CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * 2025 CIAA Football Week Four Preview * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 26, 2025) \- As the calendar turns to late September, the CIAA gridiron is only getting hotter. Week 4 kicks off with teams hungry to make their mark and inch closer to the top spot in the conference. Make sure to tune into the CIAA Network to catch all of Saturday's action: https://thec  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 26 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Statement on USDOT Action on Non-Domiciled CDLs * Sep 26, 2025 Washington - Today, in response to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's announcement of measures to increase enforcement actions against non-domiciled CDL holders, American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear issued this statement: "ATA supports steps to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Joins Foreign Relations Chairman, Colleagues in Pushing for Iran Snapback Sanctions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and 48 of her Senate Republican colleagues in a letter to Jean-Noel Barrot, the French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Johann Wade  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Medicare Open Enrollment in Virginia, 2026 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) offers seniors, people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and people with disabilities several insurance options, including Medicare Fee-for-Service, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare prescription drug plans. The costs   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Medicare Open Enrollment in West Virginia, 2026 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) offers seniors, people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and people with disabilities several insurance options, including Medicare Fee-for-Service, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare prescription drug plans. The c  more

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Sept. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Chicago Man Convicted of Running Fentanyl Distribution Operation in Northern Panhandle WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - A Chicago, Illinois man was convicted of multiple drug charges for leading a drug distribution organization that transported fentanyl from Chicago, Illinois, to Weirton, West Virginia. Gerald Henry, also known   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Announces Milestone in $2 Million Returned to Taxpayers Through Casework, Over 1,793 Cases Closed * Washington D.C. - This week, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) announced a new constituent casework milestone in his service to the people of Virginia's 10th Congressional District. Since taking office, Congressman Subramanyam's office has closed 1,793 constitue  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * A Quick Analysis of Secretary Hegseth's General Officers Meeting By Mark F. Cancian On September 25, the Washington Post reported (https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/09/25/hegseth-generals-quantico-meeting/) that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has called an in-person meeting of up to 800 flag and general officers (FOs/GOs, or officers of on  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 27 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Democrats Have Zero Leverage On The Continuing Resolution Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano issued the following statement on the current impasse over appropriations in Congress as funding is set to run out on Sept. 30: "In 2024, Republicans won majorities in the House, Senate and White House as President Donald Trump pulled off the single  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is modifying airspace designations over Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, Virginia. The change is being implemented because the base's air traffic control tower will operate on a part-time schedule. As a result, the FAA is amending Class D airspace and establishing Class E airspace that extends upward from the surface. This action ensures the continued safety and management of instrument flight   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Federal grand jury indicts former FBI director for false statements and obstruction in congressional testimony Lindsey Halligan, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, announced today that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging former FBI Director James Comey with making a false statement and obstruction re  more

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 27 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger-Relief Grant to Date Delivering 1.5 Million Meals in Ohio 14 Ohio food banks and pantries benefit from $2.5 million six-state program * The FirstEnergy Foundation is supporting local communities as part of its Hunger Action Month initiative - awarding $535,000 in grants to 14 Ohio food banks and pantries. In total, the initiative is granting $2.5 million to 104 hunger relief  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- The NATO Allied Command Transformation issued the following news release: * * * From Doctrine to Deterrence: Advancing NATO's Military Police Through the Centre of Excellence Safeguarding Operational Freedom Through Military Police Support * Military Police forces serve a critical yet often underrecognized role in NATO operations by enabling freedom of movement and continuity of action across the operational environment. Tasks such as securing key infrastruct  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 27 (TNSrpt) -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * George Mason faculty drive national momentum in defense and security research By Pam Shepherd George Mason University faculty are leading groundbreaking work in defense and security research, bringing deep expertise from across the university's colleges, schools, and specialized centers to address some of the nation's most pressing security challenges. Faculty leaders in the College of E  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 27 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Helping older adults embrace AI and emerging technologies with a National Science Foundation grant By Taylor Thomas In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more integrated into our lives, older adults are being left behind. Poor digital literacy is more than being unable to use social media. It increases the risk of poor health outcomes as it may exclude anyo  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Practicum and research empower this future public health leader By Danielle Hawkins Master of Public Health (MPH) student Janell Addo-Boateng, MPH '25, describes her practicum experience as a launchpad into the public health field. "This experience helped solidify my interest in policy and program evaluation for maternal and community health, which is an area of interest I ho  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Does the Double in Manchester Following Signing of Europe's Largest Hampton by Hilton and City's First Motto by Hilton Hilton's presence in Manchester to expand to almost 1,500 rooms trading and pipeline * MANCHESTER - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is bringing two incredible new hotels to the heart of Manchester - Hampton by Hilton Manchester City Centre and Motto by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly - f  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * ICA at VCU announces fall events schedule Artist talks, inaugural chef residency, choreography and music performances, and Community Podcast Day are among highlights of the upcoming slate. By Tamurlaine Melby, Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU The Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University offers more than a changing slate of cutting-edge exhibitions. It also collabo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Reps. Tiffany and Wied Join AFP-WI Roundtable on Federal Permitting Reform * # Sep 26, 2025 by AFP KAUKAUNA, WI - On Thursday, Americans for Prosperity--Wisconsin (AFP-WI) hosted a permitting reform roundtable highlighting the urgent need for Congress to modernize and streamline the federal permitting process and the impact of federal regulations on Wisconsi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Trump's Retribution Against Former FBI Director James Comey * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's malicious prosecution of former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey: "I've had my differences with James Comey in the past, but I can spot trumped-up charges a mile away.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Warner, Kaine, Durbin Urge Appropriators to Block Costly, Risky Relocation of Space Shuttle Discovery * This week, Arizona senator and retired NASA astronaut Mark Kelly along with Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) called on Senate Appropriators to block any federal funding from being used to relocate Space Shuttle Discovery from its home at the Smithsonian I  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Kentucky and West Virginia Attorneys General Back Endangerment Finding Reversal * FRANKFORT, KY. - Twenty-six Republican Attorneys General, led by Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman and West Virginia Attorney General John "JB" McCuskey, have submitted a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency in support of rescinding the longstanding greenhouse gas endangerment finding. The  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Key Takeaways - Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee Meeting (9/24/25) * Hello FCPS Families and Staff, On Wednesday evening, our Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee met at Gatehouse Administration Center. While I typically share key takeaways from committee meetings the following business day, it was important to send a communication yesterday regarding Gun Vio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Statement on the Indictment of Former FBI Director James Comey * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice indicted former FBI Director James Comey (link is external) at the urging of President Trump. Following complaints from the President that his political adversaries were not facing prosecution, th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Leadership advances Northern Virginia Steering Committee work By Shannon Andrea Faculty and staff convened at Academic Building One in Alexandria for a town hall focused on the university's strategic presence and future in the greater Washington, D.C., area - the culmination of the Northern Virginia Steering Committee's work, led by Julie Ross, the Paul and Dorothea Torgersen Dean of Engineering and special adv  more

ENCINO, California, Sept. 27 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Walmart Shadow-Anchored Retail Center in Western Virginia COVINGTON, Va., Sept. 26, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 32,023-square-foot Walmart Supercenter shadow-anchored retail center in Covington, Virgini  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 27 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall University Graduate Humanities Program and Historic Glenwood Foundation establish Kemp W. Winfree Memorial Scholarship In partnership with the Historic Glenwood Foundation, Marshall University's Graduate Humanities Program has established the Kemp W. Winfree Memorial Scholarship to honor the life and legacy of Kemp W. Winfree (1942-2024.) Winfree dedicated his career to advancing educ  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 27 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall University's HATS Program awarded federal funding for 2025-26 Marshall University's Heart of Appalachia Talent Search (HATS) Program has been awarded slightly more than $341,000 in continued federal funding for the 2025-26 academic year, ensuring that hundreds of students in Mason and Wayne counties will continue to receive vital college access support. HATS, a federally funded TRIO p  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Men at work: Sentara provides prostate cancer screenings for hospital employees * Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, Virginia, hosted Sentara's first-ever employee prostate cancer screening program. Over the course of two days, twenty men got screened with a quick blood test while at work. "We always say, 'If only I could see into the future. Well, with prostate cancer screenings,   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Message Update from the Superintendent about Title IX * Hello FCPS Staff and Families, Per our commitment to transparency, I am sharing the latest information in our ongoing efforts to resolve a matter with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) concerning Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) policies and regulations on bathroom and locker room use based on a student's gender identity. At   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The molecule found at VCU that powered a Wall Street transaction Physician-researcher Shunlin Ren's work may propel treatment for alcohol-associated hepatitis and other liver conditions. By Jeff Kelley When global powerhouse Bausch Health acquired a smaller biopharmaceutical company this month, the news marked a milestone in a journey that began at Virginia Commonwealth University nearly two de  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * New Government Watchdog Report on Sexual Misconduct in JROTC Programs Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report that assessed how schools prevent and respond to sexual misconduct within the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program. The report also looked at how the   more

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 26 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * New Section 232 Tariff Investigation Includes Focus On Robotics and Industrial Machinery * The Department of Commerce has announced the launch of a Section 232 national security investigation into imports of robotic and industrial machinery, along with other categories including personal protective equipment, medical consumables, medical equipment, and medical devices. Publi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Kiggans and Wittman Claim to Be Pro-Worker But Won't Back Effort to Restore Bargaining Rights * DOGWOOD : "Two vulnerable Republicans use pro-worker rhetoric, but have yet to support legislation aimed at empowering federal workers" Virginia Republicans Jen Kiggans and Rob Wittman have tried to posture themselves as pro-worker. The only problem? New reporting reveals that  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Sears Lies About Rainy Day Fund While Administration Mismanages the Budget * # Richmond Times-Dispatch : Virginia's general fund ran in the red last year, report shows VIRGINIA - As Winsome Earle-Sears lies about using Virginia's rainy day fund to cover the devastating healthcare cuts she backed, new reporting reveals that the Youngkin-Sears Administration oversaw a budget that was  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * On World Contraception Day, Remember Sears Blocked the Right to Contraception Act and Has an Extreme Record Attacking Reproductive Rights * Today, on World Contraception Day, remember that Winsome Earle-Sears has an extreme record opposing protections for contraception and birth control and attacking reproductive rights. Sears cast the deciding vote against the Right to Contraception Act an  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 26 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Rainey: Adaptive Soldiers Key to Winning Future Fight * As the Army transforms for the future, leaders also must focus on being ready to fight whenever they're called, the commanding general of U.S. Army Futures Command said. "We could go to war tonight, this weekend," Gen. James Rainey said. "If I was in command, if I had a guidon right now, I'd be figuring out h  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Demands Answers from Attorney General Bondi After Republican U.S. Attorney Is Forced Out for Refusing to File Baseless Charges Against Trump Enemies Raskin Presses Bondi As Trump Installs Former Personal Defense Attorney as Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia * Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Rebukes Trump's Pressure Campaign to Indict James Comey on False Statement Charges * PROVIDENCE, RI -- After President Donald Trump ordered U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey and other individuals who President Trump has labeled his 'enemies,' and after President Trump pressured Erik Siebert, the now former-U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of V  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans' New Favorite Health Care Lie * This week, congressional Republicans are holding both House and Senate in recess, refusing to meet or negotiate legislation to stop catastrophically large health care premium increases caused by their Big Ugly Bill. As the approaching government funding deadline puts more attention on health care costs, Republicans are increasingly relying on mass deception  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following statement with Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Virginia, and Reps. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, and James R. Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Sept. 26, 2025, after their visit to the Chantilly Immigration and Customs Enforcement Field Office: * * * "We take seriously our responsibility to provide oversight and ensure that all federal agencies meet their obligations under the  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Sixth Graders Tackle Algebra Two Years Ahead of Schedule, Expanding Access to Math Rigor * Mark wants to be an engineer, a politician, or a pro athlete. Katherine wants to be a surgeon or a lawyer. Tarini wants to be a university professor. And Roshan is thinking of aerospace engineering. They're all enrolled in Algebra 1 as sixth graders, two years ahead of schedule for most students, and co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Mark R. Warner & Tim Kaine on OMB Shutdown Preparations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement on the memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) last night regarding agency preparations for a potential government shutdown: "America deserves a leader focused on solving problems, not someone who treats   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Comey's Indictment Is Nothing Short of Political Retribution * Washington, D.C. -- In response to the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, Ben Olinsky, senior vice president of Structural Reform and Governance at the Center for American Progress, shared the following comments: The prosecution against Director Comey is nothing short of political retrib  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 26 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Tougher CDL Enforcement and Workforce Investment Go Hand in Hand * Sep 26, 2025 When it comes to safety on America's highways, rules don't mean much unless they're enforced. That's why the Trump administration's decision today to tighten oversight of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) is both welcome and necessary. A non-domiciled CDL is g  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Reston, Virginia, has donated $50,000 to the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Business to establish a new Cloud Center of Excellence. The program is designed to provide students with cloud-computing education and training, aiming to expand the pipeline of skilled cyber professionals. The new center strengthens a 15-year collaboration between the university and the technology company. According to  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Sept. 25, 2025, by Jane Kelly with infectious diseases expert William Petri and Chelsea Marie Braun, an associate professor of medicine: * * * Q&A: Are 'kissing bugs' spreading disease in Virginia? Chagas' disease, also known as the "kissing bug disease," is classified as endemic in 21 countries in the Americas. The United States is not one of those countries. The Centers for Disease Control and Pre  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * US Trade Probe Advances, Threatening Duties on Imported Corrosion-Resistant Steel * The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC), an independent federal agency, has voted to continue its investigation into imported corrosion-resistant steel products, a decision that sets the stage for imposing anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports from 10 trading partners. O  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 27 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA study hopes to heal confidence along with torn ligaments By Audrey Breen, audreybreen@virginia.edu When Chris Kuenze was 16, he injured his knee in a backyard accident, keeping him from playing sports during his junior and senior years of high school. Decades later, his injury is still top of mind. "I am not sure that I ever had a feeling of being recovered," he said. "There was   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Meet the Class of 2029 Here are the numbers - and more - that make the new Rams uncommon. Editor's note: The following data about the fall 2025 freshman class comes from Census I (collected Sept. 2) and is considered preliminary. * In August, more than 4,500 first-years -- on track to be the second-largest freshman class in Virginia Commonwealth University's history -- joined the Ramily. That   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Amrinder Nain named ASME fellow for pioneering contributions to mechanobiology By Alex Parrish Amrinder Nain, professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been named a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), a prestigious honor recognizing his exceptional achievements and contributions to the mechanical engineering profession. Since joining the department in 2009, Nain has   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New grant supports study of AI's role in protecting cybersecurity systems As part of a $600,000 National Science Foundation grant, computer scientist Bimal Viswanath will lead a collaborative project that studies how artificial intelligence can make the digital world safer. By Tonia Moxley From deceptive images to toxic chatbots, Bimal Viswanath, associate professor of computer science, has for years warned ab  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Inaugural workshop looks at building a next-gen manufacturing workforce By Melody Warnick In the race to modernize U.S. manufacturing, developing talent is as critical as developing technology. How can a research university like Virginia Tech prepare the manufacturing workforce that industry needs, both right now and in the future? That was the driving question behind Virginia Tech's Future of Manufacturing Wo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Late-night screen use, easy access to medications tied to teen suicide attempts, study finds By Josh Meyer There has been a notable rise in child and adolescent suicides in recent years, particularly in the United States. Suicide ranks as the second leading cause of death among children, adolescents, and young adults ages 15 to 24, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. September  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Blasts Trump's Politically-Motivated Indictment of James Comey * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: "Donald Trump has made clear that he intends to turn our justice system into a weapon for punishing and silencing his critics. After prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia review  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Beyer, Subramanyam & Walkinshaw Release Statement Following Visit to Chantilly ICE Field Office * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and U.S. Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) and James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) issued a statement: "We take seriously our responsibility to provide oversight and ensure that all federal agencies meet their obligations under the law.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Beyer, Subramanyam and Walkinshaw Statement Following Oversight Visit to ICE Field Office in Chantilly, VA * U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and U.S. Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) and James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) issued a statement: "We take seriously our responsibility to provide oversight and ensure that all federal agencies meet their obligations under the law. Tod  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Urge Appropriators to Block Costly, Risky Relocation of Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Texas * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), alongside U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), called on Senate appropriators to block any federal funding from being used to relocate Space Shuttle Discovery from its  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Urge Appropriators to Block Costly, Risky Relocation of Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Texas * WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), alongside U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), called on Senate appropriators to block any federal funding from being used to relocate Space Shuttle Discovery from its home at t  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 27 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Board of Visitors adopts campus blueprint for next 100 years By Tanti Brownley, University Operations The William & Mary Board of Visitors unanimously approved the Campus Comprehensive Plan at its Sept. 26 meeting, ensuring stewardship of university physical spaces for future generations. The plan, which follows two years of collaborative work across campus and the board, is closely aligned with the Vision  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * WINSOME, LOSE SOME: Sears Skips Her Own Bus Tour and Hides from Virginians As She Backs Healthcare Cuts * # VIRGINIA - As three rural clinics in Virginia are set to close and 350,000 Virginians are facing healthcare cuts, Winsome Earle-Sears is skipping her own bus tour stops to hide from Virginians and dodge tough questions. SETTLING THIS WEEK'S SCORE Winsome's Wins: * Real Issues  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Without Trump Endorsement, Sears Turns to -- Checks Notes -- Newt Gingrich as Star Surrogate * As Donald Trump still refuses to endorse Winsome Sears in Virginia less than 40 days out from Election Day, her campaign is turning to a new top surrogate: washed up and failed 2012 presidential candidate Newt Gingrich. Gingrich went on Fox Business in a sad and underwhelming attempt to defend Sears' fla  more