"Tennessee Special Session Ends in Fiery Lawmaker Clash"

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"Tennessee Special Session Ends in Fiery Lawmaker Clash"
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Tempers flared between Tennessee lawmakers as a special session on public safety adjourned, with an altercation captured on video between House speaker Cameron Sexton and two Democratic lawmakers pushing for stricter gun laws. The session, called in response to a school shooting, ended in a stalemate as Republicans tabled legislation for stricter background checks. However, lawmakers did agree on allocating over $100 million for school security and mental health workers. Parents and advocates expressed frustration over perceived inaction, emphasizing the need for respectful debate and solutions to end gun violence.

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