Virginia

Politics 1 day ago

Youngkin dodges anti-DOGE protesters outside Virginia church

Gov. Glenn Youngkin was met by protesters exiting St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia, after delivering remarks at the annual reenactment of Patrick Henry's iconic speech.

Politics 1 day ago

Youngkin efforts lead slew of VA colleges to nix DEI, as Hokie alums reportedly push back

UVA appeared to set off a domino effect of other Virginia colleges nixing their DEI departments and initiatives, in alignment with a Trump administration order.

US 2 days ago

Former US Attorney Jessica Aber had 'medical issue' prior to unexpected death: source

As authorities investigate the death of former United States Attorney Jessica D. Aber, a family friend has revealed that the 43-year-old had a chronic health condition.

US 3 days ago

Former US Attorney Jessica Aber, 43, found dead at Virginia residence: police

Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Jessica D. Aber was found dead Saturday morning. Aber was appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021 and resigned in January.

High School 4 days ago

Track runner concussed by baton strike cleared to run in national championships, father says

The high school track runner who was concussed after getting hit with a baton has been cleared to race in the Adidas Track Nationals this weekend.

Immigration 5 days ago

Trump admin can't deport Georgetown scholar accused of spreading Hamas propaganda until court rules: judge

The Trump administration can't deport a Georgetown University student detained by ICE until a court makes a final determination, a federal judge said Thursday.

CIA 6 days ago

Suspect surrenders to police after hours-long standoff near CIA headquarters in Virginia

Police in Virginia shut down part of a roadway in response to a "barricade incident" near CIA headquarters in McLean, authorities said.

Missing Persons 6 days ago

Parents of missing American college student share why they asked for daughter's death declaration

The parents of Sudiksha Konanki, the University of Pittsburgh student who went missing from the Dominican Republic on March 6, speak out after their daughter's death.

DEI March 18

University doctor resigns after unearthed audio exposes him boasting about skirting anti-DEI laws

A faculty member at a state run university in Florida gave a presentation explaining how he was still promoting DEI policies despite a state law prohibiting it.

Politics March 17

VA Sec claps back at ‘fake news’ critics, defends DOGE: Unveils 4th new healthcare facility

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, a colonel in the USAF reserves, said critics of the administration and its cuts to the federal workforce are wrong, pointing to a new facility in Virginia.