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Trump Administration Seeks to Limit Federal Judges' Power

The administration has filed dozens of emergency requests to the Supreme Court to challenge lower court rulings against its policies.

Virginia Governor Spanberger Delivers Democratic Response from Colonial Williamsburg

Spanberger highlights America's early political history as backdrop for her rebuttal to Trump's State of the Union address.

VADOC Announces New Deputy Directors

Lucinda Childs-White and Marcus Elam promoted to key leadership roles

Spanberger's Chief of Staff Sues Virginia Dem Consultant for Defamation

An $18 million lawsuit alleges the consultant spread rumors of an extramarital affair and pregnancy.

Biden Administration Announces Slate of Nominations

Nominations sent to Senate for key government positions across agencies and courts

FBI to Scrap Interviews, Writing Tests for Internal Special Agent Candidates

Bureau aims to streamline hiring process amid staffing shortages, drawing criticism from former agents.

Trump Directs Pentagon to Release Secret UFO Files

The former president says he will declassify government records related to unidentified aerial phenomena and extraterrestrial life.

Fox News Host Challenges Trump to Release Epstein Files

Jessica Tarlov dares the president to make public all documents related to the late sex offender.

Virginia Governor to Give Democratic Response to Trump's State of the Union

Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer, will deliver the Democratic rebuttal to the President's address next week.

Virginia Governor Spanberger Challenges Trump's State of the Union Claims

Spanberger delivers Democratic rebuttal, criticizes administration's economic policies and truthfulness

Virginia Governor to Deliver Democratic Response to State of the Union

Abigail Spanberger selected to give rebuttal to President Trump's address

Veterans Sue to Block Trump's 'Independence Arch' Plan

Lawsuit alleges president lacks authority to unilaterally build monument near Arlington National Cemetery

Virginia Delegate Barry Knight Dies at 71

The retired hog farmer and longtime state representative was known to be battling health issues.

Virginia's First Woman Governor to Deliver Democratic Response to State of the Union

Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer and three-term congresswoman, will give the Democratic response to President Trump's address.

Virginia Delegate Barry Knight, Retired Hog Farmer, Dies at 71

Knight had been battling health issues and missed the 2026 legislative session.

Trump Renews Attacks on Trans Youth in State of the Union

President calls for states to restrict rights of transgender students in schools

Prince Andrew Arrested Over Epstein-Related Misconduct Allegations

The former royal's net worth is a fraction of his brother King Charles' wealth amid mounting legal troubles.

Virginia Gov. Spanberger Delivers Democratic Response to State of the Union

Spanberger speaks from historic Williamsburg, calls out President's policies and rhetoric

USDA to Vacate Massive DC Office Building as Workforce Shifts to States

The department will transfer its South Building to the General Services Administration as part of a plan to reduce its footprint in the capital region.

Trump Invites Girl to SOTU Who Was Secretly Transitioned, Taken from Family

Sage Blair, a young woman taken from her parents at 14 after school officials allegedly tried to secretly transition her, will attend the State of the Union address.

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