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Multiple suspects at large after five shot at Virginia State University, police say
Police responded to reports of a shooting outside a residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT) on Saturday.
August 15, 2026Republicans gained edge over Democrats in redistricting battle, internal party assessment finds
The internal evaluation, which has not been previously reported, could offer some encouragement to Republicans ahead of the midterms.
June 10, 2026Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map - Reuters
Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map Reuters
May 11, 2026Body of US soldier who went missing in Morocco has been found and identified
A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.
May 10, 2026Ukraine-Russia three-day ceasefire, UK elections, Virginia redistricting upset - Reuters
Ukraine-Russia three-day ceasefire, UK elections, Virginia redistricting upset Reuters
May 9, 2026Court pauses redistricting in Virginia, day after voters approve new maps
The court deemed the new map and the bill that triggered it unconstitutional, following a lawsuit from the Republican National Committee.
April 23, 2026Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms
The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.
April 22, 2026In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't - Reuters
In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't Reuters
April 18, 2026US FAA lifts ground stop at the three Washington-area airports - Reuters
US FAA lifts ground stop at the three Washington-area airports Reuters
March 13, 2026FBI chief Patel's travel, decision-making hampered investigations, Senate Democrat says - Reuters
FBI chief Patel's travel, decision-making hampered investigations, Senate Democrat says Reuters
February 24, 2026Who is Abigail Spanberger, the Democrat set to give State of the Union response
The rebuttal - first delivered in 1966 - is often given by rising stars in the opposition party.
February 24, 2026What to watch for during Trump's State of the Union address
BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush on who may skip the speech, why the president is fuming at the Supreme Court, and what policies could, or couldn’t, be in for a shake‑up.
February 23, 2026Supreme Court tariff ruling clouds Fed's rate path after a year of upheaval - Reuters
Supreme Court tariff ruling clouds Fed's rate path after a year of upheaval Reuters
February 20, 2026