AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoWhite House–Media Fight: The White House barred CNN from flying on Air Force One for Trump’s Knoxville trip, even after a federal judge ordered restored access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico—renewing First Amendment pressure as the TV pool reportedly won’t be replaced. Prediction Markets: A 6th Circuit appeals court ruled Ohio and Tennessee can regulate Kalshi’s event contracts under state gambling laws, deepening a split that could reach the Supreme Court. ICE Threat Case: A Knoxville man, David Kerr, pleaded not guilty in federal court to interstate threats against ICE officers posted on social media, facing up to 10 years if convicted. Tennessee Politics & Courts: A federal court upheld a block on Tennessee’s “abortion trafficking” ban, saying it’s overbroad and violates the First Amendment. Local Government: Nashville utility board previewed 2027 water and wastewater budgets, with officials saying rates may hold steady pending further review. Dolly Parton Day: Sevier County and multiple cities marked Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day, while Nashville’s airport authority moved toward renaming the airport in her honor.
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