Politics
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‘Shocking and disturbing’: New report on Virginia Department of Health highlights years of financial mismanagement
The report by a state watchdog included 31 recommendations to help the health agency get its finances in order and address staffing challenges.
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Hate and harassment towards women spreads after Trump’s election
Over a 24-hour period following Trump’s election, there was a 4,600% increase in the usage of the phrase “your body, my choice” on X. The phrase has made its way offline as well, with young girls and parents across the country using social media to share instances of harassment involving it.
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Virginians one step closer to voting on abortion, voting rights, and gay marriage constitutional amendments
Virginia House committee advances three constitutional amendments on abortion, voting rights, and marriage equality.
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Here’s who Trump has nominated to his administration so far
Trump has announced that Susie Wiles will serve as his chief of staff, is expected to nominate Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, and chose Kristi Noem to serve as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
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Jay Jones makes Virginia attorney general run official
The former Norfolk state delegate’s official entry into the race marks his second attempt to win the Democratic nomination for Virginia attorney general.
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Special elections to be held to replace two Virginia state Senators elected to Congress
The outcomes of the races will help determine the balance of power in Virginia’s narrowly divided state Senate.
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Gerry Connolly, Northern Virginia congressman, has cancer
The long-time Democrat announced the news today after winning reelection this week.
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Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting
Harris delivered her remarks at Howard University, her alma mater and one of the country’s most prominent historically Black schools, in the same spot where she hoped to give a victory speech.
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Election Day in Virginia gives Democrats reasons to stay positive despite Trump win
With the prospects of a second Trump term looming, Virginia voters held firm for Harris and down ballot Democrats.
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Trump wins the White House
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
