Mar 13 Old Dominion shooter was previously convicted of Islamic State ties, released from prison early after completing drug program By Michael R. Sisak, Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press A man who opened fire in a classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University was granted early release from federal prison in 2024 after completing a drug treatment program, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch 8:48 Synagogue attack and Old Dominion shooting renew security concerns in U.S. By Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig Two violent attacks left communities in separate states on edge, with investigators searching for answers. In Michigan, a driver ran a truck into a synagogue, the latest incident involving the nation’s Jewish community. While in Virginia, the campus of Old… Continue watching
Mar 12 1 victim dead, 2 injured in shooting at Virginia's Old Dominion University, campus police say By Jonathan Mattise, Olivia Diaz, Associated Press A gunman and one victim are dead, and two other victims are hurt after a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning, the Virginia school’s police said. Continue reading
Mar 11 Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaks By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America, Marc Levy, Associated Press Over the past 18 years, Virginia became the world's largest data hub. The debate taking place there comes as dozens of communities nationwide are fighting data centers in local zoning meetings. Continue reading
Mar 03 Watch 6:50 'This is a war of choice' by Trump and Netanyahu, Sen. Warner says after Iran briefing By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson On Tuesday, Trump administration officials briefed members of Congress on the war with Iran. It comes as both chambers gear up to vote on a War Powers Act measure that could limit President Trump’s authority in carrying out strikes. Amna… Continue watching
Feb 24 WATCH: 'We all know' Trump is not making your life more affordable, Spanberger says By Joshua Barajas In the official Democratic response to the president’s speech, Spanberger stressed how Trump’s policies on a host of daily issues, from health care to housing, hasn’t made life more affordable. Continue reading
Feb 20 Virginia judge blocks Democrats' referendum, a blow to redistricting effort over 4 U.S. House seats By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America The order runs until March 18 and clashes with early voting set to begin March 6, which could doom the referendum. Continue reading
Feb 19 Virginia judge temporarily blocks Democrats from work on congressional redistricting bid By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America A Virginia court on Thursday temporarily blocked Democrats from preparing for an April voter referendum to redraw the state’s congressional maps, handing the party another setback in its efforts to pick up four more U.S. House seats in the national… Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 6:22 Massive sewage spill in Potomac River becomes a political flashpoint By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant A sewage spill along the Potomac River, and the struggle to contain it, are raising alarms. A major sewer line collapsed last month, sending hundreds of millions of gallons of waste into the water before it could be diverted to… Continue watching
Feb 13 Virginia redistricting election will go forward while state Supreme Court considers appeal By David A. Lieb, Associated Press Virginia Democrats hold six of the state's 11 U.S. House seats, but they are backing a revised map that could help them win up to 10 seats in this year's midterm elections. Continue reading