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Kaine and Cao face off in only debate of campaign for US Senate seat from Virginia
Read full article: Kaine and Cao face off in only debate of campaign for US Senate seat from VirginiaU.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia and Republican challenger Hung Cao have gone toe to toe in their only debate of the campaign over issues from illegal immigration to tariffs on foreign goods.
What to watch as JD Vance and Tim Walz meet for a vice presidential debate
Read full article: What to watch as JD Vance and Tim Walz meet for a vice presidential debateThe vice presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz will bring together undercards who have spent two months going after each other and the top of each ticket.
Parade of Opinions: Politicians march to the beat of Election season at the Buena Vista Labor Day Parade
Read full article: Parade of Opinions: Politicians march to the beat of Election season at the Buena Vista Labor Day ParadePoliticians from both parties used the Buena Vista Labor Day Parade to rally support and emphasize the importance of voter participation ahead of the upcoming election.
WATCH: New Roanoke College poll gives Kamala Harris lead over Donald Trump in Virginia
Read full article: WATCH: New Roanoke College poll gives Kamala Harris lead over Donald Trump in VirginiaA new Roanoke College poll gives Vice President Kamala Harris a slim three-point lead over former President Donald Trump in Virginia.
Virginia senators celebrate passage of bill to rename Lynchburg VA Clinic after Desmond Doss
Read full article: Virginia senators celebrate passage of bill to rename Lynchburg VA Clinic after Desmond DossVirginia senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine recently celebrated the unanimous Senate passage of their proposed bill to rename the Lynchburg VA Clinic after the war hero Desmond T. Doss.
Senators Kaine, Warner vote to advance the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act
Read full article: Senators Kaine, Warner vote to advance the Kids Online Safety and Privacy ActLast Thursday, Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine released statements regarding the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act, a piece of legislation they both cosponsored. It is set to receive a final vote in the Senate next week.
Volvo operations in the New River Valley to receive federal funding for upgrades
Read full article: Volvo operations in the New River Valley to receive federal funding for upgradesThe Department of Energy announced that Mack and Volvo Trucks will be awarded over $208 million in federal funding through the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion and Grant Program.
Cliffhanger congressional contest between Bob Good and John McGuire tests power of Trump endorsement
Read full article: Cliffhanger congressional contest between Bob Good and John McGuire tests power of Trump endorsementOne of Americaโs most conservative congressmen is locked in a tight renomination battle against an opponent endorsed by former President Donald Trump in Virginia.
Virginia Senators Kaine, Warner working to ensure access to in-vitro fertilization
Read full article: Virginia Senators Kaine, Warner working to ensure access to in-vitro fertilizationSenator Kaine and Mark Warner are working to advance the Right to IVF Act. The Senate is expected to vote soon on the legislation that would protect and expand access to IVF nationwide.
Navy vet has Trump's nod ahead of Virginia's US Senate primary, targets Tim Kaine in uphill battle
Read full article: Navy vet has Trump's nod ahead of Virginia's US Senate primary, targets Tim Kaine in uphill battlePolitical observers have already placed their bets on U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, predicting the Democrat will win his third term in November.
Parts of the Affordable Connectivity program expired, leaving thousands of Virginians with higher internet bills
Read full article: Parts of the Affordable Connectivity program expired, leaving thousands of Virginians with higher internet billsBroadband internet is a need all across rural America, and with parts of the Affordable Connectivity program now expired, thousands of Virginians could have higher monthly internet bills.
Senators Kaine, Warner secure nearly $100 million for affordable housing, homelessness
Read full article: Senators Kaine, Warner secure nearly $100 million for affordable housing, homelessnessNearly $100 million is headed to the Commonwealth to fund affordable housing, community development, and homelessness.
Virginia legislators approve incentive for Lynchburg Lithium-ion manufacturing plant
Read full article: Virginia legislators approve incentive for Lynchburg Lithium-ion manufacturing plantA Virginia legislative panel has approved a state incentive package to bring a lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant to Lynchburg.
Virginia senators introduce gun safety bill on 17th anniversary of Virginia Tech shooting
Read full article: Virginia senators introduce gun safety bill on 17th anniversary of Virginia Tech shootingOn the 17th anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting, Virginia senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine introduced a new bill to reduce gun violence across the nation.
Senator Tim Kaine introduces bill targeting new drug, tranq, being mixed with other narcotics
Read full article: Senator Tim Kaine introduces bill targeting new drug, tranq, being mixed with other narcoticsTranq is the street name for Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer that is now being found laced with other drugs.
State of the Union guests spotlight divide on abortion and immigration but offer some rare unity
Read full article: State of the Union guests spotlight divide on abortion and immigration but offer some rare unityThe guest list for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address speaks volumes about what Democrats and Republicans want to focus on as the 2024 election season heats up.
Biden's closest allies are stepping up pressure on White House to do more to ease suffering in Gaza
Read full article: Biden's closest allies are stepping up pressure on White House to do more to ease suffering in GazaMore of President Joe Bidenโs top Senate allies are demanding that the U.S. act directly to ease Palestinian civilian suffering in Gaza and are joining calls to cut military aid if Israel refuses to change course.
Virginia lawmakers cosponsor bill to protect IVF treatment following Alabama Supreme Court ruling
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers cosponsor bill to protect IVF treatment following Alabama Supreme Court rulingBoth Virginia Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner are sponsoring a bill to protect access to IVF treatment.
Kids are using phones in class, even when itโs against the rules. Should schools ban them all day?
Read full article: Kids are using phones in class, even when itโs against the rules. Should schools ban them all day?The scene in classrooms around the country is similar: Kids are on their phones, even when school rules forbid it.
The Senate is pushing past far-right objections to aiding Ukraine. But next steps are uncertain
Read full article: The Senate is pushing past far-right objections to aiding Ukraine. But next steps are uncertainThe U.S. Senate is slogging past far-right Republican opposition to helping Ukraine fight Russia.
Senate Democrats push to require that Biden consult Congress on weapons sales to Israel
Read full article: Senate Democrats push to require that Biden consult Congress on weapons sales to IsraelSenate Democrats are pushing to prevent the Biden administration from bypassing Congress when approving weapons sales to Israel as the Jewish state's war against Hamas comes under increasing scrutiny.
10 News Investigates: Virginia lawmakers help seek funding for Wythe Countyโs multi-million dollar glove factory
Read full article: 10 News Investigates: Virginia lawmakers help seek funding for Wythe Countyโs multi-million dollar glove factoryThe Blue Star NBR glove manufacturing project is only partially finished as the rest of this multi-million dollar development is on hold after federal funding fell through.
Political expert weighs in on Biden impeachment inquiry
Read full article: Political expert weighs in on Biden impeachment inquiryU.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is launching an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Republicans are probing the business dealings of the president and his son, Hunter Biden.
Sen. Tim Kaine visits Roanoke to discuss immigration
Read full article: Sen. Tim Kaine visits Roanoke to discuss immigrationSenator Tim Kaine was in Roanoke Friday to meet with new Americans and citizenship students to learn more about their immigration experiences and some of the issues theyโve faced.
Navy veteran Hung Cao enters GOP race to challenge Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine in 2024
Read full article: Navy veteran Hung Cao enters GOP race to challenge Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine in 2024Retired Navy combat veteran Hung Cao, who ran an energetic but unsuccessful campaign last year for a blue-leaning northern Virginia U.S. House seat, has set his sights on the U.S. Senate, announcing Tuesday that heโs seeking the 2024 Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Tim Kaine.
Virginia senators announce more than $4M for airport improvement projects
Read full article: Virginia senators announce more than $4M for airport improvement projectsOn Tuesday, Senator Mark Warner and Senator Tim Kaine announced more than $4,000,000 in federal funding for Virginia airport improvements.
Senate votes to keep 2001 authorization for war on terror
Read full article: Senate votes to keep 2001 authorization for war on terrorThe Senate has voted overwhelmingly to continue congressional authorization for the use of military force in the global fight against terror, turning back an effort by Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul to repeal the 2001 measure.
Senator Tim Kaine visits Lynchburg City Schools to discuss $9.8 million grant for electric school buses
Read full article: Senator Tim Kaine visits Lynchburg City Schools to discuss $9.8 million grant for electric school busesLynchburg City Schools received nearly $10 million in federal funding to purchase 25 new electric school buses.
McClellan wins special election for Virginiaโs 4th District
Read full article: McClellan wins special election for Virginiaโs 4th DistrictDemocrat Jennifer McClellan has defeated her Republican opponent to win a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, where she will be the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress.
Sen. Tim Kaine seeking re-election in 2024
Read full article: Sen. Tim Kaine seeking re-election in 2024Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, the 2016 Democratic vice presidential nominee and a fixture in Virginia politics for decades, addressed the media Friday, announcing his plans to seek another term in 2024.
Warner, Kaine announce federal funding to help veterans access affordable housing
Read full article: Warner, Kaine announce federal funding to help veterans access affordable housingOn Wednesday, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced over $842,140 in federal funding to help homeless veterans access affordable housing in Virginia.
Manchin bid to speed energy permits to reemerge in 2023
Read full article: Manchin bid to speed energy permits to reemerge in 2023A push by West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin to speed permits for natural gas pipelines and other energy projects has failed in the current Congress, but could come back as soon as next month.
Sen. Tim Kaine says recent gun violence is โneedless,โ pushes for resources to prevent mass shootings
Read full article: Sen. Tim Kaine says recent gun violence is โneedless,โ pushes for resources to prevent mass shootingsSenator Tim Kaine said the Commonwealth has been โscarredโ by recent gun violence, adding that there is a need for more resources to prevent mass shootings.
โYou are loved for who you areโ: Kaine takes to Twitter, addresses Club Q shooting
Read full article: โYou are loved for who you areโ: Kaine takes to Twitter, addresses Club Q shootingOn Monday afternoon, Tim Kaine addressed the shooting and showed his support for the LGBTQ+ community in a tweet, which you can see below.
Saudi prince's new title key to dodging lawsuit over killing
Read full article: Saudi prince's new title key to dodging lawsuit over killingA recent boost in titles for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has proven crucial to shielding him from a U.S. lawsuit in the killing of a U.S.-based journalist.
Warner, Kaine announce over $115 million to lower heating costs for Virginians
Read full article: Warner, Kaine announce over $115 million to lower heating costs for VirginiansU.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced $115,675,266 in federal funding to lower home heating costs for low-income Virginians.
Yellen boosting Biden's agenda in Virginia as midterms near
Read full article: Yellen boosting Biden's agenda in Virginia as midterms nearTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen is promoting Biden administration policies as the key to advancing the nationโs โlong-term economic well-beingโ in the lead-up to the midterm elections.
More than $4 million in federal funds to Southwest Virginia
Read full article: More than $4 million in federal funds to Southwest VirginiaVirginia Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced more than $4 million in federal funding are going to projects in Southwest Virginia on Monday, according to a news release.
Roanoke lawyer, former US attorney proposes name change for Poff Federal Building
Read full article: Roanoke lawyer, former US attorney proposes name change for Poff Federal BuildingA Roanoke-based lawyer who has also served as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia is asking lawmakers to consider a name change for the Poff Federal Building in downtown.
โI feel unsafeโ: Virginia Tech students seek support for sexual assault on campus
Read full article: โI feel unsafeโ: Virginia Tech students seek support for sexual assault on campusVirginia Tech had two reports of sexual assault within the first week of classes, and students are asking leaders to do more.
Hereโs how $135 million in federal funding will be used across Southwest Virginia
Read full article: Hereโs how $135 million in federal funding will be used across Southwest VirginiaU.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have secured about $135 million in federal funding for Virginia in budget bills for the 2023 Fiscal Year.
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: Times when her majesty visited Virginia
Read full article: Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: Times when her majesty visited VirginiaQueen Elizabeth II visited Virginia in 1957 and in 2007, meeting and greeting Virginians as well as some of the current politicians in the area, including Tim Kaine.
U.S. Secretary of Energy, Senator discuss Inflation Reduction Act in Troutville, Lexington
Read full article: U.S. Secretary of Energy, Senator discuss Inflation Reduction Act in Troutville, LexingtonU.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm kicked off her two-day visit to the state alongside Senator Tim Kaine to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act.
Audit: Va. failed on earlier advice before I-95 gridlock
Read full article: Audit: Va. failed on earlier advice before I-95 gridlockAn audit about what caused gridlock along Interstate 95 in Virginia during a January snowstorm says state government failed to carry out numerous lessons gleaned from a previous weather event.
Senators introduce bill to eliminate copays for veterans accessing contraception
Read full article: Senators introduce bill to eliminate copays for veterans accessing contraceptionOn Wednesday, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, Richard Blumenthal, and Susan Collins introduced the Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act, which will eliminate copayments for contraception covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Could the U.S. face retaliation for the drone strike that killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri?
Read full article: Could the U.S. face retaliation for the drone strike that killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri?Ahram said that al-Qaeda remains committed to attacking the U.S. and its allies, but their ability is damaged.
Virginia Senators react to death of Al-Qaeda leader
Read full article: Virginia Senators react to death of Al-Qaeda leaderOn Monday, President Biden announced a successful counterterrorism operation in which Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed, and Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine both released statements on the operation.