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Virginia signs new voter information sharing agreements with several states, D.C.

Virginia signs new voter information sharing agreements with several states, D.C.

Officials with the Virginia Department of Elections say this step and others aim to ensure the most accurate voter records heading into the start of early voting for the November 2023 General Election.

Speaker McCarthy says there's still time to prevent a government shutdown as others look at options

Speaker McCarthy says there's still time to prevent a government shutdown as others look at options

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he won't give up in trying to pass a conservative bill to prevent a government shutdown.

Virginia is the next big battleground for abortion rights and may send a signal for 2024

Virginia is the next big battleground for abortion rights and may send a signal for 2024

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin pushed to ban the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy but was blocked by the Democratic-controlled Senate earlier this year.

Early voting begins this Friday

Early voting begins this Friday

People will be able to begin casting their ballots for the upcoming election in person at their local registrar’s office and any other designated locations.

Rob Bell takes on new state role

Rob Bell takes on new state role

On Monday, Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that Rob Bell has joined his team as the Deputy Attorney General for Health, Education and Social Services.

Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' sparking anger from some key Republicans

Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' sparking anger from some key Republicans

Donald Trump is facing political blowback from within his party for his comments about abortion.

A Supreme Court redistricting ruling gave hope to Black voters. They're still waiting for new maps

A Supreme Court redistricting ruling gave hope to Black voters. They're still waiting for new maps

The Supreme Court's decision siding with Black voters in an Alabama redistricting case gave Democrats a surprising opportunity before the 2024 elections to have congressional maps redrawn in a handful of states.

U.S. Rep. Wexton won't seek re-election to Congress after new medical diagnosis

U.S. Rep. Wexton won't seek re-election to Congress after new medical diagnosis

Northern Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton says she won't seek re-election next year after learning that she has a severe form of Parkinson's disease.

Good, Sabato react to launch of impeachment inquiry

Good, Sabato react to launch of impeachment inquiry

Speaker Kevin McCarthy has launched an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden. This came just days before Hunter Biden was indicted on firearms charges.

Donald Trump isn't backing a national abortion ban. That's not hurting him in the GOP primary

Donald Trump isn't backing a national abortion ban. That's not hurting him in the GOP primary

Donald Trump is dominating the early stages of the Republican presidential primary even as he's refused to endorse a federal ban on abortion.

Younger voters will be critical in 2024. Biden and Trump are taking different paths to reach them

Younger voters will be critical in 2024. Biden and Trump are taking different paths to reach them

Democrats and Republicans are maneuvering to win over young voters before next year's presidential election.

Biden's Medicare price negotiation push is broadly popular. But he's not getting much credit

Biden's Medicare price negotiation push is broadly popular. But he's not getting much credit

An AP-NORC poll shows 76% of Americans favor allowing the federal health care program for the elderly to negotiate prices for certain prescription drugs.

Angry and frustrated, McCarthy challenges right-flank colleagues to try to oust him from his post

Angry and frustrated, McCarthy challenges right-flank colleagues to try to oust him from his post

The embattled GOP leader essentially dared his hard-right flank Thursday to quit holding the risk of a vote to remove him from the job. If you're going to do it, do it, McCarthy said.

Spillman talks School Board race at Senior Statesmen forum

Spillman talks School Board race at Senior Statesmen forum

The Senior Statesmen of Virginia hosted an Albemarle County School Board candidate forum Wednesday.

McCarthy impeachment inquiry into Biden appears to win over even the most reluctant Republicans

McCarthy impeachment inquiry into Biden appears to win over even the most reluctant Republicans

Some GOP lawmakers are pushing for it to move quickly rather than drag into the 2024 election year. But others expect it will take months.

Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney won't seek re-election in 2024, marking end to decades-long political career

Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney won't seek re-election in 2024, marking end to decades-long political career

The former presidential candidate and Massachusetts governor said Wednesday that the country's many challenges call for a younger generation of leaders.

Republican opposition to abortion threatens global HIV/AIDS program that has saved 25 million lives

Republican opposition to abortion threatens global HIV/AIDS program that has saved 25 million lives

Two decades ago, the U.S. government created what's described as the largest commitment by any nation in history to combat a single disease, AIDS.

New poll looks at support for Biden and Trump, age limits for candidates and more

New poll looks at support for Biden and Trump, age limits for candidates and more

A new poll from Quinnipiac University has found nearly three in 10 Trump support and half of Biden supporters are open to other options.

McCarthy directs House panel to open Biden impeachment inquiry

McCarthy directs House panel to open Biden impeachment inquiry

The Republican leader faces mounting pressure from his right flank to take action as the House returns Tuesday for a disruptive fall agenda.

Candidate in high-stakes Virginia election performed sex acts with husband in live videos

Candidate in high-stakes Virginia election performed sex acts with husband in live videos

A candidate in a high-stakes legislative contest in Virginia performed sex acts with her husband in live videos posted on a pornographic website while asking viewers to pay them with 'tokens' or 'tips' for individual requests.

McCarthy juggles a government shutdown and a Biden impeachment inquiry as the House returns for fall

McCarthy juggles a government shutdown and a Biden impeachment inquiry as the House returns for fall

Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a political standoff when the House resumes this week.

Liberal groups seek to use the Constitution's insurrection clause to block Trump from 2024 ballots

Liberal groups seek to use the Constitution's insurrection clause to block Trump from 2024 ballots

Liberal groups are trying to end Donald Trump's attempt to return to the White House by arguing he's ineligible to be president after trying to overturn the 2020 election.

Biden administration proposes rule that would require more firearms dealers to run background checks

Biden administration proposes rule that would require more firearms dealers to run background checks

It's the latest effort by President Joe Biden's top officials to combat rising gun violence nationwide.

GOP silences 'Tennessee Three' Democrat on House floor for day on 'out of order' rule; crowd erupts

GOP silences 'Tennessee Three' Democrat on House floor for day on 'out of order' rule; crowd erupts

Republican lawmakers had voted to silence a Democratic member of the so-called Tennessee Three during a House floor session after determining the young Black member violated newly enacted rules designed to punish disruptive members.

Conservative groups draw up plan to dismantle the U.S. government and replace it with Trump's vision

Conservative groups draw up plan to dismantle the U.S. government and replace it with Trump's vision

With more than a year to go before the 2024 election, a constellation of conservative organizations is preparing for a possible second White House term for Donald Trump.