The Politics Hour: The Trayon White trial and back to school with D.C.'s public schools chancellor

It's the District's trial of the year. Ward 8 D.C. Councilmember Trayon White is being tried in federal court this week on charges that he accepted tens of thousands of dollars in bribes in late 2024. The trial's outcome will have major ramifications for the D.C. Council and Ward 8 residents. The Washington Sun's Jenny Gathright explains what's at stake and gives us the latest from court.Loudoun County lawmakers pushed forward a year-long pause on data center development this week. It's the latest sign of recent community backlash against the industry. And now federal lawmakers are getting involved. Virginia Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, who represents "data center alley," recently unveiled his plan to regulate data centers nationwide. He joins the show to discuss.The Politics Hour is going back to school! DCPS Interim Chancellor Dr. Kim Jackson joins Kojo and Tom to talk about school renovations, new graduation requirements, public safety, cell phone policies, and chronic absenteeism. Plus, we ask her about DCPS's involvement in the ongoing federal grand jury investigation and how schools are handling a recent influx in federal immigration enforcement. Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885