Pay-to-play tactics are not just for organized crime syndicates after FBI agents found VDOT officials engaging in schemes involving sex, drugs, and bribes.
Sex, Drugs, and VDOT: A Mafia-Style Snowplowing Operation
Comstock Promotes Peace Through Strength For America’s Military
As the U.S. military has suffered through sequestration, a rebuild is needed to promote “peace through strength,” according to Barbara Comstock.
Chinese Space Station Tiangong-1 May Crash Easter Sunday
As its orbital decay comes to completion, the Chinese Taingong-1 space station will make its impact with Earth Easter weekend.
Russian Diplomats Expelled By Trump As Tensions Flare
An unprecedented number of Russian diplomats have been expelled by President Trump and EU leaders after tensions with Vladimir Putin and the West flare.
State Department Announces Extreme Vetting With Social Media History
President Donald Trump’s campaign promise of “extreme vetting” is now being forwarded by the State Department as they will check traveler’s social media.
Virginia Democrats Stress Localities To Regulate Northern Virginia Hunters
Following the March for Lives, Virginia Democrats are stressing NOVA localities to regulate the transportation of firearms, mainly affecting hunters.
Fierce Confirmation For Next Supreme Court Justice If Kennedy Retires
If Justice Anthony Kennedy retires from the Supreme Court bench, a fierce Senate confirmation battle could arise similar to Bork’s hearing in 1987.
Senate Republicans Look To Infrastructure Ahead Of Midterm Elections
As the legislative agenda slows down amid the Easter recess, the Republican leadership is looking to infrastructure to bolster favor in midterm elections.
Virginia Healthcare Reform Shows $6,500 Cost Cutting Potential Per Patient
As Medicaid expansion looms over Virginia lawmakers, Governor Northam’s Heath and Human Services secretary says he wants to decrease healthcare costs.
Democrats Pitch Ammunition Control As Answer To Gun Violence
The next legislative measure from gun control-happy lawmakers will target ammunition, but lacks clear constitutionality expressed in Heller v. D.C.
