Updates on VA clinic, state vehicle accident, SCOTUS decision: Sunrise Brief

A ceremony was held to inaugurate the new VA clinic in Chesapeake last Thursday. Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins was present to discuss the new 196,000 square-foot facility. This opening coincides with budget cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs as part of the Trump administration's cost-saving measures. Concerns from Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. Bobby Scott regarding staffing levels were addressed by Collins, who expects the clinic to be fully staffed by January 2026. He emphasized the importance of rebuilding trust in VA healthcare services, aiming to dispel negative perceptions. The clinic is scheduled to start receiving patients on April 17. On the same day, two accidents involving state-owned vehicles occurred near each other on I-64 – one in Newport News and the other in Hampton. Investigations are ongoing, and charges are pending in both incidents. The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, back to the U.S. due to an "administrative error." Lawmakers are seeking explanations from the government and an apology from Vice President JD Vance over the incorrect claims made about Abrego Garcia. Weather forecasts predict mostly cloudy skies with potential for showers and thunderstorms today, with highs in the mid 60s. Saturday will be cloudy and cool with possible persistent showers and windy conditions. Stay updated on the latest weather and traffic developments by tuning in live to News 3 This Morning.