Virginia lawmakers agree to restore military tuition benefits

The Democratic majority leadership in the House and Senate has reached an agreement to restore the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Program (VMSDEP) and related tuition waivers. 

Virginia Election Board confirms John McGuire's victory over Rep. Bob Good

The Virginia State Board of Elections on Tuesday certified the apparent narrow defeat of one of America’s most conservative congressmen to a challenger endorsed by former President Donald Trump in the state’s June 18 primaries.

What is Project 2025?

The plan focuses on Conservative policy proposals that would take effect if Donald Trump is reelected as president. Here’s what you need to know.

Trump immunity case: What the Supreme Court ruling means for his Jan. 6 trial

In a 6-3 opinion released Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump – and all presidents – have absolute immunity from prosecution for any acts committed in an official capacity while in the office of the presidency. The opinion also noted that presidents have no immunity for unofficial acts. 

Texas congressman calls for Biden withdrawal from presidential race

Texas U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett is the first major Democrat to call for the President Joe Biden to step down as the party's 2024 presidential nominee.

Which Supreme Court justices are likely to retire next?

Here is where each Supreme Court justice stands with his or her career, and the likelihood of retiring.

Politicians react to SCOTUS ruling on Trump's immunity case

Politicians shared their thoughts on the ruling after the Supreme Court decided to send the former president's immunity case back to the lower courts.

Trump moves to overturn New York hush money verdict following Supreme Court decision

Donald Trump’s lawyers on Monday asked the New York judge who presided over his hush money trial to set aside his conviction and delay his sentencing, scheduled for later this month.

Supreme Court immunity ruling is ‘a big win’ for Donald Trump, expert explains

The Supreme Court sent Donald Trump’s immunity case back to a lower court, but one attorney says President Trump still got “a real big victory today." Here’s why.

Biden says Supreme Court ruling on immunity means 'no limits' on presidential actions

President Joe Biden emphasized the public's "right to know" Trump's role in the Jan. 6 insurrection following the Supreme Court's ruling granting broad immunity to Trump and other presidents from prosecution, likely delaying any revelations until after the election.

BET Awards 2024: Taraji P. Henson says 'Project 2025 plan is not a game'

"Project 2025" began trending on Google moments after actress Taraji P. Henson urged guests at the 2024 BET Awards to look it up, educate themselves on it and vote.

Steve Bannon reports to prison for contempt sentence

Steve Bannon said he was “proud” to begin his prison sentence Monday for contempt of Congress.

New laws in Virginia, Maryland, DC going into effect July 1

Starting July 1, residents in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., will see significant changes as a range of new laws go into effect. 

White House asks for nearly $3 billion for Baltimore Key Bridge repairs, other national disasters

The White House is seeking roughly $4 billion in additional emergency funding from Congress for costs related to the collapse and repair of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore and to respond to other disasters that have occurred around the U.S. in recent months.

Trump campaigns with Gov. Glenn Youngkin in Virginia

Former president Donald Trump hosted a rally in Chesapeake, Virginia on Friday afternoon, while President Joe Biden held his rally in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Supreme Court allows outdoor sleeping bans amid rising homelessness

The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a measure that allows cities to punish people for sleeping outside, a ruling that comes as record numbers of people are without a permanent place to live in the country. 

Presidential debates: Here's what to know about the American political tradition

Presidential debates have become a common part of the political campaign season in the U.S., and the tradition has a rather long history. Here's what to know about them.

How to watch the Biden-Trump debate on FOX 5 DC

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are facing off in the first presidential debate on Thursday night in Atlanta – the first matchup between a sitting president and a former one.