Politics 

Biden on gun control: 'Do something, do something big'
Biden on gun control: 'Do something, do something big'

President Joe Biden has announced fresh measures meant to curb gun violence, detailing the changes from the scene of a mass shooting in California that left 11 dead.

Former Trump official launches PAC urging DeSantis to run

Former Trump official launches PAC urging DeSantis to run

A former White House official who helped implement Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies has broken ranks with the former president.

Florida abortion ban could have impact beyond the state

Florida abortion ban could have impact beyond the state

A stricter abortion ban under consideration for Florida could have practical implications for women throughout the South and political implications for Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Maryland House OKs abortion rights constitutional amendment

Maryland House OKs abortion rights constitutional amendment

The Maryland House has voted to enshrine the right to abortion in the Maryland Constitution.

Deeds endorsed by National Organization for Women

Deeds endorsed by National Organization for Women

VA NOW chapter president Charlotte Gibson said state Senator Creigh Deeds always supports her.

Rep. George Santos under investigation by House Ethics panel

Rep. George Santos under investigation by House Ethics panel

The House Ethics Committee is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos.

Legal fight over student debt a prelude to political battle

Legal fight over student debt a prelude to political battle

Both Democrats and Republicans are preparing for a prolonged political battle over student debt relief if the U.S. Supreme Court rejects President Joe Biden's plan to forgive federal loans.

Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after fiery crash

Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after fiery crash

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has proposed legislation that would make railroads subject to a series of new federal safety regulations and financial consequences.

New China committee debuts, warns of 'existential struggle'

New China committee debuts, warns of 'existential struggle'

A special House committee began its work, with a hearing on Tuesday designed to awaken Americans to the dangers the Chinese government poses to the U.S. economy and security.

Mayor Snook announces re-election bid, says he needs four more years to get work done

Mayor Snook announces re-election bid, says he needs four more years to get work done

Mayor Lloyd Snook had two goals four years ago: get the council back on task and get leaders to acknowledge that Charlottesville is not a small town.

Payne to seek re-election to city council

Payne to seek re-election to city council

Councilor Michael Payne made the announcement Monday, saying he will be running in the Democratic primary.

Bell shares why he wants to retire, what the future holds

Bell shares why he wants to retire, what the future holds

After serving the 58th District for 22 sessions, Bell says that now's the right time to pass the baton to someone else.

Snook to announce seeking re-election

Snook to announce seeking re-election

Mayor Lloyd Snook shared this weekend that he will have an announcement to make at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday by the Free Speech Wall on the Downtown Mall.

Reactions to Bell's retirement announcement

Reactions to Bell's retirement announcement

The race for the 55th District could be very interesting this year with no incumbent.

Bell announces retirement from General Assembly

Bell announces retirement from General Assembly

Delegate Rob Bell announced he would not be seeking re-election as the 2023 General Assembly regular session came to an end.

One candidate drops out of race for House of Delegates seat nomination

One candidate drops out of race for House of Delegates seat nomination

David Brown sent a message out Wednesday morning announcing his withdrawal from the race.

Norris announces candidacy for HD54

Norris announces candidacy for HD54

Another person says they will be running to represent the 54th District in the House of Delegates. 

Current Albemarle supervisor announces re-election

Current Albemarle supervisor announces re-election

Ann Mallek announced she will be running for the final time after first being elected as a supervisor in 2008, representing the White Hall district. 

Study suggests electoral maps may affect voting

Study suggests electoral maps may affect voting

A recent study says electoral maps themselves may influence voting.

California Sen. Feinstein says she won't run for re-election

California Sen. Feinstein says she won't run for re-election

Her announcement Tuesday signals the end of a groundbreaking political career spanning six decades.

Nikki Haley announces run for president, challenging Trump

Nikki Haley announces run for president, challenging Trump

Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, announced her candidacy for president on Tuesday.

House of Delegates tables gun bill

House of Delegates tables gun bill

Since 2014, there have been 8,768 gun-related injuries across Virginia. Some lawmakers say enough is enough.

Good admits he was a heckler at the State of the Union

Good admits he was a heckler at the State of the Union

Fifth District Republican Congressman Bob Good is an outspoken critic of President Joe Biden, which was on full display at the State of the Union Address on Tuesday.

Biden faces doubt from some voters who backed Dems in 2022

Biden faces doubt from some voters who backed Dems in 2022

Some voters in last year's midterm elections were open to supporting Democrats even if they weren't fond of President Joe Biden.

Biden's oil comments spark debate over energy production

Biden's oil comments spark debate over energy production

President Joe Biden has sparked a firestorm by saying in his State of the Union address that the United States will need oil 'for at least another decade.'

Riggleman explains what he believes threatens America the most

Riggleman explains what he believes threatens America the most

Former Fifth District Congressman Denver Riggleman says that disinformation is the biggest threat to America and democracy in 2023.