Virginia

Virginia 3 hours ago

Federal judge orders GPS monitoring for ex-Coast Guard officer who allegedly threatened to assassinate Trump

Federal judge orders ex-Coast Guard officer to home detention following accusations of multiple threats against Trump on X, Reddit, and Bluesky.

Virginia 11 hours ago

State senator, Indian immigrant, pulls upset in Virginia Democratic lieutenant governor's race

Levar Stoney touts ability to work across the aisle after controversial tenure in state capital.

Virginia Governor Race 13 hours ago

Potential Youngkin successor focused on message in tough race to keep swing-state 'red'

Newly named Republican nominee Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears emphasizes safety as government's primary role, promises rural Virginia representation and highlights her unique appeal.

Politics 1 day ago

Virginia Democrats choose nominee to challenge GOP Attorney General Jason Miyares

Virginia Democrats chose Jay Jones to be their attorney general nominee to face the GOP's Jason Miyares, a Trump ally, this November.

2025 Elections Coverage 1 day ago

Virginia Republicans pick radio host to run alongside Winsome Sears in race to replace Youngkin

Virginia Republicans rally behind John Reid for lieutenant governor as the party aims to flip the narrowly Democrat-controlled House of Delegates in November elections

Donald Trump 1 day ago

Trump not on ballot but president influences Tuesday's high-stakes primary

Virginia primaries draw attention as voters select candidates amid Trump's DOGE cuts, with Republicans fielding a diverse ticket and Democrats seeing high turnout

Media 1 day ago

Virginia Republican who could become state's first woman governor shrugs off identity questions

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears highlighted her policies over the historic possibility of becoming Virginia's first female governor in her campaign against Democrat Abigail Spanberger.

Donald Trump 1 day ago

Trump factor: Elections in this key state are seen as a partial referendum on the president

Virginia prepares for a historic race as Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger compete to become the state's first female governor, with President Donald Trump's policies impacting the election.

Media 1 day ago

Virginia school district accused of religious discrimination in transgender locker room case

Loudoun County Schools faced accusations of religious discrimination after doubling down on Title IX investigation against Christian students in locker room incident.

Media 3 days ago

Fathers play crucial role for daughters’ mental health, sons’ school behavior, study finds

A new study analyzing U.S. Census data finds that involved fathers in one state contribute to better outcomes for their children, academically, behaviorally and emotionally.

US protests 4 days ago

Thousands converge on Alexandria ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump and Army parade; nearby DC is quiet

Tight security ensured a family-oriented atmosphere at the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade despite liberal opposition and protests nearby.

Politics 4 days ago

Governors warn anti-Trump 'No Kings' protesters against becoming violent: 'You're going to get arrested'

Republican governors take firm stance against anticipated unrest during President Donald Trump's commemoration of Army's 250th anniversary.

Lifestyle June 11

Archaeologists uncover unexpected remains of Civil War soldiers at historic landmark

Archaeologists at Colonial Williamsburg recently announced the discovery of four Confederate soldier skeletons, revealing a makeshift hospital from the 1862 Battle of Williamsburg.

Missing Persons June 10

Navy's search for missing 21-year-old seaman ends with tragic discovery, sailor detained in Virginia

Body of missing Navy Seaman Angelina Resendiz discovered in Norfolk woods after the 21-year-old culinary specialist disappeared on May 29, with a Navy sailor now in custody.

Missing Persons June 6

Navy sailor vanishes without a trace as mother reveals concerning break in daily habit

Hispanic female sailor Angelina Petra Resendiz disappeared from Miller Hall at Naval Station Norfolk on May 29, concerning family who report the 21-year-old has made no calls.

Missing Persons June 6

Missing and endangered Virginia teen found after multi-day search, police say

Police search for missing and endangered 14-year-old Emma Anderson who left her Haymarket home on June 1. The teen attends Wakefield School in Virginia.

Elections June 5

GOP hopeful Earle-Sears unveils ‘Axe the Tax’ plan in Virginia governor’s race

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican candidate for governor in Virginia, says conservatives in Congress should follow Virginia's lead on tax relief for working families.

Justice Department June 4

Scandal-plagued school district referred to DOJ after another transgender locker room controversy

Republican Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares refers Loudoun County schools to the Justice Department over transgender locker room policy backlash.

House Of Representatives June 3

Trump-supporting communism survivor jumps into race for late Democrat's seat

A Republican refugee of Soviet-era communism is jumping into the race to replace late Rep. Gerry Connolly.

Virginia June 3

Youngkin sets date for special election to fill deep-blue House seat

A special election in Virginia's 11th Congressional District on Sept. 9 will fill the seat of late Rep. Gerry Connolly, with multiple candidates vying for the position.

Opinion May 31

Civil War spy Elizabeth Van Lew defined courage fighting for what she believed

Elizabeth Van Lew, a Southern belle turned Union spymaster, exemplifies true heroism during the Civil War, challenging the diluted modern concept of a hero.

National Security May 30

Government employee held after attempt to share classified information with foreign country

DOJ reveals Virginia's Nathan Laatsch, a DIA employee, faces severe penalties for allegedly attempting to pass classified data to a foreign nation.

Politics May 30

Youngkin signs Virginia law limiting 'bell-to-bell' cellphone use in public schools

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a law that limits cellphone usage in Virginia public schools to improve focus and safety.

FBI May 30

US IT specialist arrested after attempting to share classified information with foreign government: DOJ

An IT specialist in northern Virginia is behind bars after an FBI agent caught him sharing classified information with who he believed was a foreign government official.

State And Local May 30

Since Floyd riots culled monuments 5 years ago, leaders in ex-Confederate capital lament ‘s—t didn’t change'

From Jefferson Davis at Valentine Museum to stalled bridge renaming, Virginia faces ongoing debates over history and progress

Politics May 29

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of President John Tyler, dies at age 96

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of President John Tyler, died at age 96. He founded ChemTreat, preserved Sherwood Forest and was the last remaining grandchild of the 10th president.

Virginia Governor Race May 29

Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger releases first ad, slams 'political nonsense'

Abigail Spanberger, the Democrat who is running to be the successor to Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, released her first TV ad on Thursday.

Donald Trump May 28

Senators go to Canada to meet PM Carney, smooth Trump tariff, 51st-state tensions

U.S. senators meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss trade tensions and strengthen bilateral relations, focusing on economic and defense priorities.

Politics May 27

Liberals blame Big Beautiful Bill loss on dying Dems: Imagine if they 'retired instead of died in office'

Virginia Democrat Gerry Connolly's death was blamed by some for the narrow failure of the "Big, Beautiful Bill" while Republicans indicated they had the votes either way.

Donald Trump May 26

Trump pardons former Virginia sheriff convicted of taking $75K in bribes

President Donald Trump pardons Virginia Sheriff Scott Jenkins, who was convicted of bribery, and accused former President Joe Biden's DOJ of unfair prosecution and highlighting judicial bias.