Beyer Blasts Federal Layoffs — “The mass firings Russ Vought and the Trump Administration announced today are cruel, illegal, and yet another attack on our economy. This is a disaster for Virginia, intentionally inflicted by President Trump and his Republican allies. These firings are also already being fought in court.” [Rep. Don Beyer/X]

Cox Emailed School Board Member — “According to an email obtained in the FOIA, “Riki Cox” sent an email to Arlington School Board Member Kathleen Clark on October 28, 2024. Cox told Clark that if people complained of a transgender person using the female-designated showers at APS, the complainers should be invited to use single locker rooms, and Cox wanted to know where Clark stood on the issue before Cox cast his vote.” [WJLA]

Rives Reacts to Cox Emails — “Newly revealed email exchanges between a sex offender and School Board Member Clark demonstrate how our gender policy fails. Arlington Schools are endangering girls and denying their rights under Title IX. Our board needs to set specific expectations of who can be in a girls’ facility.” [Rives for School Board/Facebook]

Brandishing on Arlington Border — “4600 block of King Street. At approximately 3:27 a.m. on October 8, police were dispatched to the report of a weapons violation. Upon arrival, a witness reported observing a male suspect exit a vehicle and approach another vehicle. A verbal dispute ensued during which the suspect allegedly displayed a firearm.” [ACPD]

Police Reminder About Scams — “The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is raising public awareness about national and reoccurring scams and ways the community can spot, avoid and report them. ACPD is cautioning the community to remain alert when receiving unsolicited calls, emails or text messages and sharing tips to help keep your personal information and finances safe.” [ACPD]

Ten-Miler Runs Through Arlington — “Thousands of people came out for the Army 10-Miler on Sunday after it was uncertain if the event would happen due to the government shutdown. ” [NBC 4]

FCPD Chopper Denied by ATC — “The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) rule changes regarding helicopters flying near Reagan National Airport (DCA) have been widely praised by safety advocates, but an incident early Friday morning raises questions about whether the rules need to be tweaked for police helicopters.” [WJLA]

New Legal Notice — Wholesale beer license; objections due within 30 days. [Public Notices]

It’s Monday — Patchy drizzle with a chance of showers before 11am, then showers likely after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tonight, expect patchy drizzle with a chance of showers before midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. [NWS]

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