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Pentagon spokesman says Trump administration is watching Virginia bills that would reshape VMI governance
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The Trump administration says it is monitoring proposed Virginia legislation that would create a task force to review continued state support for the Virginia Military Institute and, separately, transfer oversight away from VMI’s current governing board. Virginia Democrats backing the measures cite longstanding concerns about the school’s campus culture and ties to Confederate symbolism, while VMI supporters warn the bills could undermine the state-funded military college’s future.
Virginia Democrats’ push to redraw the state’s congressional districts has stalled amid disagreements between the House of Delegates and state Senate over competing map concepts, even as party leaders move to appeal a judge’s ruling that blocked the underlying redistricting effort.
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Virginia Democrats have filed an emergency motion with the state Court of Appeals to reverse a judge's ruling that halted a proposed constitutional amendment on redistricting. The amendment could reshape congressional districts to favor Democrats significantly. The legal battle centers on procedural challenges raised by Republicans during a recent special legislative session.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger continues to lead Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia’s 2025 governor’s race as the long-running federal shutdown, a fast-moving redistricting push in Richmond, and higher electricity bills dominate voter concerns. Former President Barack Obama rallied for Spanberger in Norfolk on November 1, urging supporters to turn frustration into votes.
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Former President Barack Obama campaigned in Norfolk, Virginia, on November 1, 2025, headlining a get-out-the-vote rally for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger while attorney general nominee Jay Jones returned to the trail amid backlash over violent 2022 texts. The event underscored Democrats’ bid to mobilize voters before the November 4 elections and came as a month-long federal shutdown and SNAP funding fights dominated state politics.
Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general Jay Jones is under fire after 2022 text messages surfaced showing him fantasizing about shooting a Republican colleague and harming his children. While Republicans demand he drop out, many Democratic endorsers have not withdrawn support. Jones has apologized for the remarks.
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Former Rep. Dave Brat has warned that 'rage' politics, fueled by Democratic rhetoric, poses a challenge for Republicans in Virginia's upcoming gubernatorial election. Speaking amid recent threats and attacks on conservatives, Brat argues that such tensions could ultimately strengthen GOP support. The race pits Democrat Abigail Spanberger against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears.
Virginia Democrats float tax bills that could lift the top combined rate to about 13.8%
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January 12, 2026 15:25AARP Virginia urges lawmakers on drug costs and paid leave
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October 19, 2025 00:02Conservative PAC targets Spanberger with ad on transgender policies
October 13, 2025 00:04Spanberger remains quiet on two controversies in Virginia race
October 07, 2025 00:03Virginia Democratic AG candidate's texts fantasize violence against GOP leader
October 07, 2025 00:03Virginia Democratic AG nominee embroiled in violent text scandal