The University of Virginia’s student newspaper received plenty of criticism after its editorial board wrote that they couldn’t “condone” former Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to the Charlottesville campus. But they didn’t stop there. Indeed, The Cavalier Daily’s editorial board called Pence’s speech “unjustifiable” and warned that Pence’s very beliefs threatened “the well-being and safety […]
Youngkin Proposes Gas Tax Holiday to Combat Skyrocketing Prices
In case you missed it, Gov. Glenn Youngkin called for a 90-day gas tax holiday to combat the pain at the pump felt by hardworking Virginians. Youngkin’s proposal would temporarily suspend the state tax on motor fuel, which adds 26.2 cents per gallon to the cost of unleaded gas and 27 cents per gallon of […]
Republicans Want Answers on ATF Scheme to Ban Suppressors
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) is leading an effort by 25 U.S. senators demanding the ATF explain its recent ruling on gun silencers and if they’re banning homemade suppressors. Daines argues the Bureau’s recent actions infringe on the Second Amendment rights of American citizens. In a letter to the ATF, the senators wrote, “These continued assaults […]
Virginia Democrat Wants Living Wage for All Workers, Except Her Staff
In case you missed it, Rep. Elaine Luria has a strong aversion to the minimum wage. The Hampton Roads Democrat called the federal minimum wage “criminal” and passionately added, “that everyone deserves a living wage to raise their family in the community.” But at least two of her congressional staffers earned less than what qualifies […]
As Russian Nuke War Risk Rises – Concern Over Putin’s ‘Dead Hand’ Doomsday Device
The stalled Russian offensive into Ukraine has raised the risk of ‘Vlad the Invader’ Putin choosing to use tactical nukes to ensure victory. As ADN has reported Russia has far more tactical nuclear weapons than the U.S. or NATO, and Russian nuclear doctrine emphasizes ‘escalate to de-escalate.’ This allows Russia to use tactical nuclear weapons first to stave off defeat or simply […]
Virginia Reporter Killed in Norfolk Shooting
A Virginia-Pilot reporter was one of two fatalities in a quintuple shooting in downtown Norfolk in the early morning hours of Saturday. Sierra Jenkins, 25, was a Norfolk native who joined The Pilot in 2020. The paper reported Jenkins missing after her editor couldn’t contact her to make sure she covered the shooting as part […]
Was Trump ‘Right About Everything’? Maybe Not – But He Was Mostly Right on Russia
ANALYSIS – Hyperbole clearly runs in the Trump family. And Donald Trump Jr. throws it out there just as well as his dad. In a recent opinion piece in Newsweek, Don Jr., reminiscing about his dad’s book Our Journey Together, claims “Donald J. Trump was right about everything.” He then goes on to describe a litany of things his dad […]
With the Session Over and Budget Delayed, Virginia Dems Sense Blood in the Water
Virginia Republicans are bumping into a new reality of unelected institutions fighting them every inch of the way. Are we up to the fight? This is a long one. Which probably doesn’t surprise long-time TRS readers, but bear with me — I’m going someplace with this one. One of G.K. Chesterton’s observations is that it’s […]
Mom Confronts Fairfax County School Board Over Son’s Suicide
After months of unimaginable heartache, a grieving mother spoke before the Fairfax County Public School Board, blaming its COVID-19 policies for contributing to her son’s suicide. WATCH: Robert Walsh, 19, had struggled with autism throughout his life. According to his mother, Cynthia Walsh, Robert needed access to a counselor, and the virtual sessions provided by […]
NY Times Admits Hunter Biden Laptop Story It Discredited Was True – And So Were Hunter’s Links to Ukraine
ANALYSIS – After working relentlessly to discredit the Hunter Biden laptop story broken by the New York Post just weeks before the 2020 presidential election, The New York Times has now admitted the story, among other things, showing links between Joe Biden’s son and Ukrainian energy company Burisma, was true. Of course, it didn’t outright admit it, instead grudgingly acknowledging it deep in […]