Andy Ogles

Tennessee State Rep. Andy Ogles introduced the 'Anchors Away Act' in response to a Supreme Court ruling that upheld birthright citizenship in the United States. The act is presented as a legislative reaction to the judicial decision.

Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles proposed the Remigration Act, which aims to revoke citizenship from some naturalized Americans. The bill targets naturalized citizens and seeks to strip their citizenship under specific conditions.

Democratic legislators protested Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman for his associations with anti-LGBTQ+ legislators, criticizing his alignment with figures opposing same-sex marriage and gay rights. The event, held near the Stonewall National Monument, featured speeches from multiple LGBTQ+ advocates and lawmakers who condemned Blakeman's political alliances.

Democrat Chaz Molder trails Republican Andy Ogles in Tennessee's 6th Congressional District amid redistricting changes. The Tennessee Department of Correction launched mobile units to assist probationers and parolees in rural areas. Ann Patchett, owner of Parnassus Books, won a literary award for promoting peace and social justice.

The House Freedom Caucus faces leadership changes as prominent members leave, with current chair Andy Harris term-limited. Potential new leaders include Eric Burlison, Andrew Clyde, Brandon Gill, Clay Higgins, and Andy Ogles.

Chaz Molder, Democratic mayor of Columbia, challenges Republican Congressman Andy Ogles in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District. Molder criticizes Ogles for failing voters and prioritizing social media over constituent needs, despite recent redistricting changes that removed part of his home city from the district.

Rep. Andy Ogles responded to a staffer's offensive social media post about homosexuality but did not confirm his agreement. He later posted, 'Homosexuality has no place in America. Happy Nuclear Family Month' during Pride Month.

Rep. Andy Ogles reprimanded a communications staffer for a social media post stating 'Homosexuality has no place in America. Happy Nuclear Family Month.' The post was deleted, and Rep. Mike Lawler criticized it as 'idiotic,' noting that many Americans are gay and lesbian.

A House Republican reprimanded a communications staffer for a social media post stating 'homosexuality has no place in America' during Pride Month. The post, which was later deleted, referenced 'Nuclear Family Month,' a designation approved by Tennessee's legislature for June 2026. Another Republican criticized the statement as 'idiotic' and emphasized the presence of LGBTQ+ individuals in American society.

Speaker Mike Johnson called a deleted social media post from a congressman stating 'homosexuality has no place in America' 'untoward,' citing the Bible's teaching on loving neighbors. Rep. Andy Ogles removed the post after bipartisan criticism and described it as 'stupid, hurtful.'

GOP Rep. Andy Ogles deleted a homophobic comment posted on his X account and attributed the post to a staffer.

Rep. Andy Ogles deleted a social media post stating 'homosexuality has no place in America' after criticism from Rep. Mike Lawler. The post referenced Pride Month as 'Nuclear Family Month' and drew backlash for its anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment. Lawler condemned the message, noting the existence of gay and lesbian individuals in America.

GOP Rep. Andy Ogles said during Pride month that 'Homosexuality has no place in America,' prompting immediate pushback from GOP Rep. Mike Lawler and former Rep. George Santos. Santos, who is openly gay, responded to Ogles' comment.

A House subcommittee will hold a June 4 hearing focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity, featuring witnesses from Google, the Frontier Model Forum, Corridor Security, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Subcommittee chairman Andy Ogles emphasized the need to address AI-enabled cyber threats and maintain U.S. leadership in AI technology.

The House Homeland Security Committee held a closed-door briefing with Anthropic to discuss its AI model Mythos and cyber risks. The committee is planning to hold a hearing on the topic, and some lawmakers are requesting a classified briefing. The federal government's use of Mythos is divided among agencies.

Tennessee Republicans unveiled a proposed congressional map that could erase a Democratic seat by slicing into the state's majority-Black district. The new map aims to draw Rep. Steve Cohen out of his Memphis-area seat and divide Maury County, likely delivering a more favorable district to Rep. Andy Ogles. The plan is expected to pass on Thursday.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, known for supporting Muslim residents, is aligning with anti-Muslim GOP Rep. Andy Ogles, who advocates deporting Muslims like Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Blakeman will keynote a gala honoring Ogles, alongside figures like Rudy Giuliani, drawing criticism from Muslim community leaders for promoting Islamophobic rhetoric.

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) made a controversial statement calling for rapists to be hung following sexual assault allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), though Ogles clarified he was not targeting Swalwell specifically. The remark sparked debate over criminal justice and political discourse.

Washington Post columnist Shadi Hamid argues Muslims shouldn't need to assimilate in America, responding to GOP lawmakers' rhetoric. He criticizes the expectation that minority communities must conform to cultural norms to belong, citing political figures like Rep. Andy Ogles and Sen. Tommy Tuberville.