Dear friends and fellow citizens,
"After dozens of patriots perished at Lexington and Concord, the Colonies reconvened — and by June 14, the delegates had decided that there was only one path forward.
On that spring day, in a momentous act of unity and resolve, the Congress passed a resolution to formally establish the instrument of our national defense in the form of the Continental Army. “Resolved, that six companies of expert riflemen, be immediately raised in Pennsylvania, two in Maryland, and two in Virginia” the resolution reads.
With the passing of that fateful resolution, the scattered militias of the American Colonies banded together as a single force — boldly declaring that they would never waver in defense of their liberty and their home. The next day, George Washington was unanimously appointed as the Continental Army’s Commander-in-Chief. Weeks later, on July 3, 1775, he took charge of his Army in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “It is hoped that all Distinctions of Colonies will be laid aside so that one and the same Spirit may animate the whole, and the only Contest be, who shall render, on this great and trying occasion, the most essential service to the Great and common cause in which we are all engaged,” he wrote."
“In the summer of 1777, more than 2 years into the Revolution and nearly 1 year after the American Colonies declared their Independence from Great Britain, the need for unity, strength, and national identity was essential. On June 14, the Congress convened to adopt a momentous resolution that galvanized the Colonies under a majestic and commanding insignia and proclaimed “the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation.” In the midst of revolution, the emblem of our freedom was born — and the mightiest symbol for sovereignty and justice ever conceived by human hands was sewn into existence.”
U.S. Army's 250th Birthday Celebration
250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States Army – The White House
Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2025 – The White House
Father's Day, 2025 – The White House
Will McGurn
Director, The Virginia Council
Virginia Election Updates:
Virginia campaign finance laws take first step beyond honor system - Cardinal News By David M. Poole
Miyares leans in on law-and-order message ahead of 2025 election • Virginia Mercury By Markus Schmidt
Dominion Energy’s Contributions to Taylor Reach Record $800K Ahead of Primary - Falls Church News-Press Online
Legislators call on Taylor to recuse herself from Dominion-related matters if she wins By Brandon Jarvis
Virginia AG discusses law enforcement partnerships and initiatives among SWVA agencies | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather By Anslee Daniel
Miyares breaks with Trump over pardon of convicted ex-Culpeper sheriff • Virginia Mercury By Markus Schmidt
Attorney General Miyares files lawsuit against 23andMe’s plan to sell personal data following bankruptcy | WRIC ABC 8News By Clare Gehlich
Democratic Attorney General candidates vow to fight Trump Administration By Samuel King
Democrats Jay Jones and Shannon Taylor eye Virginia Attorney General nomination | 13newsnow.com By Janet Roach
Democratic field makes closing arguments in crowded Virginia LG race By Brandon Jarvis
Democrats plan ‘firehouse’ primary for 11th District special election | FFXnow By Jared Serre
City spent $100K on billboards advertising 'reliable' water By Samuel B. Parker
Who does the unrest in Los Angeles hurt most politically? Here's what history and polls tell us about Virginia. - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
(4) Graham Moomaw on X: "Looks like the Bluegrass Virginia PAC dumped this $65K from Pace-O-Matic into Aaron Rouse's LG campaign the day after they got it. Rouse was a sponsor of the company's failed bill to legalize its machines last year https://t.co/COEzuI2nXe" / X
As Democrats duke it out in Va. primaries, GOP nominees won’t be seen together • Virginia Mercury By Bob Lewis
How Voting Groups Are Preparing for All Eyes on Virginia – Mother Jones By Arianna Coghill
Winsome Earle-Sears, John Reid face GOP identity test in historic Virginia election By Princess Harrell
States are picking sides as competing election integrity efforts move ahead | StateScoop By Colin Wood
Happy Father's Day!
The Man Who Inspired Father’s Day
Father's Day, 2025 – The White House
Strong Fathers Build Civilizations—Weak Ones Lose Them
By Victor David Hanson
Virginia Assembly, Senate & Governor updates:
Youngkin says National Guard is ready ahead of national immigration raid protests | WRIC ABC 8News By Clare Gehlich
June- Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Bill to Prosecute Fentanyl Dealers for Overdose Deaths | Governor.Virginia.gov
C'villeBubble on X: "🚨Senator @MarkWarner will hobnob w Indivisible Charlottesville Saturday AM No Kings is at noon. Indivisible C'ville has lotta Boomers w lotta cash for Warner's next campaign, but they're angry he votes w Trump "26% of the time" https://t.co/VoqtJFwQiy https://t.co/5BvaVbG8BK" / X
At Youth for Tomorrow's Henrico ribbon-cutting, Youngkin touts Virginia's behavioral health 'transformation' By Tom Lappas
Man arrested for driving his SUV through 'No Kings' protest in Culpeper, none injured By Guido Peluffo
Fifteen years after shuttering its tax-prep app, Va. may be ready to compete with TurboTax again • Virginia Mercury By Rob Pegoraro
Local judge indicted on charge of bribery of a Spotsylvania County public official - Fredericksburg Free Press By Taft Coghill Jr.
Walter Curt on X: "🚨NEW: VA Dem Leader Vows to Purge Anti-DEI Youngkin Appointees from University Boards, per The Federalist Senate boss Scott Surovell just told every public-college board in Virginia: keep your DEI empire or kiss your seat goodbye. His letter threatens any member who follows https://t.co/VNS7nG0rtx" / X
Virginia law offers 'hope' for U.S.-born children of parents facing deportation By Brad Kutner
New dashboard brings near real-time info about crime around the region - WTOP News By John Domen
Commentary: Is Virginia the most powerful legislature of all? By David J. Toscano
Republicans worry DOGE cuts will sink them in Virginia governor's race By Alex Isenstadt
(1) The Jefferson Council on X: "At the recent UVA BOV meeting, Interim Provost Brie Gertler addressed the topic of de-platforming "controversial speakers" on campus. She acknowledged that “some of our students, of course, think that certain speakers should be de-platformed and want to cancel certain https://t.co/snGnAIklDC" / X
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Dominion look at nuclear plant on base By Steve Walsh
Local GOP committee shopping for a new gathering spot after being booted from Wegmans - Fredericksburg Free Press By Taft Coghill Jr.
Immigration surge cost state, local governments $9 billion in 2023, nonpartisan CBO says • Virginia Mercury By Ariana Figueroa
Big bet: Can a $130M conservation deal in Virginia’s coal country curb climate change and lift Appalachia? By Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism
Articles, News, & Quotes:
U.S. Army's 250th Birthday Celebration The US Army's 250th Birthday Celebration will honor the sacrifices, achievements, and true spirit of American warriors through three distinct categories: Heroes, Legacy & Nostalgia
Celebrating the Army's 250th this weekend in Hampton Roads By Staff Report
Army restores the names of seven bases that were changed under Biden | AP News By Lolita C. Baldor
National Park Service Should Halt Jefferson Memorial Project By Jeffrey H. Anderson
ICE Makes Arrests at Sterling Immigration Court | News | loudounnow.com By Hanna Pampaloni
Alpha-gal syndrome is gaining recognition in Virginia. For those who have the tick-borne illness, it’s long overdue. - Cardinal News By Emily Schabacker
Trump administration changes funding rules for broadband expansion - Cardinal News By Tad Dickens
Trump wants Confederates’ names back on army bases, including 3 in Central Virginia | WRIC ABC 8News By Ryan Nadeau
(1) Nick Minock on X: "🚨New: the Arlington County Commonwealth’s Attorney moved to drop six charges against Virginia Tier III sex offender Richard Cox for failing to register as a sex offender. Cox is also facing charges for allegedly exposing himself in women’s Arlington PS school locker rooms. https://t.co/AyGOy0oINO" / X
Loudoun Drops Charges for Muslim Student, Doubles Down on Christians — Founding Freedoms Law Center
VIRGINIA: $10 Million Defamation Lawsuit Alleges Woke Principal Made False Racism Claims | Restoration News By Victoria Manning
(4) Nick Minock on X: "🚨New: The Loudoun County School Board is at it again—interrupting certain parents during their one minute speeches during public comment at the school board meeting. Story: https://t.co/wyLtBGbTVS https://t.co/oGohqm0r3n" / X
VMI will soon have a new superintendent. What lies ahead for the military college? - Cardinal News By Lisa Rowan
Riot On! - by Ruy Teixeira - The Liberal Patriot
Venomous, floating fire ants are invading Virginia - Axios Richmond
By Sabrina Moreno
City Council may consider a ranked-choice voting system By Keith Epps
Art & Architectural Review Board approves new courthouse in downtown Richmond By Nia McMillan
Daughters of the Confederacy sues over 2020 Richmond protest fire - Axios Richmond By Sabrina Moreno
State health regulators fine Richmond $6.8K for violations related to January water crisis By Graham Moomaw
Virginia: Agency financial reporting increasingly inaccurate By Dave Ress
Ex city worker spent $2M at businesses he, friend own By Samuel B. Parker
‘Rebuilding this plane while flying it:’ Richmond enters formal agreement with VDH to fix its water system | WRIC ABC 8News By Ryan Nadeau
Chesapeake Bay health grade dips after hottest year on record and extreme rainfall patterns | AP News By Brian Witte
Detainees more than double at Farmville Detention Center since October of 2024 | WRIC ABC 8News By Katelyn Harlow
Supervisors mull regional water strategies in joint Hanover-Henrico board meeting - Richmond BizSense By Jonathan Spiers
(1) Mario Nawfal on X: "🇺🇸 SHAZAM STAR BUILDING $100M "NON-WOKE" FILM STUDIO IN TEXAS Zachary Levi is raising $40 million to build Wyldwood Studios, a 75-acre film campus in Bastrop, Texas, just 35 miles from Austin. The 'Chuck' and 'Shazam!' star compared his project to Charlie Chaplin's United https://t.co/cnDbTmR1R5" / X
The Danville canal is a key part of the city's plans for a revitalized riverfront. Now its 270-year history is getting renewed attention. - Cardinal News By Grace Mamon
The Vigilant Fox 🦊 on X: "NEW: Oliver Anthony blows Joe Rogan’s mind by revealing an ICE raid happened at a Facebook data center near his home. ANTHONY: “There was a big ICE raid at the Facebook data center job, not far from my place.” ROGAN: “ICE raid—what??? Facebook data center ICE raid?” ANTHONY: https://t.co/5D2iBO9cRD" / X
Virginia Project on X: "new rule: you can't appeal to the moral authority of a historical figure whose statue you tore down 5 years ago" / X
Navy sailor who vanished from Virginia barracks found dead, another sailor held in her death By Marlene Lenthang
Samuel B. Parker on X: "Since 2023, city officials have spent $100K on billboards proclaiming the safety and reliability of Richmond's drinking water. One of those billboards was located in Shockoe Hill Cemetery — the same billboard officials previously asked Lamar to remove. https://t.co/Z0RdO6lRkj" / X
Most popular Virginia languages other than English, Spanish - Axios Richmond By Sabrina Moreno & Alex Fitzpatrick
Sims, who championed historic projects, to leave Fredericksburg Area Museum - Fredericksburg Free Press By FFP Staff
Los Angeles’s Monuments Exhibition: The Triumph of Politics Over Art - American Thinker By Dr. Ann McLean & Patricia N. Saffran
To fulfill its growth plans, the Navy wants more young people to pursue careers in shipbuilding By Steve Walsh
Is Nikole Hannah-Jones's 1619 Project Grift Drying Up? By Mary Grabar
Stu on X: "Friendly reminder: If you’ve been following my work, you knew about “No Kings” before it even had a name. Right after Bhatti spoke, one of Randi Weingarten’s AFT VPs checked in. Imagine if they spent this energy teaching instead of planning protests." / X
Killing a Biden-era submarine deal would be a 'lost opportunity' for Hampton Roads, local leader says By Ryan Murphy
Tribal leaders discuss land loss, environmental challenges in coastal Virginia By Katherine Hafner
160th Anniversary of the Emancipation of Booker T. Washington and Juneteenth Event - Booker T Washington National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
Interviews & Videos of Interest
Witness the 250 year history of the U.S. Army
https://youtu.be/MEhVowA6F_4?si=rbVpKWLQ3m-Gktnt
WATCH: Stratford Hall-about to play a big part in the VA250 programs - Fredericksburg Free Press By Ted Schubel
John Reid on Lt. Gov. campaign, Loudoun County school controversy By Jim Lokay
(1) Wall Street Apes on X: "Hmmmmmm where have we seen this before?? Los Angeles ICE protesters are seen tearing down our historic statutes https://t.co/rAuu84h7GT" / X
Big money is flowing into Virginia's primary contests | WVTF By Michael Pope
WATCH: Learning more about the Washington family kitchen at Ferry Farm - Fredericksburg Free Press By Ted Schubel
Democratic AG candidates support review of Virginians pardoned by Trump | WVTF By Brad Kutner
Sabin Howard Just Go For It Master Sculptor Sabin Howard: Just Go For It! Short film by Jeremy Fain
(38) University of Virginia Board of Visitors Meeting: June 4-6, 2025 - YouTube By The Jefferson Council
The Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Liberty
Pa. reaches reciprocity agreement with Virginia for concealed carry permit holders • Pennsylvania Capital-Star By Tim Lambert
Maine House Votes to Withdraw from National Popular Vote Compact | Restoration News By Jacob Grandstaff
Virginia appeals court rejects Second Amendment challenge in Richmond machine gun case By Sarah Vogelsong
Governor Youngkin Sets New Standard for Secrecy By Josh Stanfield
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