Politics
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More than 300,000 Virginians to see health care premiums rise as open enrollment begins
Republicans in Washington have refused to extend subsidies to prevent drastic cost increases for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in 2026.
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Virginia Dems enter redistricting fight in response to Trump’s power grab
Virginia lawmakers are reportedly reconvening in Richmond on Monday with plans to redraw the state’s congressional maps to counter several Republican-led states doing the same at the behest of the president.
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Virginia veterans warn Trump’s reproductive health cuts are ‘taking freedoms they fought for’
Democratic lawmakers and advocates say federal rollbacks are hitting Virginia veterans on every front—from TRICARE, Medicaid, and mental health to reproductive health care.
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Virginia families face increased hunger risk from government shutdown
Over 850,000 Virginians risk losing access to SNAP federal food assistance because of the government shutdown.
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Virginia’s economy slowing amid Trump-fueled uncertainty
The Trump administration’s mass federal layoffs are hurting Virginia’s economic growth.
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Analysis: Can John Reid survive a ‘Nazi Porn Scandal’ and become Virginia’s next lieutenant governor?
Reid, an openly gay Republican, has denied ownership of a Tumblr account that reportedly shared sexual fetish content.
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Report: Virginia Republican to get big tax cut from bill he helped pass
US Rep. Rob Wittman disputes the report’s claim that he will “see direct personal benefits” from President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
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Earle-Sears, Spanberger trade barbs as Virginia shutdown woes worsen
The Virginia gubernatorial debate showcased a contrast between how Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears approach different economic policy issues, including the government shutdown.
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Virginia lawmakers warn—contraception fight is far from over as Trump officials push to destroy $10M supply
When the Trump administration announced that it had destroyed nearly $10 million in contraceptives abroad, falsely labeling them “abortifacients,” Virginia Delegates Joshua Cole and Joshua Thomas said they weren’t surprised.
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Virginians call on Republicans to protect health care, end shutdown
Virginians voice their fears about what the loss of health care subsidies will mean for them and their families, and union leaders representing federal workers are angry their members are being treated like political pawns.
