POLITICS

Sen. Warner slams Trump officials for sharing war plans on unsecured chat
By Dogwood Staff |
Published June 4, 2025
The group chat is usually to share funny memes with friends, not potentially classified war plans 🫠 Perhaps the Trump administration didn’t get the memo.

Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
By Associated Press |
Published June 4, 2025
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation's hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions for women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition.

Virginians take part in ‘Global Day of Action’—protest of Elon Musk
By Dogwood Staff |
Published June 3, 2025
Between 100 and 200 protesters rallied at a Tesla in Tysons today against Elon Musk and the Trump administration. The action was just one of many in Virginia and around the world.

Virginia Republican smears George Floyd on 5-year death anniversary
By Dogwood Staff |
Published June 2, 2025
On the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, the Republican nominee for Virginia lieutenant governor, John Reid, attacked Floyd’s character, calling him "a random criminal guy who is the poster child of what's wrong with urban society."
Reid ended his post by appearing to blame Floyd for his own murder, saying, "when you’re a criminal don’t be surprised when bad things happen to you. Don’t be a criminal."

Medicaid cuts could devastate more than 250,000 Virginians
By Dogwood Staff |
Published June 2, 2025
These are the stories of some, but the worries of many Virginians.

Virginia shipbuilder furloughs more than 400 workers
By Michael O'Connor |
Published June 2, 2025
Newport News Shipbuilding says the unpaid furloughs shouldn’t last longer than five months, but uncertainty lingers.

Unlawful ICE detentions happening across Virginia
By Dogwood Staff |
Published May 30, 2025
Under Gov. Youngkin, ICE activity has ramped up to a new level.

Va Republicans vote to rob the poor to enrich the wealthy
By Dogwood Staff |
Published May 30, 2025
Virginia US House Republicans fell in line with the rest of their party to pass a cartoonishly greedy bill that would see a massive transfer of wealth from America's poor to the country's wealthiest households.

Spanberger responds to Trump supporter’s questions about Medicaid fraud
By Dogwood Staff |
Published May 29, 2025
Watch as former congresswoman and the Democratic nominee for Virginia governor this fall, Abigail Spanberger, responds to a question from a Trump supporter about Medicaid abuse. Spanberger took the question while at a pharmacy in Hanover County where she rolled out her initial plans to make drugs and health coverage more affordable in Virginia.

Youngkin vetoes bipartisan contraception protection legislation (again)
By Dogwood Staff |
Published May 29, 2025
Guess who wins the award for vetoing the most bipartisan legislation in Virginia's history?

USDA cuts impact Virginia farmers and worsen food insecurity for Virginia Families
By Dogwood Staff |
Published May 28, 2025
The two billionaires running our country right now are literally taking food away from Virginia's kids, and work away from local farmers.

Gen Z Virginia resident encourages generation to get involved
By Dogwood Staff |
Published May 28, 2025
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.