Politics Oct 10 Candidates in Virginia governor’s debate clash over government shutdown, violent rhetoric Virginia gubernatorial candidates Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger faced off Thursday for the first and only time on the debate stage in a fiery affair that was combative from the very first answer.
Politics Oct 09 What to watch for as Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates Spanberger and Earle-Sears debate Virginia is one of two states choosing governors this November, and its election is often seen as a bellwether for the party in power across the Potomac River ahead of midterm elections next year.
Politics Jul 30 Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack over ‘personal matter’ A city councilmember in Virginia was set on fire by a man who had entered a local magazine's office through a locked door, authorities said Wednesday.
Politics Jun 19 Party like it’s 2018: Democrats look back at 1st Trump midterms for 2025 races and beyond Democrats have spent the early months of Trump's second presidency trying to find the right messages and messengers to counter an aggressive administration. In the only two governor's races of 2025, they have models that have worked before.
Politics Jun 17 Virginia Democrats go to the polls in closely watched 2025 primaries In the race for governor, Democrat Abigail Spanberger, whose candidacy thwarted prospective primary challengers, will go up against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears — the only Republican who qualified for the ballot.
Politics May 21 Rep. Gerry Connolly, Democratic fixture of Virginia politics, dies at 75 Connolly, an outspoken Democrat who sought key reforms in the federal government while bringing transformational development to his populous Virginia district, died Wednesday.
Politics May 14 Georgetown scholar released from immigration detention after federal judge’s ruling A Georgetown University scholar from India who was arrested in the Trump administration’s crackdown on foreign college students was released from immigration detention Wednesday after a federal judge's ruling.
Politics Apr 28 Rep. Gerry Connolly announces return of cancer, steps down as top Oversight Democrat Connolly announced on Monday he will not be seeking reelection next year due to his cancer returning, ending his long career in public life.
Politics Mar 24 147 lawmakers in 44 states accused of sexual harassment or misconduct since 2017 In an updated report, The Associated Press has cataloged at least 147 state lawmakers in a total of 44 states who have been accused of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct since 2017.
Politics Aug 31 RFK Jr. sues North Carolina elections board in effort to get his name off state ballot The lawsuit filed in Wake County Superior Court Friday says the board's denial of his request to remove his name as a third-party presidential candidate violated state election law and his right to free speech, according to The News &…