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Embattled GMU president survives board meeting with pay raise
George Mason University President Gregory Washington was not ousted at a board of visitors meeting but instead was given a raise.
Congressional committee demands GMU president testify
George Mason University President Gregory Washington has now been called to testify before the GOP-controlled House Judiciary Committee.
Judge to rule soon on Virginia Senate’s rejection of college board appointees
Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Jonathan Frieden expects to rule by Tuesday night on an injunction that would prevent three state university boards from recognizing eight appointees rejected by a state Senate committee
Virginia senators seek injunction against seating 8 rejected BOV appointees
State senators ask for injunction so eight university board appointees can't be installed at three Virginia schools
Senate Democrats, AG Miyares duel over rejected university board appointees
Attorney General Jason Miyares and Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell are sparring over a Senate committee's rejection of eight university board appointees by the governor.
Virginia Senate Dems refuse to confirm Cuccinelli, other Youngkin board nominees
In a Monday evening vote, Democrats on a Virginia State Senate committee declined to confirm eight of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's appointees for three university boards, including former Virginia Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli.
Kilgore elected Virginia House GOP leader, succeeding Gilbert
On Sunday, Del. C. Todd Gilbert stepped down as Virginia House of Delegates' Republican leader, and House Republicans elected Del. Terry Kilgore to succeed him.
Senate blocks Kaine-sponsored bid to stop Trump’s tariffs
Senate Republicans block a resolution cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine to halt Trump’s global tariffs, highlighting GOP divides and rising economic concerns.
Virginia lieutenant governor candidate stays in race, defying Youngkin
In a video posted on X Friday, John Reid, Republican candidate for Virginia's lieutenant governor, called allegations that he posted nude images “a total fabricated internet lie," and defied calls to step down from the race by Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Tesla Q1 profit falls sharply as it fights backlash tied to Musk’s role in Trump administration
Tesla's Q1 profit plunged 70% to $409M amid weak sales, backlash over Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration, and rising competition in the EV market.
In conservative Alabama, Republicans are cheering for Trump – with some quiet concerns and caveats
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — On a day when stock markets around the world dropped precipitously, Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl led a celebration of the president whose global tariffs sparked the selloff. With no mention of the Wall Street rollercoaster and global economic uncertainty, Wahl declared his state GOP’s “Trump Victory Dinner” — and the broader […]
Trump gives GOP senators his support as they charge ahead on tax package and spending cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators unveiled a budget proposal Wednesday that’s central to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda of tax breaks, spending cuts and border security, but they’re delaying some of the most difficult decisions, including how to pay for the multitrillion-dollar package. Trump hosted Senate Republicans at the White House as they charge ahead to [...]
