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Virginia's Youngkin, Miyares strike back at California electric vehicle mandate: 'Declaring independence'

As of next year, Virginia will no longer follow California’s electric vehicle mandates, Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office announced Wednesday.

Virginia a new battleground as Trump surges and Biden flails

Trump is in a position to win “NeverTrump Republicans” — or NearlyNeverTrumpers — for the first time, while Biden is losing ground with the rural and working-class whites Democrats still...

GOP governors announce plan to 'unleash American energy'

Republican governors on Monday announced a plan to “unleash American energy.”

Donald Trump's veep pick could make or break his '24 run

Whether it's Doug Burgum, Glenn Youngkin or even Nikki Haley, Donald Trump needs to make a smart play to win moderates, cheer donors and keep his policy legacy alive.

Did terrorists just do a dry run at a Marine base? Team Biden needs to fill the nation in

This is yet more proof of the national-security dangers of President Biden’s wave-them-in border policies.

3 governors urge Turks and Caicos to 'reconsider' ammo charges against trio of US tourists: 'There were no guns'

“We respectfully request you reconsider that charges … and expedite their release back to their respective states and families as soon as possible,” Youngkin, Shapiro and Stitt wrote.

VCU students walk out of Gov. Youngkin's commencement speech

Dozens of graduating students walked out of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) on Saturday after Gov. Glenn Youngkin took the stage to deliver a commencement address. 

Virginia arena deal for Capitals, Wizards falls apart

The teams are staying in the District for the long term after Gov. Glenn Youngkin's plan to lure them to Virginia imploded.

Arlington National Cemetery prepares to remove Confederate Memorial despite GOP opposition

Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin "disagrees with the Biden administration's decision to remove" the monument and plans to move it to the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park.

Unhinged Democrats seethe at Republicans even existing

A country takes on the personality of its leader, sadly, so there won’t be any peace while Biden is in the White House.

Election Night 2023 shows Republicans still haven't figured out how to handle abortion

Republicans had yet another disappointing election night Tuesday, and abortion was plainly a major factor. Ohio voted to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution; Gov. Andy Beshear (D) won...

Republicans blame messaging, low turnout after 'disappointing' elections

Republican politicians, strategists and pundits were left picking up the pieces Wednesday after GOP candidates largely came up short in critical contests across America, fueling infighting about the party’s stance...

Dems sweep Virginia legislature in blow to Gov. Glenn Youngkin

Democrats in Virginia on Tuesday night retained their majority in the state Senate — a blow to Republicans who were hoping to achieve total control of the state legislature and boost...

Here's what to expect in key races across the country on Election Day 2023

Some of the key matchups are seen as a referendum on GOP presidential contender Donald Trump, 77, who now leads President Biden, 80, in five of the 2024 race's six...

A Schumer-Santos axis, Biden stands with UAW 1% and other commentary

“Democratic Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Republican Rep. George Santos were quick to offer support for the embattled senator to stay in office.”

Virginia Dem down big in new poll after sex video scandal

A Democratic candidate for the Virginia legislature who was caught performing sex acts with her husband for “tips” during online webcam shows is down more than 10 percentage points among...

Dad pardoned over arrest at school board meeting on daughter's sexual assault rips 'politicized' DOJ

Scott Smith, who was recently pardoned by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, slammed the Department of Justice on Monday as being “politicized and weaponized to the hill” for its handling of...

Virginia governor pardons dad who erupted over high school 'coverup' of daughter's sex assault

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin pardoned a father who protested a Loudoun County school's handling of his daughter's sexual assault.

Conservative warrior Youngkin's recipe for success in Virginia ... and the US

But in Virginia, it’s the recipe for success for Gov. Glenn Youngkin, and in just 18 months, the rookie politician has started to turn his state around.