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3 days ago

The 2024 GOP presidential primary season is kicking off. Hereโ€™s the potential field.

As Donald Trump hits the trail, many other Republicans are making moves toward challenging him.

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Virginia Democrats defeat bills limiting abortion access

A Democratic-led Virginia Senate panel has defeated several bills that would have restricted abortion access in the state.

Republican Governor Nixes Thousands of Green Energy Jobs, Fearmongers About Communism

The governor of Virginia is blocking a potential Ford battery factory that would have provided thousands of jobs in an impoverished areaโ€”based on fearmongering about China.

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Virginia, Amazon announce $35 billion data center plan

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin says the state has reached a deal with Amazon Web Services for the company to invest $35 billion in new data centers.

The top 10 Republican presidential candidates for 2024, ranked

An update to our rankings of the 10 people most likely to be the next GOP nominee โ€” with a new Republican sending a pretty strong signal of intent.

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Democratic victory in Virginia special election likely dooms proposed abortion ban

Democrats flipped a state senate seat in a Virginia special election Tuesday night, likely scuttling Republican plans for a stricter abortion law in the state.

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Virginia General Assembly to debate taxes, abortion, energy policy

The Virginia General Assembly is going to debate taxes, abortion, and energy policy in Wednesday's annual legislative session. Virginia lawmakers will work on revising the budget.

foxnews.com

Trump, Newsom, DeSantis? A look at who's running, and who's out of the 2024 presidential election

The 2022 midterm elections have concluded, and with the start of the 118th Congress, all eyes are on the 2024 race for the White House.

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LAURA INGRAHAM: The battle for the future of America is being fought in the states

Fox News host Laura Ingraham reminds Americans that amid the D.C. chaos, GOP governors are fighting for the people and restoration of the country on "The Ingraham Angle."

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Youngkin calls on Virginia AG to investigate high school that withheld merit-based awards

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is calling for an investigation into a high school that delayed informing students of their merit awards in the name of equity.

foxnews.com

2023 elections: Chicago chooses a mayor, states vote on legislatures in contentious upcoming races

Thousands of voters will head to the polls in 2023 to elect state and local leaders in different corners of America.

foxnews.com

Jennifer McClellan wins Democratic 'firehouse primary' for the late Rep. Donald McEachin's Virginia House seat

Virginia state Sen. Jennifer McClellan will square off with Republican Leon Benjamin Sr. in a special election on Feb. 21, after she was declared the winner in the Democratic primary.

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Virginia probes hiring of trooper who killed teen's family

After a former state trooper from Virginia drove across the country, kidnapped a 15-year-old California girl, killed three members of her family, then shot himself, Virginia State Police and the sheriff's office he had recently started working for said they found no warning signs during background checks before he was hired. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has called for a โ€œfull investigationโ€ by the state inspector general's office.

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Virginia Gov. Youngkin warns of 'catastrophic' effects from Title 42's end

Virginia Republican Governor Glenn R. Youngkin sounded off Monday on the fact the Title 42 immigration measure will be removed later this week.

foxnews.com

Youngkin addresses 2024 rumblings as some in GOP seek Trump alternatives

Virginia Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin reacted to questions about his potential to join the 2024 presidential field after winning the governorship last year.

foxnews.com

Youngkin executive order bans TikTok from state computers

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has banned the use of several Chinese-owned apps including TikTok and WeChat on state government devices and wireless networks.

Virginia students in certain schools could be required to wear masks despite Gov. Glenn Younkin's mandate ban

Disabled students can request that their peers be required to wear masks in class in 12 Virginia schools under the terms of a settlement reached Monday.

foxnews.com

Virginia governor asks for probe into hiring of โ€˜catfishingโ€™ cop who killed 3 in California

Virginia's inspector general has been asked to investigate the state police's hiring of a man who catfished a Riverside girl and killed three of her relatives.

latimes.com

Youngkin sets special election to fill Rep. McEachin's seat

Following the death of late Democratic Rep. A. Donald McEachin, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is setting a special election in order to fill the 4th Congressional seat.

foxnews.com

Youngkin's early shine faces test as he eyes White House bid

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin swept into office as a Republican revelation with a fresh formula for victory as the GOP contemplated its future beyond Donald Trump.

Chesapeake, Va., mourns those killed in Walmart shooting

Hundreds gathered in a city park to pray and light candles as they mourned the six Walmart employees killed last week.

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City holds vigil, honors 6 dead in Virginia Walmart shooting

Hundreds gathered in Chesapeake, Virginia, to honor six people killed in a mass shooting at a Walmart.

Walmart shooter described as aggressive, angry, but motive unclear

A clearer picture began to emerge Thursday of the man believed to have shot and killed six colleagues in Chesapeake, Va.

washingtonpost.com

"Pain you can't even describe": Victims' loved ones react to Virginia Walmart shooting

Details are emerging in the killings of six Walmart employees who police say were shot by a manager.

cbsnews.com

'1619 Project' creator claims Gov. Youngkin blocking CRT in schools to 'protect feelings of White children'

"1619 Project" creator Nikole Hannah-Jones told MSNBC that Gov. Youngkin, R-Va., is trying to block true history by outlawing Critical Race Theory in public schools.

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With new standards draft, critics say Virginia's Youngkin wants to rewrite history

A number of cultural groups, historians and Virginia residents are sounding the alarm about historical inaccuracies and oversights on the latest draft of history standards for K-12 education in the state proposed last week by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

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As Trump launches 2024 bid, potential leading nomination rivals gather at a major GOP cattle call

This weekend some of Donald Trump's best-known potential GOP rivals will gather in Las Vegas for the first major Republican cattle call in the burgeoning race for the White House

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Trump is in 'self-destruct mode' and becoming increasingly isolated as he fumes over disappointing midterm results, report says

Several people close to the president say they are tired of his ranting and are avoiding him as he fumes over midterm results, CBS reporter Robert Costa said.

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Republicans blame Trump for midterm disappointments

Ahead of a possible 2024 presidential campaign announcement, sources say former President Donald Trump is increasingly bitter at potential rivals and infuriated at being blamed for GOP midterm failures. He has gone after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Major Garrett has the details.

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Trump mocks another potential GOP 2024 opponent, saying Virginia Gov. Youngkin's name 'sounds Chinese'

Former President Donald Trump continues to attack other Republicans ahead of his expected presidential campaign announcement next week, giving insight into whom he may deem political rivals.

foxnews.com

Glenn Youngkin writes personal note of apology to Nancy Pelosi for remarks about attack against her husband

The Virginia governor said he apologized to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi via a personal note for his remarks in the wake of the attack on Paul Pelosi.

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Glenn Youngkin Apologizes To Nancy Pelosi For Comments On Her Husband's Assault

The Virginia GOP governor sent the House speaker a handwritten note saying he was sorry for treating Paul Pelosi's attack as a political punchline.

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Midterm elections: All eyes on Virginia as Democrats attempt to hold off GOP in House

All eyes are on Virginia's midterms as Republicans look to take three seats in the House of Representatives with recent GOP trends in the state.

foxnews.com

Virginia's election is highlighted by 3 congressional races in newly drawn districts

Virginia's congressional races have gathered a lot of attention amid the state's newly redrawn districts. These races may decide which party controls the U.S. House.

foxnews.com

Virginia education tip line sees concerns from parents

Virginians have used a tip line that Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin set up to submit concerns about curriculum, remote learning, controversial books, mask policies, teachers and other topics.

Attack on Paul Pelosi becomes punchline for some Republicans

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Kari Lake and others are among those in the GOP who have made light of the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) husband.

washingtonpost.com

Devin Nunes Posts Appalling Quip About Hammer Attack On Paul Pelosi

Twitter critics were not amused by the twisted humor of Truth Social's CEO.

news.yahoo.com

Potential 2024 GOP candidates descend upon New York to stump in battleground race for governor

As the race for New York governor has tightened in recent weeks, big names in the Republican and Democrat parties are touching down to stump in the Empire State.

foxnews.com

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin flippantly addressed the violent attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband, saying it succeeded in getting her 'back to be with him in California'

Early Friday morning, an attacker broke into Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home and "violently assaulted" her husband Paul with a hammer.

news.yahoo.com

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Jokes About Assault On Nancy Pelosi's Husband

A Republican governor made light of the attack on Paul Pelosi just hours after it occurred.

news.yahoo.com

LAURA INGRAHAM: The left thinks all Republicans are evil

Fox News host Laura Ingraham lays out the goals of the Democratic Party and relays that it's time to put an end to "appeasement" on "The Ingraham Angle."

foxnews.com

JESSE WATTERS: Teachers should be minding their own business when it comes to parents' choices

Fox News host Jesse Watters rips Democrats for trying to control children's education and withholding information from their parents on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

foxnews.com

Parents stand up to 'cult' Loudoun County School board over transgender student policy

Loudoun County parents came out to support and protest Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's new model policies restoring parental consent to transgender policies in schools.

foxnews.com

Virginia's Youngkin to campaign with Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan following Biden visit

Virginia GOP Governor Glenn Youngkin will appear at a campaign rally in Oregon next week to endorse Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan.

foxnews.com

Virginia's Youngkin defends trans youth policies: Kids โ€˜donโ€™t belong to the state'

Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin defended his administration's trans policies, which require students to use bathrooms and join sports teams based on their biological sex.

foxnews.com

2024 Watch: Youngkin โ€˜testing the watersโ€™ at major donor retreat

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia gathered with top donors on Thursday and Friday as the rising GOP star mulls a potential 2024 White House bid

foxnews.com

Virginia Gov. Youngkin predicts GOP midterm wins could help ease recession fears

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin predicts that Republican gains in the 2022 midterms would be a reset on the economy and may help curb recession woes.

cnbc.com

Georgia Gov. Kemp opposes changing Atlanta Braves' name, says World Series champs need to โ€˜keep chopping'

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia says he strongly supports the Atlanta Braves keeping their name. Kemp teamed up with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin at a re-election rally

foxnews.com

Virginia students protest Gov. Glenn Youngkin's proposed transgender policies

Students streamed out of their classrooms to decry the model policies unveiled earlier this month.

cbsnews.com

Virginia students protest Youngkin transgender policies

Student activists have walked out of class across Virginia to protest Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkinโ€™s proposed changes to the stateโ€™s guidance on district policies for transgender students.

Virginia Gov. Youngkin says 'silent thief' of inflation, worsening border crisis at the top of voters' minds

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin told Fox News Digital that inflation, education, and the border crisis are at the top of voters' minds ahead of the midterm elections.

foxnews.com

Democrats say they expect a pro-Republican 'MAGA surge' in fall elections

Democratic consultants are telling party donors that while the shifting political landscape will give their candidates a fighting chance this fall, they are likely facing a huge increase in Republican turnout.

news.yahoo.com

Glenn Youngkin hits campaign trail for Brian Kemp and Trump-backed GOP candidates

The Virginia governor is the latest potential 2024 Republican candidate to campaign in other states this midterm cycle.

cbsnews.com

Virginia has moved to restrict the rights of trans students in its public schools

The revamped rules explicitly state that students must only use bathrooms and locker rooms associated with the sex assigned to them at birth. Similar restrictions apply to sports and other activities.

npr.org

GOP's nominee for Nevada governor says he would oppose national abortion limits if passed by Congress

GOP's nominee for Nevada governor says he will fight a national abortion ban if congress decides to pass one. A nationwide abortion limit would supersede Nevada law.

foxnews.com

GOP nominee for Nevada governor says he'd fight a national abortion ban

The Republican nominee for Nevada governor says he would fight against a national abortion ban.

cbsnews.com

GOP nominee for Nevada gov. says he'll fight US abortion ban

The GOP's nominee for Nevada governor says he would fight against a national abortion ban if the U.S. Congress were to pass it.

Virginia parents protest critical race theory outside Loudoun County School Board meeting

Parent advocacy groups gathered outside a Loudoun County School Board meeting in Virginia on Tuesday to protest against critical race theory in schools.

foxnews.com

Youngkin shifts Virginia right, raising profile inside GOP

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has spent a tightly choreographed first six months in office cultivating his image in a way thatโ€™s furthered speculation he has designs on higher office.

No deaths in Virginia flooding that washed out homes, roads

Authorities in a remote corner of southwest Virginia have located all of the 44 people who were reported unaccounted for after devastating flooding washed out roadways and damaged more than 100 homes.

High court marshal seeks enforcement of anti-picketing laws

The marshal of the U.S. Supreme Court has asked Maryland and Virginia officials to enforce laws she says prohibit picketing outside the homes of the justices who live in the two states.

Biden teams with East Coast governors to boost offshore wind

The White House is launching a partnership with 11 East Coast governors to boost the growing offshore wind industry, a key element of President Joe Bidenโ€™s climate change plan.

GOP hopes to carry Virginia success into US House races

A GOP sweep of Virginiaโ€™s 2021 statewide elections has helped energize the Republican field in two of the countryโ€™s most competitive U.S. House races.

To some surprise, Youngkin hosts series of Pride events

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin hosted a series of events this week marking Pride month.

County, governor spar over protests at justices' homes

Fairfax County officials have rebuffed a request from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to establish a security perimeter around the neighborhoods of Supreme Court justices living in the county who have faced protests outside their homes.

Boeing will move its headquarters to DC area from Chicago

Boeing says it plans to move its corporate headquarters from Chicago to the Washington, D.

AP interview: Youngkin sees momentum as Democrats push back

Gov. Glenn Youngkinโ€™s hefty legislative agenda has been dealt a series of expected blows in the first half of the General Assembly session by the Democrat-controlled Senate.

Youngkin looks to root out critical race theory in Virginia

Virginia's Department of Education is conducting a review designed to root out critical race theory in schools.

Senator: Youngkin seems ready to find Wheeler replacement

A senior Republican state senator says Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin seems ready to move on from a fight with Senate Democrats over the appointment of former Environmental Protection Agency administrator Andrew Wheeler to his Cabinet.

Virginia Supreme Court dismisses mask mandate petition

The Supreme Court of Virginia has rejected a petition from parents that sought to invalidate Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkinโ€™s executive order prohibiting school systems from enforcing mask mandates in the classroom.

Judge halts VA governor's opt-out school mask order, for now

A judge has temporarily halted an executive order by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin that allowed parents to opt out of school mask mandates for their children.

Dispute over mask mandates in Virginia to be heard by judge

A judge is scheduled to hear arguments over whether local school boards or Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin have the final say on whether students must wear masks at school.

Senate panel votes down Wheeler nomination; fight not over

A Democrat-controlled Virginia Senate committee has voted against Gov. Glenn Youngkin's choice for secretary of natural and historic resources.

Police: Gunman kills 2 Virginia college officers, arrested

Authorities say a gunman has shot and killed two campus officers at a private college in Virginia, promoting a campus lockdown before the suspect was found and arrested.

Ex-Wheeler colleagues urge his approval to Youngkin cabinet

A group of about 130 former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency employees and others who have worked directly with Andrew Wheeler wrote to the Virginia Senate over the weekend to urge lawmakers to approve the former EPA administratorโ€™s nomination to Gov. Glenn Youngkinโ€™s Cabinet.

Youngkin hustles to push swing state Virginia to the right

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has used his first two weeks in office to push Virginia firmly to the right.

Republican Glenn Youngkin sworn in as Virginia 74th governor

Virginia's new governor, Glenn Youngkin, has pledged to restore trust in government and power to the people.

Ex-EPA workers ask Virginia senators not to confirm Wheeler

More than 150 former Environmental Protection Agency employees are writing to the Virginia Senate, asking the Democrat-controlled chamber to oppose the nomination of former EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler to GOP Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkinโ€™s Cabinet.

Northam to remove Lee statue pedestal, transfer land to city

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has announced that his administration will remove an enormous pedestal that until earlier this year held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E.

This worker got jobless benefits; Virginia wants them back

A Virginia man is fighting to hang on to $9,000 in unemployment benefits that the state gave him when his compressor plant closed in 2018.

Youngkin: Victory shows winning GOP path on education

Incoming Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says his victory in a strongly Democratic state showed a winning path for Republicans to talk about education.

History-making Winsome Sears ready to work in Virginia

Virginia's new Republican lieutenant governor-elect says she's eager to get to work after a history-making campaign.

Culture war fight finds mixed success in school board races

School board candidates opposing mask mandates and lessons about racism in U.S. history won in red states and some politically divided districts, but often came up short in their bids to shape policy for school districts over the newest culture war issue.

Virginia Dems concede defeat, say Republicans control House

Democratic leaders in Virginia have conceded that Republicans have won control of the House of Delegates.

Biden's bet that economy would boost Democrats falls flat

The U.S. economy was supposed to help President Joe Biden and Democrats, but as of late itโ€™s been hurting them with voters.

In Richmond, Youngkin to face 'the Senate Democratic Alamo'

Republican Glenn Youngkin spent months talking to voters about his plans to roll back Democratsโ€™ โ€œleft, liberal, progressive agenda.โ€.

After Virginia, GOP amplifies debate over race and education

Republicans plan to forcefully oppose race and diversity curricula in public schools as a core piece of their strategy in the 2022 midterm elections.

Youngkin, Northam pledge smooth power transition in Virginia

Republican Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin and outgoing Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam are pledging a smooth transition of power.

All eyes on vulnerable House Democrats after election losses

A resounding loss in Virginia and a too-close-for-comfort victory in New Jersey have Democrats fretting about a blowout in next year's midterm elections.

More issues, less Trump: GOP sees model after Virginia win

Republicans have struggled to deal with Donald Trump since the day he announced his candidacy for president.

Murphy barely wins in NJ while Youngkin upsets in Virginia

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey narrowly won reelection in his reliably blue state while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governorโ€™s race.

Biden says Virginia race wasn't blowback against him

President Joe Biden says the Democrats' setbacks in Tuesday's elections underscore that the party needs to โ€œproduce for the American people."

Youngkin's winning formula: Trump voters plus suburbs

When Virginia Republicans nominated Glenn Youngkin as their gubernatorial candidate in May, they wondered whether the former private equity executive could appeal to both diverse, educated voters in the stateโ€™s northern suburbs and white voters in its rural GOP strongholds.

Rattled Democrats reckon with bruising results in VA, NJ

Democrats are blending finger-pointing, optimism and a renewed push to unstick their stalled legislative agenda as they scramble for Election Day lessons from a jolting loss in Virginia and a closer than expected win in New Jersey.

EXPLAINER: Why AP called Virginia for Youngkin

Democrats became the dominant political force in Virginia over the past decade, but their grip was weakened in Tuesday's gubernatorial election.

Murphy ekes out win in NJ, GOPโ€™s Youngkin upsets in Virginia

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey narrowly won reelection in his reliably blue state while a Republican political newcomer delivered a stunning upset in the Virginia governorโ€™s race, sending a warning to Democrats that their grip on power in Washington may be in peril.

FOLLOW LIVE: Why Virginia Governorโ€™s race could set tone for 2022 in eyes of many political pundits

Election in 2021 might not be getting the fanfare of last year or what 2022 will bring, but there is one important race many political observers are watching that could set a tone for whatโ€™s to come in 2022.

Live updates: Youngkin fired up voters better, survey shows

Republican Glenn Youngkin mobilized voters concerned about education and race.

AP VoteCast: Youngkin win built by small gains in key groups

Republican Glenn Youngkin mobilized voters with concerns over race and education and made slight gains with suburban voters and other key groups to improve on Donald Trumpโ€™s poor showing last year and win election as Virginia governor.

GOP sweeps statewide races with 2 down-ballot wins

Virginia Republicans have completed a sweep of down-ballot statewide offices with victories for lieutenant governor and attorney general.

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