Aug 18 Watch 12:44 In an unconventional race, even the electoral map surprises By PBS News Hour During most election years, the electoral map is fairly predictable, except for ten or twelve swing states. But in this year's highly unorthodox race, Hillary Clinton has taken a substantial lead in five of these battlegrounds and is pursuing states… Continue watching
Aug 10 Watch Trump on defensive after comment on Clinton and gun rights By PBS News Hour Donald Trump shifted from his normal large rallies to holding a small discussion with coal executives in Virginia, and later, giving a measured speech on jobs. The Republican candidate is on the defensive after a comment Tuesday about Second Amendment-rights… Continue watching
Aug 06 Military community split over Trump’s feud with Khans By Ben Finley, Associated Press Not all said they could look past Trump's fight with the Khans, joining with the many senior Republicans who condemned his remarks and urged him to apologize. Continue reading
Aug 04 The election could determine the Supreme Court’s transgender bathroom case By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court's order blocking a transgender male from using the boys' restroom at his Virginia school underscores how the presidential election results will shape the high court. Continue reading
Jul 31 In battleground Virginia, Kaine may give Democrats an edge By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine's name on the Democratic ticket can realistically nudge this pivotal state closer into Hillary Clinton's column. Continue reading
Jun 27 Supreme Court to review whether North Carolina relied too heavily on race in redistricting By Jonathan Drew, Associated Press The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether Republican lawmakers relied too heavily on race when they redrew North Carolina's congressional districts to give the GOP a powerful advantage in the swing state. Continue reading
Jun 27 High court overturns former Virginia governor’s conviction By Sam Hananel, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A unanimous Supreme Court on Monday overturned the bribery conviction of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell in a ruling that could make it harder for prosecutors to bring corruption cases against elected officials. Continue reading
May 23 Supreme Court unanimously dismisses GOP appeal over Virginia districts By Associated Press WASHINGTON — A unanimous Supreme Court has dismissed a Republican appeal over congressional districts in Virginia. Continue reading
May 09 Clinton talks ‘work-life balance’ with families in Virginia By Associated Press Clinton highlights her support for increased family leave and equal pay at an event with parents in a coffee shop in suburban Loudoun County, Virginia — a battleground county outside Washington where the votes of affluent women are critical. Continue reading
Apr 29 Watch 6:08 GOP candidates jockey for delegate ‘free agents’ in Virginia By PBS News Hour After Donald Trump’s sweeping wins across five Northeastern states Tuesday, his trailing opponents are redoubling their efforts to keep the GOP front-runner from a delegate majority. In Virginia, Trump may have won the primary, but that was just the first… Continue watching