2025 Virginia primary election results

Virginia’s 2025 race for governor is already shaping up to be historic—but the primary election on June 17 focused on other key statewide and local contests. 

Virginia Election Results: Hashmi clinches Democratic nomination for Virginia lieutenant gov

State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi has secured the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor, becoming the first Muslim and first Indian American nominated for a statewide office in Virginia.

Trump dismisses Gabbard's Iran nuke claim; WH insists he's aligned with intel chief

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard dismissed concerns Iran was building a nuclear weapon earlier this year, but Trump now says he believes Iran is close to building the weapon.

Minnesota leaders condemn polarizing rhetoric in wake of tragic shootings

In the aftermath of the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, some lawmakers are taking heat for their divisive rhetoric.

Sen. Tina Smith confronts Sen. Mike Lee over MN lawmaker shooting comments

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith confronted Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Monday over his social media posts that blamed the Minnesota lawmaker shootings on "Marxists."

NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested, released by ICE

Video posted to X shows immigration officials arresting Lander as he says, “I’m not obstructing." Officers appear to pin him against the wall while placing him in handcuffs.

Virginia Primary: A look at the 6 Democratic Lt. Gov. candidates

Virginians decide Tuesday which Democrat will face Republican John Reid in November as lieutenant governor. Each candidate offers a distinct vision—ranging from labor reform to education funding to election safeguards.

Final Supreme Court decisions loom on birthright citizenship, trans rights and more

With recess set to begin at the end of June, the Supreme Court still has 21 cases to decide — several of them with far-reaching implications for civil rights, immigration, education and free speech.

Voting for Primary Elections are underway in Virginia
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The primary elections are underway in Virginia as Democrats and Republicans select their picks for key positions in Virginia including Lieutenant Governor

Virginia Attorney General primary: Where candidates stand on key issues

Virginia voters head to the polls Tuesday to select party nominees in several high-profile statewide races, including the attorney general. Two Democrats, Jay Jones and Shannon Taylor, are vying for the chance to challenge Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in November.

Israel-Iran continue to trade strikes
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President Donald Trump disputes Gabbard's reports on Iran nuclear capabilities amidst airstrikes between Israel and Iran continuing for a 5th day.

Lawmakers shootings: Trump says calling Walz would ‘waste time’

Trump told reporters he wasn’t calling Minnesota’s governor Tim Walz after the lawmakers shooting, calling Walz “slick" and “whacked out" and saying a call would “waste time."

Report: Sears' business record called into question by former customers
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Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears often promotes her experience as a small business owner, but a new report by Dave Levinthal from NOTUS raises questions about her company?s customer service track record. He discusses the piece with Jim Lokay on "The Final 5," and weighs in on the question: why does this matter in the context of a governor's race?

Next steps in the Israel/Iran conflict
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Jim Lokay is joined by Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute as tensions intensify in an ongoing air offensive between Israel and Iran after Israel's inital attack last week.