Trump campaign pulls out of Virginia - WTOP Afternoon Headlines - Thursday, October 13, 2016

Donald Trump’s campaign has decided to close up shop in the key battleground state of Virginia. The move comes after the campaign fired its Virginia chairman for organizing a demonstration outside the Republican National Committee headquarters. [Logo] AFTERNOON HEADLINES - October 13, 2016 [alt text here] [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Trump campaign pulls out of Virginia] Donald Trump’s campaign has decided to close up shop in the key battleground state of Virginia. The move comes after the campaign fired its Virginia chairman for organizing a demonstration outside the Republican National Committee headquarters. [mobile-img] [alt text here] [12 restaurants awarded stars in DC’s new Michelin Guide] The wait is over: D.C.’s Michelin Guide is finally here. And 12 restaurants were awarded stars. 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