Democratic control of Virginia state government over the past two years has allowed lawmakers to dramatically reshape public policy with legislation reforming the criminal justice system, loosening abortion restrictions and expanding voting access… Continue Reading
Senate confirms Cindy McCain, Jeff Flake to ambassador posts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed two prominent anti-Trump Republicans to serve in the Biden administration on Tuesday with former Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona approved to serve as the ambassador to Turkey and Cindy McCain, the wife of the late Sen. John McCain, approved to serve as the ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture.… Continue Reading
US, China sparring over Taiwan heats up anew
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and China are stepping up their war of words over Taiwan in a long-simmering dispute that has significant implications for the power dynamic in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.… Continue Reading
Potential legal woes mount after ‘Rust’ shooting tragedy
Experts predict a tremendous legal fallout from the tragedy, definitely in civil lawsuits and potentially in criminal charges. In addition to Baldwin… Continue Reading
Finance reports show Youngkin with lead in cash on hand
During the first three weeks of October, Republican candidate for Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin outraised Democrat Terry McAuliffe, while McAuliffe outspent Youngkin… Continue Reading
FDA panel backs Pfizer’s low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. moved a step closer to expanding COVID-19 vaccinations for millions more children as a panel of government advisers on Tuesday endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer’s shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.… Continue Reading
Biden heads to Virginia amid high-stakes governor’s race
President Joe Biden is heading across the Potomac River to campaign for Democrat Terry McAuliffe on Tuesday, in a tight and increasingly bitter Virginia governor’s race that will test the durability of his popularity in a state he won handily a year ago.… Continue Reading
Senators put YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat on defensive over kids’ use
Senators put executives from YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat on the defensive Tuesday, questioning them about what they’re doing to ensure young users’ safety … Continue Reading
Former MLB manager Valentine runs for mayor in hometown
Former Major League Baseball manager and player Bobby Valentine scoffs at any suggestion he might be out of his league running for mayor in his hometown of Stamford… Continue Reading
US consumer confidence rebounds in October after 3 declines
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence rose in October after three straight declines as the public’s anxiety about the delta variant of the coronavirus appear to have abated.… Continue Reading
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