map—splitting Memphis into three parts. What does the governor say about it, as more states redraw race-based districts following a landmark Supreme Court ruling? President Donald Trump is cautiously optimistic about a deal with Iran, as the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports continues to hold. What is the United States’ message to the U.N. about the Strait of Hormuz? New York challenges Immigration and Customs Enfo…