Author: Jacob Fischler
Democratic state officials urge US Supreme Court to affirm pause on Trump vote-by-mail order
WASHINGTON — States do not have time before November’s midterm elections to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating overhauls of their mail-in-voting systems, two dozen Democratic state officials told the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday. Justices should keep a stay pausing the order in place through Election Day,
Bipartisan bill seeks to block dismantling of education agency
(The Center Square) – The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted to advance bipartisan legislation that would prevent the U.S. Department of Education from transferring several major education offices to other federal agencies. In a 13-9 vote, a bipartisan bill S.5046, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, with two Republican cosponsors –…
Spending deal freezes Trump proposal to gain power over federal grants, extends highway law
WASHINGTON — Leaders of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee announced a bipartisan deal over the weekend that would keep the federal government funded through Dec. 11 and pause the Trump administration’s effort to add controversial new criteria for federal grants. The agreement — which Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, a Maine
LIVE COVERAGE: Virginia Primary Day 2026
Virginia voters cast their ballots at a precinct inside Libbie Mill Library on Election Day, Nov. 4, 2025. (Photo by Marcus Ingram for the Virginia Mercury) Key Events Aug. 4, 2026 9:01 am Heading to the polls? Here’s what to know. Heading to the polls? Here’s what to know. By
Virginia Republicans to choose Warner challenger Tuesday
(The Center Square) – Virginia Republicans head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner this fall. Warner does not face a primary opponent. Retired Army Maj. Gen. Bert Mizusawa, certified public accountant and former federal financial executive Kim Farington, and David Williams, a combat veteran, former CIA…
Virginia voters to decide House primaries
(The Center Square) – Virginia voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide several congressional primaries, including Democratic races in the 8th and 9th districts and a three-way Republican race in the 10th District. The winners will advance to the Nov. 3 general election, where several races could help shape Virginia’s congressional delegation. District…
Judge rejects bid from Virginia, other states to block Medicaid work rules
States will have to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to implement new Medicaid work requirements, after a federal judge denied 25 Democratic-led states’ request to pause implementation of the rule. The broad tax and spending law President Donald Trump signed last summer, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, requires states
Virginia is center of the battle for U.S. House and more headlines
• “Democrats’ big Virginia plans were foiled, but it’s still at the center of the battle for the House.” — NBC News • “As Trump promotes critical mineral mining, a company eyes the seafloor in Coastal Virginia.” — Inside Climate News • “Former Va. House candidate sentenced in $225,000 pandemic
Virginia votes Tuesday: Everything you need to know about the 2026 primary elections
Virginians will head to the polls Tuesday for the 2026 primary elections, nearly two months later than usual after this year’s congressional redistricting referendum and the uncertainty over which map would govern the races delayed the state’s traditional June nomination contest. More than 30 candidates are competing in the GOP
Anti-Slapp law plays role in backing Va. teacher and parent targeted by false online accusations
A Northern Virginia court in June rejected social media efforts to damage the reputation of a teacher and parent, awarding them more than $1 million in combined damages. Robert Rigby Jr., a longtime educator and advocate for LGBTQ+ students, said after the leader of conservative political action committee Virginia Project
