Virginia Elections 2025: What time polls open, who's on the ballot, what to bring & more

Virginia voters will soon head to the polls to choose the state’s next top leaders in the high-stakes 2025 general election, set for Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here’s what you need to know before Election Day from where to vote to when polls open and close.

September CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month

Inflation in the U.S. increased in September, according to a report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Consumers are paying more for gas, food and groceries.

Live updates: Gunfire rings out at end of Bay Area immigration protest

Tensions eased late Thursday afternoon outside Coast Guard Island after Trump backed off his plan for a federal immigration surge in the Bay Area. However, some protesters clashed with local officers who were dispatched to clear the area.

Government Shutdown 2025: No pay deal; airports brace for delays
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Two competing bills to pay federal workers failed in the Senate Thursday, as airports nationwide brace for delays on day 24 of the government shutdown.

Loudoun townhomes hit by early 3-alarm fire
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An early morning 3-alarm fire spread through several townhomes in Loudoun County Friday.

Dozens arrested in NAB gambling probe linked to Mafia
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Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were among more than 30 people charged in connection with schemes involving illegal sports betting, and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia, according to authorities.

FEMA denies funding for western Maryland hit by severe flooding
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Flood victims in western Maryland have now been officially denied any additional federal funding. The decision comes months after Gov. Wes Moore filed an appeal for a major disaster declaration.

Virginia Democrats could redraw state's congressional maps

Just weeks before Virginia elects a new governor, there’s a surprise move that could upend the state’s congressional makeup.  

Senate rejects plan to that would pay some federal workers
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On Thursday, the Senate rejected both a GOP-backed plan that would pay some federal workers, and a Democratic-backed bill that would pay military members and federal workers still required to work through the shutdown. FOX 5's Syeda Abbas explains.

Food bank demands in DMV skyrocket amid ongoing shutdown
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The government shutdown has led to an increased need at food banks in the D.C. area as families struggle to keep food on the table. The shutdown is now in its 23rd day.

Police find suspect vehicle linked to deadly hit-and-run in Fairfax County
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New developments came Thursday in the tragic hit-and-run death of a 62-year-old woman. The victim was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene and then, she was run over by a responding Fairfax County police officer's cruiser. Fairfax County police released body camera footage from the officer who allegedly drove over the victim. Then, just hours later, police announced that they had found the suspect vehicle wanted in connection to the hit-and-run.

Virginia Democrats plan to redraw congressional maps
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Just weeks before Virginia elects a new governor, there’s a surprise move that could upend the state’s congressional makeup. Democrats, who control the state’s general assembly, are poised to hold a special session in Richmond to redraw congressional maps. It could wipe out GOP seats and put more democrats in Congress. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald is in Arlington with more.