Who is Graham Planter? Maine Senate candidate denies being 'secret Nazi'
During an interview, the senate candidate addressed a tattoo he received years ago of an image resembling a Nazi symbol and controversial online comments he made in the past.
Most Americans say country is heading in wrong direction, poll finds
A new national survey shows deepening pessimism about the nation’s direction, with Democrats now far more likely than Republicans to say the U.S. is on the wrong track.
What to know about SNAP benefits as government shutdown continues
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
FULL: Shutdown day 22 remarks from Speaker Johnson, GOP leaders
House Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders speak on the government shutdown.
Senate Democrats hold the floor in shutdown fight
Senate Democrats refused to yield the Senate floor Tuesday night into Wednesday, demanding action on health care and pushing back against President Trump as the shutdown fight intensifies.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Vote expected Wednesday as standoff hits day 22
The 2025 government shutdown is on track to become one of the longest in U.S. history, as the Senate prepares for another vote Wednesday on a Republican-backed bill to reopen the government.
What could happen to car-tax reform in after the Virginia governor's election?
With the 2025 gubernatorial election looming, the future of vehicle-related taxes is once again in focus, featuring major promises from both sides of the aisle.
Spanberger, Earle-Sears rally 2 weeks out
Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears are both rallying with just two weeks until the general election. Pete Buttigieg and Barack Obama are campaigning with Spanberger, while President Donald Trump just voiced support for Winsome Earle-Sears.
Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling
A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.
2025 Virginia Election: Who's on the ballot for governor, lt. governor, attorney general
Virginia voters will head to the polls on November 4, 2025, to choose the state’s next governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general — with several historic races underway and early voting already open across the Commonwealth.
Who is Jason Miyares? Meet the Republican running for Virginia attorney general
Republican incumbent Jason Miyares is facing off against Democratic candidate Jay Jones for Virginia Attorney General.
Who is Jay Jones? Meet the Democrat running for Virginia attorney general
Jay Jones is the Democratic candidate for Virginia’s Attorney General. He’s running against Republican incumbent Jason Miyares, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Who is Winsome Earle-Sears? Republican candidate in Virginia governor's race
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger are facing off to take the highest office in the state. Whichever candidate wins, it will be historic as Virginia has never had a female governor.
Who is Abigail Spanberger? Democratic candidate for Virginia governor
The Virginia governor’s race is heating up as former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger and current Lieutenant Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears are vying to become the first woman to hold the highest office in the state.
Who is John Reid? Meet the Republican running for VA lieutenant governor
Republican John Reid is running for lieutenant governor of Virginia. He became the party's de facto nominee after Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity announced earlier this year that he was withdrawing from the race due to health complications.
Who is Ghazala Hashmi? Meet the Democrat running for VA lieutenant governor
Democratic State Senator Ghazala Hashmi is running for lieutenant governor on the same ticket as Democratic nominee for governor, Abigail Spanberger, and candidate for attorney general, Jay Jones.
These are the key 2025 races to watch in November
The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: New food aid for federal workers as stalemate enters day 21
For the eleventh time, the Senate has failed to pass a resolution to reopen the government, extending one of the longest shutdowns in U.S. history.
Final 5 Panel, Pt. 2: Virginia's role in national politics
Host Jim Lokay moderates a discussion between Kevin Walling and Christopher Johnson on Virginia's bellwether status in an off-cycle election year, and how Democratic AG nominee Jay Jones' text message scandal has threatened to upend the race for governor.
Final 5 Panel, Pt. 1: No Kings protest, shutdown underscore fraught political environment
In this panel discussion from "The Final 5," Kevin Walling and Christopher Johnson tackle the after effects of this weekend's "No Kings" protests across the nation, and how the ongoing government shutdown is fueling partisan tensions on Capitol Hill.