Nuclear Expansion: TRISO-X won an $11 million Tennessee grant to expand its Oak Ridge advanced nuclear fuel fabrication campus, including a potential second commercial facility and an R&D center. Gubernatorial Politics: Tennessee’s GOP governor race is splitting on private-school vouchers, with Marsha Blackburn backing expansion, John Rose emphasizing “transparency,” and Monty Fritts calling expansion unconstitutional. Election Stakes: A new report says Trump is pushing to “nationalize” election rules and insulate Republicans from midterm losses through federal actions—some already blocked by courts. Environmental & Justice Fight: Reuters reports xAI ran 59 unpermitted gas turbines for its Colossus 2 project, raising emissions concerns in Black communities and setting up a major Clean Air Act legal showdown. Public Safety & Courts: Tennessee DA leaders reject Shelby County DA Steve Mulroy’s claims about police training and officer-involved shootings. Local Government: Memphis officials face scrutiny over a federal task force tied to fatal shootings, jail overcrowding, and court backlogs. State Policy: Tennessee lawmakers are advancing a permanent daylight saving time change as early voting ramps up for the 2026 primary.