Yes, Northern Virginia, there is a Veterans Day
The only two national holidays that Fairfax does not celebrate are Veterans Day and Columbus Day. Source link
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Where House, Senate battles stand six months out
In today’s issue: Democrats are feeling increasingly bullish about their midterm election prospects, with less than six months left before voters go to the polls. History is on their side, as the party out of power has generally gained seats in Congress in most midterms. But they are starting to show signs of an opportunity…
Schiff: DOJ prosecuting Comey because Blanche 'wants to keep this job'
Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said on Sunday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has sought another grand jury indictment of James Comey as Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche seeks to remain in the post full-time. Schiff told host Kristen Welker on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that the DOJ has sought an indictment, which is a…
Infant formula recalled over possible toxin
Thousands of tins of imported baby formula have been recalled because of toxins that can cause illness. Source link
The reason you may be forced to take a middle seat on the plane – even when there are empty rows
An argument between flight attendants and passengers has gone viral, with passengers upset that they have to sit crowded at the back of the plane, even though there is an empty row right in front of them. here’s why. Source link
Alert issued for pizza, pork rinds sold nationwide over salmonella risk
Federal officials say additional affected objects may be identified. Source link
Top Armed Services Democrat on Iran war's 60-day clock: No 'timeouts'
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said Sunday that there is no “timeout” when it comes to the 60-day War Powers Act deadline. “The language of the statute – football does not provide for a timeout like the game does. From the day you start – 60 days -……
Democrats seize on MAHA's growing frustration with GOP
Democrats are likely to disappoint Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) voters ahead of the midterm elections. Many workers at the MHA base are angry over the Trump administration’s endorsement of not only a controversial herbicide ingredient but of pesticides more broadly. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr…. Source link
Duffy: Energy prices will drop 'once the Strait opens'
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Sunday that energy prices will go down after the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, closed amid the US conflict with Iran. “Okay, listen, so I am [the Department of Transportation (DOT)]I am not in the energy sector. But, from all my briefings so far, once… Source link
Trump says US will help free ships in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Sunday the United States will help free ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the oil industry that has been closed during the conflict with Iran. “Countries around the world, almost all of which are not directly involved in the Middle Eastern conflict… Source link