FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Rocket Day is a Blast at Flint Hill * What could capture the attention of 50 kindergarteners, inspiring them to leave a playground behind and sit still in a straight line, and pay close attention? These students were attracted to the excitement of Rocket Day at Flint Hill Elementary School on Thursday, October 9. Students at Flint Hill built rockets earlier in the week and tested them on th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * "That's Not Discrimination": Sears' Opposition to Gay Marriage, Support for Firing People for Being Gay Becomes Story of Debate * During the Virginia gubernatorial debate last night, Winsome Sears shockingly doubled down on her opposition to gay marriage and reiterated her support for firing Virginians for being gay, saying that it's "not discrimination." Virginians are speaking out against Sears a  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * 2025 CIAA Football Week Six Preview * CHARLOTTE, NC (October 10, 2025) \- The season reaches its midway point, and teams are gearing up to make some serious second-half noise on the road to the championship. Here's a glimpse at the action coming in Week 6. Fans can catch most of Saturday's games live on the CIAA Sports Network while the rivalry showdown  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * Abigail Spanberger Stands Out as Clear Winner in Virginia Gubernatorial Debate * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger once again showed why she is the right leader for this moment. She laid out a clear plan to protect reproductive freedom, lower costs for working families, and safeguard Virginians' healthcare. Jessica Mackler, president of EMILYs List, released the following  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 9 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Applauds Progress on NDAA, Urges Bold Acquisition Reforms in Final Bill * Arlington, VA - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today commended the Senate for passing their version of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026 and urged Congress to include "all-of-the-above" reforms that strengthen every part o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Wendy Morse, first vice president and national safety coordinator of the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) advocating for the nomination of Captain Wolfgang Koch to the DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking. With a commitment to aviation safety and security, ALPA represents the interests of over 80,000 airline pilots across 43 airlines in the United States   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Statement On Trump's Illegal Mass Firings Of Federal Workers * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents a Northern Virginia congressional district with one of the largest concentrations of federal workers in the U.S. House, issued the following statement today on illegal, unnecessary mass firings of federal workers announced by the Trump Administration and Director of the United States Offic  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Votes to Support Troops, Secure West Virginia Priorities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA). The bipartisan legislation supports service members and their families, strengthens military readiness, and enhances national security. Several provisions Senator Capito  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2025: * * * CEE's Research Science Institute Alumni Named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) announces that five CEE Research Science Institute (RSI) alumni are among the high school seniors named U.S. Presidential Scholars for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. "I am so proud of these  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Subramanyam Advocates for Property Tax Relief to Support Federal Workforce Affected by Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - This week, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) sent letters to the Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier, and Rappahannock County Boards of Supervisors urging them to consider adopting car tax and personal property tax extensions to support residents financi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Subramanyam Releases Statement on Senseless RIFs by Trump Administration * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released a statement speaking out against Russ Vought and the Trump Administration's announcement of impending RIFs amidst Republican government shutdown. "Republicans say they care about federal workers, contractors, and veterans, yet now the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding the 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. The letter emphasizes the critical need for USTR to address significant risks posed by both online and physical marketplaces engaged in substantial trademark violations and copyright piracy. The Con  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Warner Statements on Senate Passage of Intelligence Authorization Act * United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence October 9, 2025 CONTACT: Patrick McCann (Cotton) 202 224-2353 Rachel Cohen (Warner) 202 228-6884 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), and Senator Mark R. Warner (D-Virginia), Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelli  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Kiley McLeroy, policy analyst at the American Conservative Union Foundation dba Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) addressing the agency's regulatory review under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act (EGRPRA). The letter emphasizes the need for a thorough examination of several existing regulatio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Are On Offense Across the Country The DNC launched a new ad and organizing campaign that targets vulnerable Republicans in Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Michigan and holds them accountable for refusing to extend the ACA tax credits. Through this campaign, the DNC is making sure voters know that Republicans are to blame for this health care crisis. * Nati  more

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 10 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Domestic Radioisotope Production - The Future Is Now * The United States is experiencing a renaissance in domestic radioisotope production and research. Thanks to a new program from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), grants from the Department of Energy (DOE), and investment from private industry, domestic research and production are expa  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * The changing importance of sex after 50 By Katie Pearce For many Americans over 50, sex remains an important part of life, even as health challenges and shifting relationships reshape priorities. A new study led by Lucas Reyes Prieto, assistant professor of social work at George Mason University, examines how disability and other factors influence the importance of sex  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * Career Influencers Network guides career-ready students toward success By Lauren Reuscher The Career Influencers Network at George Mason University empowers faculty and staff to provide career development support to students throughout their academic journey. The network is open to instructors, advisors, success coaches, supervisors, and any others across campus who are positioned to help students a  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Engineering professors develop human-AI colorization tool for cartoonists By Shayla Brown and Nora McDonald George Mason University Information and Sciences (IST) Associate Professor Sungsoo Ray Hong has always loved cartoons. Now he's helping the artists who make them. Drawing on his expertise in human-computer interaction (HCI) and artificial intelligence (AI), Hong and colleague Yotam Gingold,   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * Powerful community partnerships help combat public health challenges By Taylor Thomas The Mason and Partners (MAP) Clinics' Empowered Communities program's success is driven by dynamic partnerships between George Mason University and community organizations that are transforming public health outcomes in underserved communities. Initiatives convene networks of nurses, peer specialists, community h  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Lodges Arrest Detainers for Criminal Illegal Aliens Charged in Virginia Highway Shooting * The two 17-year-olds in local police custody entered the U.S. as unaccompanied minors under the Biden Administration in 2022 WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged arrest detainers against two criminal   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It: VIDEO: Capito Joins BloombergTV * To watch Senator Capito's interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, joined BloombergTV's "Balance of Power" yesterday to provide an update on the government shutdown. HIGHLIGHTS: ON REPUBLICANS WORKING TO END THE SHU  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Young Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Formally End Iraq Wars * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN) applauded Senate passage of their bipartisan bill to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq. The legislation passed as an amendment to the Senate's version of the Fiscal Year 2026 Nationa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Applauds Senate Passage of Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Ranking Member of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, applauded Senate passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes key provisions Kaine secured to advance U.S. national s  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Trump's Global Tariffs and Lower Prices for Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Senate colleagues introduced bipartisan legislation to repeal President Donald Trump's global tariffs and terminate the national emergency Trump declared in order to slap tariffs of up to 40 percent on products Americans buy from other  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 10 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Latest Tariff Developments * To see a comprehensive list of what tariffs are currently enacted, view our tariff tracker chart, which provides an easy-to-read overview of tariff impacts by country. View the Tariff Tracker Tariff Letters and Deals Below is an update of ongoing deals that have been announced so far. It is important to note that there are more details to co  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 10 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Lauan Subject to Reciprocal Tariffs Beginning October 14, 2025 * On September 29, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a Presidential Proclamation imposing Section 232 tariffs on specified imports of softwood timber and lumber, upholstered furniture, and kitchen cabinets and vanities. While the Administration exempted lauan from the 232 plywood tariffs, the language of the  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 10 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Leaders Outline Army's Transformation in Green Book * A little more than six months into the job, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is transforming the Army while tackling decades-old processes and systems he believes have stymied the service's progress and hampered soldier's ability to fight and win. "I think the decision-making apparatus in the Pentagon for probably th  more

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Oct. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Oct. 10, 2025: * * * Matthew L. Harvey Takes Oath as United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Matthew L. Harvey was sworn in to become the United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. Harvey was nominated by President Trump on June 30, 2025, and confirmed by the U.S. Se  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Cruel and Illegal Mass Firings by Trump Administration Amidst Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought announced mass firings amidst a federal government shutdown: "Earlier this year, Trump's OM  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Israel and Hamas Ceasefire Agreement * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the Israeli government and Hamas reached a ceasefire agreement: "I welcome this ceasefire agreement between the Israeli government and Hamas, which will finally return hostages to their families after two years, provide much-needed re  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Meet-a-Ram: Andrew Alli's path to James River Park System leadership came through VCU * By Madeline Reinsel Meet-a-Ram is an occasional VCU News series about the students, faculty, staff and alumni who make Virginia Commonwealth University such a dynamic place to live, work and study. Andrew Alli didn't always want to work in parks. The Henrico County native enrolled at VCU as a mechanical e  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Denounces Illegal Firing of Federal Workers Due to Lapse in Appropriations * In response to the reports of federal agencies issuing reduction-in-force (RIF) notices to federal employees impacted by a lapse in appropriations, NARFE National President William Shackelford issued the following statement: "President Tr  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * New York State Attorney General Indicted Lindsey Halligan, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, announced today that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging New York State Attorney General Letitia James with Bank Fraud under 18 U.S.C. Section 1344 and False Statements to a Financial Institution under 18 U.S.C  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * October 9, 2025 School Board Meeting Highlights * Public Hearing At 6:30 p.m., the School Board Public Hearing was called to order. This public hearing was on Fairfax County Public Schools' 2025 biennial VDOE Comprehensive Plan. Each local school board must adopt a divisionwide comprehensive, unified, long-range plan that will be utilized to improve classroom instruction and student achievem  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Pet Advocacy Network (PAN), Alexandria, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service concerning several proposals for species listing at the 20th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). These proposals include the inclusion of the Hispaniolan Giant Galliwasp (Caribicus warreni) and the Madagascar Box Turtle (Kinixys homeana) in Appendix I, along with sever  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Poet James Matthew Wilson Delivers Lecture on the Power and Nature of Poetry at Christendom * Christendom College welcomed acclaimed poet and critic James Matthew Wilson back to campus as part of the college's Collegiate Lecture Series, with Wilson delivering a thought-provoking lecture titled "The Part the Muses Give Us: Poetry as First Art." The lecture explored the power and nature of poetry, with Wilson  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on Latest Round of Mass Layoffs at ED and HHS Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services confirmed its employees have received reduction-in-force notices. "T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Republican Women's Caucus Urges Senate Democrats to End Shutdown, Protect Women, Children, and Military Families * Washington, D.C. -- The Republican Women's Caucus sent a letter to female Democratic colleagues in the Senate urging immediate action to end the ongoing government shutdown. The letter, signed by members of the Republican Women's Caucus, calls on lawmakers to support the bipartisan, clean con  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Rob Wittman's Constituents Are Starting to See Their Health Care Premiums Skyrocket for 2026 * Virginia's insurance marketplace is already showing price hikes for next year Insurance companies are starting to reveal next year's premium rates through Virginia's insurance marketplace - and the price hikes are staggering because Republicans have failed to extend ACA tax credits.   more

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 10 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RVTI Expands Certification Opportunities With Spanish Testing * The RV Technical Institute (RVTI) is proud to announce a significant expansion of its certification and training program with the forthcoming launch of Spanish testing options for its Level 1 and Level 2 certification exams. In a move aimed at broadening the talent pool and supporting the existing Spanish-speakin  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Campaign Tries, Fails to Explain Away Sears' Position Opposing Gay Marriage: "Not Discrimination" Sears on firing Virginians for being gay and opposing gay marriage: "that's not discrimination" *  VIRGINIA - During last night's debate, Abigail Spanberger slammed Winsome Earle-Sears for her " moral opposition " to same-sex marriage and support for letting Virginians get fired for bein  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Refuses to Call on Trump to Stop Firing Virginians as He Begins More Mass Layoffs Amid Government Shutdown When asked directly during last night's debate, Sears refused to call on Trump to reopen the government *  VIRGINIA - As Donald Trump makes good on his threat to enact more mass layoffs of federal employees amid a government shutdown, Winsome Earle-Sears still refuses to call on  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Sears Stands by Trump as He Fires Virginia Workers with DOGE 2.0 * New Polling Shows 57% of Virginians Oppose Trump Firing More Federal Workers Because There is a Shutdown Today, the Trump administration continued gutting Virginia's workforce after Winsome Sears refused to tell Donald Trump not to fire more Virginians when asked directly multiple times. Sears has downplayed the impacts of Trump a  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 10 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Announces 2025 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship Winners * Eight security industry professionals will receive scholarships to be used toward opportunities like continuing education, repayment of student loan debt and professional development. SILVER SPRING, Md.--The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named eight   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2025: * * * Senator Justice Votes to Pass National Defense Authorization Act Yesterday, Senator Jim Justice voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act. The annual NDAA provides for military readiness and supports members of our armed forces: "We always need to have the backs of our troops: plain and simple. The NDAA supports our troops and their families, strengthens our readine  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen, Warren, Kaine Condemn Trump Administration's Abuse of Global Magnitsky Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Western Hemisphere Subcommitt  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 11 -- VoteVets issued the following statement on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: Spanberger Wins Debate Tonight, following Abigail Spanberger's winning debate performance, VoteVets released the following statement: "Tonight, Abigail Spanberger proved what we already knew to be true - she is a strong leader who will always fight for Virginia families. Her opponent, Winsome Earle-Sears, showed once again she's too weak to stand up to Donald Trump and his anti-Veteran admi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The 2026-27 FAFSA is open - here's what you need to know * By Elinor Frisa The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid became available Sept. 24, earlier than its traditional release date of Oct. 1. This was a welcome change for applicants and schools, as recent years were marked by federal delays and scrambling as the application process was overhauled. VCU News caught up with Sandr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Vertical Aviation International (VAI), Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing concerns over the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking regarding normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight operations, also known as Part 108. VAI represents over 1,100 businesses and 18,000 professionals globally, advocating for the safety and operational integrity of manned and unmanned  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Virginia Republican Delegation Issues Joint Statement Condemning Violent Comments Made by Jay Jones * WASHINGTON --Representatives Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Rob Wittman (VA-01), John McGuire (VA-05), and Ben Cline (VA-06) released the following statement condemning violent and threatening remarks reportedly made by Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones: "Public service demands the highest standard of   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech working group establishes framework for responsible, ethical use of AI By Dave Guerin Establishing a framework and guidelines for the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) at Virginia Tech is the focus of a report drafted by an AI working group charged by Executive Vice President and Provost Cyril Clarke and Chief Operating Officer Amy Sebring. The comprehensive "Responsible   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Virginians Call Out Sears Following Atrocious Debate Performance and Declaration that Opposing Gay Marriage "Is Not Discrimination" * VIRGINIA - As Winsome Earle-Sears flopped and flailed at tonight's gubernatorial debate, Virginians took notice, calling her out and naming Abigail Spanberger the clear winner. In a key moment, Sears said that her opposition to marriage equality or her support   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2025: * * * Walkinshaw Demands Inspectors General Investigate Trump Administration's Wasteful and Inefficient Layoff Scheme Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) today announced that he has sent a letter to federal Inspectors General demanding investigations into the wasteful and inefficient workforce reductions initiated by President Donald Trump and Office of Management and Budget Dire  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2025: * * * Walkinshaw Slams Trump, Vought Over Reports of Illegal Mass Firing Scheme During Shutdown Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, released the following statement following reports that an illegal mass firing scheme has begun amidst a government shutdown. "If Russ Vought wants to end Trump's shutdown, he   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2025: * * * Walkinshaw, Ranking Member Garcia Call for GAO Investigation into Vought's Illegal Layoff Directive During Shutdown Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), the Committee's Ranking Member, today requested the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate whether Pre  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Subramanyam, Call for Investigation into Trump Administration Dismantlement of USAID Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, today led 7 of their House colleagues in sending a letter to the U.S. State Department Office of Inspector General urg  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Blast Trump's Mass Firing of Federal Workers * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after the Trump administration announced "substantial" layoffs of federal workers amid the government shutdown: "Donald Trump and Russ Vought are once again showing us exactly who they are: reckless ideologues willing to inflict real pain o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Trump's Retribution Against Attorney General Letitia James * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's malicious prosecution of New York Attorney General Letitia James: "A few weeks ago, Trump forced Erik Siebert, a highly-qualified prosecutor with a sterling reputa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Trump's Retribution Against Attorney General Letitia James * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's malicious prosecution of New York Attorney General Letitia James: "A few weeks ago, Trump forced Erik Siebert, a highly-qualified prosecutor with a sterling reputation  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine: Instead of Keeping Health Care Affordable, Trump & Vought Are Holding Federal Workers Hostage * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after the Trump administration announced "substantial" layoffs of federal workers amid the government shutdown: "Donald Trump and Russ Vought are once again showing us exactly who the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Applauds Senate Passage of Annual Defense Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today applauded the Senate passage of the nation's annual defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This bill, which includes key Warner-led priorities, must now be conferenced with the House's version of the bill, before ultimately being signed into law by the President. "As the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Urge Major Utility Companies to Prevent Penalties, Service Shutoffs for Federal Workers during Shutdown * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), and seven of their Senate colleagues urged 22 major energy, water, and broadband utility companies to avoid imposing service shutoffs and other penalties for late or missed payments from federal governmen  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * When Asked About Her Support for an Abortion Ban, Sears Says We Need to "Figure [It] Out" Confirming She Would Change Virginia Law * # Abortion is currently legal in Virginia - Sears' answer confirms she would change this if elected VIRGINIA - During last night's debate, when asked about her support for an abortion ban, Winsome Earle-Sears said "my position is that the Commonwealth need  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * WINSOME, LOST THE DEBATE: Sears Flailed, Fibbed, and Flopped on the Debate Stage * VIRGINIA - At last night's debate, Winsome Earle-Sears flailed, fibbed, and flopped as she proved to Virginians once again that she will always put her loyalty to Trump and her extreme and dangerous agenda ahead of the Commonwealth. In a key moment, Sears said that her opposition to marriage equality and suppo  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 10 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Exemplary Teaching Award Presented to Dr. Tamara Bailey * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - Recognizing an educator whose challenging expectations and steadfast support of students enable them to reach their highest potential, the 2025 Exemplary Teaching Award was presented to Dr. Tamara Denmark Bailey by Provost Lynn M. Linder at Founders Day. Linder said, " Each year, West Virginia Wesley  more