'Not backing down': Top Virginia Democrat remains defiant after FBI and SWAT raid her office and marijuana dispensary

The powerful Virginia Democrat at the center of a federal raid operation issued a defiant statement accusing the Trump administration of political persecution.Numerous law enforcement vehicles were seen outside the dispensary owned by Democrat state Senate President pro tempore Louise Lucas as well as her offices in Portsmouth on Wednesday.Many outlets reported that the investigation related to political corruption allegations as well as the possible sale of illegal marijuana products.The Federa...