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.

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.

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.

1A Fest at the Wharf this Saturday aims to celebrate free speech
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The First Amendment takes center stage this weekend as Freedom Forum hosts the free "1A Fest" at The Wharf. From live music and family activities to an interactive ?Freedom Experience,? the event aims to remind Americans of the rights we often take for granted ? and why they matter now more than ever. The Freedom Forum's Kevin Goldberg joins "The Final 5" to explain what it's all about.

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.

Trump signs Columbus Day proclamation: 'We're back, Italians'
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Members of the press applauded as President Trump signed a proclamation reinstating Columbus Day during a cabinet meeting Thursday.

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.

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.