Virginia prosecutor quits, fatal ambulance accident, UN Assembly: Morning Recap

The U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (ESDVA) resigned on Friday following pressure from the Trump administration, as reported by the Associated Press. Erik Siebert confirmed his departure in an email to colleagues, reviewed by The Associated Press. Siebert's resignation comes amidst the Trump administration's efforts to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage fraud allegations in Norfolk. President Trump announced he would be nominating Lindsey Halligan as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, expressing confidence that she would bring justice for all. Following Trump's announcement, it was revealed that Mary "Maggie" Cleary had been named for the position instead, creating some confusion. On another note, three individuals tragically lost their lives in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 464 in Chesapeake early Sunday morning, according to Virginia State Police. The speech of President Trump at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, his fifth address to the U.N. General Assembly, is anticipated. Topical discussions during the General Assembly will include ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, changes in U.S. global policies, and efforts to address hunger. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted current global challenges, such as climate change, technological advancements without proper regulations, and widening inequalities. Palestinian statehood recognition is expected to be a prominent topic during the meeting. Meteorologist Tony Nargi forecasts a mostly sunny start with afternoon clouds and temperatures in the mid 70s to low 80s. Winds will be coming from the northeast at 5-10 mph. Into the week, temperatures are expected to rise, reaching the 80s on Tuesday and climbing further to the mid to upper 80s by Wednesday and Thursday. Dry conditions are likely until Wednesday, when the chance of storms increases, with potential widespread showers and storms on Thursday and Friday due to a moving cold front. Stay tuned for the latest weather updates from Tony on News 3 This Morning. For traffic updates, Conor will be reporting live on News 3 This Morning.