Data Center Fight: President Trump blasted New York’s one-year pause on new data centers as a “terrible decision,” arguing the facilities are job engines and “Money Machines,” while communities nationwide keep pushing back over power, water, and noise impacts. Education Policy: The Trump administration launched a crackdown on how districts handle teacher sexual misconduct claims, warning it could withhold federal funds from schools that don’t stop educators from moving to new jobs. Legal/Privacy: Tennessee AG Liz Murrill joined a multistate settlement with 23andMe over a 2023 genetic data breach, with limited recovery for affected consumers and state claims. Local Politics (Farragut): A Farragut mayoral forum drew controversy after two candidates skipped and organizers faced questions about transparency and communication. Statehouse/Policy: The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, with Senate action still pending. Public Safety: Tennessee Highway Safety Office and Shelby County partners ran a crosswalk “talk” after Memphis was ranked deadliest for pedestrians, focusing on why people avoid crosswalks. Regional/Community: Nolensville Little League won the state title and earned a spot in the Southeast Regional. Elections/Leadership: John Rose picked up a Chattanooga Times Free Press endorsement for governor, while Marsha Blackburn’s office faced a reported Senate ethics probe tied to campaign spending.