9/11 Commemoration in Virginia: Virginia officials and local communities marked the 25th anniversary with ceremonies and personal remembrances, including a Pentagon memorial wreath-laying and Virginia residents reflecting on where they were and how the attacks reshaped policing and emergency response. Immigration Enforcement Lawsuits: Immigrant-rights groups sued the Trump administration over alleged “warrantless arrest” practices by ICE, arguing the policy violates the Fourth Amendment and disproportionately targets immigrants in Maryland and Virginia. ICE at Polling Sites: Voting-rights advocates also challenged efforts to send ICE agents to polling locations, saying it’s meant to intimidate voters and suppress turnout. Data Centers, Eminent Domain & Water: A Virginia county won a court fight to use eminent domain for a farmer’s land tied to a Rappahannock water intake project, while other coverage highlights ongoing backlash over taxpayer-funded support tied to detained families and continued local fights over data-center impacts. State Budget & Local Governance: Henrico County published proposed budget amendments for fiscal year 2026-27, setting up a Sept. 22 public hearing. Energy & Utility Merger Watch: Dominion and NextEra’s combination continues moving forward after shareholder approval, with coverage noting the combined footprint across multiple states including Virginia. Economic Development: Gov. Spanberger announced a $7.4 million investment to reopen a Henry County sawmill, promising dozens of jobs and major purchases of Virginia forest products.