Some say the Defense Secretary wants to jump ship and become Tennessee’s governor. But this state has laws that require a lengthy pause between moving to the state and running for certain offices.

Plus, the local news for Aug. 4, 2025, and how medical ethics clashes with the planned execution of Byron Black.

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