Spanberger weighs contraception rights bill ahead of November reproductive rights amendment vote
Read full article: Spanberger weighs contraception rights bill ahead of November reproductive rights amendment voteWith hundreds of bills awaiting action, Gov. Abigail Spanberger is weighing legislation tied to reproductive rights, including a measure that involves reproductive rights.
New drone maker partly owned by Trump sons hopes to win Pentagon contracts
Read full article: New drone maker partly owned by Trump sons hopes to win Pentagon contractsAmong dozens of companies competing for Pentagon contracts to supply attack drones, one stands out: Powerus, flush with cash and ballooning in size as it buys up rivals.
Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court term
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court termA New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to charges that he brought dozens of homemade explosive devices to a Washington, D.C., church that was preparing for an annual Mass celebrating the start of the Supreme Courtās term.
Gov. Spanberger announces nearly $9 million investment in Interstate Group facility in Giles County
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger announces nearly $9 million investment in Interstate Group facility in Giles CountyOn Tuesday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced that Interstate Group LLC is investing $8.9 million to āexpand operationsā at their Giles County manufacturing facility. This investment is expected to create 46 new jobs.
Ethics panel opens investigation of Rep. Nancy Mace over housing costs
Read full article: Ethics panel opens investigation of Rep. Nancy Mace over housing costsThe House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into claims that Rep. Nancy Mace overcharged a congressional reimbursement program for housing and living costs.
Trump's State of the Union address seen by 32.6 million people, down 4 million from 2025 speech
Read full article: Trump's State of the Union address seen by 32.6 million people, down 4 million from 2025 speechAn estimated 32.6 million people have watched President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on television.
Trumpās State of the Union sparks young voter debate
Read full article: Trumpās State of the Union sparks young voter debatePresident Donald Trumpās State of the Union is sparking strong reactions across the country - including from young voters here at home - and Governor Abigail Spanbergerās response is adding to the debate.
Trump administration hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear talks near
Read full article: Trump administration hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear talks nearThe Trump administration is expanding its pressure on Iran by imposing new sanctions aimed at the country's missile, drone and oil networks.
10 News political analyst Ed Lynch breaks down key takeaways from Trumpās State of the Union
Read full article: 10 News political analyst Ed Lynch breaks down key takeaways from Trumpās State of the UnionPresident Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in the modern era. This morning, we brought in our political analyst Ed Lynch to break down the key points that both sides are touting.
ICYMI: Gov. Spanberger delivers Democratic State of the Union Rebuttal speech Tuesday night
Read full article: ICYMI: Gov. Spanberger delivers Democratic State of the Union Rebuttal speech Tuesday nightGovernor Abigail Spanberger is set to give the Democratic Rebuttal to President Trumpās State of the Union speech Tuesday night. There is no set time for her speech, but it is expected to begin shortly after Trump ends his speech Tuesday night. You can watch Gov. Spanbergerās response in its entirety here.
US men's hockey team feted at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'
Read full article: US men's hockey team feted at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'The gold medal-winning U.S. menās Olympic hockey team has visited President Donald Trump at the White House and later received about a 2-minute bipartisan standing ovation during his State of the Union address.
From Cabinet secretary to doomsday president: What being the designated survivor is like
Read full article: From Cabinet secretary to doomsday president: What being the designated survivor is likeThe designated survivor for a president's address to Congress starts the day as a Cabinet secretary and ends it that way, too, God willing.
Virginians sound off on their political opinions before President Trumpās State of the Union address
Read full article: Virginians sound off on their political opinions before President Trumpās State of the Union addressAhead of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, many Virginians gave their thoughts and opinions on the direction of the country
From Cabinet secretary to doomsday president: What being a designated survivor is like
Read full article: From Cabinet secretary to doomsday president: What being a designated survivor is likeThe designated survivor for a president's address to Congress starts the day as a Cabinet secretary and ends it that way, too, God willing.
Mexican president calls on ex-security secretary to show proof of alleged cartel ties
Read full article: Mexican president calls on ex-security secretary to show proof of alleged cartel tiesMexican President AndrĆ©s Manuel López Obrador is demanding that former secretary of public security Genaro GarcĆa Luna, who was convicted on drug trafficking charges in the United States last year, present evidence to support his accusations that the president has links to drug trafficking.
Man arrested for setting fire at Sen. Bernie Sanders' office; motive remains unclear
Read full article: Man arrested for setting fire at Sen. Bernie Sanders' office; motive remains unclearFederal prosecutors say a man has been charged with setting a fire outside the office of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders in Burlington, Vermont.
Sen. Bernie Sanders's office in Vermont caught fire. Arson is suspected, but the motive is unclear
Read full article: Sen. Bernie Sanders's office in Vermont caught fire. Arson is suspected, but the motive is unclearAuthorities are seeking a suspect who allegedly started a fire outside the Vermont office of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Biden's big speech showed his uneasy approach to abortion, an issue bound to be key in the campaign
Read full article: Biden's big speech showed his uneasy approach to abortion, an issue bound to be key in the campaignPresident Joe Biden made abortion and reproductive rights a central theme of his State of the Union speech, but he never mentioned the word āabortion.ā.
Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisis
Read full article: Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisisPresident Joe Biden is expressing growing frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Killing of Laken Riley is now front and center of US immigration debate and 2024 presidential race
Read full article: Killing of Laken Riley is now front and center of US immigration debate and 2024 presidential raceWith an unscripted clash between President Joe Biden and a Georgia congresswoman at Thursday nightās State of the Union speech, the killing of a Georgia nursing student was further cemented as a political rallying point in the 2024 race for president.
Takeaways from Biden's State of the Union address: Combative attacks on a foe with no name
Read full article: Takeaways from Biden's State of the Union address: Combative attacks on a foe with no nameThe State of the Union was one of President Joe Biden's best chances to make the broadest possible case for his reelection.
Biden will announce a plan for a temporary port on Gaza's coast to increase flow of humanitarian aid
Read full article: Biden will announce a plan for a temporary port on Gaza's coast to increase flow of humanitarian aidPresident Joe Biden will announce a plan in his State of the Union address to establish a temporary port on the Gaza coast to boost humanitarian aid for the beleaguered territory.
Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second term
Read full article: Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters on a second termPresident Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, lacing into GOP front-runner Donald Trump for espousing āresentment, revenge and retributionā and for jeopardizing freedom at home and abroad.
What is the State of the Union? A look at some of the history surrounding the annual event
Read full article: What is the State of the Union? A look at some of the history surrounding the annual eventThe U_S_ Constitution spells it out clearly in Article II, Section 3: The president āshall from time to time give to the Congress information of the state of the union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.ā.
6 in 10 US adults doubt mental capability of Biden and Trump, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: 6 in 10 US adults doubt mental capability of Biden and Trump, AP-NORC poll findsA new poll finds that a significant share of U.S. adults doubt the mental capabilities of 81-year-old President Joe Biden and 77-year-old Donald Trump, the Republican front-runner in what could be a rematch of the 2020 election.
House Speaker Mike Johnson invites Biden to deliver the State of the Union address on March 7
Read full article: House Speaker Mike Johnson invites Biden to deliver the State of the Union address on March 7Speaker Mike Johnson is inviting President Joe Biden to deliver his annual State of the Union address on March 7.
Virginia lawmakers share hopes for State of the Union address
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers share hopes for State of the Union addressAll eyes will be on Congressā chambers on Tuesday night as President Joe Biden reflects on the nationās achievements and his goals in the last half of his presidential term during the 2023 State of the Union address.
Biden makes progress on 'unity agenda' outlined in 2022
Read full article: Biden makes progress on 'unity agenda' outlined in 2022A year ago, President Joe Biden used his first State of the Union address to push top Democratic priorities that were sure to face a battle in the narrowly divided Congress ā tough asks like an assault weapons ban.
Biden seeks $10B for aid to Ukraine, $22.5B for coronavirus
Read full article: Biden seeks $10B for aid to Ukraine, $22.5B for coronavirusThe Biden administration is seeking another $10 billion to help protect Ukraine against the Russian invasion and an additional $22.5 billion to cover coronavirus pandemic-related expenses, two major additions to budget talks already underway.
WATCH: 10 News Political Analyst breaks down President Bidenās State of the Union address
Read full article: WATCH: 10 News Political Analyst breaks down President Bidenās State of the Union addressFrom Bidenās stance on the Ukraine situation to inflation, 10 News Political Analyst Dr. Ed Lynch takes a deep dive into the presidentās words to the nation.
Boebert outburst on Afghanistan jolts State of the Union
Read full article: Boebert outburst on Afghanistan jolts State of the UnionA moment about the death of President Joe Biden's son during the State of the Union address turned into a stunning outburst by one of the Republicanās most outspoken members.
Biden joins allies, bans Russian planes from US airspace
Read full article: Biden joins allies, bans Russian planes from US airspacePresident Joe Biden announced Tuesday night in his State of the Union address that the U.S. is banning Russian flights from its airspace in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.
Virginia politicians speak on what they want Biden to address during the State of the Union
Read full article: Virginia politicians speak on what they want Biden to address during the State of the UnionAgainst the backdrop of Russiaās violent siege on Ukraine, President Joe Biden is expected to tackle the threat and many other issues head-on during his first State of the Union address Tuesday.
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Conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh dies at 70
Read full article: Conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh dies at 70Radio personality Rush Limbaugh and wife Kathryn (L) attend the State of the Union address with First Lady Melania Trump in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives on February 04, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)Rush Limbaugh, a conservative radio personality that has been in the business for more than 30 years, has died at the age of 70. His wife, Kathryn Limbaugh, announced his death at the beginning of his radio show on Wednesday. BREAKING: Rush Limbaugh has died, according to message from Kathryn Limbaugh at beginning of his show. He often said it did not matter where you started or what you look like, as Americans we all have endless opportunities like nowhere else in the world,ā said Kathryn Limbaugh during her announcement on Wednesday.
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EU wants better coordination on virus, announces summit
Read full article: EU wants better coordination on virus, announces summitEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will set out her vision of the future in her first State of the European Union address to the EU legislators. She also told EU legislators that Italy will host a global health summit next year, during its G20 presidency. To counter this, von der Leyen said she wants more money poured into research and development and more powers going to EU-wide institutions like the European Medicines Agency. āSo for me, it is crystal clear we need to build a stronger European health union. And Iām grateful that this parliament is ready to fight for more funding and remedy the cuts made by the European" summit of government leaders.
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EU chief says UK cannot change EU-UK withdrawal agreement
Read full article: EU chief says UK cannot change EU-UK withdrawal agreementEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses the plenary during her first State of the Union speech at the European Parliament in Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will set out her vision of the future in her first State of the European Union address to the EU legislators. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)BRUSSELS ā European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that the United Kingdom cannot unilaterally change the EU-UK bilateral withdrawal agreement without destroying global trust in the country. It would be bad for Britain, bad for our relations with the rest of the world and bad for any future treaty on trade," von der Leyen quoted from Thatcher. Von der Leyen said, however, that the EU will always respect its signature ā āWe will never backtrack on that."
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EU top official proposes new 2030 target to reduce emissions
Read full article: EU top official proposes new 2030 target to reduce emissionsEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses the plenary during her first State of the Union speech at the European Parliament in Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will set out her vision of the future in her first State of the European Union address to the EU legislators. (Olivier Hoslet, Pool via AP)BRUSSELS ā The European Union's top official on Wednesday proposed a more ambitious target for cutting greenhouse emissions in Europe, setting a reduction goal of 55% by 2030, significantly higher than the current target of 40%. EU leaders agreed last year to make the blocās economy carbon neutral by the middle of the century. According to the EU, its greenhouse gas emissions already decreased by 23% between 1990 and 2018, with the economy growing by 61% in that period.
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WATCH: President Trump gives State of the Union address
Read full article: WATCH: President Trump gives State of the Union addressROANOKE, Va. ā President Trump gave the State of the Union address at 9 p.m. on Tuesday night. Watch it here:ORIGINAL STORYAccording to the White House, viewers can expect a ācommon-sense visionā for the country in which Trump ācelebrates Americaās unrivaled economic and military strength.āThe address comes just hours before the verdict in Trumpās impeachment trial, in which the Senate is expected to acquit him along party lines. Trump will host several special guests for the State of the Union address.

GOP congressman open to impeaching Trump
Read full article: GOP congressman open to impeaching TrumpCNN(CNN) - Rep. Francis Rooney, a Florida Republican who appears open to impeaching President Donald Trump, said Sunday that what he's seen so far in the ongoing Trump-Ukraine scandal is "quite troubling." CNN's Jake Tapper asked Rooney on "State of the Union" if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hypothetically called a vote tomorrow to launch an impeachment inquiry, "How do you think you'd go?" Rooney said he wasn't "100% sure right this second." The congressman said last week that Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House chief of staff, confirmed Thursday what Trump had denied -- that the President engaged in a quid pro quo with Ukraine. Mulvaney later sought to walk back his remarks, but Rooney said Sunday that "I don't see how you walk back something that is clear."

Here are the lawmakers not seeking reelection to Congress in 2020
Read full article: Here are the lawmakers not seeking reelection to Congress in 2020WASHINGTON, D.C. - The battle for control of Congress is more than a year away but some lawmakers are already deciding not to run for reelection, setting up a few potentially interesting campaigns in the 2020 election. Rep. Paul Mitchell of Michigan announced on July 24, 2019, in a House floor speech that he will not seek reelection. Rep. Pete Olson of Texas announced on July 25, 2019, in a statement that he will not run for reelection in 2020. Rep. Martha Roby of Alabama announced on July 26, 2019, that she will not seek reelection for a sixth congressional term in 2020. Rep. Mike Conaway of Texas, the ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, announced on July 31, 2019, he will not run for re-election.



