Politics

The ruling by the Supreme Court is a setback for transgender rights, with more than 20 states enacting laws similar to that of Tennessee.

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. 

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.

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.

Virginia’s primary election has wrapped up, but a key race remains undecided with ballots still being counted.

Jay Jones has been declared the winner of Virginia's Democratic primary for attorney general. 

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

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.