Oct 31 Ohio panel, Virginia lawmakers move forward on congressional redistricting plans By David A. Lieb, Mark Scolforo, Associated Press, Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America President Donald Trump has been urging Republican-led states to reshape their U.S. House districts in an attempt to win more seats. Democrats have been pushing back. Continue reading
Oct 31 Less talk of Trump, more focus on economy is part of the Democrats' playbook for Tuesday's election By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Democrat Abigail Spanberger is more eager to talk about struggling soybean farmers than President Donald Trump’s attack on American institutions. Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 7:10 How the Virginia governor's race became a microcosm of national issues By Liz Landers, Doug Adams Virginians head to the polls this coming Tuesday to pick their next governor. But the results may also serve as a referendum on President Trump's first 10 months in office, and offer clues of what to expect across the country… Continue watching
Oct 27 Man struck dead by vehicle on Virginia highway after trying to flee immigration agents By Sophia Tareen, Melina Walling, Associated Press Agents tried to detain Josué Castro Rivera and the three other passengers, and he fled on foot, tried to cross Interstate 264 in Norfolk and was fatally struck, according to state and federal authorities. Continue reading
Oct 20 Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger spar over abortion in Virginia By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America, Bill Barrow, Associated Press The winner of the election will likely influence abortion law in the only Southern state that's maintained broad access to abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022 eliminated a national right to the procedure. Continue reading
Oct 10 Candidates in Virginia governor's debate clash over government shutdown, violent rhetoric By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America, Steve Peoples, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 09 What to watch for as Virginia's gubernatorial candidates Spanberger and Earle-Sears debate By Steve Peoples, Associated Press, Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America 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. Continue reading
Oct 05 WATCH: Trump, Hegseth speak at Navy's 250th anniversary at Naval Station Norfolk By Josh Boak, Ben Finley, Associated Press President Donald Trump did not let the government shutdown interfere with a stop in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday to salute the Navy as it celebrates its 250th anniversary — using his speech to praise both the Navy and himself. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: 'Do the honorable thing and resign,' Hegseth tells military leaders who dislike new approach By Dan Cooney Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed hundreds of U.S. military officials on Tuesday to announce several directives aimed at removing what he calls “woke garbage” in the armed forces. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Trump, Hegseth address rare gathering of U.S. military leaders from around the world By Ben Finley, Konstantin Toropin, Evan Vucci, Associated Press President Donald Trump revealed that he wants to use American cities as training grounds for the armed forces and joined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday in declaring an end to “woke” culture before an unusual gathering of hundreds of… Continue reading