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On June 25, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1788, Virginia becomes the tenth state to ratify the United States Constitution. In 1848, A photograph of the June Days uprising becomes the first known instance of photojournalism. In 1910, The United States Congress passes the Mann Act, which prohibits interstate transport of women or girls for "immoral purposes"; the ambiguous language would be used to selectively prosecute people for years to come. In 1924, William J. Castagna, American lawyer and judge (died 2020) was born. In 1931, V. P. Singh, Indian lawyer and politician, 7th Prime Minister of India (died 2008) was born. In 1940, World War II: The French armistice with Nazi Germany comes into effect. In 1941, Denys Arcand, Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1976, Missouri Governor Kit Bond issues an executive order rescinding the Extermination Order, formally apologizing on behalf of the state of Missouri for the suffering it had caused to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1995, Warren E. Burger, Fifteenth Chief Justice of the United States (born 1907) passed away. In 1998, In Clinton v. City of New York, the United States Supreme Court decides that the Line Item Veto Act of 1996 is unconstitutional. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Judge blocks Virginia assault weapons ban days before it takes effect

Washington Examiner

June 25, 2026

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Judge blocks Virginia assault weapons ban days before it takes effect

A Virginia judge on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction barring state police from enforcing an “assault weapons” ban days before it was supposed to take effect. Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) signed sweeping gun control legislation in April that banned semiautomatic center-fire rifles or pistols that can hold more than 20 rounds, which quickly drew criticism []

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