The Latest Breaking News from the Eastern District of Virginia

Court extends block on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

A federal judge in Virginia on Friday extended a block on the Trump administration proceeding with an $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, finding the administration’s claims of its demise insufficient. Ruling from the bench, Judge Leonie Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia said the administration…

Roll Call · Jun 12

Lawsuit to stop ‘anti-weaponization’ fund moot, DOJ tells court

The Trump administration told a federal judge Friday there is no need to block implementation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” arguing the administration has already scrapped the idea. The filing, in response to an order from Judge Leonie M. Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District…

Roll Call · Jun 5

Judge temporarily halts DOJ ‘anti-weaponization fund’

A federal judge in Virginia on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” created by the Justice Department last week. The two-page order from Judge Leonie M. Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia directed the administration not…

Roll Call · May 29

Mystery after former US Attorney Jessica Aber, 43, is found dead inside her Virginia home

Aber resigned from the high-profile role, which she’d held since 2021, shortly before Donald Trump took office

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2025