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07/14/2026 · Rogersville

Senate votes to restrict Trump's military authority over Iran

The Senate voted to constrain President Trump's ability to conduct military operations against Iran without explicit congressional approval. The action marks a rare display of bipartisan pushback on executive war powers.

07/14/2026

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Voters across party lines support stricter AI regulation, survey shows

A new survey from the AI Policy Institute reveals that Democrats and Republicans both favor tighter regulation of powerful artificial intelligence systems. The finding suggests potential common ground on an issue that has divided lawmakers.

07/13/2026

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U.S. and Iran to Hold Talks in Qatar as Tensions Ease

President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States and Iran will meet Tuesday in Qatar. The announcement follows a period of heightened military tensions in the Persian Gulf region.

07/13/2026

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Trump announces U.S.-Iran talks set for Qatar after Gulf weekend clashes

President Trump said talks between the U.S. and Iran will resume Tuesday in Qatar, following weekend attacks between the two sides in the Gulf. Iran has not confirmed whether it will participate in the negotiations.

07/13/2026

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Trump-Era Program Speeds Testing of New Nuclear Reactor Designs

A federal program established during the Trump administration has compressed the approval timeline for experimental nuclear reactors. Valar Atomics activated its prototype reactor in Utah in June, one of several companies moving through the accelerated process.

07/13/2026

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U.S. and Iran clash over nuclear inspections after Switzerland talks

The United States and Iran dispute whether the UN nuclear watchdog will inspect Iranian facilities, marking one of several points of contention from weekend negotiations in Switzerland.

07/13/2026

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County Commissioners to Meet August 8th in Gainesboro

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Gainesboro Town Council to Meet July 8th

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Free Community Preparedness Workshop This Saturday in Gainesboro

Community Preparedness Workshop Scheduled: The EMA will be hosting a free community preparedness workshop on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at the Jackson County Community Center. Learn essential skills to prepare for various emergencies.