Politics
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Youngkin advisor hits back at Republican LG nominee over extortion claims
An advisor to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin is hitting back at the GOP’s nominee for lieutenant governor, John Reid, in the escalating dispute over whether a series of lewd online posts are actually tied to Reid.
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Republican nominee for lieutenant governor rejects Youngkin’s request he withdraw from race over allegations of ‘disturbing online content’
The Republican nominee for Virginia lieutenant governor is defending himself against what he called an “assassination attempt” to kick him off the ticket because of his sexuality after Gov. Glenn Youngkin asked him to step down.
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‘Uncharted territory’: Two men detained in Charlottesville courthouse by plainclothes federal officials
Two men were detained this week at a courthouse in Charlottesville by plain clothes federal law enforcement officials, alarming state lawmakers and the local community about the Trump administration’s continued attacks on civil rights.
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Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor come out against anti-union ‘right-to-work’ laws
All six candidates in the Democratic primary for Virginia lieutenant governor want to overturn state laws that weaken unions and undermine worker rights.
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Dems throw more weight behind competitive Virginia House races
Virginia Democrats are looking to build on their majority in the House of Delegates this fall.
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Gov. Youngkin supports Trump’s tariffs, even as Virginia’s farmers and businesses suffer
Gov. Glenn Youngkin expressed his support for the recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, yet experts say they could cost Virginia billions in rising prices.
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Trump’s tariffs blamed for Volvo layoffs in Southwest Virginia
One of the largest auto manufacturers in the world is blaming President Donald Trump’s tariffs for the company’s latest decision to lay off hundreds of workers in Southwest Virginia.
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Opinion: Federal layoffs are a wake-up call for local communities
The recent federal layoffs are sending shockwaves throughout Northern Virginia, highlighting the far-reaching impact on local communities, businesses, families, and national security broadly.
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Unions, civic groups launch effort to offer fired federal workers free legal support
A coalition of unions and legal groups announced on Wednesday the formation of a new project to help provide federal workers fired by the Trump administration free legal support to protect their rights.
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Virginia Dems blast Trump’s interest in deporting US citizens
Virginia Democrats are calling out the Trump administration for its brazen immigration policies after President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday the possibility of deporting American citizens.
