News Wrap: Virginia state senator charged with running criminal marijuana enterprise
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Federal authorities have charged Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas with operating a criminal marijuana enterprise, including allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering. Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Cash Patel announced the indictment, which also includes six other defendants. The charges stem from an FBI investigation that involved a search of Lucas's district office and a cannabis shop she co-owns. Lucas, known for her criticism of the Trump administration and her role in redistricting efforts, has vowed not to be intimidated or bullied.
In Arizona, severe thunderstorms and a tornado watch affect large areas as storms bring damaging hail and strong winds. Residents report significant damage, including uprooted trees and shattered windows, but no serious injuries have been reported. Meanwhile, subtropical storm Josephine is intensifying off the east coast, expected to bring heavy rain and rough seas to the coastal northeast.
In Ukraine, recent strikes have resulted in at least four fatalities, occurring shortly after President Putin expressed willingness to resume talks with the U.S. and Ukraine. Eyewitness accounts describe destruction in Kiev, with residents expressing despair over the ongoing conflict. In the U.S., President Trump faces a deposition deadline in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC, while New York City lawmakers have voted to ban horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park following a tragic incident earlier this year.
In other news, actor Tom Skerritt has passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of notable roles in film and television.
Show Notes
In our news wrap Thursday, federal authorities charged Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas with running a criminal marijuana enterprise, New York City lawmakers voted to ban horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park and a judge in Florida ordered President Trump to sit for a deposition in his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, or the case could be dismissed. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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