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
Sep 20 U.S. attorney pressured to charge Letitia James in mortgage fraud case has resigned By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press A federal prosecutor in Virginia whose monthslong mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James has not resulted in criminal charges resigned Friday under pressure from the Trump administration. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 4:46 East Coast vineyards threatened by invasive spotted lanternflies By Deema Zein, Maea Lenei Buhre They’re on pavement, in gardens and in parks. If you’re in the Northeast, you’ve probably seen a spotted lanternfly this summer. The invasive species has spread to 19 states where they chow down on dozens of plants, especially grape vines. Continue watching
Jul 30 Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack over 'personal matter' By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America 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. Continue reading
Jun 17 Virginia Democrats go to the polls in closely watched 2025 primaries By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America 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. Continue reading
May 21 Rep. Gerry Connolly, Democratic fixture of Virginia politics, dies at 75 By Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America Connolly, an outspoken Democrat who sought key reforms in the federal government while bringing transformational development to his populous Virginia district, died Wednesday. Continue reading
May 19 More storms take aim at central U.S., where many are still digging out from tornado damage By Matthew Brown, Carolyn Kaster, Associated Press Already, at least 19 people were killed in Kentucky, seven in Missouri and two in Virginia after severe weather battered much of the country. Continue reading