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- September 11, 2024
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Watch: Protestors Interrupt Youngkin During 9/11 Ceremony

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A disrespectful display… Climate change protesters interrupted Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) during a speech to the Federalist Society and Defense of Freedom Institute (DFI) while he was recounting his morning visit to Arlington Cemetery’s 9/11 Memorial. Youngkin had been speaking for several minutes when he shifted to honor the Virginians and Americans lost in […]

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- September 5, 2024
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Winsome Sears Announces Groundbreaking Run For Governor

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) has officially submitted paperwork to run for governor in the upcoming election. The Virginia Department of Elections accepted Sears’ documentation on Wednesday. Her team also announced a “special announcement” event in Virginia Beach on Thursday, accompanied by a 90-second campaign video titled “Ever Forward.” The video highlights her journey as […]

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- September 2, 2024
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Smash, Grab And Dash: Robbers Flee Pentagon City Mall, Run Straight To The Pentagon

Arlington Police swarmed and evacuated the Pentagon City Mall on Sunday during a smash-and-grab robbery at the Fashion Centre. Afterward, the alleged assailants made the desperate decision to escape the heavy police presence by running toward the Pentagon. 🔥🚨BREAKING NEWS: Arlington Police are responding to a smash-and-grab robbery at ritzy shopping mall across the street […]

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- August 31, 2024
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Youngkin’s ‘It Only Takes One’ Campaign Targets Fentanyl Crisis

Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-Va.) announced a new statewide initiative on Tuesday to highlight the progress his administration and Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin have made in fighting the deadly impact of fentanyl on Virginians. Youngkin introduced the “It Only Takes One” fentanyl awareness campaign, emphasizing the importance of having conversations about the dangers of fentanyl. “One pill can kill…it only takes one person […]

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- August 31, 2024
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Virginia Ballot Update: RFK Jr. Approved, Cornel West Disqualified

Former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on the ballot in Virginia despite his pledge to remove his name from ballots in “10 battleground states.” The Virginia Department of Elections approved Kennedy’s placement on the November 2024 general election ballot while informing independent candidate Cornel West that he did not qualify, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported. Election officials said West […]

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- August 28, 2024
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Gold Star Families Rally Behind Trump Amid Arlington Cemetery Controversy

The Gold Star Families of the Abbey Gate disaster during the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan have issued a powerful statement backing former President Donald Trump amidst media attacks following an NPR report of a “verbal and physical altercation” during his visit to Arlington National Cemetery. The visit was meant to draw attention to the White House’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, which […]

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- August 27, 2024
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Trump Aims To Secure Vietnamese Vote In Virginia

Donald Trump received what some are calling a hero’s welcome in Falls Church, Virginia, on Monday. Despite the area’s well-known liberal tendencies, the Vietnamese community, which tends to be among the most Republican-leaning Asian Americans, has a strong aversion to socialist politics. This community’s vote is crucial, if the former president is to have a […]

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- August 20, 2024
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Virginia Poll Shows Trump And Harris In Dead Heat

Virginia has long been considered a tough nut for Republicans to crack, but hold your horses – Donald Trump is far from out of the race. A fresh poll from Roanoke College on Tuesday has the political world buzzing. Despite the Democrats’ successful attempt to crown Kamala Harris as their savior, and more intelligible nominee, the Commonwealth remains very much […]

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- August 14, 2024
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Richmond Mayor Defends Controversial City Credit Card System

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Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney defended his credit card program for city employees after reports of their improper use.

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- August 8, 2024
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The Legacy Of Rich Galen: The Quiet Architect Of GOP Success

On August 6, the political world found out it had lost one of its most influential, yet lesser known, figures – Rich Galen. Though not a household name, Galen’s deep understanding of politics played a crucial role in ending the Democrats’ 40-year dominance in the U.S. House of Representatives. Galen, 77, resided in Alexandria, Virginia, […]

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