Some national and state Democratic party leaders concerned about Sen. Bernie Sanders‘ candidacy are willing to risk a messy, brokered national convention this summer, which could be potentially damaging to the party, to prevent the self-described Democratic socialist from becoming the nominee, The New York Times reported. Of the 93 superdelegates the Times interviewed, a…… MORE
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that lawmakers are “close to a bipartisan agreement” on emergency funding to respond to the coronavirus outbreak, as concerns about the spread of the disease mount worldwide. “We’re coming close to a bipartisan agreement in the Congress as to how we can go forward with a number that is…… MORE
The Trump administration introduced a proposal that would triple some fees for immigration court filings. The move would make it more expensive to file certain forms like those to appeal rulings and, as a result, likely pose a challenge to immigrants seeking relief. Increased fees might also deter immigrants from appealing their deportation cases. For…… MORE
Michael Bloomberg‘s campaign disclosed new information on Thursday about the health of the presidential candidate’s heart, and called on Bernie Sanders, who suffered a heart attack last year, to release the same data — a clear attempt to bring the issue of the Democratic frontrunner’s health to the forefront in the 2020 race for the…… MORE
While many Americans were sitting down to dinner on Wednesday night, President Donald Trump stepped into the White House briefing room to give the country an update on the novel coronavirus and its spread across the globe. Trump delivered an opening statement and then took questions for almost an hour. And, as he does, the…… MORE
Catherine Pugh, the former Baltimore mayor whose tenure was cut short by a children’s book deal scandal, was sentenced Thursday to three years in prison and three years of parole for corruption charges stemming from her role in the scheme. Pugh, 69, pleaded guilty last fall to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud,…… MORE
Nearly two dozen Republican lawmakers have written to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to express “serious concerns” about the anticipated US-Taliban deal. Led by Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican and daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, the 22 members of Congress said they “are seeking assurances that…… MORE
Attorney General William Barr has noted with concern over the past year the rising number of police officer suicides in the country. On Thursday, he shared a personal story about a “godsend” social worker who helped his family during his daughter’s cancer battle as he reminded law enforcement that it’s OK to seek out and…… MORE
On the eve of the South Carolina primary — the fourth vote of the 2020 Democratic presidential race — the dynamic of the contest is now crystal clear: There is Bernie Sanders, and then there are all the other candidates competing to be the alternative option to the Vermont senator. Sanders’ wins in New Hampshire…… MORE
Dan Goldman, a former federal prosecutor who played a major role in the impeachment proceedings, is leaving his perch on the House Intelligence Committee, a move that underscores how House Democrats are shifting away from high-profile investigations into President Donald Trump in the run-up to the November elections. Goldman, who previously worked as a top…… MORE
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Sound the Alarm FREE Smoke Alarm Installation in the Inskip and Fountain City Neighborhoods-Saturday, April 18,2020, 8:30 AM-1 PM (Presented by American Red Cross East Tennessee Chapter)
We take great pleasure in inviting you and your colleagues to join our golf tournament scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2020 at Fox Den Country Club in Knoxville, TN. This tournament will raise awareness and funds to directly benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Knoxville Chamber’s bash in the name of business Schmoozapalooza takes place at Knoxville Expo Center on March 12th, 2020.
Visit the Home & Garden Show taking place at Knoxville Expo Center March 7th & 8th. Listen to win tickets!
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will be performing at the John F Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. March 23rd – 27th! Join us for a special preview of the show on March 19th & 20th.