Kuhn says Kustoff is vulnerable in reelection bid
Heidi Kuhn, 8th Congressional District Democratic nominee, discusses her challenge of Republican incumbent David Kustoff on ‘Behind The Headlines.’
Topic: Memphis Safe Task Force
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October 2026
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With midterms approaching, Task Force is focus for both sides of the aisle
With early voting underway in Shelby County, federal officials touted the Memphis Safe Task Force while Democratic congressional nominees vowed to scrutinize the operation.
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Man killed Downtown in July never would’ve pulled a gun on National Guard, family says
Relatives said Tyrin Johnson, who was shot and killed by the National Guard, had traveled from Nashville to Memphis for the July 4 weekend to help shoot a music video.
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Cohen gives ‘Yellow Dog’ endorsement of Pearson as Election Day nears
Also in the political roundup, Jerri Green votes early, Marsha Blackburn returns to the culture wars, Molder and Hatcher share a stage in Spring Hill and Mayor Paul Young touts violence intervention without the Task Force.
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City Council asks ICE, National Guard to leave Memphis
The nonbinding resolution approved at a tense and standing-room-only council session is similar to a resolution the council voted down in September 2025.
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Calkins: Mayor Paul Young on data centers, the Grizzlies, his favorite place in the city — and why he’s taking a fresh approach to media
Memphis Mayor Paul Young is the first guest on the Geoff Calkins Podcast. Why? “It is intentional for me,” he said. “I want people to understand I’m not ducking, dodging any question or any issue.”
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No end in sight for Memphis Safe Task Force
“We’re working on a permanent plan for Memphis,” the director of the U.S. Marshals Service said.
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Memphis Safe Task Force pursuit ends in fatal multi-vehicle crash
A 32-year-old man is facing vehicular homicide and other charges following a high-speed pursuit with law enforcement on Wednesday.
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Man died of heart issues during traffic stop, Task Force says
“Long-term issues associated with his heart” was the cause of death for the man found unresponsive during a Monday, Oct. 12, traffic stop, according to a Memphis Safe Task Force spokesman.
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Man dies during Memphis Safe Task Force traffic stop
A man was found unresponsive during a traffic stop made by Memphis Safe Task Force Officers. The cause of death has not been determined yet.
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Attorneys dealing with double the criminal cases a year after the Task Force’s arrival
During the Memphis Safe Task Force’s first year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office charged 543 defendants with complaints or indictments compared to 225 people charged during 2024.
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Memphis City Council advances call to remove federal agencies from Task Force
The Memphis City Council will vote on a nonbinding resolution calling for the removal of ICE and National Guard personnel from the Memphis Safe Task Force.
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Mayor said ‘broad overhaul’ of land bank to follow dismissal of CEO
Mayor Paul Young also talked about the return of trolleys, work toward a new Memphis Grizzlies lease at FedExForum as well as the status of the convention center hotel the city bought and other topics.
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Deadly police chases, little transparency in Memphis Safe Task Force’s first year
At least two people have died in pursuits since the MSTF arrived. Advocates are calling for clearer policies and required reporting.
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Calkins: We agree about crime. We agree things are better. As for the Task Force? It didn’t have to be this hard.
Memphians wanted extra cops. Memphis wanted help with crime. Memphis didn’t want to be a prop in a national sideshow. That’s why we are where we are.
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He was killed by the Memphis Safe Task Force after a suicide call. Four months later, family and friends are still wrestling with his death.
Jonah Neal was shot and killed by a member of the Memphis Safe Task Force, who arrived after Neal’s mother called 911 saying her son was threatening to commit suicide with a handgun. For those who were close to Neal, none of it makes sense.
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How Memphis Safe Task Force became a battleground for Tennessee Republicans and local Democrats
The political backdrop of the Task Force includes a Republican tactic to take over local government and a conflict among local Democrats about how to respond to the operation.
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Opinion: 1 year ago, they told Memphis to be afraid
A year after warnings of occupation, authoritarianism and terror, Memphis is safer — and the hyperbolic rhetoric deserves a reckoning.
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September 2026
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Declining crime rates fall further after Task Force arrival
The Daily Memphian calculated crime data from before and after the Memphis Safe Task Force was operational, mapping the recent decline.
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A year of Memphis Safe Task Force: 13K+ arrests, decline and scrutiny
It’s been a year on the ground for the Task Force. In that time, crime has dropped, but concerns have risen. Here’s a look back at the major moments that have shaped the Task Force.
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What is the future of the Memphis Safe Task Force? Its local head tells us.
Sept. 29 marks the one-year anniversary of the Task Force in action.
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New county mayor focused on money
Almost a month into his four-year term, Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery said his top priority is the county’s financial stability.
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Task Force’s 1-year mark comes with questions
A year since the presidential executive order that created the Memphis Safe Task Force was announced in the Oval Office, its impact and future are still being debated, touted and condemned.
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ACLU presses for immediate court intervention against Memphis Safe Task Force
A federal judge heard arguments about whether to temporarily block the Task Force from enforcing a Tennessee buffer law and retaliating against citizens who film police operations.
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Shooter wounded by Task Force agent sentenced to 18 years in prison
The teenager was apprehended by Memphis Safe Task Force agents who were eating lunch nearby.
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