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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…

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Ex-CIA Officer David Rush's Democrat Links Surface After US$40 Million Gold Bust

Former CIA officer David Rush is under investigation after the FBI found $40 million in gold bars, cash, and luxury watches at his Virginia home, raising questions about intelligence oversight.

International Business Times UK

Nepali woman who disappeared in Virginia in 2024: New forensic evidence found in Mamta Kafle Bhatt case

A nurse and a mother, Mamta Kafle Bhatt of Virginia, disappeared into thin air in 2024 and while her husband Naresh Bhatt was accused of killing her and then concealing her body, the body was never found. Two years later, the investigation has now taken a new turn as new…

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David Rush Gold Scandal: How Did The Ex-CIA Official Secure £30m In Bullion?

US agents say they found 303 gold bars in the home of former intelligence official David Rush, triggering a major theft case. The scandal now raises sharp questions over CIA oversight and trust.

International Business Times UK

Government Couldn't Find Its $40 Million in Gold—Then the FBI Searched a Former CIA Official's Home

FBI agents found over $40 million in gold bars at a former CIA official's Virginia home. David Rush faces charges of theft and misrepresentation of background

International Business Times UK

FBI Found $40 Million in Gold Bars in a Virginia Home and the Man Who Put Them There Faked His Entire Career

A former CIA official allegedly stole $40 million in gold bars and faked his entire military background to gain top-secret clearance at one of America's most secretive agencies.

International Business Times UK

Fairfax County Man Accused of Hoarding Gold Bars Now Revealed as Former CIA Officer

David J. Rush, a former CIA officer, is charged with theft after allegedly hoarding gold bars, cash, and luxury watches. Investigators claim he falsified credentials to secure government roles.

International Business Times UK

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Contractor earning $850,000 more than usual on no-bid Trump deal to fix Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, report says

The Virginia-based contractor asked for nearly twice the typical profits, a government analysis reportedly found

The Independent UK

As Micron Heeds Trump’s Call for Domestic DRAM Manufacturing, MU Stock Is Still Undervalued

Micron has chosen Manassas, Virginia, to manufacture the most advanced memory technology ever in the United States.

Barchart

Mississippi — one of nine states with supreme court districts — could redraw the districts in the next year

Welcome to the Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Brew.

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Gujarat woman killed in Virginia store shooting; CCTV captures 26-second attack, raises robbery questions

A Gujarati woman, Meghna Patel, was tragically shot and killed in a Virginia store. The attack, captured on CCTV, lasted only 26 seconds. Patel, originally from Mehsana, had lived in the US for a decade. Authorities are investigating the incident, with robbery a possible motive. The community is in shock…

The Economic Times

Indian-origin woman killed at supermarket in Virginia; shooter had no connection with her, was later found dead

A 45-year-old Indian woman was shot and killed at the supermarket in Virginia where she had been working for years. The killing of Meghnaben Patel in the morning of May 23, who was originally from India's Gujarat, was caught on CCTV inside the store. In the video, the attacker with…

The Times of India

USA Crits: Marlies Mejias and Luke Fetzer win finale at WSCC Gears & Guitars Criterium

Liza Ray and Leonel Rodriguez take top spots in eight-race series

Cycling News

‘Do Better’: Woman Sees A Dog In A Hot Car. Now What?

"Go sit in a hot car that's turned off for 20 minutes."

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Virginia diners ‘shocked and in disbelief’ after waiter hands them receipt with racial slur on it, management shrugs it off

Diners at the Crazy Crab were left shaking after noticing the offensive slur typed out on their bill.

The Conversation

Beyond Disney: A 1616 portrait of Pocahontas shows how English colonizers saw Indigenous Americans

Thanks to the Walt Disney Company, Pocahontas may be the most famous Native American who lived in the 17th century. The animated film version of her early life included her speaking with a willow tree, befriending animals, singing about “the colors of the wind,” and being caught up in an…

Reason

Second Amendment Roundup: Virginia Bans "Assault Firearms"

The General Assembly tests the courts to see what it can get away with.

International Business Times

Supreme Court Geofence Ruling Could Expose AI Chats, Keyword Searches to Police

The Supreme Court is weeks away from delivering its most consequential digital privacy ruling since 2018, and the stakes stretch far beyond a Virginia bank robbery. The case — Chatrie v. United States — centers on a geofence warrant, a law enforcement tool that searches everyone's location data to find…

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Tom’s Hardware

Micron's Virginia fab begins producing America's most advanced DRAM memory — fab expansion to quadruple output, easing DDR4 shortage for automotive and defense sectors

Micron is scaling up DDR4 production as the supply of the older memory standard has become unexpectedly tight.

Reason

Abigail Spanberger Vetoes Mandatory Collective Bargaining, Defying Virginia Unions

The surprising move saves taxpayers from a steep bill—for now.

The Mary Sue

Judge Drops All Charges Against Virginia School Official Who Ignored Warnings a Six-Year-Old Had a Gun

This ruling comes after a long legal battle on since 2023 when the child fired a shot at teacher Abigail Zwerner.

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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs order requiring state to issue guidance on immigration enforcement at polling places

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed an executive order on May 20 requiring the state Department of Elections to issue guidance for election workers on engaging with federal immigration officers at polling places, among other directives.

Reason

Lawsuit Against Virginia Tech Alleging Anti-Male Bias in Title IX Proceedings Can Go Forward in Part

“Johnny has alleged abundant facts that, if true, raise grave concerns about the way VT, through these administrators, conducted the investigations of Pauline’s and Jane’s sexual-assault claims, as well as the ultimate outcomes of those inquiries. Simply put, Johnny has alleged facts that, if true, raise a plausible inference that…

The Guardian - US

Virginia judge dismisses charges against assistant principal in teacher shooting case

Ebony Parker was accused of ignoring warnings about six-year-old boy who shot and wounded his teacher in 2023

The Independent UK

School shooting trial comes to dramatic end as charges against assistant principal are dismissed

Criminal charges against school officials following a shooting are exceptionally rare

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