Elon Musk announces departure from DOGE, trump administration
4 days ago · Elon Musk has resigned from his position at DOGE, a government efficiency department. His departure coincides with the end of his 130-day term as a "special …
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TN Supreme Court denies appeal in decade-long untested rape kit …
3 days ago · The Tennessee Supreme Court denied two appeals from women suing Memphis over a backlog of untested rape kits. The ruling upholds a prior decision citing the expiration of …
Elon Musk shares 'personal opinion' on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
5 days ago · The most recent estimate for DOGE savings was $175 billion on May 26. This is up $5 billion from the estimated $170 on May 11. The agency estimates it has saved each …
How to subscribe to the Memphis Commercial Appeal
3 days ago · 4. E-edition: A digital replica of The Commercial Appeal. You can access the print edition daily on your computer, mobile device or tablet by accessing the e-edition, a digital …
Senate passed no taxes on tips bill. What happens now? What to …
May 21, 2025 · The Senate unanimously passed the "No Tax on Tips Act," which would eliminate taxes on reported cash tips up to $25,000 for workers earning $160,000 or less. The bill now …
Fact check: Is Shelby County actually lowering property taxes? No
May 19, 2025 · Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris proposed a 20% property tax cut, lowering the rate from $3.39 to $2.73 per $100 of assessed value. Due to increased property valuations, …
How high were U.S. tariffs against China before President Trump?
May 13, 2025 · The U.S. and China reached a trade agreement after a weekend of negotiations, following recently imposed tariffs by both countries. Prior to the agreement, the U.S. had …
Jaren Jackson Jr. contract extension, plans for Memphis Grizzlies
5 days ago · Jackson could sign a four-year, $146 million deal, but a renegotiation is likely. Creating cap space allows Memphis to offer Jackson a larger renegotiated contract. Playing …
What is Donald Trump's approval rating now? Here's the latest data
May 19, 2025 · President Trump's approval rating hovers around the low 40% range nationally, according to various polls. A Civiqs poll shows significantly higher approval (59%) among …