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Longtime Virginia Dem Indictment, Politico's Wiles Correction, Possible Iran Strike: AM Update 10/23

October 23, 2026

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Longtime Virginia Democrat Indicted, Politico Corrects Wiles Story, Possible Iran Strike: AM Update

One of Virginia's most powerful Democrats, 82-year-old state Senator Louise Lucas, surrendered to federal authorities yesterday after being indicted on five counts including racketeering conspiracy and drug trafficking. Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel announced the charges during a press conference in Norfolk, alleging Lucas used her political influence to build a multimillion-dollar marijuana operation that ran for approximately five years.

The Lucas Indictment

The federal indictment charges Lucas with racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute marijuana, conspiracy to launder money, conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, and maintaining a drug-involved premises. Six alleged co-conspirators were also taken into custody, including Lucas's two daughters, her grandson, and three business associates. According to prosecutors, Lucas and her associates distributed more than 100 kilograms of marijuana through several businesses, including the Cannabis Outlet, a store she co-owns in Portsmouth, Virginia.

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  • 1 (00:37) **Show Open & Headlines** - Emily Jashinsky introduces the top stories: the indictment of Virginia Senator Louise Lucas, Politico's correction on Susie Wiles, potential US-Israel strikes on Iran, and the Inez Cantor-Freedom WNBA incident.
  • 2 (02:43) **Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas Indicted** - Federal prosecutors charge the 82-year-old powerful Democrat with racketeering and drug trafficking for allegedly running a multi-million dollar marijuana operation.
  • 3 (06:08) **Lucas Responds; Timing Questioned** - Lucas accuses the Trump administration of targeting her, while Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger criticizes the indictment's timing so close to the midterms.
  • 4 (07:36) **Politico Corrects Susie Wiles Story** - The outlet corrects one of three disputed articles about the White House Chief of Staff following a legal threat from the Trump administration.
  • 5 (10:05) **Politico's Partial Correction & White House Pushback** - Politico admits error on the interview story but stands by its other reporting, refusing to apologize.
  • 6 (12:12) **Possible US-Israel Strikes on Iran** - Conflicting reports emerge about the timeline for a potential new round of military action, with some sources pointing to early November and others to before Israel's elections.
  • 7 (13:35) **Trump Comments on Iran Conflict** - The President suggests a resolution is approaching "one way or the other," hinting it will likely happen after the election.

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Show Notes

Longtime Virginia Democrat State Senator Louise Lucas faces federal racketeering, drug trafficking, and corruption charges as prosecutors accuse her of using her political influence to operate a multimillion-dollar marijuana enterprise. Politico corrects part of its reporting on White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles following legal threats from the Trump administration, but stands by two other disputed stories. New reports suggest the US and Israel may be preparing for another round of military strikes against Iran, as conflicting accounts raise questions about whether an attack could come before or after the midterm elections. Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom clashes with WNBA officials after being denied entry to a Finals game amid a dispute over security arrangements and his outspoken advocacy for protecting women's sports.

 

 

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