The Center Square Daily | 4.13.26 | DOJ Warns Virginia on Gun Laws

In today’s episode of The Center Square Daily, we cover major national and state-level developments impacting policy, transparency, and taxpayer costs. The U.S. Department of Justice is warning Virginia lawmakers over proposed firearm restrictions, raising constitutional concerns tied to the Second Amendment and recent court precedent. At the same time, similar debates are unfolding in other states as lawmakers consider new firearm-related policies. Plus the taxpayer cost of 25 years of war in the Middle East. We also take a closer look at government transparency in Atlanta, where efforts to access public records tied to federal grant spending could cost hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars. What does that mean for accountability and access to information? Plus: A breakdown of federal spending tied to years of military involvement abroad The challenges journalists face when requesting public records Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker discusses support for local media and ongoing policy debates Stay informed on the policies, legal questions, and taxpayer impacts shaping today’s headlines. 👉 Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com 📩 Sign up for the newsletter for daily updates #News #PublicPolicy #SecondAmendment #Transparency #Economy #Taxpayers 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Second Amendment 10:33 - Transparency Watch 20:50 - The taxpayer cost of war 30:25 - Pritzker on the Press