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The winner (if there is such a thing) of the government shutdown will be determined by these two races

ANALYSIS: Sorting out who wins when workers are being furloughed and services to Americans frozen is a fool’s errand, writes Eric Garcia, but two races ahead of the 2026 midterms will serve as bellwethers.

The Independent UK

Federal prosecutor resists pressure from Trump to charge Letitia James

Prosecutor reportedly does not believe there is probable cause to file charges against the New York attorney general

The Guardian - US

Melania Trump begins US Navy address with ‘Hooyah’ chant

Melania Trump led US Navy sailors in a "Hooyah" chant as she opened her speech at the Navy 250 Celebration in Virginia on Sunday, 5 October.

The Independent UK

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Forget Route 66: Five under-the-radar road trips that get to the heart of America

If you want to discover the real America, you need to explore the roads less traveled. Here US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals five of the most seductive

The Independent UK

JD Vance piles on Democratic candidate who likened rival to Hitler and said he should be shot

Jay Jones admitted that his text messages were ‘abhorrent’ and apologized, but said Virginians deserved a leader who would ‘accept when they’ve made mistakes’

The Independent UK

ACC Expansion History: Looking Back to Understand How Much Bigger the Conference Could Get

The ACC continues to adapt, evolve and add to its footprint as the college athletics landscape shifts every year.

Sports Illustrated

US military under fire in Virginia, but were Trump and Hegseth shooting blanks?

President and his defence chief took aim at the ‘fat generals’, but some doubted there was much substance to the swagger on show

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At the Races: Who ends the shutdown? - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the shutdown and campaign developments.

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Where George Washington would disagree with Pete Hegseth about fitness for command and what makes a warrior

As he paced across a stage at a military base in Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 30, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told the hundreds of U.S. generals and admirals he had summoned from around the world that he aimed to reshape the military’s culture.

The Conversation

Trump sounded ‘exhausted, incoherent and stupid’ in his speech to military top brass, says retired general

Retired General Barry McCaffrey, said the presentation at Quantico, in Virginia, was ‘one of the most bizarre, unsettling events I’ve ever encountered’

The Independent UK

Hesgseth ramps up war against leakers by introducing lie detector tests and NDAs to Pentagon, report says

Defense Secretary ordered hundreds of admirals and generals to a meeting in Quantico, Virginia earlier this week

The Independent UK

Trump and Hegseth Address U.S. Military Leaders at Quantico: 'Fat Generals' and 'Woke Garbage' Take Center Stage

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed top U.S. military leaders at Quantico. See key moments from the high-profile summit.

International Business Times

The Dixson family were great Australian philanthropists, but their wealth was built on slave labour

The barque Glenswilly arrived in Sydney Harbour from Greenock, outside Glasgow, on October 29 1839. Among the new arrivals were Hugh Dixson, his wife Helen, and their infant son, also named Hugh.

The Conversation

Virginia man who suffered heart attack while driving describes ‘miracle’ stroke of luck that saved his life

His widow maker artery was at least 90 percent blocked in two different sections, the man said

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Grand jury to hear case against man accused of setting Virginia city councilman on fire over affair

A judge finds that there is enough probable cause for a man charged with dousing a Virginia city councilman in gasoline and setting him on fire to have his case be sent to a grand jury

Axios

Trump says he'll fire generals "on the spot" if he dislikes them

Trump made the comment at the White House before he headed to a Marine Corps base in Virginia.

The Conversation

‘Warrior ethos’ mistakes military might for true security − and ignores the wisdom of Eisenhower

Hundreds of generals and admirals converged on Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 30, 2025, after being summoned from across the globe by their boss, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, for a session that, as expected, covered what Hegseth often describes as the “warrior ethos.”

The Guardian - US

Trump pressure tactics in Comey case ‘chilling’ – but they could backfire, experts say

Former prosecutors condemn ‘takeover of the DoJ’ but say chance of success could be tainted by president’s comments

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The Independent UK

Trump subjects top generals to familiar list of grievances after Hegseth says ‘dudes in dresses’ must go: Live updates

President delivers rambling address to top brass at Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, after secretary of war’s sermon on ‘warrior ethos’ met with deathly silence

Benzinga

Trump To Attend Last-Minute Gathering Of Top US Generals At Quantico, Will Talk About 'Good, Positive' Things

President Donald Trump will attend a last-minute gathering of the nation's top military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, amplifying security concerns and raising questions about the politicization of the U.S. military.

Benzinga

General Dynamics Wins $642 Million Contract Boost For Virginia-Class Submarine Program

General Dynamics Electric Boat, a division of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD), has secured a $642 million contract modification from the U.S. Department of Defense.

The Guardian - US

US military brass brace for firings as Pentagon chief orders top-level meeting

Pete Hegseth summons hundreds of generals and admirals to Virginia to meet and receive address on ‘warrior ethos’

Sports Illustrated

Virgina Fans Wasted No Time Rushing the Field After Upsetting No. 8 Florida State

Virginia Cavaliers fans rushed the field immediately after they upset the No. 8 Florida State Seminoles at home Friday night.

The Independent UK

Soros-linked NYC money manager arrested on trafficking charges that include ‘sex dungeon’ claim and Playboy models

The charges come a day after former FBI director James Comey was indicted in Virginia and following a vow by President Donald Trump to go after philanthropist George Soros and his associates

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Pete Hegseth orders 800 military leaders to Virginia, and no one knows why

It would be easy to think he will be keeping the ones loyal to Trump.

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