Very Complete? Plus: Trump waves off missile blame, Virginia's latest firearms ban, a California representative leaves the GOP, and more... Reason · Mar 10
Here’s the Cost of Living in Every State in 2026 Half of America’s states have annual total expenditures of approximately $75,000 or less, the other half stretch from $76,000 to well over $100,000. GOBankingRates · Mar 9
‘Free and fair elections are under attack’: Obama drops a chilling warning ahead of the midterms, and it’s got everyone paying attention He is pushing for Virginia democrats to come out and protect their state. We Got This Covered · Mar 8
Florida bar says it ‘erroneously’ stated it was investigating Trump-appointed US attorney A state bar association spokesperson said there is no ethics investigation into Lindsey Halligan under way The Guardian - US · Mar 6
Florida bar association targets Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan in ethics investigation Former acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia tried and failed to prosecute president’s enemies James Comey and Letitia James, only for her own appointment to be ruled unlawful The Independent UK · Mar 6
Indian-origin owner of Virginia grocery store pleads guilty to food stamp fraud: 'Cash for SNAP' 59-year-old Rajan Babbar, an Indian-origin owner of a medium-sized grocery store in Lynchburg, Virginia, has pleaded guilty to one count of fraud involving the federal government's food stamp program SNAP and one count of transacting in criminally derived property. His store Taste of India was registered as a SNAP retailer… The Times of India · Mar 5
Virginia Supreme Court clears way for redistricting referendum Virginia's highest court stepped in Wednesday to let the commonwealth's planned April redistricting referendum move forward. Roll Call · Mar 4
US Foreign Service Officer's Road Rage Leaves Woman, Dog Dead in Mass Stabbing A Foreign Service Officer has been identified as the suspect in a mass stabbing incident in Virginia, resulting in the death of one woman and a dog. International Business Times UK · Mar 4
Equal Protection Clause Challenge to Single-Sex Public School Classes Can Go Forward Plus, some allegations of some unusual teacher behavior in the boys' class. Reason · Mar 3
Fatal I‑495 Road Rage Leaves Multiple Dead; Prompts Police Shooting - Investigation Underway A violent road rage incident in Fairfax County, Virginia resulted in multiple deaths, including a woman and a dog. The suspect was shot dead by police International Business Times UK · Mar 3
Killer of Virginia Woman Found Stuffed in a Toolbox Gets Life Sentence Hagen Lawrence Roberts receives life sentence for the brutal murder of Cynthia Capps, who was stabbed over 90 times. The case highlights overwhelming evidence leading to the conviction. International Business Times UK · Mar 2
"Absolutely infuriating": House Democrats' campaign arm faces revolt from candidates "This is exactly what we as Democrats have been complaining about for years," said one candidate in Virginia. Axios · Feb 27
The search for Democrats’ HR 1 At their annual policy retreat in Virginia this week, House Democrats talked affordability — and exactly what that means. Roll Call · Feb 26
Women’s College Basketball Coaches With the Most at Stake in March In this week’s roundtable, our staff looks at who has the most pressure heading into tournament time. Sports Illustrated · Feb 26
The Times of India · Feb 25 Who is Sage Blair? Virginia teen invited as special guest at Trump’s State of the Union address Sage Blair, a teenager from Virginia whose lawsuit against school officials has drawn national attention, attended President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address as a special guest on Tuesday night. She was accompanied by her mother, Michelle Blair.
The Independent UK · Feb 25 Trump is ‘making your life harder’: Democrat Abigail Spanberger argues in State of the Union response Spanberger spoke from Colonial Williamsburg to deliver a message on affordability on behalf of the Democratic Party
The Guardian - US · Feb 25 ‘We did not hear the truth’: Spanberger criticizes Trump over cost of living Virginia’s new governor gives State of the Union rebuttal while Alex Padilla echoes themes in Spanish response
The Independent UK · Feb 25 Judge blocks DOJ from ‘wholesale’ search of Washington Post reporter’s seized devices The judge said he will independently review the contents of the reporter’s phone
The Independent UK · Feb 24 What to expect in Gov Abigail Spanberger’s response to Trump State of the Union address She will have far less time than the Republican president to deliver her rebuttal
International Business Times UK · Feb 24 24-Year Mystery Ends: North Carolina Mom Found Alive, Family Grapples With Lost Time A North Carolina mother who vanished 24 years ago has been found alive, leaving her family and police officers with unanswered questions
The Guardian - US · Feb 24 Abigail Spanberger: Democrats turn to centrist as party seeks return to relevance Choice of Virginia governor to give Trump rebuttal suggests DNC believes moderate approach could bring midterm wins
International Business Times UK · Feb 24 Who Is John Barron? Donald Trump Connection Scrutinised After C-Span Exposes Caller Who Commented on SC's Tariff Decision A mysterious C-SPAN caller named 'John Barron' criticises the Supreme Court's tariff ruling, sparking speculation about Trump's involvement
Bored Panda · Feb 23 Mystery As Mom Of 3 Who Vanished 24 Years Ago Is Found Alive, Leaving Family With Unanswered Questions The woman’s daughter wrote a lengthy message on Facebook after her mother was found, asking: “Will I have a relationship once more with my mom?”
International Business Times UK · Feb 23 ICE Can Reportedly Access Flock Surveillance Cameras — Now Americans Are Destroying Them As Flock's licence plate surveillance network spreads across thousands of US communities and shares data with ICE, residents from Oregon to Virginia are sawing down cameras, pressuring city councils and testing how far they can push back against a quiet expansion of state and corporate power.
The Times of India · Feb 22 Who is 'John Barron' from Virginia who called CSPAN to rant about Supreme Court's tariff decision in Trump style? 'This can't be real' A caller who claimed to be John Barron from Virginia as he spoke to CSPAN after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's tariffs is going viral because the Internet is impressed by the near-perfect impersonation of President Donald Trump. Trump in the 1980s and '90s used the alias…