Virginia governor race: Spanberger, Earle-Sears have tense face-off in debate
Virginia gubernatorial candidates Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger faced off for their first and only planned debate Thursday night.
Republican Speaker Mike Johnson cancels House votes for next week amid shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced on Friday that no votes will be held in the House next week.
Speaker Johnson calls DC march planned by 'No Kings' group a 'Hate America' rally
House Speaker Mike Johnson has claimed that an organization plans to host an anti-American rally in D.C. next weekend.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia update: Federal judges in Maryland, Tennessee hear challenges
Federal judges in two states on Friday will consider challenges to the government's treatment of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation to El Salvador galvanized opposition to President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration policy and mass deportation agenda.
'The RIFs have begun:' White House announces more federal layoffs
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought posted on social media Friday afternoon that previously threatened federal layoffs have started.
Virginia Governor Debate: Candidates clash over shutdown, violent rhetoric
Virginia gubernatorial candidates, Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger, squared off Thursday in their first and only gubernatorial debate that was a fiery exchange that turned combative from the opening question.
Government Shutdown 2025 Updates: Furloughed workers miss first paycheck
Friday marks day 10 of the federal government shutdown and the first day furloughed workers will go without a two-week paycheck.
Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears spar in only debate of Virginia's Governor race
Thursday night at Norfolk State University, Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat and former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger squared off in a debate.
Making history: VA poised to elect its first female governor
For the first time, Virginia is set to elect its first female governor. Virginia is one of 18 states that have never had a woman serve as governor, according to the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP).
Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
North Dakota ban on gender-affirming care for children upheld by judge
North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children was upheld by a judge on Wednesday.
Americans rate these 6 federal agencies lower than the USPS
These notable federal government agencies hover near their lowest approval rating among the public in years based on data in a recent poll.
Virginia Governor Debate: Spanberger, Earle-Sears face off Thursday ahead of November race
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger will face off Thursday in Virginia’s gubernatorial debate.
Jay Jones ‘should not run’ after controversial texts surface, Gov. Youngkin says
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says Democratic candidate for attorney general Jay Jones "should not run" following the surfacing of controversial text messages in which Jones appeared to joke about shooting a Republican lawmaker.
Is the government shutdown affecting air travel? Here's what we know
Staffing shortages triggered by the ongoing federal government shutdown are causing more flight delays at airports nationwide, with union leaders warning the situation could worsen.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Frustration builds as stalemate drags on
Lawmakers are venting frustrations after another round of failed votes to reopen the government. While no formal negotiations are underway, quiet talks are reportedly emerging behind the scenes.
Federal workers frustrated as shutdown enters day 9
It's day nine of the shutdown. After another failed vote on Wednesday, federal workers took to Capitol Hill to let their voices be heard.
Jay Jones scandal shakes up Virginia's attorney general race
Virginia’s attorney general race continues to make headlines nationwide as Democratic candidate Jay Jones tries to recover from a text message scandal.