HENRICO, Va. (AP) — Susanna Gibson lost her Virginia legislative race this month, but she may not be done with politics. Gibson, a Democrat whose House of Delegates campaign and personal life were rocked by news reports that she had livestreamed sex acts with her husband on a pornographic website, isn’t ruling out another run for office…… Continue Reading
Could America’s giant panda exodus be reversed? The Chinese president’s comments spark optimism
WASHINGTON (AP) — Panda lovers in America received a much-needed injection of hope when Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that his government was “ready to continue” lending the black and white icons to American zoos. But it wasn’t certain when or where the pandas might be coming, although Xi gave a hint that California zoogoers, especially…… Continue Reading
Virginia Democrats look to legalize marijuana sales
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | November 17, 2023 Incoming Democratic majorities in Virginia’s House and Senate bring renewed hope to revive plans to legalize recreational pot sales in Virginia. This comes more than two years after recreational marijuana was legalized in the state but the plans to allow recreational sale went up in smoke…… Continue Reading
The National Zoo’s giant pandas depart for China
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | November 8, 2023 It’s a bittersweet day in the nation’s capital as the beloved giant pandas take off for China. Smithsonian National Zoo officials have announced that Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xioa Qi Ji will board a FedEx Panda Express plane on Wednesday. This comes after the zoo…… Continue Reading
Virginia school board races lean liberal after Tuesday’s election
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | November 8, 2023 School board races have increasingly become a priority for some voters in recent cycles with mounting pressures from education culture wars. While school board candidates are meant to be nonpartisan, nearly all the candidates on the ballot were endorsed by a local political party. The most…… Continue Reading
Democrats fend off challenges to retain control of majorities in New Jersey’s Legislature
New Jersey Democrats kept control of their legislative majorities on Tuesday, holding the line against Republican challenges as well as flipping seats in pivotal Senate races and Assembly contests. The results buoyed the party’s prospects after a bleak showing in the last election.… Continue Reading
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves wins 2nd term, defeating Democrat Brandon Presley
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves won a second term Tuesday in the conservative state where his party dominates.… Continue Reading
Northern Virginia Board of Supervisors races trend blue
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | November 8, 2023 No matter how you slice it – it was a blue night for Virginia, including the Board of Supervisors races in Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun counties. In Fairfax, Democrat Jeff McKay was re-elected as chair with 67 percent of the vote. Democrat Phyllis Randall won…… Continue Reading
Democrats win in several states on abortion rights and other highlights from Tuesday’s elections
Democrats had plenty of good news to celebrate in Tuesday’s off-year elections and more evidence that they can win races centered on the national debate over abortion.… Continue Reading
Voters in Virginia’s capital city again reject ballot measure on proposed casino
Despite a high-dollar lobbying push, Richmond voters on Tuesday rejected for a second time a ballot measure that would have opened the door to a proposed casino resort in Virginia’s capital city.… Continue Reading
Missed a Show? Listen Here
