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Government-politics

Melania Trump tells ABC to 'take a stand' on Kimmel after 'hateful' joke

Melania Trump tells ABC to 'take a stand' on Kimmel after 'hateful' joke

  • Brendan Morrow USA TODAY

First lady Melania Trump called for ABC to take action against Jimmy Kimmel for alleged "hateful and violent rhetoric."

White House to discuss presidential security, stands by Secret Service

White House to discuss presidential security, stands by Secret Service

  • Andrew Goudsward Reuters

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will hold a meeting on security after a shooting near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, a White House official said Monday.

Timeline shows gunman's attempt to enter press dinner featuring Trump

Timeline shows gunman's attempt to enter press dinner featuring Trump

  • George Petras, Janet Loehrke and Ramon Padilla USA Today

Cole Tomas Allen is scheduled to make his first appearance in federal court two days after authorities said they foiled an attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.

Suspect in White House press dinner shooting wrote anti-Christian manifesto, Trump says

Suspect in White House press dinner shooting wrote anti-Christian manifesto, Trump says

  • Jana Winter, Steve Holland and Steve Gorman Reuters

President Donald Trump said Sunday the suspect accused of trying to attack administration officials at Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Association dinner had "a lot of hatred in his heart."

How the war over US congressional redistricting is playing out, state by state

How the war over US congressional redistricting is playing out, state by state

  • Joseph Ax Reuters

While Republicans initially appeared to hold an advantage, Democratic-led states narrowed the gap.

Trump cancels envoys' trip to Pakistan, hopes fade for breakthrough in Iran war

Trump cancels envoys' trip to Pakistan, hopes fade for breakthrough in Iran war

  • Saad Sayeed, Ariba Shahid and Steve Holland Reuters

An Iranian diplomatic source in Islamabad told Reuters: "Principally, Iranian side will not accept maximalist demands."

Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh

Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh

  • Andrew Goudsward, Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir Reuters

The move removes an obstacle to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to lead the central bank.

Justice Department charges soldier accused of betting $400,000 on Maduro removal

Justice Department charges soldier accused of betting $400,000 on Maduro removal

    The soldier, identified as Gannon Ken Van Dyke, helped plan and execute the January operation that captured the Venezuelan president.

    DOJ reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug

    DOJ reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug

      The decision to reclassify marijuana would represent one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades, removing barriers to researching the drug's potential use cases.

      Senate votes to advance $70 billion funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol

      Senate votes to advance $70 billion funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol

        Senate Republicans voted to advance a $70 billion plan to fund ICE and Border Patrol for the next three years, ignoring Democrats' demands for guardrails on immigration enforcement agents.

        Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats

        Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats

          Republicans across the country are grappling with how to campaign amid high gas prices after weaponizing the issue during the Biden years.

          Pentagon fired US Navy Secretary John Phelan, source says

          Pentagon fired US Navy Secretary John Phelan, source says

            It's another wartime shakeup at the Pentagon just weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted the Army's top general.

            Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump halts attacks

            Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump halts attacks

              Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump called off attacks indefinitely.

              Beneath Trump's ballroom legal case: A brief history of the White House bunker

              Beneath Trump's ballroom legal case: A brief history of the White House bunker

                Trump's court fight over the $400 million White House East Wing ballroom casts some light on an underground bunker at the site.

                Local News

                A1 Minute! April 24, 2026: Week in Virginia

                A1 Minute! April 24, 2026: Week in Virginia

                Week in Virginia

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 24

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 24

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 23

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 23

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                Osprey races, Earth Day cleanup set for Smith Mountain Lake State Park

                Osprey races, Earth Day cleanup set for Smith Mountain Lake State Park

                Smith Mountain Lake State Park will have a full day of outdoor activities on Saturday for runners, walkers and volunteers, beginning with the annual Osprey 10K/5K and followed by an Earth Day cleanup challenge.

                State & Regional

                Redistricting before Va. Supreme Court: Sides disagree over definition of an election

                Redistricting before Va. Supreme Court: Sides disagree over definition of an election

                Monday's arguments largely focused on two key issues: early voting and the scope of October's special session.

                Richmond judge dismisses Republican bid to block new maps

                Richmond judge dismisses Republican bid to block new maps

                On the eve of a closely watched Virginia Supreme Court hearing on redistricting, a Richmond judge dismissed a Republican bid to block Virginia from using new congressional maps.

                Photos: Monday, April 27, 2026 at the Virginia Supreme Court

                Photos: Monday, April 27, 2026 at the Virginia Supreme Court

                A1 Minute! April 24, 2026: Week in Virginia

                A1 Minute! April 24, 2026: Week in Virginia

                Week in Virginia

                Nation & World

                Trump unhappy with Iran's latest proposal to end the war

                Trump unhappy with Iran's latest proposal to end the war

                Iran's latest proposal would set aside discussion of Iran's nuclear program until the war is ended and disputes over shipping from the Gulf are resolved.

                Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

                Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

                Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, also faces firearms charges in a three-count complaint.

                Melania Trump tells ABC to 'take a stand' on Kimmel after 'hateful' joke

                Melania Trump tells ABC to 'take a stand' on Kimmel after 'hateful' joke

                First lady Melania Trump called for ABC to take action against Jimmy Kimmel for alleged "hateful and violent rhetoric."

                White House to discuss presidential security, stands by Secret Service

                White House to discuss presidential security, stands by Secret Service

                White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will hold a meeting on security after a shooting near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, a White House official said Monday.

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                Franklin County leaned overwhelmingly against redistricting as vote passed statewide

                Franklin County leaned overwhelmingly against redistricting as vote passed statewide

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 24

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for April 24

                Melania Trump tells ABC to 'take a stand' on Kimmel after 'hateful' joke

                Melania Trump tells ABC to 'take a stand' on Kimmel after 'hateful' joke

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                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Shopping

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

                Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

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                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim. 

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                12 Best Keto Gummies

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                Affiliate content. Check out these 12 best keto gummies that offer a flavorful, low-carb way to support your keto journey.

                Crime

                Franklin County man sentenced in fatal Henry County crash

                Franklin County man sentenced in fatal Henry County crash

                A Franklin County man was sentenced to three active years in prison in connection with a 2024 crash that killed a Martinsville man and seriously injured two children.

                Products at 3 Rocky Mount vape shops seized for possibly illegal THC amounts

                Products at 3 Rocky Mount vape shops seized for possibly illegal THC amounts

                Rocky Mount police executed search warrants at three vape shops on Thursday for potentially selling products exceeding legal THC limits.

                Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week. 

                Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother

                Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother

                Authorities found the body of Charles Arthur Smith Jr. on March 17, after he had been reported missing.

                Politics

                State bar suspends Rocky Mount mayor Holland Perdue's law license

                State bar suspends Rocky Mount mayor Holland Perdue's law license

                Perdue was accused of misconduct that included making false statements in a court document.

                Franklin County supervisors discuss zoning after heated community response

                Franklin County supervisors discuss zoning after heated community response

                With public debate ongoing over plans to update zoning ordinances in Franklin County, supervisors held a work session Thursday with the goal to turn down the temperature on the heated topic.

                Redistricting before Va. Supreme Court: Sides disagree over definition of an election

                Redistricting before Va. Supreme Court: Sides disagree over definition of an election

                Monday's arguments largely focused on two key issues: early voting and the scope of October's special session.

                Photos: Monday, April 27, 2026 at the Virginia Supreme Court

                Photos: Monday, April 27, 2026 at the Virginia Supreme Court

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