POLITICS
Trump has long blasted China’s trade practices. His ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles were printed there
Published October 10, 2024
The Trump Bible’s connection to China, which has not been previously reported, reveals a deep divide between the former president’s harsh anti-China rhetoric and his rush to cash in while campaigning.
Harris proposes plan to have Medicare cover in-home care for seniors, give relief to family caregivers
Published October 9, 2024
Under Harris’ plan, Medicare would cover the cost of in-home health care for seniors enrolled in the program, after a medical provider has determined that they are in need of help performing daily tasks. Harris’ proposal would also provide coverage for vision and hearing benefits under Medicare.
VIDEO: Virginia Republican campaign materials go viral
Published October 9, 2024
A Virginia Republican’s campaign materials went viral recently. The awkward footage at the center of it all even made Jimmy Kimmel’s show. @vadogwoodnews A Virginia Republican's campaign materials went viral recently. The awkward footage at the center of it all even made Jimmy Kimmel's show. #viralvideo #election2024 #derrickanderson #fakefamily #virginianews #virginia ♬ original sound – […]
Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
Published October 8, 2024
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.
Harris wants to give working families a tax cut and raise taxes on corporations. Trump would do the opposite.
Published October 8, 2024
Kamala Harris has proposed increasing the corporate tax rate, expanding the child tax credit, and cutting taxes for more than 100 million working and middle class Americans. Donald Trump, meanwhile, said he wants to permanently extend tax breaks that primarily benefited the ultra-wealthy and corporations.
A firsthand account: Highlighting Virginia resources during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Published October 4, 2024
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—and early detection is key. Breast cancer affects many families throughout the country, as well as in Virginia. In 2021 alone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported more than 270,000 new breast cancer cases. While the number may seem daunting, there’s help on the horizon. Here at […]
Trump once again attacks USPS and mail-in ballots as Election Day nears
Published October 3, 2024
Just like he did in 2020, when he began attacking mail-in voting months before Election Day, Donald Trump appears to be laying the groundwork to once again challenge any election results he doesn’t like.
Kaine’s policy skills, Cao’s rhetorical flair clash in Virginia US Senate debate
Published October 3, 2024
Kaine’s ability to speak on policy issues contrasted with Cao’s reliance on inflammatory right-wing rhetoric in Virginia’s US Senate race.
Walz and Vance offer wildly different visions for how to solve America’s housing shortage
Published October 2, 2024
During Tuesday’s vice presidential debate, Tim Walz highlighted the importance of building more affordable homes for families and holding accountable Wall Street investors who buy up housing and treat it as a commodity, while JD Vance continued to demonize undocumented immigrants and blame them for the nation’s housing shortage.
Millions of Virginians could lose health care, see costs go up under Trump
Published October 1, 2024
The Harris-Walz campaign released a health care policy report this week attacking Donald Trump’s proposals – or lack thereof – as harmful for Virginians.
Questions about campaign photos, primary residency dog Virginia congressional candidate
Published September 30, 2024
A Virginia congressional candidate is drawing national attention for posing in campaign materials with a friend’s family, and a political group is drawing renewed attention to questions about where Derrick Anderson actually lives.
Harris seeks to lower drug costs for Virginians, building on recent progress
Published September 30, 2024
Harris wants to expand the $35 monthly cap on insulin costs and a $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket drug costs so that they apply to all Americans, not just seniors on Medicare.