Monday, September 22, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2006, the U.S. Navy officially retired the F-14 Tomcat with a ceremony at Naval Air Station Oceana. The versatile fighter jet was first deployed in 1974.

As of this weekend, it remained unclear exactly who will serve as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia—Mary “Maggie” Cleary or Lindsey Halligan. The Virginia Flyover digs into what’s going on in our Top Stories.

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Changing U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of Virginia

President Donald Trump named Lindsey Halligan as the next United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.

On the same day, Culpeper County prosecutor Mary “Maggie” Cleary reportedly sent an email to court staff saying she had been “unexpectedly” named to the post on an acting basis. She may have been tapped by Attorney General Pam Bondi to serve until a permanent nominee is approved by the Senate.

Trump’s first pick for the job, which handles many high-profile national security cases, was either fired or resigned after eight months in the position. Erik Siebert sent an email to colleagues on Friday saying he was stepping aside.

Trump later posted on social media that Siebert “lied to the media and said he quit… No, I fired him.”

In that post, which may have been intended as a direct message and was quickly deleted, the president demanded Bondi bring criminal charges against “Comey, Adam ‘Shifty’ Schiff, Leticia,” who he wrote are “all guilty as hell.”

Anti-Sextortion Bill Signed

Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill last week that aims to increase protections against sexual extortion in the Commonwealth, with special attention to living arrangements. Republican Delegate Wendell Walker sponsored the measure.

The new law makes it a Class 5 felony to maliciously threaten to evict a victim or otherwise coerce them into a sexual act.

“No one should ever have to choose between a roof over their head and their dignity,” Walker said.

The law provides heavier penalties if the victim is younger than 15, with heavy fines and potential sentences of up to 20 years.

Commanders Crunch Raiders

The Washington Commanders, playing without injured quarterback Jayden Daniels, blew past the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24 yesterday.

Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota got the start at home and went 15 for 21 through the air for 207 yards and a touchdown. At the end of one play, he accidentally ran into Coach Dan Quinn, leaving the bench boss bloodied but able to remain on the sideline.

The game was sloppy at times, with an early turnover costing Washington a scoring opportunity. The team received seven penalties. Special teams pitched in, as the Commanders opened the game with a long kickoff return and later scored on a punt return.

The Commanders are off to a 2-1 start and visit Atlanta next week.

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➤ Chesterfield: Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears hosted a rally along with fellow statewide Republican candidates John Reid and Attorney General Jason Miyares. Current Gov. Glenn Youngkin and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy also spoke at the event. (Details)

➤ Statewide: Christopher Newport University’s latest poll found that the top issue for Virginia voters is the rising cost of living, with 21% citing it ahead of threats to democracy at 18%. Education, immigration, and crime tied at 9% in the survey. (More)

➤ Richmond: Attorney General Jason Miyares sued Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, alleging that the company broke consumer protection laws. “Virginia consumers deserve a chance to purchase tickets at prices that are not illegally inflated,” the suit said. (Details)

➤ Lancaster County: Jesse David Foster was charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor in connection with a deadly accident in July on the Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge. The 30-year-old was allegedly under the influence when he tried to pass another vehicle, triggering a wreck that killed two people. (Details)

➤ Charlottesville: The bodies of Virginians Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko were found in a national forest in Conejos County, Colorado. The men had been missing since departing for a hunting trip there on Sept. 11. (More)

➤ Statewide: The Commonwealth’s seed-to-sale tracking system for medical marijuana registered more than 256,000 transactions worth nearly $30 million in sales during its first two months. (More)

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➤ Virginia Tech won its first football game of the season over Wofford, but lost a key recruit. Four-star quarterback Ben Musser decommitted from the Hokies and will consider other offers. (Details)

➤ James Madison closed with a 14-0 fourth quarter to beat Liberty 31-13, while UVA opened ACC play by routing Stanford 48-20. (See Scores)

➤ UVA field hockey, ranked No. 3, went on the road and topped No. 4 Syracuse by a 2-1 score in an ACC matchup. (Details)

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➤ The Mayor’s Business Summit will be held at Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke today. (Details)

➤ About 40 Banner’s Hallmark stores across the Commonwealth filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (More)

➤ Norfolk leaders are developing plans for a downtown entertainment and nightlife district near the Norfolk Resort Casino and Harbor Park. (Details)

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➤ The Point Church in Charlottesville hosted its Local Reach Day at 28 service sites in Central Virginia. “We’re just trying to meet some basic needs,” a church leader said. (Details)

➤ Virginia’s state parks will mark National Public Lands Day on Saturday, the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort to preserve and protect public lands. (More)

➤ Middleburg, Cape Charles, and Charlottesville all earned mentions on HGTV’s list of the 40 most charming downtowns in the country. (Details)

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