Hegseth Criticized at Arlington Cemetery — “A soldier guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s group for breaking decorum after the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery” yesterday (Wednesday). “During the same ceremony, President Donald Trump spoke about his planned arch in Memorial Circle as a tribute to veterans.” [Associated Press/ARLnow]
Spanberger Unveils 2027 Agenda — “Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Virginia’s top Democrats unveiled their 2027 legislative agenda Tuesday, proposing medical debt relief, limits on classroom screen time and tougher oversight of data centers and artificial intelligence as they seek to address rising costs for Virginia families.” [Virginia Mercury]
Va. Dems Could Revisit Redistricting — “Virginia Democrats managed to flip two House seats this year despite the state Supreme Court striking down a redistricting plan designed to flip four, but key lawmakers are not ruling out another attempt at new maps to keep the blue wave rolling.” [Washington Post]
Warner Suggests Restarting FBI HQ Search — Virginia Sen. Mark Warner expects the incoming, Democratic-led Congress to “unwind the process” of keeping the FBI headquarters in D.C., expressing confidence that “a fair and objective process would still show that Virginia is the preferred location.” The Trump administration appealed a federal judge’s ruling blocking plans to relocate the FBI to the Ronald Reagan Building over the summer. [Washington Business Journal]
Church’s Bid to End Lawsuit Rejected — “The Virginia Supreme Court has declined a rehearing request from McLean Bible Church over a lawsuit brought by longtime members about the church’s 2021 elder election and other concerns … The one-sentence order affirms a Court of Appeals ruling from May that sent the case back to the circuit court to determine whether the plaintiffs can prevail in their legal arguments.” [Christian Post]
Mental Facility Release Changes Considered — “Virginia senators are considering amending a law that allows the Behavioral Health Commissioner to allow people with a violent record into the community unescorted despite a judge’s order against their release.” State Sens. Dave Marsden and Scott Surovell both say reforms might be needed after a man accused of killing his landlord fled the U.S. while on a weekend pass from the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Fairfax. [FOX5]
Fairfax City Shares New Capital Projects Plan — “Fairfax City officials unveiled a proposed $567.8 million capital improvement program Monday night that includes major investments in school facilities, a replacement fire station, renovations to Van Dyck Park and a potential overhaul of the city’s aging property yard.” [Patch]
County Rec Centers Hiring Lifeguards — “The Fairfax County Park Authority is hiring part-time, year-round Lifeguards at all nine FCPA Rec Centers across Fairfax County, with a particular need for weekday morning and midday availability.” An open hire event will be held next Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Rec Center. [FCPA]
It’s Thursday — Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63 and a 40% chance of rain. Winds will turn west at 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Clouds will remain at night with a low around 41 and a 30% chance of precipitation, mainly between midnight and 3 a.m. [NWS]
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