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Justin Jones returns to Tennessee’s House of Representatives

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3 years ago

April 11, 2023

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Democrat Justin Jones returns to Tennessee’s House of Representatives after Republican lawmakers expelled him over gun protest

Tennessee Representative Justin Jones has returned to the state’s House after being expelled by Republican lawmakers over a gun protest.

Jones was seen pumping his fist and declaring “power to the people” as the Nashville-area council restored him to office.

Republican lawmakers ousted Jones and another young, Black legislator over their gun control protest on the House floor but spared a white representative who joined the demonstration.

They were protesting the state’s stance on guns following a Nashville school shooting that left three students and three staff members dead.

The Nashville city council voted unanimously to reinstate Jones.

County legislatures are empowered to fill local vacancies to the Tennessee statehouse until a special election can be held to fill out the remainder of the two-year term.

Jones was sworn in on the steps of the state capitol, surrounded by a crowd of his supporters.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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10 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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1 day ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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