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President Donald Trump has once again scrambled the politics of organized labor and the working class with his planned tariffs on auto imports.
Local lawmakers issued statements regarding President Trump's recent executive order that ordered the closure of the Department of Education.
Local Representatives Ben Cline, Morgan Griffith, and John McGuire, as well as U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner are reacting to the recent passing of the Trump-backed CR.
The investigation into a January midair collision that killed 67 people near Washington, D.
President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper” activities.
Parts of Southwest Virginia are still reeling from this weekend’s storms that brought flooding to areas already impacted by Hurricane Helene.
On Saturday, President Trump signed an order that imposes significant tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. In Virginia, various local lawmakers made statements regarding the legislation.
President Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet nominees have flooded the zone in back-to-back-to-back confirmation hearings.
The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair Saturday as it tries to guide Democrats through Republican Donald Trump’s second presidency.
An increasing number of Democrats are questioning whether their party’s commitment to diverse candidates, especially women, may lead to more political struggles in the Trump era.
Incumbent Tim Kaine is projected to hold onto the U.S. Senate seat for Virginia, defeating Republican opponent Hung Cao.
Roanoke College released a poll on Aug. 2 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates, who they would vote for, if they feel the country is on the right path, among others.
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia and Republican challenger Hung Cao have gone toe to toe in their only debate of the campaign over issues from illegal immigration to tariffs on foreign goods.
The vice presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz will bring together undercards who have spent two months going after each other and the top of each ticket.
Politicians from both parties used the Buena Vista Labor Day Parade to rally support and emphasize the importance of voter participation ahead of the upcoming election.
A new Roanoke College poll gives Vice President Kamala Harris a slim three-point lead over former President Donald Trump in Virginia.
Virginia senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine recently celebrated the unanimous Senate passage of their proposed bill to rename the Lynchburg VA Clinic after the war hero Desmond T. Doss.
Last Thursday, Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine released statements regarding the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act, a piece of legislation they both cosponsored. It is set to receive a final vote in the Senate next week.
The Department of Energy announced that Mack and Volvo Trucks will be awarded over $208 million in federal funding through the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion and Grant Program.
One of America’s most conservative congressmen is locked in a tight renomination battle against an opponent endorsed by former President Donald Trump in Virginia.
Senator Kaine and Mark Warner are working to advance the Right to IVF Act. The Senate is expected to vote soon on the legislation that would protect and expand access to IVF nationwide.
Political observers have already placed their bets on U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, predicting the Democrat will win his third term in November.
Broadband internet is a need all across rural America, and with parts of the Affordable Connectivity program now expired, thousands of Virginians could have higher monthly internet bills.
Nearly $100 million is headed to the Commonwealth to fund affordable housing, community development, and homelessness.
A Virginia legislative panel has approved a state incentive package to bring a lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant to Lynchburg.
On the 17th anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting, Virginia senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine introduced a new bill to reduce gun violence across the nation.
Tranq is the street name for Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer that is now being found laced with other drugs.
The guest list for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address speaks volumes about what Democrats and Republicans want to focus on as the 2024 election season heats up.
More of President Joe Biden’s top Senate allies are demanding that the U.S. act directly to ease Palestinian civilian suffering in Gaza and are joining calls to cut military aid if Israel refuses to change course.
Both Virginia Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner are sponsoring a bill to protect access to IVF treatment.
The scene in classrooms around the country is similar: Kids are on their phones, even when school rules forbid it.
The U.S. Senate is slogging past far-right Republican opposition to helping Ukraine fight Russia.
Senate Democrats are pushing to prevent the Biden administration from bypassing Congress when approving weapons sales to Israel as the Jewish state's war against Hamas comes under increasing scrutiny.
The Blue Star NBR glove manufacturing project is only partially finished as the rest of this multi-million dollar development is on hold after federal funding fell through.
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is launching an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Republicans are probing the business dealings of the president and his son, Hunter Biden.
Senator Tim Kaine was in Roanoke Friday to meet with new Americans and citizenship students to learn more about their immigration experiences and some of the issues they’ve faced.
Retired Navy combat veteran Hung Cao, who ran an energetic but unsuccessful campaign last year for a blue-leaning northern Virginia U.S. House seat, has set his sights on the U.S. Senate, announcing Tuesday that he’s seeking the 2024 Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Tim Kaine.
On Tuesday, Senator Mark Warner and Senator Tim Kaine announced more than $4,000,000 in federal funding for Virginia airport improvements.
The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to continue congressional authorization for the use of military force in the global fight against terror, turning back an effort by Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul to repeal the 2001 measure.
Lynchburg City Schools received nearly $10 million in federal funding to purchase 25 new electric school buses.
Democrat Jennifer McClellan has defeated her Republican opponent to win a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, where she will be the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, the 2016 Democratic vice presidential nominee and a fixture in Virginia politics for decades, addressed the media Friday, announcing his plans to seek another term in 2024.
On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced over $842,140 in federal funding to help homeless veterans access affordable housing in Virginia.
A push by West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin to speed permits for natural gas pipelines and other energy projects has failed in the current Congress, but could come back as soon as next month.
Senator Tim Kaine said the Commonwealth has been “scarred” by recent gun violence, adding that there is a need for more resources to prevent mass shootings.
On Monday afternoon, Tim Kaine addressed the shooting and showed his support for the LGBTQ+ community in a tweet, which you can see below.
A recent boost in titles for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has proven crucial to shielding him from a U.S. lawsuit in the killing of a U.S.-based journalist.
