Michael Patrick Leahy

Michael Patrick Leahy: Justice Roberts’ ‘New World, Same Constitution’ Quip Misses the Key Birthright Point

Kaitlin Housler — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:20:38 +0000

Michael Patrick Leahy, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of The Tennessee Star, pushed back against questioning from U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts during Wednesday’s oral arguments on birthright citizenship, calling Roberts’ approach to the issue “arrogant” and out of touch.

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‘Dirty Jobs’ Host Mike Rowe Sounds Alarm on Growing Skills Gap in U.S. Workforce

Kaitlin Housler — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:15:46 +0000

At the BlackRock 2026 Infrastructure Summit, television host and workforce advocate Mike Rowe delivered a blunt assessment of America’s education system and labor market, arguing that decades of cultural and policy decisions have fueled both soaring college costs and a widening skills gap.

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Phillips Says Key Swing Justices Will Decide Fate of Birthright Citizenship Challenge

Kaitlin Housler — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:45:43 +0000

As the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, Tea Party Nation founder Judson Phillips said the case may ultimately hinge on a small group of justices and even subtle political pressure.

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Haust: Minnesota Fraud Was Known for Years Before Federal Crackdown Began

Kaitlin Housler — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:15:43 +0000

EJ Haust, a self-described political refugee from Minnesota, argued that fraud in federal benefit programs is not just widespread but “systemic,” claiming that government structures themselves have enabled billions in abuse while officials failed to act for years.

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U.S. Rep. Matt Van Epps Delivers on Campaign Promise with Gold Star Families Legislation

Kaitlin Housler — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:46:48 +0000

Tennessee U.S. Representative Matt Van Epps (R-TN-07) filed legislation to increase financial support for the families of fallen service members, fulfilling a priority he emphasized during his congressional campaign.

Last week, Van Epps introduced the Honoring Our Nation’s Obligation to Remember (HONOR) Gold Star Families Act, a bill that would double the military death gratuity from $100,000 to $200,000 and add annual cost-of-living adjustments.

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Leahy: Irish Americans Are Preserving St. Patrick’s Legacy While Ireland Abandons Its Historic Foundations

Kaitlin Housler — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:55:15 +0000

On St. Patrick’s Day, The Tennessee Star's CEO and Editor-in-Chief Michael Patrick Leahy argued that Irish Americans - not modern Ireland - are the true stewards of St. Patrick’s legacy, highlighting on his radio show the contrast between the preservation of traditional faith and cultural identity in the U.S. and what he described as Ireland’s abandonment of its historic foundations.

During Tuesday’s edition of The Michael Patrick Leahy Show, Leahy began by highlighting the prominence of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations across the U.S., pointing to parades in cities such as New York, Boston, and smaller communities like Erin, Tennessee.

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Mark Pulliam Warns Activist Campaign Encouraging Jury Nullification Could Erode Rule of Law

Kaitlin Housler — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:06:37 +0000

Legal commentator and retired attorney Mark Pulliam is sounding the alarm over organized efforts by left-wing activists to promote jury nullification, warning the tactic could further erode trust in the rule of law.

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Suspect in Deadly Old Dominion University Shooting Had Planned Violence for Years, Pappert Says

Kaitlin Housler — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:54:42 +0000

The deadly shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia is being investigated as a possible terror-related attack after authorities identified the suspect as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former extremist offender who had previously pleaded guilty to attempting to support the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

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Gulbransen: Tennessee’s PBM Bill Could Undermine TrumpRx

Kaitlin Housler — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:08:33 +0000

Tennessee Conservative Coalition Executive Director Aaron Gulbransen warned that a Tennessee bill targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) could undermine President Donald Trump’s new prescription drug pricing initiative, arguing the proposal threatens the goals of the recently launched TrumpRx.gov.

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Tennessee PBM Bill Faces Warnings Over Veterans’ Prescriptions and Commerce Clause Risks

Kaitlin Housler — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:15:31 +0000

Tom Pappert, lead reporter at The Tennessee Star, warned that a Tennessee bill targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) could disrupt prescription access for veterans and military families while potentially triggering constitutional challenges if it becomes law.

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