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U.Va. reaches agreement with DOJ
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday that it has reached an agreement with the University of Virginia regarding what it called "unlawful racial discrimination" in hiring, admissions and programming.
US, Australia sign critical-minerals agreement to counter China
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as the U.S. eyes the continent’s rich rare-earth resources when China is imposing tougher rules on exporting its own critical minerals abroad. The two leaders described the agreement as an $8.5 billion deal between the […]
Trump suggests US will buy Argentine beef to bring down prices for American consumers
President Donald Trump says the United States could buy Argentine beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers.
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.
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.
U.Va. faculty call for no deal with Trump administration
University of Virginia faculty members largely oppose the deal offered by President Donald Trump in exchange for improved access to federal money.
Hampton Roads seeks opportunities amid federal policy changes
Hampton Roads leaders warn of risks from tariffs, defense cuts and energy policy while seeing growth in military tech and industry.
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.
Federal job cuts ripple through Northern Virginia
Trump’s federal job cuts are hitting Northern Virginia hard, with layoffs, stalled contracts, rising unemployment and a softening housing market.
Wind energy projects continue despite federal headwinds
Despite cost increases, legal challenges, tariff uncertainty and President Donald Trump‘s dogged opposition to wind energy, Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is on track to begin powering 660,000 homes in late 2026. Construction on the 2.6-gigawatt project 27 miles off the Virginia Beach coast was 60% complete as of late July. According to […]
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.
Trump’s trade battle with China puts soybean farmers in peril
China stops buying U.S. soybeans, leaving Virginia farmers with fewer export markets. Simultaneously, farmers face rising expenses.
