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Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash

Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash

  • Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Nandita Bose and Richard Cowan Reuters

The Trump administration abandoned the president's nearly $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers Tuesday, after a rare backlash from Republican senators.

Justice Department is not moving forward on the 'anti-weaponization' fund, Blanche says

Justice Department is not moving forward on the 'anti-weaponization' fund, Blanche says

    Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that the Justice Department has fully abandoned the proposed “anti-weaponization” fund. Blanche said that the “reasons for the fund,” alleged weaponization of the justice system, “remain as important as they were before, but we are not moving forward…

    Trump appoints ally Bill Pulte as acting US intelligence director

    Trump appoints ally Bill Pulte as acting US intelligence director

    • Jacob Bogage and Jonathan Landay Reuters

    President Donald Trump appointed federal housing regulator Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence Tuesday, elevating a loyalist with no national security experience to lead the U.S. intelligence community.

    Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

    Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

    • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

    There’s still a path forward for a retail marijuana market that could include Virginia’s budget, say the sponsors of the vetoed bills, who are members of General Assembly budget-writing committees.

    Trump nominates Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, despite lack of known experience in the field

    Trump nominates Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, despite lack of known experience in the field

      CNN's senior White House reporter Kevin Liptak joins "The Situation Room" to discuss Trump's appointment of housing official Bill Pulte for the country's top job in national intelligence.

      Driver in fatal I-95 bus crash faces more felony charges

      Driver in fatal I-95 bus crash faces more felony charges

      • SCOTT SHENK The Free Lance–Star

      A grand jury added three involuntary manslaughter charges against the driver in Friday’s deadly I-95 bus crash in Stafford County.

      Voluntary departures spike as immigrants face squalid detention, pressure to leave

      Voluntary departures spike as immigrants face squalid detention, pressure to leave

      • Tim Henderson Stateline.org

      A surge in voluntary departure agreements in immigration courts is raising concerns that Trump administration tactics are unfairly pressuring immigrants into leaving the United States.

      Voluntary departures spike as immigrants face squalid detention, pressure to leave

      Voluntary departures spike as immigrants face squalid detention, pressure to leave

        A surge in voluntary departure agreements in immigration courts is raising concerns that Trump administration tactics are unfairly pressuring immigrants into leaving the United States.

        Smyth's top prosecutor launches Junior Commonwealth's Attorney Program

        Smyth's top prosecutor launches Junior Commonwealth's Attorney Program

          For five days this July, 20 Smyth County students will get an opportunity to realize their potential, learn about the criminal justice system and its careers, and get to know local law enforcement, prosecutors, and community leaders.

          How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US midterm elections

          How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US midterm elections

             In the coming weeks, the Supreme Court could rule in favor of Republicans in two more significant election-related cases ahead of the November midterms.

            TUESDAY'S VHSL PLAYOFF PRIMER: After ending regional tourney droughts with first-round upsets, Richlands, Lee High baseball teams play semifinal games

            TUESDAY'S VHSL PLAYOFF PRIMER: After ending regional tourney droughts with first-round upsets, Richlands, Lee High baseball teams play semifinal games

              Virgil Hobbs certainly deserves to have some respect put on his name after delivering what was the biggest hit in the history of his school’s baseball program last week.

              Best States for Racial Equality in Education (2026)

                It has been decades since the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision declared school segregation unconstitutional in 1954. While schools eventually adopted that ruling, equal access has not always translated into equal educational opportunities. Today, students cannot legally be denied enrollment because of the color of their skin, but disparities in school conditions and resources still remain.

                Washington Has the Second-Best State Economy in 2026

                  Washington has the Second-strongest state economy, according to a new WalletHub report. The report compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 metrics, ranging from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries.

                  Pennsylvania Has the 22nd-Worst State Economy in 2026

                    Pennsylvania has the 22nd-weakest state economy, according to a new WalletHub report. The report compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 metrics, ranging from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and the share of jobs in high-tech industries.

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                    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 30

                    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 30

                    Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                    A1 Minute! May 29, 2026: Virginia names Cassese new men's lacrosse coach | A1 Minute

                    A1 Minute! May 29, 2026: Virginia names Cassese new men's lacrosse coach | A1 Minute

                    A1 Minute! May 29, 2026: Virginia names Cassese new men's lacrosse coach | A1 Minute

                    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 29

                    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 29

                    Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 28

                    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 28

                    Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                    State & Regional

                    Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

                    Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

                    There’s still a path forward for a retail marijuana market that could include Virginia’s budget, say the sponsors of the vetoed bills, who are members of General Assembly budget-writing committees.

                    Driver in fatal I-95 bus crash faces more felony charges

                    Driver in fatal I-95 bus crash faces more felony charges

                    A grand jury added three involuntary manslaughter charges against the driver in Friday’s deadly I-95 bus crash in Stafford County.

                    Suspect in Virginia deputy's shooting death arrested in North Carolina

                    Suspect in Virginia deputy's shooting death arrested in North Carolina

                    A widespread multi-agency manhunt spanned parts of Virginia and North Carolina for Michael Timothy Puckett.

                    Carroll County sheriff's deputy shot and killed; manhunt for suspect underway

                    Carroll County sheriff's deputy shot and killed; manhunt for suspect underway

                    A man from Cana with a criminal record is being actively sought by multiple agencies after fatally shooting a Carroll County sheriff's deputy and injuring another during a welfare check. 

                    Nation & World

                    Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash

                    Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash

                    The Trump administration abandoned the president's nearly $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund, U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers Tuesday, after a rare backlash from Republican senators.

                    Justice Department is not moving forward on the 'anti-weaponization' fund, Blanche says

                    Justice Department is not moving forward on the 'anti-weaponization' fund, Blanche says

                    Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said that the Justice Department has fully abandoned the proposed “anti-weaponization” fund. Blanche said that the “reasons for the fund,” alleged weaponization of the justice system, “remain as important as they were before, but we are not moving forward…

                    Trump appoints ally Bill Pulte as acting US intelligence director

                    Trump appoints ally Bill Pulte as acting US intelligence director

                    President Donald Trump appointed federal housing regulator Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence Tuesday, elevating a loyalist with no national security experience to lead the U.S. intelligence community.

                    Trump nominates Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, despite lack of known experience in the field

                    Trump nominates Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, despite lack of known experience in the field

                    CNN's senior White House reporter Kevin Liptak joins "The Situation Room" to discuss Trump's appointment of housing official Bill Pulte for the country's top job in national intelligence.

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                    Smyth jury decides animal cruelty case

                    Smyth jury decides animal cruelty case

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                    13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                    Contributor content. Find the perfect birthday gift for the cancer zodiac sign in your life. 

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                    Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

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                    Crime

                    Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

                    Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

                    Lawrence Toler’s family says the 39-year-old died in custody after months of medical issues tied to a 2024 police shooting.

                    Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                    Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                    Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week. 

                    Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                    Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                    A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.

                    'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

                    'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

                    Lynchburg Circuit Court Judge F. Patrick Yeatts found Tony Brown guilty of first-degree and three other felonies on Monday in the stabbing death of his Nicole Rosser, his ex-girlfriend.

                    Politics

                    Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

                    Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

                    There’s still a path forward for a retail marijuana market that could include Virginia’s budget, say the sponsors of the vetoed bills, who are members of General Assembly budget-writing committees.

                    Questions linger over Greene immigration roundup as county accepts more funds

                    Questions linger over Greene immigration roundup as county accepts more funds

                    Greene County has accepted a six-figure sum from the Department of Homeland Security, even as questions remain about an immigrant roundup there just weeks ago.

                    Was Unite the Right an inside job? Even White nationalist orgs aren't fully convinced.

                    Was Unite the Right an inside job? Even White nationalist orgs aren't fully convinced.

                    The Trump DOJ's decision to suggest Unite the Right was a false flag operation has left those on both sides of the violence in 2017 with questions.

                    Photos: Spanberger signs employee childcare assistance bill

                    Photos: Spanberger signs employee childcare assistance bill

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