Election & Voting Rights: A coalition of civil rights groups and unions sued the Trump administration to block ICE agents from entering polling places in November, arguing it violates federal limits on “armed men” at election sites and the Voting Rights Act’s ban on intimidation. State Politics & Courts: Maryland voters will decide in November whether to loosen rules for drawing congressional districts, a move Democrats say counters GOP redistricting while Republicans warn it would silence conservatives. Tennessee Government & Policy: Tennessee’s AG Steve Marshall led a 20-state warning to Secretary of State Marco Rubio about Chinese “national security” risks in the pharmaceutical supply chain, targeting alleged loopholes around FDA’s “green list.” Local Governance: Nashville’s Fairgrounds racing fight is headed to voters after Restore Our Fairgrounds turned in nearly 75,000 signatures to replace racing with housing and green space. Public Safety & Justice: A Tennessee woman falsely charged with bank theft in North Dakota sued for $10M, alleging Fargo police relied on AI facial recognition that wrongly identified her. Tech & Utilities: Chattanooga’s EPB commissioned a $22M quantum computer to improve grid reliability and efficiency. Education: Nashville Classical Charter Schools posted major TCAP gains, with standout ELA proficiency at Nashville Classical East.