Pentagon Religious Label Shake-Up: Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Sen. John Curtis pushed back after the Pentagon’s streamlined chaplain faith list initially left The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints out of a “Christian” category; the Defense Department later revised the rubric, saying the earlier labeling was “redundant and unnecessary,” reigniting the long-running debate over what counts as Christian in Utah politics. Utah County Capital Case: Tyler Robinson’s defense argued prosecutors violated a gag order by speaking to media about ballistics in the Charlie Kirk case, urging the judge to bar the death penalty as a remedy. Utah Courts & Immigration: Utah Supreme Court asked for responses tied to Robinson’s petition, while separate reporting continues to track lawsuits and criminal charges involving Utah court clerks accused of helping people evade ICE. Local Governance: Roy residents face a proposed 55%+ property tax increase tied to wage shortfalls, with state review and past posting requirements still shaping what can pass. Federal Land/Forests: Sen. Mike Lee is positioning a Roadless Rule rollback as wildfire-mitigation progress, setting up another fight over public lands. Wildfire Workforce: Sen. John Curtis backed a bill to improve rest and recuperation for federal wildland firefighters. Tech/Industry: Texas Instruments unveiled a new battery monitor aimed at detecting EV battery thermal runaway, as TI expands semiconductor production in Texas and Utah. Data Center Politics: A new report highlights growing protest backlash and foreign-influence claims around data centers, with Utah watching Congress’ attention on the issue.