The death toll rose to at least 63 in the migrant tragedy off Italy’s southern coast after rescue crews recovered several more bodies Monday, driving home once again the desperate and dangerous boat crossings of people seeking to reach Europe. Dozens more were believed to be missing.… Continue Reading
Flurry of Virginia Legislators Announce Retirements
Over a dozen Virginia legislators, including the long-serving Senate Republican Leader Tommy Norment, have recently ruled out seeking re-election this year under maps overhauled during the latest redistricting cycle.… Continue Reading
Bagby Wins Democratic Primary for Blue-Leaning Senate Seat
Democratic Del. Lamont Bagby defeated two opponents in a firehouse primary Sunday to advance to a March special general election for the blue-leaning, Richmond-based 9th Senate District of Virginia against GOP nominee Stephen Imholt.… Continue Reading
Some Democratic-led States Seek to Bolster Voter Protections
Lawmakers in several Democratic-controlled states are advocating sweeping voter protections this year, reacting to what they view as a broad undermining of voting rights by the Supreme Court and Republican-led states as well as a failed effort in Congress to bolster access to the polls.… Continue Reading
Lawmakers Pass Energy Bill, ‘Skinny’ Budget as Sessions Ends
The politically divided Virginia General Assembly worked through dozens of pieces of legislation, including a major energy bill and stop-gap budget bill, on Saturday as lawmakers reached the end of their regularly scheduled session without a deal on the entire state spending plan.… Continue Reading
DeSantis Moves Toward GOP Presidential Bid on his Own Terms
Republican presidential contenders typically fight for prime speaking slots at the Conservative Political Action Conference. But as conservative activists gather in suburban Washington this week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be courting donors more than a thousand miles away in Texas and California.… Continue Reading
GOP Leaders, Stung by Losses, Plan to Wade into Senate Races
A football legend who held a gun to his ex-wife’s head. Rivals who nearly brawled during a televised debate. A venture capitalist who voiced sympathy for the Unabomber.… Continue Reading
Dems Consider Break With Tradition to get Biden More Judges
Even as Democrats celebrated the 100th judicial confirmation of Joe Biden’s presidency, they are clamoring for more — and some are flirting with ending a century-long Senate practice to help make it happen.… Continue Reading
Pentagon Releases Pilot’s Close-Up Photo of Chinese Balloon
A U-2 pilot flying high above the Chinese spy balloon took a close-up photo of the large white orb just a day before the Air Force shot it down off the South Carolina coast.… Continue Reading
Maryland Lawmakers Reelect Dereck Davis Treasurer
Maryland lawmakers on Tuesday reelected Dereck Davis to be the state’s treasurer for a four-year term.… Continue Reading
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