- Oct 31
Washington and Virginia sue to block Trump's 250-foot arch near Arlington Cemetery
The District of Columbia and Virginia filed suit on 31 October in federal court to halt construction of a 250-foot arch planned near Arlington National Cemetery. A federal judge is separately weighing a veterans' challenge that could also block the project.
- Oct 22
Virginia Senate president pro tempore L. Louise Lucas indicted on drug and money laundering charges
The Justice Department unsealed an indictment on Thursday, 22 October, accusing Lucas of running a marijuana conspiracy with relatives and associates. She turned herself in, and several family members were arrested the same morning.
- Oct 22
Democrats say Russia runs covert campaign against Ukraine-backing US midterm candidates
Senate and House intelligence leaders Mark Warner and Jim Himes told reporters on Wednesday, 21 October, that a classified report shows a Russian online influence campaign ahead of the midterms.
- Oct 9
Arlington County sues to block Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington cemetery
The county board filed the suit late Thursday in federal court in Virginia, arguing the National Park Service skipped a thorough environmental review of the 250-foot structure planned for Memorial Circle.
- Oct 7
Former CIA official pleads guilty to $194 million wire fraud and intelligence breach
David J. Rush admitted in Virginia federal court to orchestrating a $194 million fraud scheme involving gold bars, Florida real estate, and leaking secrets about a human source.
- Sep 30
Pentagon names Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to lead 120-day future warfare project
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth launched Project Meridian at Quantico, assigning tech executives Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to review autonomous weapons, AI, and lunar defense over 120 days.
- Sep 30
Hegseth announces 20% cut to US generals and new Autonomous Warfare Command
Speaking at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined plans to eliminate 20% of general and admiral positions by January 2027 and establish a four-star autonomous systems command.
- Sep 24
US preservation council ends review of Trump's 250-foot military arch in Washington
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation terminated consultations on a proposed 250-foot monument near Arlington National Cemetery, clearing a procedural path for a November vote as Senate Democrats draft funding blocks.
