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Hampton Roads lawmakers split on deal to end shutdown
Nov 10, 2025

Hampton Roads lawmakers split on deal to end shutdown

Hampton Roads' U.S. representatives are split on the Senate's proposal to end the government shutdown.

An United Airlines flight arrives at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Nov 5, 2025

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown

The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% starting Friday to maintain safety during the government shutdown as staffing shortages hit air control facilities.

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.

Construction workers, bottom right, atop the U.S. Treasury, watch as work continues on a largely demolished part of the East Wing of the White House on Oct. 23, 2025, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Oct 29, 2025

Two Virginia companies donate to White House ballroom project

Altria Group and Booz Allen Hamilton donating to President Donald Trump’s roughly $300 million White House ballroom construction project.

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.

Disney to build its 7th theme park, this one in the United Arab Emirates
Oct 27, 2025

Booz Allen Hamilton announces new round of layoffs

Booz Allen Hamilton is initiating another round of layoffs amid declining revenues in its most recent quarter.

Illustration for student loan debt story. Photo by Tyler Blake/Capital News Service
Oct 9, 2025

Virginia is No. 4 in student loan debt

Virginia is one of the leading states in student loan debt, with 55% of college graduates carrying an average debt exceeding $40,000.

The University of Virginia Rotunda. Photo by Jay Paul
Oct 7, 2025

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. 

IT stock image hands on keyboard
Oct 1, 2025

D.C.-area leaders launch initiative to help laid-off federal workers

Talent Capital, a website launched Wednesday, aims to help laid off federal workers find jobs and keep them in the Greater Washington region.

Hampton Roads seeks opportunities amid federal policy changes
Sep 30, 2025

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
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.

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