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Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (790+ words) Reuters //April 24, 2026// WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) " The Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome'Powell, U. S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said on Friday, removing an obstacle to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the central…...
Virginia court blocks voter approved congressional map backed by Democrats
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (170+ words) Reuters //April 23, 2026// April 22 (Reuters) " A Virginia court on Wednesday halted a new Democratic-drawn congressional map approved by voters that could flip four Republican seats in the U. S. House of Representatives in November's "midterm elections. The court in Tazewell County said Tuesday's…...
US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (308+ words) Acting U. S. Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, D. C. , U. S. , April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon Reuters //April 23, 2026// April 23 (Reuters) " The U. S. Department of Justice is reclassifying FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, Acting…...
Spanberger's marijuana bill changes rejected by Virginia legislature
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (631+ words) Governor has option to sign bill as-is or veto it USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect //April 23, 2026// The sponsor of Senate legislation that creates a retail marijuana market in Virginia by the beginning of next year said she hoped Gov....
Trump says he will 'remember' companies that don't seek tariff refunds
1+ week, 1+ day ago (842+ words) Trump says he will "remember" companies that don"t seek tariff refunds Reuters //April 21, 2026// WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) " President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will "remember" companies that do not seek refunds for payments they made on his tariffs that…...
US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects
1+ week, 1+ day ago (594+ words) Plants grow through an array of solar panels in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U. S. , May 6, 2022. REUTERS/Brian Snyder Reuters //April 21, 2026// BOSTON, April 21 (Reuters) " A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing a series of permitting policies that wind…...
Pentagon says it will ramp up war supplies with BAE Systems, other govcons
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (478+ words) A general view of the Pentagon on the day that at least 30 news organizations declined to sign a new Pentagon access policy for journalists, at the Pentagon in Washington, D. C. , U. S. , October 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Reuters //March…...
DOJ sues Virginia over in-state tuition for immigrants
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (479+ words) Reuters //December 30, 2025// Dec 30 (Reuters) " The U. S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit challenging a Virginia law that makes immigrants in the country illegally eligible for reduced in-state tuition and financial aid at the state's public colleges and universities. Monday's lawsuit…...
Spanberger's marijuana amendments include delay in sales to July 2027
2+ week, 1+ day ago (986+ words) Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to U. S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, in Williamsburg, Virginia, U. S. , February 24, 2026. Mike Kropf/Pool via REUTERS Democratic bill sponsors say they're vexed at changes Beth Jo Jack //April 14, 2026// Gov. Abigail…...
Virginia public universities face federal investigations amid DEI controversy in 2025
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (585+ words) Virginia universities faced federal probes over DEI in 2025 Trump administration put focus on U. Va. , GMU Kate Andrews //March 1, 2026// For two of Virginia's public universities, 2025 was a time of crisis, as well as an illustration of disparate approaches to federal pressure....