Stephen Miller Case Update — “Late Wednesday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Lindsey Vaala denied the FBI’s petition for a warrant to search the smartphone owned by the suspect in the case, a 66-year-old retiree named Barbara Wien. The Justice Department plans to appeal, a source told Axios. The FBI wants to examine Wien’s phone to see if she lied to investigators or was part of a group that might pose a risk to Miller and his family.” [Axios]
Veterans Day County Closures — “Arlington County Government offices and services are operating on modified schedules for the Veterans Day holiday on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Trash/Recycling/Yard Waste Curbside Routes – Regular collection. Parking – Permit parking is always in effect unless specifically noted on the sign. Meters are not enforced on holidays.” [Arlington County, Arlington County]
Vets Day Event at ANC — “The 72nd annual National Veterans Day Observance will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery.” [ANC/X]
Now Open at Pentagon City Mall — “Fashion Centre at Pentagon City… is redefining the shopping experience with two new openings, POP MART and Duck Donuts, both debuting on Saturday, Nov. 8. Together, the beloved global collectible retailer and local donut shop bring a mix of flavor, creativity and interactive energy to the center.” [Press Release]
Blue Wave May Benefit Metro — “Democrats will soon control top positions in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. That could lift transportation projects, including Metro funding. A new task force has a fresh proposal on how to fund Metro’s capital budget.” [WBJ]
Power Costs at Ballot Box — “Electricity costs were a key issue in this week’s elections for governor in New Jersey and Virginia, a data center hotspot, and in Georgia, where Democrats ousted two Republican incumbents for seats on the state’s utility regulatory commission.” [Associated Press]
Overreach Defines Va. Elections? — “Many will look at Tuesday and the Virginia GOP’s worst massacre of the 21st century and shrug it off as a blue state doing what a blue state does. That conclusion ignores abundant state political history and squanders two informative takeaways, writes columnist Bob Lewis.” [Virginia Mercury]
SNAP Payments Coming — “Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that, following federal notification that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits would be paid this week, Virginia will pause the issuance of Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) benefits to ensure full compliance with federal requirements.” [Press Release]
VDOT Preps for Winter — “It may not feel like it now, but winter weather is approaching. To prepare, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is stocking supplies and inspecting equipment to ensure crews and materials are ready for when the first snowflakes fall.” [Press Release]
Growing Season Over — “As of today, the growing season has been declared over for most of the region. Frost/freeze products will not be issued in these areas until spring.” [NWS/X]
New Legal Notice — Establishment seeks mixed-beverage license; objections due within 30 days. [Public Notices]
It’s Monday — Expect sunshine and a high of 49 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind at 11-16 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. The night will be mostly clear with a low of 29 degrees and similar wind conditions. On Veterans Day, it will be sunny and breezy, with a high near 45 degrees and a west wind at 15-20 mph, gusting as high as 33 mph. [NWS]
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