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Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to posts

Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to posts

  • Jonathan Stempel Reuters

Trump Media & Technology Group charges up to $100,000 a month for early access to 10 high-profile social media accounts, including Trump's own.

Sources: White House sought new Reflecting Pool charges

Sources: White House sought new Reflecting Pool charges

  • Andrew Goudsward Reuters

They said the White House asked the Justice Department to explore new charges after a prosecutor angered President Trump by moving to dismiss cases.

Trump Aide Shares Photo With Jeanine Pirro After Claims President Was Furious Over Reflecting Pool Incident

Trump Aide Shares Photo With Jeanine Pirro After Claims President Was Furious Over Reflecting Pool Incident

  • OK Magazine - Vertical

White House Protocol Chief Monica Crowley posted an Instagram “SQUAD” photo featuring U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro amid intensifying speculation about Pirro’s standing. The post arrived as the Trump administration faced friction over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case. A Justice Depart…

Trump admits 'contractor error' on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Trump admits 'contractor error' on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

  • Mike Stunson USA Today Network

For the first time, Trump admitted there was a construction error on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is seeing another round of costly renovations.

Trump admits reflecting pool construction error

Trump admits reflecting pool construction error

  • USA Today - News

Trump says contractors rushed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, causing an error; cameras to be added.

Senate Republicans confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

Senate Republicans confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

  • David Morgan and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff Reuters

The narrow vote came after bipartisan concerns over Blanche's lack of independence from the White House nearly derailed the nomination.

Panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt

Panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt

  • Ahmed Aboulenein Reuters

WASHINGTON — Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said Thursday he will ask the Justice Department to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci for refusing to answer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic after a Senate committee voted to hold the former top infectious disease official in contempt of Congress.

Reflecting Pool prosecutor said government wasn't 'forthcoming'

Reflecting Pool prosecutor said government wasn't 'forthcoming'

    A DOJ prosecutor said his office wouldn’t have indicted a former Olympian for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool if the Department of the Interior had shared all information upfront.

    Armed man arrested at golf course days before Trump visit

    Armed man arrested at golf course days before Trump visit

      Federal agents said they observed the man taking photographs and appearing to monitor security-planning activities at the Trump National Golf Club.

      Poll: Most say Trump isn't paying attention to their problems

      Poll: Most say Trump isn't paying attention to their problems

        Ahead of November’s midterms, the poll found 71% of Americans said he has not gone far enough in trying to lower the price of everyday goods.

        Americans' opinions about Supreme Court hit record low, Gallup poll shows

        Americans' opinions about Supreme Court hit record low, Gallup poll shows

          Just one in three Americans approve of how Supreme Court justices are doing their job, according to a new Gallup poll that shows Republicans are particularly dissatisfied with the court.

          US drops charges against Olympian for damage to Reflecting Pool

          US drops charges against Olympian for damage to Reflecting Pool

            The US Department of Justice has moved to dismiss its case against Olympian David Hearn over damage to the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC.

            US says flawed work caused Reflecting Pool to peel

            US says flawed work caused Reflecting Pool to peel

              The Justice Department moved to drop its case against former U.S. Olympian David “Davey” Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the landmark, a court filing showed.

              Producer sues Netflix for $105 million over missing movie

              Producer sues Netflix for $105 million over missing movie

                "Someone stole a good amount of drives from our desks," Netflix told plaintiffs, the lawsuit says; one contained the Nicolas Cage film "Fortitude.”

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 13

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 13

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                WCC holding theatre auditions

                The WCC Theatre will be holding auditions for the fall play production on Aug. 24, 25 and 27, from 6 – 8 p.m. in Grayson Hall Snyder Auditorium at WCC’s Wytheville campus.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 12

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 12

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 11

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 11

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                94-year-old woman's death at Va. assisted living facility ruled a homicide

                94-year-old woman's death at Va. assisted living facility ruled a homicide

                An 83-year-old woman is the subject of a homicide investigation following the death of a 94-year-old at an assisted living facility in Fishersville.

                Appomattox deputy killed on US 460 while responding to crash

                Appomattox deputy killed on US 460 while responding to crash

                The Virginia State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 460 in Campbell County on Thursday that killed an Appomattox County Sheriff’s deputy and injured several others.

                Family sues $10.45 million over Virginia Tech student's suicide

                Family sues $10.45 million over Virginia Tech student's suicide

                The family of a Virginia Tech student who died by suicide is suing for $10.45 million, alleging university counseling center staff failed to adequately respond to the student's suicide risk. 

                One juvenile dies, four students injured in car crash on 2nd day of school in Orange County

                One juvenile dies, four students injured in car crash on 2nd day of school in Orange County

                Driver of F-150 also transported to an area hospital with serious injuries in crash on Route 20 just after 3 p.m. on Thursday; prayers, tears before class Friday.

                Nation & World

                Board votes to inscribe Trump's name on Kennedy Center

                Board votes to inscribe Trump's name on Kennedy Center

                The move could set up a clash with a federal judge who previously ordered his name removed from the facade.

                Flock camera scandals prompt company to make changes

                Flock camera scandals prompt company to make changes

                As law enforcement agencies across the nation continue to use controversial license plate readers, a leading company behind the tech says a new update aims to crack down on police officers who misuse

                5 ways to slash back-to-school spending

                5 ways to slash back-to-school spending

                NerdWallet’s annual back-to-school shopping survey found that shoppers estimate they’ll spend an average of $611 on back-to-school expenses such as clothing, supplies and books.

                Climate change 'loading the dice' for extreme weather, says climate scientist

                Climate change 'loading the dice' for extreme weather, says climate scientist

                Katharine Hayhoe, global chief scientist with Nature Conservancy, says that while powerful storms and disastrous wildfires have always happened, global climate change has created conditions that make them more likely to occur.

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                36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

                36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

                Provided content. New Federal Reserve data shows rising costs and tariffs are the top financial challenge for U.S. small businesses, with most importers passing some to customers.

                 

                Contributor
                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

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

                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

                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

                Crime

                Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

                Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

                In January, Erin Strotman pleaded no contest to nine counts of child abuse in Henrico County Circuit Court as part of an agreement with prosecutors.

                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.

                Politics

                Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

                Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

                Before data centers became a central topic of Virginia's budget debate, the Richmond Times-Dispatch last year took a deep dive into the topic, resulting in a three-day series on data centers and the key issues they pose. Read it all below.

                New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

                New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

                Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.

                Warner: No Democratic 'retribution campaign' if party wins midterms

                Warner: No Democratic 'retribution campaign' if party wins midterms

                Virginia's Mark Warner, running for his fourth term in the Senate, says it would be unwise of Democrats to try to impeach the president for a third time. 

                Sen. Stuart talks about budget negotiations

                Sen. Stuart talks about budget negotiations

                Sen. Richard Stuart discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.

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