Hear from a Woodbridge high schooler on why it is important for her generation to get involved as the Trump administration ushers in policies seemingly out of a police state.
President Donald Trump has stunned the world with sweeping tariffs that have sent stocks tumbling, imperiling the retirement plans of Americans and raising fears of an economic downturn. Here's how Virginia could be impacted.
Not even 3 months into the new administration, federal workers are being targeted again—this time, collective bargaining is in the crosshairs. Last week, President Trump issued an executive order that aims to end bargaining rights for many federal workers, but unions plan to challenge the move in court.
Despite what state Republicans would have you believe, Virginia is already feeling pressure from President Donald Trump's tariffs. Listen as Democratic Virginia Del. Josh Thomas shares some real-world examples.
Carly breaks down how Trump and DOGE's cuts are hitting the Virginia workforce—plus, resources that could help.
During a recent town hall, Virginia Beach Education Association president Heather Sipes discussed how the shutdown of the Department of Education will affect not only her life as a teacher but her teenage sons as well.
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Check out our breakdown of the feud that's dividing Virginia Republicans over their nominee for lieutenant governor this fall.
US House Republicans approved a budget bill aiming to cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, threatening access to health care for nearly 25,000 Virginians last week. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia said the bill jeopardizes essential services such as birth control, STI treatments, and cancer screenings, especially in underserved communities.
Republicans describe the move as a shift of funding away from abortion providers, although Medicaid already restricts abortion coverage. They aim to pass the bill in the US Senate by Memorial Day and deliver it to President Trump for signing by July 4.
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The grilling continues 🔥 Virginia Sen. Mark Warner did not hold back during the confirmation hearing for Trump's nominee, RFK Jr., for Health and Human Services Secretary.
