Alexandria, Va.
Coverage of Alexandria, Va. in the Nexus archive.
- Comey Seeks Dismissal of Charges Accusing Him of Threatening Trump
James B. Comey seeks dismissal of charges alleging he threatened Trump. He appeared at the Albert Bryan Federal Courthouse in Alexandria, Va., following his April indictment.
- Saying ‘yes’ launched nationwide rock-climbing program for Parkinson’s patients
A retired physician with Parkinson’s disease found a climbing gym willing to accommodate him, leading to a nonprofit program now serving over 1,300 climbers nationwide. The program, Upending Parkinson’s, started with two climbers and expanded to 72 locations, emphasizing rock climbing’s physical and cognitive benefits for Parkinson’s patients.
- Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
A federal judge extended a block on the Trump administration's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund', rejecting the government's claim that lawsuits against it are moot. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the fund's cancellation due to backlash, but Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled the block remains in place until the government provides a sworn declaration it will not revive the fund.
- Judge indefinitely blocks $1.8B anti-weaponization fund after Trump administration says it scrapped plan
A federal judge has indefinitely blocked a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund after the Trump administration announced it had scrapped the plan. The court action follows the administration's decision to cancel the funding initiative.