Fairfax, VA
Politics
Man Deported Three Times Caught With Child Porn, Released, Arrested Again In Fairfax: ICE Man Deported Three Times Caught With Child Porn, Released, Arrested Again In Fairfax: ICE
Man Deported Three Times Caught With Child Porn, Released, Arrested Again In Fairfax: ICE A man previously deported three times and charged with multiple child pornography offenses was released from jail in Virginia — only to be arrested again months later by federal agents, officials say. The case played out in Fairfax County, where officials say local authorities released a man facing serious child exploitation charges despite a federal request to keep him in custody. Roni Mendez-Escobar, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, was taken into custody again on Wednesday, April 22, following a court appearance in Fairfax, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Federal a…

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by Zak Failla
Woodbridge, VA
Politics
MS-13-Linked Fugitive Wanted For Murder In El Salvador Found Living Quietly In Woodbridge: ICE MS-13-Linked Fugitive Wanted For Murder In El Salvador Found Living Quietly In Woodbridge: ICE
MS-13-Linked Fugitive Wanted For Murder In El Salvador Found Living Quietly In Woodbridge: ICE A fugitive wanted for aggravated homicide in El Salvador — and tied to the violent MS-13 gang — was found living in Virginia before being arrested by federal agents, officials announced. Federal authorities say the case underscores how someone with no known US criminal history can still be wanted for serious crimes overseas. They described her as "one of the media's 'non-criminals.'" US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Idalia Isabel Morales-Mejia, who is wanted in El Salvador for aggravated homicide and has been identified as a documented associate of MS-13. The arres…

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by Zak Failla
Reston, VA
Politics
Tucker Carlson Now Regrets Supporting Trump: 'I'm Sorry For Misleading People' Tucker Carlson Now Regrets Supporting Trump: 'I'm Sorry For Misleading People'
Tucker Carlson Now Regrets Supporting Trump: 'I'm Sorry For Misleading People' Tucker Carlson, the right-wing political commentator and podcaster, has issued a public apology for his role in supporting Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.  During the latest episode of "The Tucker Carlson Show," on Monday, April 20, Carlson said, "I'll be tormented for a long time by the fact that I played a role in getting Donald Trump elected. And I want to say that I'm sorry for misleading people."  Speaking to his brother, Buckley Carlson, during the episode, Carlson elaborated on his regret, saying: "You and I and everyone else who supported him, you wrote speeche…

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington, VA
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Illegal Immigrant Who Stole Kristi Noem’s Purse In DC To Be Deported After Prison Term: Feds Illegal Immigrant Who Stole Kristi Noem’s Purse In DC To Be Deported After Prison Term: Feds
Illegal Immigrant Who Stole Kristi Noem’s Purse In DC To Be Deported After Prison Term: Feds The Chilean national who stole former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's Gucci purse while she was dining in DC with family is facing more than just prison time. Mario Bustamante Leiva was sentenced on Wednesday, April 22, to 36 months in prison in connection with a series of thefts that culminated when he attempted to rob Noem. When he is released, Bustamante Leiva will be deported from the country. “Bustamante Leiva came to Washington illegally to prey on citizens of the District. He methodically targeted women at restaurants, stealing their purses and monetizing the stolen cards …

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by Zak Failla
Aldie, VA
Politics
Trump Erupts Over Virginia Redistricting Vote, Claims ‘Rigged’ Election After Narrow Loss Trump Erupts Over Virginia Redistricting Vote, Claims ‘Rigged’ Election After Narrow Loss
Trump Erupts Over Virginia Redistricting Vote, Claims ‘Rigged’ Election After Narrow Loss President Donald Trump is claiming another election has been rigged. This time in Virginia. On Tuesday, voters in Virginia narrowly approved a redistricting referendum that heavily favors Democrats in the Commonwealth moving forward Earlier this year, Democrats proposed a new map with the intention of flipping four Republican-held House seats. That measure passed, potentially giving Democrats power over 10 of the state's 11 districts. Now, Trump is claiming the election was rigged, targeting mail-in votes. "All day long Republicans were winning, the Spirit was unbelievable, until the ver…

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by Zak Failla
Aldie, VA
Politics
Virginia Votes Yes On Major Redistricting Measure, Paving Way For House Democrats Virginia Votes Yes On Major Redistricting Measure, Paving Way For House Democrats
Virginia Votes Yes On Major Redistricting Measure, Paving Way For House Democrats Virginia voters have narrowly approved a hotly contested redistricting referendum that could help Democrats gain congressional seats.  Earlier this year, Democrats proposed a new map with the intention of flipping four Republican-held House seats. On Tuesday, April 21, with approximately 51 percent of the vote, Virginia residents approved the measure, potentially giving Democrats power over all but one of the state's 11 congressional seats next year. BREAKING: We can now project that the YES vote will WIN Virginia’s redistricting referendum — handing Democrats a major victory with …

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
Politics
US Military Drops Flu Shot Requirement For Troops, Hegseth Says US Military Drops Flu Shot Requirement For Troops, Hegseth Says
US Military Drops Flu Shot Requirement For Troops, Hegseth Says The Pentagon will no longer require service members to get the annual flu shot, the latest move by the Trump administration pushing back against vaccine science. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the change on Tuesday, April 21. He said the influenza vaccine is now voluntary for all active-duty troops, reservists, and civilian personnel. According to updated guidance from the Department of Defense, individual military branches can seek exceptions to keep the requirement in place. Officials have 15 days to submit those requests to the DoD. Hegseth downplayed the importance of fl…

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by Chris Spiker
Aldie, VA
Politics
Obama Urges Virginians To ‘Vote Yes’ On Tuesday To Take ‘Step To Level The Playing Field’ Obama Urges Virginians To ‘Vote Yes’ On Tuesday To Take ‘Step To Level The Playing Field’
Obama Urges Virginians To ‘Vote Yes’ On Tuesday To Take ‘Step To Level The Playing Field’ Former President Barack Obama is stepping into a high-stakes Virginia referendum, urging voters to head to the polls and vote “yes” in a new video message. Obama shared the video in Virginia on Friday, April 17, as early voting continues ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, April 21. The referendum centers on redistricting, an issue that could impact political control and representation heading into future elections. “Early voting is underway, and Virginians are turning out in record numbers to vote yes,” Obama said. Virginia, if you haven’t done it already, make a plan to vote YES on the…

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by Zak Failla
Montgomery Village, MD
Politics
Trump Cabinet Secretary Exits Post Amid Misconduct Allegations Trump Cabinet Secretary Exits Post Amid Misconduct Allegations
Trump Cabinet Secretary Exits Post Amid Misconduct Allegations Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned amid a federal misconduct investigation, marking the third high-profile departure from President Donald Trump’s Cabinet this year. The White House announced her resignation in a statement from Communications Director Steven Cheung late Monday afternoon, April 20. Cheung said on social media that Chavez-DeRemer is leaving to "take a position in the private sector." Cheung praised her tenure, saying, "She has done a phenomenal job in her role by protecting American workers, enacting fair labor practices, and helping Americans gain additional sk…

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by Joe Lombardi
Aldie, VA
Politics
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner’s Daughter Madison Dies At 36: ‘We Are Heartbroken’ Virginia Sen. Mark Warner’s Daughter Madison Dies At 36: ‘We Are Heartbroken’
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner’s Daughter Madison Dies At 36: ‘We Are Heartbroken’ Virginia Sen. Mark Warner confirmed on Monday that his daughter Madison has died at the age of 36 after a lengthy battle with juvenile diabetes. Warner took to social media on April 30 to share the sad news with a post explaining that she had suffered from diabetes and other health issues for decades.  "She filled our lives with love and laughter, and her absence leaves an immeasurable void," he said. pic.twitter.com/sdRJngGXdY — Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) April 20, 2026 "We are grateful for the loving support of friends and family during this difficult time and ask for privacy as…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
Politics
Kash Patel Fights 'Excessive Drinking' Exposé With $250M Lawsuit Kash Patel Fights 'Excessive Drinking' Exposé With $250M Lawsuit
Kash Patel Fights 'Excessive Drinking' Exposé With $250M Lawsuit FBI Director Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250 million over a story that accused him of abusing alcohol and other forms of misconduct. Patel filed the defamation lawsuit against the media outlet and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick on Monday, April 20. The suit comes three days after The Atlantic published an article that included numerous claims about Patel's "excessive drinking" and "unexplained absences" as leader of the nation's top law enforcement agency. Fitzpatrick interviewed more than two dozen people for her story, including current and former FBI employees, national intelligenc…

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by Chris Spiker
Annapolis, MD
Politics
New Poll Reveals Trump Approval Rating As Economy, Iran War Take Center Stage New Poll Reveals Trump Approval Rating As Economy, Iran War Take Center Stage
New Poll Reveals Trump Approval Rating As Economy, Iran War Take Center Stage A new national snapshot is shedding light on how Americans view President Donald Trump as major issues continue to dominate the conversation. President Donald Trump’s latest approval numbers offer a clearer picture of public sentiment at a time when concerns about the economy and the war in Iran remain front and center, according to a new NBC News poll released Sunday, April 19. The survey found that 37 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s performance, while 63 percent disapprove. Half of those polled say they strongly disapprove of Trump's performance. Two-thirds of respondents also sa…

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by Joe Lombardi