A Virginia naval officer has been found guilty of murdering his girlfriend because she allegedly refused to get an abortion. Emmanuel Coble was found guilty of first-degree murder yesterday by a jury in Hanover County. The man was accused of shooting and killing 20-year-old Raquiah King in 2022 and then leaving her naked body in a ditch in Hanover. King was 12 weeks pregnant at the time she died, and Coble was also found guilty of killing the unborn baby. He'll be sentenced in July.
Some Virgininia Democrats are calling for the removal of the U.S. Defense Secretary.Preview: A controversial expansion project can move forward in Hanover County. The Board of Supervisors yesterday approved plans to expand the Ashcake Road landfill. It's expected to reach capacity this summer. Over 600 people signed a petition opposing the project. They're worried about toxic contaminants at the landfill. Supporters say the landfill is well-run and closing it would lead contractors to pay more to haul their trash out of the county.
Tax cut extensions proposed by President Trump may be approved by July. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made the comments to JP Morgan investors in a closed-door meeting. The updated timeline comes as Republicans in Congress have pressed to move forward with tax cut legislation. GOP lawmakers are also looking to make tax cuts on tips, Social Security, and overtime permanent.