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‘They would have had to refund me IMMEDIATELY’: Virginia customer asks for bag after spending $20 on Cava bowl. Then a worker intervenes

Over the years, companies have begun rolling out bag policies across the United States. Certain McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A locations are now charging for them. A Virginia woman called out Cava when an employee refused to give her a bag for her $20 bowl order without an explanation. Are all locations…

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Spanberger, Earle-Sears clash in Virginia as texting scandal upends fall elections - Roll Call

The fallout from revelations of violent texts sent by the Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general continues to reverberate.

Roll Call

New York Democrats rally behind Letitia James day after indictment for mortgage fraud

Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul among party members decrying president’s ‘weaponization’ of justice department

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Virginia governor candidates trade barbs in fiery election debate

Republican Winsome Earle-Sears presses Abigail Spanberger over fellow Democrat’s ‘abhorrent’ texts

The Guardian - US

Republican candidate for Virginia Governor says banning same-sex marriage isn’t discrimination

The Republican candidate for Virginia Governor defended her opposition to same-sex marriage during a debate against her Democrat rival.

The Independent UK

Second Amendment Roundup: Rug Pulled Out from under Antonyuk

Without a Founding-era analogue, late 19th century restrictions don’t count.

Reason

Letitia James criminally charged in Trump’s latest effort to punish rivals

Prosecutor who sought charges was installed amid Trump frustrations with pace of investigations against rivals

The Guardian - US

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AstraZeneca Expands Virginia Investment To $4.5 Billion For Cancer, Obesity Drugs

AstraZeneca Plc (NASDAQ:AZN) on Thursday said it will invest $4.5 billion in its new manufacturing facility in Virginia, a proposed increase of $500 million to support the enhanced manufacturing capability of a broader range of medicines, including cancer treatments.

Benzinga

At the Races: Signs of the times - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including fresh scandals and campaign announcements.

Roll Call

Virginia from mountains to coast: A slow road trip through peaks, islands and marshes

Winding her way from the heights of Shenandoah National Park down to the shores of Virginia Beach and around the trails of Chincoteague Island, Annabel Grossman ditches the direct route and takes the slow road for a laidback loop around the state

The Independent UK

The 14th Annual Harlan Institute Virtual Supreme Court Competition: Patriots v. Loyalists

Should the United Colonies declare independence from Great Britain?

Reason

For Trump’s perceived enemies, the process may be the punishment

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges in a federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, on Oct. 8, 2025. The charges allege that Comey lied to Congress in September 2020 when he stood by earlier testimony that he did not authorize a leak of an FBI…

The Conversation

Comey pleads not guilty to charges from Trump's DOJ

Comey was arraigned Wednesday morning in Alexandria, Virginia.

Axios

Ex-FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty on lying to Congress charge

Case marks significant step in Trump’s efforts to politicize the justice department and punish political enemies

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A veteran defense lawyer turned judge will oversee the case against ex-FBI director James Comey

The federal judge overseeing the Justice Department’s prosecution of former FBI director James Comey has already handled cases in President Donald Trump’s orbit

Axios

Scoop: Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones cancels fundraiser amid "two bullets" backlash

The scrubbed fundraiser is another indication that Jones' campaign is in crisis mode.

The Guardian - US

Virginia governor’s race shaken up by ‘violent’ texts sent by ally of Democratic candidate

Abigail Spanberger faces criticism for her support of fellow Democrat who speculated about Republican lawmaker getting ‘two bullets to the head’

The Independent UK

Missing store cat found after accidental cross-state adventure

Francine the cat is back home at a Lowe’s store in Virginia after going missing

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Who Is Jay Jones? Virginia Democrat's 'Unhinged' Texts About Shooting Republicans and Dead Cops Spark Fury

Virginia's Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones faces backlash over resurfaced violent text messages targeting Republicans, prompting bipartisan outrage and calls for his withdrawal.

Reason

Civil Rights Group Sues ICE for Withholding Records of the Agency's Detention Expansion Plans in Virginia

Lawyers at America's largest civil liberties group say the agency’s lack of transparency violates federal disclosure requirements.

Axios

Jay Jones texting scandal throws Virginia Democrats into crisis

Republicans from President Trump to JD Vance are demanding that Jones drop out of the race.

The Independent UK

The winner (if there is such a thing) of the government shutdown will be determined by these two races

ANALYSIS: Sorting out who wins when workers are being furloughed and services to Americans frozen is a fool’s errand, writes Eric Garcia, but two races ahead of the 2026 midterms will serve as bellwethers.

The Guardian - US

Federal prosecutor resists pressure from Trump to charge Letitia James

Prosecutor reportedly does not believe there is probable cause to file charges against the New York attorney general

The Independent UK

Melania Trump begins US Navy address with ‘Hooyah’ chant

Melania Trump led US Navy sailors in a "Hooyah" chant as she opened her speech at the Navy 250 Celebration in Virginia on Sunday, 5 October.

The Independent UK

Forget Route 66: Five under-the-radar road trips that get to the heart of America

If you want to discover the real America, you need to explore the roads less traveled. Here US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals five of the most seductive

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