Power Plays and Pygmy Hippos | Charlottesville News

Senator Thune’s PAC is pouring $500 million into backing candidate Whatley ahead of the 2026 elections, while Jeanine Pirro faces a bar complaint over alleged efforts to indict six Democrats. Locally, a woman was arrested at MHS on firearm charges, a house fire in Albemarle County left one dead, and police are hunting suspects after a third shooting on Hardy Drive in just seven days. Meanwhile, baby pygmy hippo Piper took its first pool plunge—and a wallaby was spotted hopping through the English countryside. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/23c63b46b55438a8