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Tennessee Prison Chief Was Hired Despite a Trail of Troubled Executions

The failed execution of Christa Pike has prompted new scrutiny of Frank Strada, the state’s top prison official, and his past role overseeing executions in Arizona.

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Frank Strada speaks at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville after an execution in August.
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Senator Marsha Blackburn Sues Over Jack Smith’s Subpoena During Trump Inquiry

The lawsuit, brought by Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, tests the reach of the Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause.

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Senator Marsha Blackburn’s lawsuit seeks a declaration that Jack Smith, the former special counsel, conspired to violate her rights during an investigation into Donald J. Trump.
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