Evening briefing · 7 things to know
Virginia’s Medicaid case, Maryland safety funding and C&O Canal restoration lead tonight’s seven-item briefing.
Virginia announces court victory over Medicaid exemption guidance
Virginia officials announced Friday that a federal court had blocked CMS guidance narrowing medical exemptions from new Medicaid work requirements. The governor’s office said the disputed guidance would have required seriously ill patients to prove their conditions prevented them from meeting an 80-hour monthly work requirement. The ruling was issued Thursday.
Police seek tips after $2,400 theft following bank withdrawal
Fairfax County police appealed Friday for help identifying a suspect in an October 23 theft. A customer withdrew $2,400 at a Backlick Road bank, then lost the cash from a vehicle at a nearby gas station. Detectives believe the suspect followed the customer. Tips go to the Franconia station at 703-922-0894.
Stafford inmate charged over alleged plot to kill case victim
Stafford’s sheriff announced Friday that an inmate is accused of trying to arrange the killing of the victim in an earlier case. Christopher L. Tinnermon, 51, was charged October 28 with solicitation and attempted aggravated murder-for-hire, authorities said. He remains jailed without bond. The allegations have not been proven in court.
Maryland adds $500,000 for three community safety programs
Maryland is putting another $500,000 into Safer Stronger Together, a community safety initiative in Hagerstown, Salisbury and East Baltimore, officials announced Friday. The money is intended to help local organizations write grants, get technical assistance and handle administrative work. Residents help set priorities through community boards; navigators connect families with services.
DC Water starts rebuilding canal after soil removal
DC Water announced Friday that restoration work had begun on the C&O Canal between locks 10 and 14 following the Potomac Interceptor sewer collapse. The utility said crews removed 8,500 tons of contaminated soil and testing confirmed safe soil bacteria levels. Work includes rebuilding the clay liner and wooden lock gates.
Judge opens inquiry in East Potomac golf case
Judge Ana Reyes opened an inquiry Friday into whether government lawyers misled the court about East Potomac Golf Links, FOX 5 reported. She plans to appoint a special master to investigate statements about the proposed closure.
U.S. measles count reaches 4,852 in CDC’s Friday update
Friday’s CDC tally puts this year’s U.S. measles count at 4,852, already more than double the 2,289 recorded in 2025. It covers reports through October 29, including cases in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. About 96% were tied to outbreaks. These are preliminary counts; the agency recommends talking with a healthcare provider about vaccination.
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