The rainy remnants of Hurricane Isaias didn’t deter Tennessee Republicans from turning out Saturday to hear President Donald Trump decry state Democrats as “communists” and “socialists,” and praise Tennessee’s federal delegation and the success of the Memphis Safe Task Force.

The FM arena is filling with Tennessee lawmakers. Spotted: Sen. Brent Taylor, the Republican nominee for 9th Congressional District nominee and Sen. Paul Bailey, a candidate for lieutenant governor.

ICYMI: Two Democratic governors with presidential aspirations are spending money and time in Tennessee to boost the party’s U.S. House candidates ahead of the November midterm election.

A federal judge will rule in the coming days on whether the Trump administration can legally rescind White House press passes for journalists at three news organizations, or if those reporters will be able to continue accessing the grounds while the case continues.

“It's supposed to stop your breathing,” said Dr. Joel Zivot.“ But it's supposed to stop it in your brain. This is different. I think the caustic nature of the solution is separate from what's killing you." Christa Pike's failed execution exposes the grim science of lethal injection.

Batten down the hatches, Tennesseans: Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring periods of heavy rain and wind gusts to Tennessee this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

The Tennessee Trucking Association and some Tennessee fuel providers are cautioning diesel-powered vehicle drivers to wait for clarity before using dyed diesel meant for off-road vehicles on public roads after recently announced respites from tax enforcement. @cstephenson.bsky.social reports.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s political action committee, PAC, Ready for the Fight, has purchased around $1.6 million in television advertisements in Nashville and Memphis, buying an ad targeting state Sen. Brent Taylor, GOP nominee in the 9th Congressional District. From @friedmanadam5.bsky.social.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring periods of heavy rain and wind gusts to Tennessee this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. @cstephenson.bsky.social reports Middle Tennessee is expected to see between one and three inches of rain, mostly on Saturday through Saturday night.

Tennessee is among about a dozen states that, with with the midterm elections less than a month away, are suspending gas taxes or rolling back regulations on diesel fuel as voters grow increasingly frustrated with rising fuel costs amid President Donald Trump’s war with Iran.

A growing number of voters found to be taking their anger about affordability to the polls this midterm election and blaming President Donald Trump’s tariffs as a culprit for rising expenses. Public opinion surveys bear out Myers is far from alone in making the connection.