WASHINGTON (AP) — Even as Democrats celebrated the 100th judicial confirmation of Joe Biden's presidency, they are clamoring for more — and some are flirting with ending a century-long Senate practice to help make it happen.

2. Tennessee kickback scandal leaves GOP reps feeling betrayed - Friday, March 11, 2022

NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee House Republican lawmakers say they were betrayed by one of their own after they hired a shadowy political consulting firm talked up by a colleague who has since pleaded guilty to fraud in an alleged kickback scheme that also implicates a former House speaker and others.

3. Study: Pentagon reliance on contractors hurt US in 9/11 wars - Friday, September 10, 2021

Up to half of the $14 trillion spent by the Pentagon since 9/11 went to for-profit defense contractors, a study released Monday found. It's the latest work to argue the U.S. reliance on private corporations for war-zone duties that used to be done by troops contributed to mission failure in Afghanistan.

4. Senate panel interviews former US attorney in Trump probe - Friday, August 13, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee met privately Wednesday with a former U.S. attorney in Georgia who resigned in January as then-President Donald Trump waged a pressure campaign on state and federal officials to overturn his presidential defeat — part of a larger probe into Trump's actions after the November election.

5. Justice Department to tighten rules on seizing Congress data - Friday, June 11, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department will tighten its rules around obtaining records from members of Congress, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Monday, amid revelations the department under former President Donald Trump had secretly seized records from Democrats and members of the media.

6. Biden, lawmakers at tribute to slain Capitol Police officer - Friday, April 9, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Slain U.S. Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans was lauded for his dedication to country, love for his job and for a mischievous sense of humor as President Joe Biden and congressional leaders honored him during a memorial service Tuesday.

7. AG nominee Garland vows Capitol riot will be top priority - Friday, February 19, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden's attorney general nominee, vowed Monday to prioritize combating extremist violence and said his first focus would be on the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol as he sought to assure lawmakers that the Justice Department would remain politically independent on his watch.

8. Extraordinary warning to Trump by 10 former Pentagon chiefs - Friday, January 1, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump, all 10 living former secretaries of defense are cautioning against any move to involve the military in pursuing claims of election fraud, arguing that it would take the country into "dangerous, unlawful and unconstitutional territory."

9. GA election officials reject Trump call to 'find' more votes - Friday, January 1, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pressured Georgia's Republican secretary of state to "find" enough votes to overturn Joe Biden's win in the state's presidential election, repeatedly citing disproven claims of fraud and raising the prospect of a "criminal offense" if officials did not change the vote count, according to a recording of the conversation.

10. Question time: What's next in Trump's impeachment trial - Friday, January 24, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — With opening arguments wrapped up in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, senators will now get a chance to ask questions. But the normally loquacious politicians will still have to keep silent, as their questions can only be submitted in writing.

11. Women in Litigation taps Hollabaugh for Top 250 - Friday, August 23, 2019

Lela M. Hollabaugh of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Nashville has been selected for the Top 250 Women In Litigation 2019.

She is among the more than 225 litigators – comprising nearly half of the firm – who make up Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group.

12. Democrats worry over AG nominee's view of presidential power - Friday, January 4, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — William Barr once advised that a president didn't need Congress' permission to attack Iraq, that his administration could arrest a foreign dictator and that the FBI could capture suspects abroad without that country's consent.

13. Top Middle Tennessee commercial sales for June 2018 - Friday, July 27, 2018

Top commercial real estate sales, June 2018, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

14. Top Middle Tennessee residential sales for March 2018 - Friday, April 20, 2018

Top residential real estate sales, March 2018, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

15. Delta CEO insists "we are not taking sides" in US gun debate - Friday, March 2, 2018

ATLANTA (AP) — Delta Air Lines showed no signs Friday of backing away from a decision to cancel discounts for the National Rifle Association, despite a revenge move by state leaders that deprived the airline of a significant tax break.

16. Middle Tennessee's $1M-plus residential transactions for 2017 - Friday, January 26, 2018

There were 690 commercial real estate transactions worth $1 million or more in Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Sumner and Wilson counties in 2017, according to Chandler Reports.

Davidson County had the most with 333, followed by Williamson (152), Rutherford (104), Sumner (51) and Wilson (50).

17. Lawmakers seek deal on immigration, border security - Friday, January 5, 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bargainers seeking a bipartisan immigration accord planned talks as soon as Wednesday as President Donald Trump and leading lawmakers sought to parlay an extraordinary White House meeting into momentum for resolving a politically blistering issue.

18. List of nominees for 75th Golden Globe Awards - Friday, December 8, 2017

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Nominees for the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards, announced Monday in Beverly Hills, California, by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association:

MOTION PICTURE

—Picture, Drama: "Call Me By Your Name," ''Dunkirk," ''The Post," The Shape of Water" and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri."

19. Top Middle Tennessee commercial transactions for September 2017 - Friday, October 20, 2017

Top residential real estate sales, September 2017, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports. Due to technical issues, Davidson County sales are unavailable for September.

20. Top Middle Tennessee commercial transactions for August 2017 - Friday, September 29, 2017

Top commercial real estate sales, August 2017, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

21. Top Midstate commercial transactions for second quarter 2017 - Friday, July 28, 2017

Top commercial real estate sales, second quarter 2017, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

22. Top Middle Tennessee commercial transactions for June 2017 - Friday, July 21, 2017

Top commercial real estate sales, June 2017, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

23. Top Middle Tennessee commercial transactions for February 2016 - Friday, March 18, 2016

Top commercial real estate sales, January 2016, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

24. Top Middle Tennessee commercial real estate transactions for November 2015 - Friday, December 25, 2015

Top residential real estate sales, November 2015, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

25. 3 shopping trends for the holidays - Friday, November 20, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday season is upon us. Here's what shoppers can expect if they're heading out to stores at any point during the holiday shopping season:

NO FIGHTING OVER MUST-HAVE GIFTS

26. Top Middle Tennessee commercial real estate transactions for October 2015 - Friday, November 27, 2015

Top commercial real estate transactions, October 2015, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

27. Top November 2014 commercial real estate transactions - Friday, January 2, 2015

Top November 2014 commercial real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

28. ‘Less heat, more light’ a simple, elegant phrase - Friday, October 17, 2014

In a 1912 poem, Ezra Pound wrote, “Winter is icumen in.” Pound’s “Ancient Music” parodies a 13th century Anglo-Saxon poem that begins “Sumer is icumen in” (sic). Hardly a novel idea: “Here comes winter.” Happens every year, no? We want to prepare.

29. Burnstein elected Waller chairman - Friday, June 27, 2014

Waller law firm has elected Matthew R. Burnstein chairman of the firm. Effective August 1, 2014, Burnstein will succeed John Tishler, who will assume the role of chairman emeritus and resume his bankruptcy and restructuring practice at Waller.

30. Top Midstate commercial real estate transactions for December 2013 - Friday, January 31, 2014

Top December 2013 commercial real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

31. Who wants to ‘kill all the lawyers?’ Not Henry VI - Friday, November 22, 2013

One of my favorite quotes is from a Shakespearean play: “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.” It gets me hot and bothered when people abuse and/or misuse this nugget of literature.

32. Top Midstate residential real estate transactions for June 2013 - Friday, July 19, 2013

Top June 2013 residential real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

33. Hatch master printer earns industry honor - Friday, July 5, 2013

The American Advertising Federation’s Nashville chapter will recognize Jim Sherraden, master printer at Hatch Show Print, as the recipient of the 2013 Silver Medal, the organization’s highest individual recognition.

34. Top Midstate residential real estate transactions for Jan. 2013 - Friday, February 8, 2013

Top January 2013 residential real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

35. Top Midstate commercial real estate transactions for November 2012 - Friday, December 21, 2012

November 2012 commercial real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

36. Crossword expert was sorely needed - Friday, July 6, 2012

In Collision, the eighth episode of Lost’s second season, Locke’s in the Hatch working a crossword. He’s focused on the clue for 42 down: “Enkidu’s friend.”

37. Critics bemoan contentious social legislation - Friday, May 4, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) - Republican leaders coordinated in the recent legislative session to pass new laws that spotlight Tennessee's business-friendly reputation, while a spurt of social issue measures from lawmakers have critics arguing the state looks so backward it will hurt economic development.

38. Please stop begging the question - Friday, January 13, 2012

From a newspaper article: “The question begs: Why go crazy celebrating a victory in late May like it was October?”

Journalists, please! Don’t use, or draw from, “beg the question” unless you know what it means. Leave it alone! “Beg the question” is not synonymous with “raise the question.” And “the question begs” is way wrong, even if viewed idiomatically.

39. Smokeless tobacco ban a good call - Friday, November 11, 2011

“Senators urge baseball players to chew on smokeless tobacco ban,” the headline read

“Chew.” Get it? I mean don’t get it. Don’t use tobacco, please. Smokeless or the other kind. From a health perspective, it’s not worth it.

40. A sales tax deal even Amazon could tolerate - Friday, August 5, 2011

Tennessee’s deal with Amazon – three new distribution centers in the state in exchange for not requiring the Internet giant to collect sales tax – might turn out to be a great online bargain after all.

41. Taylor joins Bone McAllester Norton - Friday, June 17, 2011

Stephanie R. Taylor has joined the law firm of Bone McAllester Norton PLLC and will oversee the firm’s Entertainment Law group