Politics
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Virginia Republicans don’t back effort to restore union rights for federal workers
Two vulnerable Republicans use pro-worker rhetoric, but have yet to support legislation aimed at empowering federal workers.
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Fairfax County mom fights for clean air as VA data centers expand
Julie Kimmel and other parents in Northern Virginia are fighting Big Tech’s data center expansion—for a cleaner future for their families.
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Virginia Dems fight to prevent healthcare losses, premium hikes
Letting Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits expire at the end of the year, as Republicans appear willing to do, could cost tens of thousands of Virginians their health care.
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‘Sick to my stomach’: Trump distorts facts on autism, tylenol, and vaccines, scientists say
On Monday, President Donald Trump stood beside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for what he called a “historic” announcement on autism.
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New Google data center near Richmond sparks fears over higher bills, water, and climate
Google’s $9 billion expansion brings growth to Virginia—but a lack of regulations on Big Tech mean communities could pay the price.
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Government shutdown could hurt Virginia workers
A government shutdown would mean some civilian federal workers and members of the military in Virginia would work without pay and possibly lead to air travel disruptions.
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Fairfax County workers closing in on first union contract
Thousands of Virginia local government employees are on the cusp of finalizing their first union contract.
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Trump cuts expected to cost Virginia hundreds of millions in next state budget
Legislative staff warned that the impacts of Trump’s spending cuts will be felt for years to come over multiple budget cycles.
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in an act that drew renewed attention to the threat of political violence across the United States.
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‘Everybody’s getting something, except us’: VA debate over AI heats up in the Commonwealth
Two GOP bills want to ‘modernize’ the VA with blockchain and AI. But doing so could turn veterans into Big Tech’s test subjects.
