Data Center Cost Fight: President Trump is expanding a voluntary “ratepayer protection” pledge with governors and electricity companies, arguing it will shield consumers from higher utility bills as AI power demand grows. Virginia Policy Watch: Attorney General Kwame Raoul is leading a coalition lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions tied to federal counterterrorism funding, including election and immigration-related requirements. Local Planning: Fairfax County leaders moved up timelines for future uses of the Central Library and Lee Community Center parcels, with scoping for the Central Library site now targeted for FY2029. Food & Safety: Amy’s Kitchen recalled 184,000+ cases of Organic Lentil Soup due to a possible easy-open pull tab defect; the recall spans multiple states including Virginia. Arts & Culture: A Blue Ridge Parkway road trip guide spotlights slow, scenic stops plus events and food stops along the way. Entertainment & Media: The “Today” show tightened studio access after a reported intruder incident, and the U.S. government withdrew subpoenas targeting NYT reporters over source identification.