Virginia Democrats scheduled a statewide vote that would allow lawmakers to temporarily draw a new House map as the party looks to do so ahead of the November midterms, mirroring a nationwide push by Republicans to redraw maps mid-decade in states like Texas and North Carolina.
Read More Va.: Democrats push for mid-decade redistricting ahead of 2026 midterms
Democrat Abigail Spanberger has been sworn in as the 75th governor of Virginia, making her the first ever female to hold the position in over 250 years.
Read More Abigail Spanberger sworn in as first female governor of Virginia
Following a public rift and subsequent reconciliation with President Trump in 2025, Elon Musk has signaled a return to political activism. The Tesla CEO entered the new year with a pledge of significant financial backing for Republican candidates as the 2026 midterm cycle begins to take shape.
Read More Musk shows GOP support ahead of 2026 midterms, declares ‘America is toast if the radical left wins’
Former President Joe Biden declared that the Democrat Party “is back” following last week’s series of elections while accusing President Donald Trump of taking a “wrecking ball” to American democracy.
Read More Biden declares Democrat Party ‘is back’ following election victories, argues Trump’s conduct ‘embarrasses the nation’
An illegal immigrant from El Salvador was sentenced to 30 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in Virginia Beach.
Read More Illegal immigrant sentenced to 30 years for repeatedly raping 11-year-old girl in Virginia
President Donald Trump called on Democrat Virginia attorney general nominee Jay Jones to withdraw from the race after the release of leaked text messages in which Jones made violent remarks about former GOP House Speaker Todd Gilbert, his wife, and children.
Read More Trump urges Virginia AG nominee Jay Jones to drop out over ‘DEMENTED’ leaked texts targeting fmr GOP leader, his family