WFIR News Express: 9th District Challenge to Morgan Griffith, Trump on Greenland, and Virginia Housing Concerns

Tuesday’s WFIR News Express covers the latest local and Virginia headlines:A Democratic challenger launches a campaign against longtime 9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith, outlining a progressive platform centered on Medicare for All and first-time homebuyer tax credits.President Donald Trump says the U.S. must acquire Greenland for national security reasons, while U.S. Senator Tim Kaine warns of bipartisan backlash against any military action.A Chesterfield man is arrested in Bedford after police say he believed he was meeting an 11-year-old child.Two Appomattox County landowners face charges after investigators say hunting dogs were shot, dumped, and not reported.Housing advocates warn that “renovictions” are reducing affordable housing options across Virginia, as nearly half of renters are considered rent-burdened.Virginia Tech makes a major financial push to rebuild its football program but refuses to disclose NIL and revenue-sharing figures.Bristol City Manager Randy Eads departs to serve as general counsel for Virginia’s new Attorney General.Congressional Democrats discuss redistricting efforts that could reshape Virginia’s political map.Blacksburg Transit ranks among the fastest-growing public transit systems in the nation, despite upcoming service cuts tied to electric bus battery recalls.Actor William Shatner is set to appear live at the Berglund Center following a screening of Star Trek II.A new study ranks Virginia among the strictest states in the nation for DUI penalties.WFIR News Express delivers weekday updates focused on Roanoke, the New River Valley, and Virginia politics—fast, factual, and locally driven. Subscribe and listen wherever you get your podcasts.