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President Donald Trump speaks during a breakfast with Senate and House Republicans in the State Dining Room of the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Nov 5, 2025

Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win big

Voters frustrated with high costs dealt Trump a political setback as Democrats swept major races nationwide, citing affordability as their top concern.

Protestors stand oustside the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Nov 5, 2025

Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump’s sweeping unilateral tariffs

Conservative justices raised doubts about President Trump’s broad use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, a key test of executive authority.

Not with a bang, but a whimper
Oct 28, 2025

Virginia Democrats say U.Va.-DOJ deal violates state law

Virginia Democratic Senate leaders raised concerns about the university's recent agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Virginia Democrats will try to reshape US House districts in counter to Trump’s redistricting push
Oct 24, 2025

Virginia Democrats will try to reshape US House districts in counter to Trump’s redistricting push

Virginia Democrats plan to redraw U.S. House districts to gain seats and counter Trump-backed GOP redistricting in key states.

The University of Virginia lawn. Photo courtesy U.Va.
Oct 17, 2025

U.Va. rejects Trump federal funding compact

The University of Virginia has rejected President Donald Trump's administration's compact to receive preferential treatment in federal funding.

Four cards and a stack of chips on a green felt table
Oct 14, 2025

Roanoke eyes casino at Berglund Center

Roanoke officials announced they are exploring the idea of locating a casino at the Berglund Center to boost revenue and tourism.

Spanberger, Earle-Sears speak on right-to-work, talent pipelines
Oct 14, 2025

Spanberger, Earle-Sears speak on right-to-work, talent pipelines

Virginia's gubernatorial candidates discussed business and how to strengthen the state's workforce pipeline.

New York AG Letitia James charged with mortgage fraud over Norfolk home
Oct 9, 2025

New York AG Letitia James charged with mortgage fraud over Norfolk home

New York AG Letitia James was indicted on mortgage fraud after Trump pushed DOJ to pursue charges against his political foes.

Wall Street slips after record run as gold tops $4,000
Oct 7, 2025

Wall Street slips after record run as gold tops $4,000

Stocks ended an eight-day winning streak as Tesla and Oracle fell, while gold surged past $4,000 on inflation and political worries.

Election 2025: Earle-Sears vs Spanberger race guarantees history
Sep 29, 2025

Election 2025: Earle-Sears vs Spanberger race guarantees history

Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears vie to be Virginia’s first female governor as polls, fundraising and Trump loom large.

Health systems forecast pain from Medicaid cuts
Sep 29, 2025

Health systems forecast pain from Medicaid cuts

Virginia hospitals face closures as Medicaid cuts hit budgets; Augusta Health closes clinics, warns of $40M loss by 2034.

George Mason president resists federal pressure
Sep 29, 2025

George Mason president resists federal pressure

George Mason University President Gregory Washington faces federal probes over hiring, DEI policies and antisemitism, but is fighting to stay.

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