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FILE - The Cordell Hull State Office Building stands, Jan. 8, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. The legislative office building was placed on lockdown, Thursday, June 22, 2023, after multiple Republican leaders received what House Speaker Cameron Sexton called “a white powder substance” in the mail. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Tennessee Republican lawmakers receive mail with ‘white powder substance,’ lockdown in effect

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Home plate umpire Adam Hamari ejects Milwaukee Brewers' Jesse Winker (33) after he argued a clock violation during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, May 20, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Brewers activate Winker and Miley, option Miller, designate Singleton for assignment

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FILE - Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, takes questions as he arrives at the State Capitol in Nashville, Tenn., on April 13, 2023, after he was reappointed to the Tennessee House of Representatives. Lawmakers this year have kicked rival colleagues out of office in Tennessee and off the chamber floor in Montana. They have staged walkouts in Oregon and filibusters in Nebraska, where interactions are so fraught that some lawmakers say they’re unsure they can work together anymore. (Nicole Hester/The Tennessean via AP, File)

After expulsion and reinstatement, Tennessee Reps. Pearson, Jones advance past Democratic primaries

By Jonathan Mattise - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox center fielder Raimel Tapia motions to his bench to review a call during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Brewers sign former Red Sox outfielder Raimel Tapia

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee responds to questions during a news conference, April 11, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Lee held the news conference to talk about gun control legislation and an executive order to require information for background checks on gun purchases to be updated more rapidly. Documents obtained by The Associated Press show Lee’s administration accused the National Rifle Association of wanting to use involuntary commitment laws "to round up mentally ill people and deprive them of other liberties." (AP Photo/George Walker IV) **FILE**

In gun law push, Tennessee governor’s office memo says NRA prefers to ‘round up mentally ill people’

By Kimberlee Kruesi and Jonathan Mattise - Associated Press

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee responds to questions during a news conference on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) **FILE**

Tennessee governor signs off on eliminating community boards with police oversight power

By Kimberlee Kruesi - Associated Press

Demonstrators and children advocating for gun safety and common sense gun laws along 21st Ave S in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, April 18, 2023. In the wake of a deadly school shooting last month, Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are sending to Republican Gov. Bill Lee a proposal that further protects gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers and sellers against lawsuits. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP)

Tennessee Gov. Lee says session on guns likely after July 4

By Jonathan Mattise and Adrian Sainz - Associated Press

A stadium view of Tennessee Titans' Nissan Stadium as fans begin to arrive before an NFL football game against the ,Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec. 11, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans have the final financing piece for the NFL’s next and priciest stadium yet they hope to open for the 2027 season. The Metro Nashville City Council finally approved by a 26-12 vote early Wednesday morning, April 26, 2023 on the final reading to allow the sports authority to issue $760 million in bonds. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)

Titans finalize last piece of NFL’s next pricey stadium

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

From left, Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, state Rep. Justin Jones and state Rep. Gloria Johnson hold their hands up as they exit the House Chamber doors at Tennessee state Capitol Building in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, April 3, 2023. (Nicole Hester/The Tennessean via AP, File)

Biden meets with ‘Tennessee Three’ in Oval Office, discusses tighter gun laws

By Tom Howell Jr. and Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

From left, expelled Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, and expelled Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville raise their fists as they walk across Fisk University campus after hearing Vice President Kamala Harris speak, Friday, April 7, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Harris came to support the two Democratic lawmakers, who were expelled from the Tennessee State Legislature. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

‘Tennessee three’ to visit Biden at White House next week

By Chris Megerian - Associated Press

The Tennessee state Capitol in Nashville, Tenn., is shown on Jan. 8, 2020. Tennessee Republican lawmakers on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, advanced legislation that would prevent transgender people from changing their driver's licenses and birth certificates, a move that officials warn could cost the state millions in federal funding. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Tennessee moves to shield gun firms after school shooting

By Jonathan Mattise - Associated Press

Expelled State Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, delivers remarks outside the state Capitol Monday, April 10, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Pearson was expelled the previous week over his role in a gun-control protest on the House floor in the aftermath of a deadly school shooting. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Expelled Justin Pearson could be returned to Tennessee House

By Adrian Sainz - Associated Press

Justin Pearson and his supporters march to the Shelby County Board of Commissioners meeting in Memphis, Tenn., on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, where it is expected Pearson will be reinstated to his position in the Tennessee House of Representatives. (Chris Day /The Commercial Appeal via AP)

Expelled Black lawmaker Pearson to return to Tennessee House

By Adrian Sainz - Associated Press

Expelled Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, from left, expelled Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, are recognized by the audience at Fisk University before Vice President Kamala Harris arrives, Friday, April 7, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nashville council to vote on restoring ousted state lawmaker

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Former Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, raises his fist on the floor of the House chamber as he walks to his desk to collect his belongings after being expelled from the legislature on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee Republicans are seeking to oust three House Democrats including Jones for using a bullhorn to shout support for pro-gun control protesters in the House chamber. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Ousted Tennessee lawmakers eye return by way of appointment or special election

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

A sign rests on the desk of Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, in the House chamber as proceedings were brought to expel her from the legislature Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. In an extraordinary act of political retaliation, Tennessee Republicans on Thursday expelled Rep. Justin Jones, a Democratic lawmaker from the state Legislature for his role in a protest that called for more gun control in the aftermath of a deadly school shooting in Nashville. Rep. Gloria Johnson narrowly avoided being removed. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Tennessee becomes new front in battle for American democracy

By Travis Loller, Adrian Sainz and Gary Fields - Associated Press

Former Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, waves to his supporters in the gallery as he delivers his final remarks on the floor of the House chamber as he is expelled from the legislature Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee Republicans ousted two of three House Democrats for using a bullhorn to shout support for pro-gun control protesters in the House chamber. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

What’s next for Tennessee’s expelled lawmakers?

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Students march from Hume Fogg High School to the State Capitol for the March For Our Lives protest against gun violence in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, April 3, 2023. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) **FILE**

Students walk out of classes nationwide in protest, urge new gun laws

By Vaughn Cockayne - The Washington Times

President Joe Biden speaks in the East Room of the White House, March 27, 2023, in Washington. Biden is kicking off his second Summit for Democracy on Wednesday by announcing plans for the United States to spend up to $690 million on democracy renewal around the globe. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Biden rips anti-transgender ‘attacks’ on Trans Day of Visibility with no mention of Nashville

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

In this July 12, 2020 file photo, a statue of young George Washington stands atop Washington Hall, one of the buildings that make up the Colonnade at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va. The university announced Friday, June 4, 2021, that it won't remove the name of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from the school, but it will change names on campus buildings and symbols while committing $225 million to diversity and inclusion initiatives and a new academic effort to study race relations. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Matt Walsh cancels college speech over ‘serious security concerns’ after Nashville shooting

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times