Thousands of Virginia drivers overcharged by DMV

Nearly 3000 people were incorrectly taxed by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles over the course of two years, as part of a state law that went into effect in July 2020. The “Highway Use Fee,” is a state tax that is intended to tax fuel-efficient and electronic vehicles to “ensure a more fair contribution […]

Biden Can’t Get China to Stop Backing Russia, But Maybe a GOP Congress Can

Following meeting with the Chinese government in an effort to convince them not to support Russia following worldwide economic sanctions, Phelim Kine at Politico’s China Watch newsletters says that “The Biden administration’s efforts to enlist Chinese government support to isolate and punish Russia for its Ukraine invasion have hit a brick wall.” Kine notes that China is […]

Democrats Nominate a Soft on Crime Person for the Supreme Court

After a week of intense questioning for Biden’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, results seem to indicate that she is a pick who is soft on crime. In testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, Jackson discussed concerns raised primarily by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) that she was lenient […]

Spilled Drink Led to Virginia Reporter’s Death

An eyewitness to the death of  reporter Sierra Jenkins, 25, claims they know what ignited the deadly shooting that claimed her life in front of a Norfolk pizzeria. A spilled drink. Fox News reports: “This is another incident in which conflict resolution did not exist,” Police Chief Larry Boone said while addressing the Downtown Norfolk […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jewish Virginia Students Thwart Anti-Israel Campaign

Jewish students at the University of Virginia have defeated an anti-Israel campaign perpetrated by the university’s student council. The University of Virginia Student Council specifically wanted to officially condemn Israel and prohibit pro-Israeli speakers from presenting on campus. The Washington Free Beacon reports: On Tuesday, the governing body was scheduled to vote on a resolution […]

Tucker Carlson Throws Down With Republican Rising Star

Tucker Carlson isn’t backing down in his confrontation with fellow conservatives who want to provide Ukraine with more military assistance. Indeed, fireworks between Carlson and Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) began immediately last night. WATCH: While we’re still technically at peace, we thought it would be worth asking the people who are calling for war […]

Virginia Superintendent Group Didn’t Consult With Members Before Bashing Youngkin

Contrary to initial reporting, the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS) wasn’t writing an open letter on behalf of 133 superintendents slamming the Youngkin administration’s interim report on banning CRT and other discriminatory policies in public school. Indeed, evidence suggests VASS didn’t inform its members before sending the ideologically-driven letter. The Daily Wire reports: VASS, […]