July 2 Look beyond the Big Apple's socialist victory to find Democratic Party leaders in 2025 While Mamdani's victory over Cuomo captures headlines, pragmatic center-left leaders Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger represent the true future of the Democratic Party.
June 28 House GOP freshman celebrates young American's safe homecoming amid Iran-Israel conflict Seth McCready, 21, returns to Virginia from Israel with help from GOP Rep. John McGuire, as President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
June 28 University of Virginia president resigns amid pressure from Trump admin over DEI initiatives James E. Ryan steps down as University of Virginia president following Trump administration demands related to DEI programs, stating he had already planned for next year to be his last.
June 27 Virginia sheriffs rip Dem challenger's 'criminals first' agenda in fiery endorsement of Jason Miyares Virginia sheriffs support Attorney General Miyares' re-election bid against Jay Jones, warning Jones' platform could reverse progress in public safety and law enforcement.
June 27 Trump's DOJ pressuring University of Virginia to axe its president over DEI programs: report The Trump administration has privately called on the University of Virginia to oust its president to help resolve a Justice Department probe into the institution's DEI initiatives.
June 25 HUD becomes first major cabinet agency to exit DC, citing ‘failing’ HQ -- which DOGE wants to sell Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and HUD Secretary Scott Turner reveal agency's move to Alexandria's National Science Foundation building, citing health hazards and maintenance failures at current location.
June 25 Dead congressman's social media accounts resurrected to boost former chief of staff's congressional bid More than a month after Rep. Gerry Connolly's death, social media accounts of his were used to promote the congressional bid of his former chief of staff James Walkinshaw.
June 19 Cellar unearthed beneath America's oldest Black schoolhouse reveals artifacts Cellar found at Williamsburg Bray School, America's oldest Black schoolhouse, contains artifacts including ceramics, jewelry, and slate pencils.
June 18 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.
June 18 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.
