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Fairfax, VA
Politics
DOJ Investigating Fairfax Prosecutor Steve Descano Over Immigration Plea Deal Policies
A federal civil rights investigation has been launched into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over allegations that his office may have offered preferential treatment to undocumented immigrants during plea negotiations and charging decisions. The US Department of Justice announced on Wednesday, May 6, that its Civil Rights Division is formally investigating policies adopted by Descano’s office in Fairfax County. According to the DOJ, the probe will examine whether the Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office discriminated against US citizens “by offering preferential trea…
Arlington, VA
Politics
Poll Asks Americans If They Can Beat Trump In A Fight: See What They Said
Most Americans believe they can beat President Donald Trump in a physical fight, according to a new poll conducted after a strange comment he made to a child. More than half (55%) of respondents said they would beat Trump in a fight, according to a YouGov poll released on Wednesday, May 6. Just 19% of the respondents believed that the 79-year-old would beat them in a hypothetical brawl. YouGov surveyed 2,609 Americans after Trump asked a boy a sarcastic question at the White House during a physical fitness event. "I don't think we'll have to worry about you," Trump said while sla…
Lyndhurst, NJ
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Trump-Backed Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Ohio GOP Governor Primary
Backed by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, Vivek Ramaswamy secured the Republican nomination in Ohio’s gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, May 5. The 40-year-old Cincinnati native will face Democrat Dr. Amy Acton in November. Acton is a physician and researcher who previously served as director of the Ohio Department of Health. Ramaswamy earned his bachelor's in biology from Harvard in 2007 and his Juris Doctor from Yale in 2013. He was an investment partner at a hedge fund and largely built his career as a biotech entrepreneur. Ramaswamy launched his presidential camp…
Alexandria, VA
Politics
MS-13 Gang Member Wanted In El Salvador Arrested By ICE Agents In Virginia, Feds Say
A suspected MS-13 gang member wanted for extortion and robbery in El Salvador was arrested in Virginia, according to federal officials. Josue Saul Garcia-Lopez was taken into custody on Monday, May 4, when ICE Homeland Security Investigations agents from Harrison tracked him down and re-arrested him. Garcia-Lopez, a Salvadoran native, has been identified in an international warrant as an active member of the MS-13 gang and tied to extortion and robbery schemes in his home country, officials noted. Federal officials say he entered the United States at an unknown time and location. He also …
Fairfax, VA
Politics
Guatemalan National Accused Of Raping Child Arrested By ICE In Fairfax Days After Release: HSI
A Guatemalan national accused of raping a child under the age of 13 was arrested again by federal agents in Virginia, days after being released from custody, according to officials. ICE agents arrested Walvin Victor Hugo Garcia on Friday, May 1, following a court appearance in Fairfax County, the Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday, May 5. Garcia had previously been arrested in June 2025 on multiple felony charges, including: Rape of a child under 13; Aggravated sexual battery of a victim under 13; Use of a computer to commit a sex offense with a minor; Distributing…
Sterling, VA
Politics
Fowl Play At Dulles? RFK Jr.’s Bird ‘Rescue’ Has Virginia Doing A Double Take
Robert Kennedy Jr.'s curious history with animals took another strange turn this week in Virginia. The Health and Human Services secretary shared a photo of himself on social media at Dulles International Airport clutching a bird in his fist in front of a terminal. "Starling rescue today at Dulles Airport," the 72-year-old lawmaker posted on several platforms. View this post on Instagram The nature of the "rescue" was unclear, and airport officials have not commented on the incident. Comments on Kennedy's post ranged from scathing ("the earl…
McLean, VA
Politics
Poll Reveals Trump's Brand-New Numbers On Prices, Economy, Iran War
A new survey shows how Americans view President Donald Trump’s handling of prices, the economy, and Iran. The numbers point to trouble on the issues many voters feel every day, while the war has quickly become a political flashpoint. Trump’s disapproval reached 62 percent in the Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll released Sunday, May 3, the highest level of either of his terms. His overall approval stood at 37 percent, down slightly from 39 percent in February. The numbers were sharper on pocketbook issues. Trump’s approval rating on the economy fell seven points since February …
Bel Air, MD
Politics
US Will 'Take Over' Half-Century-Long Adversary Cuba 'Almost Immediately,' Trump Says
President Donald Trump raised eyebrows — and hackles in Havana — when he said the United States will quickly be “taking over” Cuba. The comments came on the same day he signed an executive order tightening the economic screws on the island nation. Speaking Friday, May 1, at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump told the crowd the US would be "taking over Cuba "almost immediately." In characteristic fashion, Trump nodded toward military muscle to underscore the point, referencing the USS Abraham Lincoln — currently deployed near Iran — and musing that t…
Harrisburg, PA
Politics
US Senate Candidate From PA Threatens To Kill Trump, Congressman's Daughter: Affidavit
A Pennsylvania man who recently launched a campaign for U.S. Senate is accused of leaving a series of violent voicemails threatening President Donald Trump and a member of Congress’s family, according to unsealed federal court documents on Friday, May 1. Raymond Eugene Chandler III, of Wilkinsburg, was arrested and charged after a federal investigation into repeated threats made over voicemail, authorities said. Chandler is charged with influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threatening a family member and by threat, according to the affidavit. The criminal co…
Aldie, VA
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Romanian National Convicted In Virginia Child Sex Case Rearrested After Early Release: ICE
A convicted child sex offender from Romania who was sentenced in Virginia — but released early — is back behind bars after a new arrest out of state, and federal immigration officials now want her out of the country. Rebeca Fratila-Ilies, 34, was arrested on a probation violation in North Carolina on March 12, 2025, after previously being convicted in Staunton of sexually abusing a middle-school boy, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Fratila-Ilies was convicted of two counts of carnal knowledge of a child and statutory rape in Staunton Circuit Court and sentenced to 10 ye…
Arlington, VA
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Trump's Face May Be Added To US Passports In Unprecedented Move: Reports
The State Department is considering putting President Donald Trump's picture and signature on US passports, his latest unprecedented move to attach his name to federal institutions. Trump administration officials claim the proposed redesign celebrates the nation's 250th birthday. The Bulwark was first to report on the passport changes on Tuesday, April 28, citing two sources familiar with the plan. The passport's inside cover shows Trump's scowling second inaugural portrait superimposed over the Declaration of Independence, along with his signature in gold above the…
Annapolis, MD
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Percentage Of Americans Who View Trump As 'Even-Tempered' Revealed In New Poll
A new snapshot of public opinion is offering insight into how Americans view President Donald Trump as global tensions and high-profile clashes continue to unfold. A growing share of Americans are raising concerns about Trump’s temperament and leadership amid the war in Iran and a public dispute with Pope Leo, according to a Reuters/Ipsos six-day poll that concluded Monday, April 20. The survey found that 36 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance, while 62 percent disapprove, a share that has held steady at the lowest level of his current term. Questions about temperament …
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