SUMMARY: U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles has proposed a constitutional amendment to allow presidents to serve a third term, specifically aimed at enabling Donald Trump to run again. Ogles praised Trump’s leadership as vital for restoring America’s greatness, contrasting it with recent years of chaos and decline. The resolution prohibits any president who has served two consecutive terms from running again, which would prevent Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush from seeking another term. For the amendment to pass, two-thirds of the House and Senate must approve it, followed by ratification from three-fourths of U.S. states.

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SUMMARY: Tennessee state Rep. Jason Powell has called for a special session to address school shootings and gun violence after a deadly incident at Nashville’s Antioch High School. Solomon Henderson, a 17-year-old student, fired shots in the cafeteria, killing Josselin Corea Escalante and injuring another student. Henderson used a 9mm pistol and later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police are investigating how he obtained the gun and his influence from harmful online material. Powell urged Governor Bill Lee to prioritize safety in schools. Governor Lee ordered flags at half-staff to honor Escalante, but no changes to the special session were announced.

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SUMMARY: A Tennessee bill, filed by State Sen. Joey Hensley, aims to stop water service providers from adding fluoride to public water, reflecting Hensley’s long-standing concerns about its health risks, including links to lower IQs in children. While proponents of the bill argue for its benefits, many health professionals assert that fluoridated water has significantly reduced cavities since its introduction in the 1940s. Experts emphasize that fluoridation is closely monitored and regulated. Hensley advocates for topical fluoride use instead, claiming the current system exposes everyone to the same fluoride levels, which could be harmful, especially to vulnerable populations. The bill requires a House sponsor to proceed.

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