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DOJ threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls

The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next months midterm elections. A letter sent Tuesday to Secretary of State Shirley Weber from Trent McCotter, the actin...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Oct 14, 2026

Young voter turnout could be pivotal in this year's midterms

Americans under 30 dont vote as much as their older peers, but experts say 1829-year-olds may be a group to watch this election. There are signs Gen Z is motivated to show up to the polls in historically high numbers. "This is personal for a lot of young people, and that's really...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Oct 14, 2026

Election commission warning of scam as early voting starts in Tennessee

What This Story Is About The Montgomery County Election Commission is warning the public about a scam regarding disqualifying ballots as early voting begins in Tennessee. Why It Matters This comes just as early voting gets underway in Tennessee . As of Wednesday, Oct. 14, voters ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 14, 2026

Trump made Alaska push for Sullivan with Senate control at stake

Its a long way from Washington, has a small population and hasn't backed a Democrat for Senate in nearly 20 years. Yet President Donald Trump on Tuesday devoted a big chunk of his dwindling time ahead of crucial midterm elections to head to Alaska attempting to bolster a Republic...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Oct 14, 2026

Election 2026: Early voting for Tennessee’s November 3 general election is underway

What This Story Is About Tennessee voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to choose a governor, U.S. senator, members of Congress, state lawmakers and, in some communities, municipal officials. Why It Matters The general election will decide who holds those offices, with ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 14, 2026

Scripps News poll: 43% of voters say they’ve been fooled by AI ads this campaign

Many Americans say theyve been confused or even fooled by political ads using artificial intelligence this campaign season, and want more rules governing how the technology is used, according to a new Scripps News/Talker Research poll. More than four-in-ten registered voters say ...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Oct 14, 2026

Pres. Trump urges Alaskans to vote for the real Dan Sullivan

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Gray Media’s White House correspondent Jon Decker interviewed President Donald Trump in Wasilla, Alaska, as the US Senate race between Republican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola comes down to the wire. Jon Decker: Mr. President, welcome to Alaska. Yo...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 14, 2026

Midterms could set up power struggle between Congress and Trump

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Three weeks remain before the midterm elections, which could reshape the balance of power in Washington. If Democrats win control of Congress, they could use their legislative powers to challenge President Donald Trump. Then the president could still push b...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 13, 2026

Eastern Iowa veterans travel to Washington to see memorials built in their honor

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Eighty-seven Eastern Iowa veterans traveled to Washington, D.C., Tuesday to visit the memorials built in their honor. The first Eastern Iowa flight of this kind took off in the 1990s. There have been 61 flights since then. Among the 87 veterans on board was...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 13, 2026

Voter registration deadline arrives as new citizens register

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The deadline to register to vote in the midterms ends Tuesday for Kansas, Maine, West Virginia, Oregon and the District of Columbia. Ninety-eight people born in 50 different countries became American citizens Tuesday morning at the federal courthouse in dow...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 13, 2026

Pres. Trump to campaign for Alaska Sen. Sullivan

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump heads West on Tuesday to campaign for Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska). The Alaska Republican is in a tough fight for re-election. Alaska is traditionally a ruby red state. President Trump won Alaska by 13 and a half points in 2024. Bu...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 13, 2026

Cautious optimism for job market outlook ahead of election

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. labor market appears to have stalled. Several recent months have seen negative job growth, and just 29,000 jobs were created last month. The Bank of America Institute looked into their job data, and believes, despite poor top line numbers, there is...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 13, 2026

Goodlettsville referendum would create highest sales tax in Tennessee

What This Story Is About Goodlettsville voters will decide in the November election whether to raise the city’s sales tax by half a percent, a move that would make it the highest rate in Tennessee. Why It Matters The increase would generate about $3 million a year for public safe...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 12, 2026

Cashville Jeep Crew does ride to support breast cancer non-profit

Have you noticed this? There's something of a tradition of putting little rubber ducks on the dashboards of Jeeps. Actually, there are little pink rubber ducks at the non-profit of Jeep owner Cynthia Tidwell; The Pink Glitter Thrift Boutique. "I wanted the name to be fun," Tidwel...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Oct 12, 2026

Viral boater explains why he rode out Hurricane Isaias on sailboat

DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) — Videos of a man riding out Hurricane Isaias aboard a sailboat off Dauphin Island, Alabama, sparked questions across social media, with many wondering why someone would choose to remain on the water as the storm approached the Gulf Coast. ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 12, 2026

Flock cameras went up without some city councils’ approval. We found out why.

Maryville, Tennessee ( InvestigateTV ) — When Kyle Skeen moved back to the U.S. after working in London, he said he quickly noticed an abundance of something he hadn’t expected — cameras. “I was quite surprised when I came back and just saw the scale of what was going on,” he sai...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 12, 2026

Election 2026: Everything you need to know about TN House and Senate candidates

What This Story Is About The general election for multiple state and federal races is on November 3 in Tennessee. This story gives a breakdown of candidates for State House and Senate seats. Why It Matters In November, Tennesseans will vote for a governor, the U.S. Senate, and th...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 12, 2026

Pearson rallies supporters in final push for Tennessee’s 9th District

What This Story Is About Justin Pearson held a rally Sunday in Columbia, a day after President Donald Trump visited Clarksville and urged voters to turn out. Why It Matters It’s part of Pearson’s final push before election day, which is about three weeks away. What Happens Next E...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 12, 2026

Justin Pearson rallies voters ahead of Tennessee 2026 midterm election

Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson held a rally for Democrat candidates in response to the Republican rally held in Clarksville President Trump attended on Saturday. Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson held a rally for Democrat candidates in response to the Republican rally held in Clarksvi...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 12, 2026

President Trump rallies Republican voters in Clarksville ahead of midterm election

What This Story Is About President Donald Trump urged voters at a rally in Clarksville to support Republicans in the upcoming November general election. Why It Matters This election will determine which party has congressional control as President Trump finishes out the last two ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 11, 2026

President Trump speaks at rally in Clarksville ahead of midterm election

What This Story Is About President Donald Trump attended a rally in Clarksville to boost support for Republican candidates on the ballot for the November midterm election in Tennessee. What Happens Next The midterm election is November 3. For Context There are several major races...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 10, 2026

What to do if you encounter wild animals after a major storm

PANAMA CITY, Fla. ( WJHG/WECP /Gray News) - Wildlife may be more visible after a major storm, especially in flooded areas. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advises people to keep their distance and give animals space. The FWC says: Alligators and snakes: Keep...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 10, 2026

Clarksville prepares for President Trump rally

The GOP hopes Saturday’s midterm rally at F&M Bank Arena can solidify the Republican vote in the upcoming election. Early voting starts Wednesday.

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Oct 9, 2026

Dr. Oz defends rural health care spending amid Medicaid cut questions

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Cost of health care is a major issue for voters ahead of the midterms, and the Trump administration is trying to get ahead of the messaging. Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, sat down with Gray Media Washington...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 9, 2026

State warns of contractor scams as Hurricane Isaias approaches

MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - The Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board is warning homeowners about the potential for scams, fraud and price gouging during storm cleanup, repair and rebuilding as Hurricane Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast and central Alabama. The board is ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 9, 2026

Trump's memorial arch faces a new lawsuit from Arlington County, Virginia

The Arlington County Board in Virginia filed a lawsuit Thursday opposing the construction of the Triumphal Arch, becoming the first governmental body to take legal action against President Donald Trump's planned monument. The lawsuit, filed in the Eastern District of Virginia, cr...

NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)Oct 9, 2026

Trump’s Clarksville visit puts national midterm stakes in focus

President Donald Trump is heading to Clarksville Saturday to rally Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections, bringing his campaign message to a state that has consistently supported Republicans in recent elections....

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Oct 9, 2026

Why kidney stones hurt so much — and how to prevent them

( Aging Untold ) — A kidney stone may be tiny, but anyone who’s had one knows the pain can feel anything but small. Hydration, diet and certain medical conditions can all affect your risk. Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, breaks down what causes kidney stones, why th...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 9, 2026

Montgomery County Commission weighs regulations for data centers

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Montgomery County is joining a long list of others in setting a framework for data centers. On Monday, Montgomery County commissioners heard new zoning plans on data centers and power plants. Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission Directo...

WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)Oct 9, 2026

President Donald Trump is expected to be in Clarksville this weekend. Here’s why.

President Donald Trump is expected to speak at a rally in Middle Tennessee for the upcoming midterm election. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - President Donald Trump is expected to speak at a rally in Middle Tennessee for the upcoming midterm election. The goal is to give Tennesseans ...

WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)Oct 8, 2026