The Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill to establish a sports and entertainment authority, paving the way for a new arena in Alexandria for the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals. The legislation now moves to the Virginia Senate, where it faces opposition from some Democratic leaders. The proposed $2 billion development would be funded through a combination of private investment, city contributions, and authority-issued bonds, with no upfront state taxpayer dollars involved. The plan also requires approval from the Alexandria City Council, which has expressed concerns about the representation on the sports and entertainment authority's board.
Susanna Gibson, known as the 'porn Dem,' speaks out after videos of her performing sex acts with her husband on a pornographic website were leaked during her Virginia House of Delegates campaign. Gibson claims she was the victim of a "hit job" and is determined to find out who was responsible for leaking the clips. While expressing regret about the situation, she is unapologetic about her participation in the online sex acts and believes that a crime was committed when the news media was alerted to the existence of the videos. Despite the scandal, Gibson did not drop out of the race and focused her campaign on the issue of abortion. She ultimately lost the election but received support from some donors and Democratic Party officials. Gibson is now seeking legal action and hopes to hold the person responsible for distributing the videos accountable.
