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Blackburn sues Smith over secret phone records, challenging his legal authority
politics12 days ago

Blackburn sues Smith over secret phone records, challenging his legal authority

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee against former special counsel Jack Smith and the Justice Department. The suit alleges Smith illegally obtained her phone toll records during the 'Arctic Frost' investigation into Trump's 2020 election claims. Filed one day after Smith's Senate testimony, the complaint seeks to declare his appointment unconstitutional and demands the destruction of her data, seeking only $1 in nominal damages to establish accountability.

via Axios|
#arctic-frost#jack-smith#marsha-blackburn
politics13 days ago

Blackburn sues Smith over secret phone records subpoena

Sen. Marsha Blackburn filed a lawsuit against former special counsel Jack Smith and the Justice Department, alleging he illegally obtained her phone toll records during the 'Arctic Frost' investigation. The suit, filed in Tennessee one day after Smith’s Senate testimony, seeks to declare his appointment unconstitutional and demands the destruction of her data. Blackburn’s legal team argues Smith violated the Speech or Debate Clause by securing a nondisclosure order without informing the court that a sitting senator’s records were targeted. While Smith defended his actions as necessary to prevent election subversion, critics characterize the probe as a partisan 'witch hunt.' The case seeks nominal damages, focusing on judicial accountability rather than financial compensation.

via Politico|
#arctic-frost#constitutional-law#jack-smith
Blackburn Emerges Front-Runner in Tennessee GOP Governor Primary
politics2 months ago

Blackburn Emerges Front-Runner in Tennessee GOP Governor Primary

Sen. Marsha Blackburn appears to be the front-runner in Tennessee's Republican gubernatorial primary to replace term-limited Gov. Bill Lee, facing Rep. John Rose and state Rep. Monty Fritts as polls close; Trump did not endorse in this race, but Blackburn maintains a strong national profile and promotes a states-first conservative agenda in a deep-red state where Democrats haven’t won a gubernatorial election in two decades.

via Fox News|
#election2026#gop#governor-race
Blackburn clinches Tennessee GOP governor nomination in Trump-neutral race
politics2 months ago

Blackburn clinches Tennessee GOP governor nomination in Trump-neutral race

Sen. Marsha Blackburn won NBC News’s projection of the Republican nomination for Tennessee governor, defeating Rep. John Rose as President Trump declined to endorse; Blackburn, a longtime Trump ally who would be the first female Tennessee governor, faces Democrat Jerri Green (Memphis City Council) in the general election in a red-leaning state. Rose spent heavily in his bid, while Trump stayed on the sidelines.

via NBC News|
#governor-race#marsha-blackburn#politics
politics2 months ago

Cruz Questions 60-Vote Feasibility for Blackburn's AI Safety Plan Ahead of Markup

Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz said he’ll place Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s kids-online-safety AI package on the markup agenda but doubts it has 60 votes in the full Senate, even as Trump’s backing remains undecided. Blackburn is trying to pair the bill with pre-emptions on state AI laws and measures like the NO FAKES Act and the Apps Store Accountability Act, aiming for a year-end vote if consensus can be built. The live updates also track related GOP maneuvers on funding, nominations, and other policy battles shaping the Senate and House agenda.

via Politico|
#ai-regulation#markup#marsha-blackburn
White House, Hill Relaunch Push to Preempt State AI Laws
technology4 months ago

White House, Hill Relaunch Push to Preempt State AI Laws

The White House and Sen. Marsha Blackburn are reviving a package to preempt state AI laws, pairing preemption with child-safety and anti-deepfake measures (KOSA, NO FAKES Act) and age-verification requirements; Blackburn leads negotiations, and the package aims to avoid blanket pre-emption, contrasting with the Obernolte-Trahan bill. The White House is also meeting with AI companies to discuss benchmarking after a recent AI/cyber executive order, signaling renewed policy jockeying ahead of August recess.

via Axios|
#ai-policy#kids-online-safety-act#marsha-blackburn
Senator Marsha Blackburn Announces Run for Tennessee Governor
politics1 year ago

Senator Marsha Blackburn Announces Run for Tennessee Governor

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn officially announced her candidacy for Tennessee governor, aiming to become the state's first woman governor. She is a strong contender with ties to President Trump, a solid fundraising record, and a history of winning statewide elections. Her campaign emphasizes her alignment with Trump and her commitment to making Tennessee a leading job and energy producer.

via Axios|
#marsha-blackburn#politics#republican-candidate
Senator Marsha Blackburn Announces Run for Tennessee Governor
politics1 year ago

Senator Marsha Blackburn Announces Run for Tennessee Governor

Senator Marsha Blackburn announced her candidacy for Tennessee governor in 2026, setting up a Republican primary against US Rep. John Rose, both Trump allies, to succeed Governor Bill Lee. Blackburn, a strong supporter of Trump, aims to position Tennessee as a conservative leader, while Rose, also a Trump supporter, has already begun his campaign. Several Democrats are also preparing for the race.

via CNN|
#2026-election#marsha-blackburn#politics
"Marsha Blackburn's Intense Questioning of Mark Zuckerberg"
technologypolitics2 years ago

"Marsha Blackburn's Intense Questioning of Mark Zuckerberg"

Mark Zuckerberg and Senator Marsha Blackburn engaged in a heated exchange during a Senate hearing, with Blackburn accusing Meta of facilitating sex trafficking through its Instagram Creators program and Zuckerberg vehemently denying the allegation. Blackburn claimed that Meta wants to become the "premier sex trafficking site in this country," while Zuckerberg insisted that the company works to remove such content from its platforms. The confrontation highlighted the ongoing debate over online child exploitation and the role of social media companies in addressing the issue.

via Mediaite|
#instagram#mark-zuckerberg#marsha-blackburn
"Sen. Marsha Blackburn Calls for Investigation into Alleged UN Worker's Israeli Hostage Situation"
international-affairs2 years ago

"Sen. Marsha Blackburn Calls for Investigation into Alleged UN Worker's Israeli Hostage Situation"

Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn has called for a United Nations investigation into allegations made by an Israeli journalist that a UNRWA employee held an Israeli hostage in their attic during the recent conflict in Gaza. Blackburn has demanded a response from the US Ambassador to the UN and the UNRWA Commissioner-General. The UNRWA has called the claims "unsubstantiated" and requested that the journalist delete the post. Blackburn has criticized the UN for its alleged complicity in Hamas' terrorism and called for the defunding of UNRWA. The UN has faced previous criticism for employing educators who promote anti-Semitism and for the discovery of explosives hidden under UNRWA boxes in a residential home.

via New York Post |
#hostage#international-affairs#israeli-palestinian-conflict
Gloria Johnson, TN State Rep., Launches U.S. Senate Campaign
politics3 years ago

Gloria Johnson, TN State Rep., Launches U.S. Senate Campaign

Tennessee State Representative Gloria Johnson, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy to challenge Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn in the 2024 US Senate race. Johnson, who narrowly avoided expulsion from the Tennessee General Assembly earlier this year, is campaigning on a platform of fighting for working families and prioritizing their needs over special interest donors and Washington politicians. Blackburn's campaign has criticized Johnson as a "radical socialist" who would be a puppet for President Joe Biden and other liberal figures.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|
#democratic-party#gloria-johnson#marsha-blackburn
Feinstein's Future on Judiciary Panel in Question Amidst Democratic Concerns.
politics3 years ago

Feinstein's Future on Judiciary Panel in Question Amidst Democratic Concerns.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) said she would not support a move by Senate Democrats to temporarily replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on the Senate Judiciary Committee, arguing such a move would help Democrats “pack the court with activist judges.” Feinstein, 89, has been away from the Senate while recovering at home from a shingles diagnosis. With Feinstein away from the Senate, Democrats have been unable to push judicial nominations through the Judiciary Committee for a full floor vote to be confirmed. Confirming federal judges has been a priority for the Biden administration and Senate Democrats since the party won a slight majority in the 2022 midterms.

via The Hill|
#chuck-schumer#dianne-feinstein#judicial-nominations