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Government-politics

People with disabilities say Medicaid’s limits on income stifle career advancement

People with disabilities say Medicaid’s limits on income stifle career advancement

  • Natalie Krebs, Iowa Public Radio KFF Health News

For years, disability rights advocates have pushed state legislatures to change the limits, arguing they prevent people from accepting raises or building savings, for fear of losing crucial medical benefits.

US government debt crosses $40 trillion threshold

US government debt crosses $40 trillion threshold

  • David Lawder and Jacob Bogage Reuters

It drew fresh warnings that a fiscal crisis is brewing as costs for social safety-net programs and interest payments outstrip revenues.

Most Americans believe Trump inappropriately profited

Most Americans believe Trump inappropriately profited

  • Jason Lange and Bo Erickson Reuters

* Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 69% of Americans see Trump's business interests influencing presidential decisions * Half of Republicans, two-thirds of independents and nine in 10 Democrats hold that view

Trump angers Iran with conquest map of Hormuz, Tehran threatens to 'correct his delusion'

Trump angers Iran with conquest map of Hormuz, Tehran threatens to 'correct his delusion'

  • Wion - World News

Iran is furious after Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz 'new US territory'. With Tehran threatening to 'correct Trump's delusion' and Trump ruling out any immediate talks with Iran, is West Asia hurtling towards yet another escalation?

Treasury Yields Keep Climbing

Treasury Yields Keep Climbing

  • Benzinga - News

Long-term Treasury yields are rising as U.S. debt nears $40 trillion. Inflation, heavy bond issuance and Federal Reserve uncertainty are adding pressure.

Ex-DOJ attorney: Trump university probes lacked evidence

Ex-DOJ attorney: Trump university probes lacked evidence

  • Kanishka Singh Reuters

Republican President Donald Trump targeted universities with probes and federal funding suspension ​threats over pro-Palestinian protests.

Takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries: Socialist candidates' mixed results in Florida

Takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries: Socialist candidates' mixed results in Florida

  • Phillip M. Bailey USA Today

The primary contests stretched across the continent Tuesday, with most of the action taking place in Florida.

Who is Natalie Harp? Trump's executive assistant explained

Who is Natalie Harp? Trump's executive assistant explained

    A comment from U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff put the aide, known in Trump circles as the "human printer," into the national spotlight.

    Global Borrowing Costs Rise On Oil And Inflation Fears

    Global Borrowing Costs Rise On Oil And Inflation Fears

      Long-term borrowing costs across some of the world's biggest economies have reached fresh highs amid concerns over inflation, government debt and rising investment in artificial intelligence

      Democrats nominate a democratic socialist to run for U.S. Senate in Florida

      Democrats nominate a democratic socialist to run for U.S. Senate in Florida

        Audie Cornish and the Group Chat break down state Rep. Angie Nixon's primary victory for a U.S. Senate seat and what it means in deep red Florida

        Sen. Jon Ossoff Calls Out Trump’s Alleged Travels With Aide Natalie in Fiery Speech | TMZ Live

        Sen. Jon Ossoff Calls Out Trump’s Alleged Travels With Aide Natalie in Fiery Speech | TMZ Live

          Sen. Jon Ossoff mentioned Trump's aide Natalie Harp during a speech Sunday ... claiming Trump would rather build his White House ballroom and "travel with Natalie" than do his job as POTUS.

          Who is Natalie Harp, Trump’s trusted executive assistant?

          Who is Natalie Harp, Trump’s trusted executive assistant?

            Here'a a look at Natalie Harp, President Donald Trump’s executive assistant.

            GOP pressure builds on Trump to find path out of Iran war

            GOP pressure builds on Trump to find path out of Iran war

              A growing number of prominent MAGA figures have urged Trump to end the conflict, saying there could be dire political consequences if it continues.

              World Liberty Wins OCC Nod

              World Liberty Wins OCC Nod

                World Liberty Financial received conditional approval for a national trust bank charter, advancing plans to issue USD1 and custody its stablecoin reserves.

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 20

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 20

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 19

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 19

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                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.

                State & Regional

                Families of JMU students killed in crash collect $2 million in settlements

                Families of JMU students killed in crash collect $2 million in settlements

                The families of Joshua Mardis, John "Luke" Fergusson and Nicholas Troutman have settled with nine of close to 40 defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit. 

                Could AI Forecast Your Home's Future Value?

                Could AI Forecast Your Home's Future Value?

                There’s been a lot of talk recently both touting the benefits of AI, but also the dangers of it as well, as artificial intelligence is likely coming for a lot of our jobs. However, now experts say, it might also be able to predict the future. At least with regards to how much your home might…

                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.

                Nation & World

                Schools told not to alter policies to reduce racial disparities

                Schools told not to alter policies to reduce racial disparities

                Federal civil rights data shows Black students are disciplined at disproportionately high rates. The Trump administration says "racial balancing" is discrimination.

                Chinese robot makers seek to turn humanoid hype into useful work

                Chinese robot makers seek to turn humanoid hype into useful work

                * Beijing conference showcases robots sorting parcels and packing mobile phones * Unitree's near sixfold market debut highlights investor enthusiasm * Nvidia executive Madison Huang makes unannounced

                Mafia link feared in Sicilian grand master theft

                Mafia link feared in Sicilian grand master theft

                The theft of four paintings by Renaissance master Antonello da Messina may have involved organized crime and raised troubling questions about security at a museum in the Sicilian artist's hometown.

                Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan reportedly moving back to UK

                Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan reportedly moving back to UK

                The couple and their two kids are reportedly returning six years after stepping away from their senior royal roles and moving to California.

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                Saltville PD's McVey reflects on month spent serving in Washington, D.C.

                Saltville PD's McVey reflects on month spent serving in Washington, D.C.

                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

                Chilhowie High grad among winners of statewide Women's STEAM-H Essay Contest

                Chilhowie High grad among winners of statewide Women's STEAM-H Essay Contest

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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.

                 

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                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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