Politics Apr 27 Virginia Supreme Court considers GOP challenge to voter-approved redistricting plan favoring Democrats By Gary D. Robertson, David A. Lieb, Associated Press
Politics Apr 22 A state-by-state look at the narrowing redistricting battle for the U.S. House Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment authorizing a Democratic redistricting plan that could help the party win several additional House seats in this year’s elections. Next up could be Florida. By David A. Lieb, Associated Press
Politics Apr 21 Live Results: Virginia approves redistricting plan in special election Virginia voters approved a mid-decade redistricting plan Tuesday that could boost Democrats’ chances of winning four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections that will decide control of the closely divided Congress.
Politics Apr 20 Watch 5:52 Redistricting battle reaches Virginia as voters weigh new congressional map In Virginia, voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday for a high-stakes ballot measure that could reshape the state’s congressional map and potentially shift the balance of power in Washington. Supporters say it’s a necessary response to aggressive Republican-led… By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Kyle Midura
Nation Apr 17 Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginia ex-Lt. Gov. Fairfax Patients and colleagues are remembering Dr. Cerina Fairfax as a devoted mother, a caring dentist and the rock at the center of her family, after police say she was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. By Brian Witte, Associated Press
Apr 16 Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife are dead in murder-suicide, police say By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press Police said the couple was going through a divorce, and the shootings may have been sparked by paperwork he received. Fairfax was a rising star in the Democratic party several years ago before his chances of leading the state were… Continue reading
Apr 10 See planned images for Trump's Washington triumphal arch By Associated Press It includes a towering winged figure with a Lady Liberty-like torch and crown, flanked by two eagles and guarded by four lions — all gilded. Continue reading
Mar 14 What to know about the attacks at Old Dominion University and a synagogue in Michigan By Associated Press Communities were left reeling from attacks that unfolded less than two hours apart at a Michigan synagogue and at Old Dominion University in Virginia. Continue reading
Mar 13 Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion shooter By Allen G. Breed, Michael R. Sisak, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press A man was charged Friday with selling a stolen gun to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former member of the Army National Guard who used it to kill one person and wound two others at Old Dominion University, federal authorities said. Continue reading
Mar 13 ROTC students at Old Dominion University killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 wounded By Jonathan Mattise, Olivia Diaz, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press Dominique Evans, special agent in charge of the FBI's Norfolk field office, said at a news conference that the Reserve Officers' Training Corps students showed "extreme bravery and courage" and prevented further loss of life by stopping the gunman. Continue reading