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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.