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Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms

The outcome of the races could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.

The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.
The White House posting a photoshopped image of the Magic School Bus, calling it the "Magic Deportation Bus," while praising ICE activity in the Washington area, published August 24, 2026.

'Magic Deportation Bus': White House photoshops iconic cartoon while praising ICE raids in DC area

This December 13, 2012 photo shows the patch on the sleeve of a Virginia State Police officer during an event at the US Department of Transportation in Washington, DC.

Five shot outside Virginia State University residence halls, one critically wounded

FBI agents monitor suspicious activity; illustrative.

Former FBI agent charged with stealing nearly $1m in crypto from Russian target


Virginia Attorney General condemns the rise of antisemitism

"Religious discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated by my office," Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said.

 University of Virginia in Charlottesville (Illustrative).

Virginia antisemitism commission blasts Israel boycotts, indirectly critiques Trump

The commission was chaired by Jeffrey Rosen, who is Jewish and served as the acting US Attorney General in the final month of the Trump administration.

 Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks at a campaign rally for Republican US House nominee, state Sen. Jen Kiggans in Smithfield, Virginia, Oct. 27, 2022.

Walmart employee kills seven, including himself, in Virginia shooting

Six other people were confirmed dead and four were being treated at area hospitals.

 A person waits at a Walmart Pharmacy in West Haven, Connecticut

Virginia shooting victim Mike Hollins leaves hospital

The shooter has been charged with three counts of second-degree murder, two counts of malicious wounding and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

 University of Virginia in Charlottesville (Illustrative).

3 dead, 2 injured at University of Virginia shooting, suspect in custody

The suspected shooter, Christopher Darnell Jones, is in the custody of the University of Virginia police.

 University of Virginia in Charlottesville (Illustrative).

US Education Department to investigate antisemitism complaint filed in Virginia school district

The US Education Department says it will investigate allegations of antisemitism within a Northern Virginia public school district brought by the Zionist Organization of America.

 Annandale (Virginia) High School, February 2022. Part of Fairfax County (Virginia) Public Schools.

US midterms: Republicans on track to take control of the House

NBC News and Fox News projected John Fetterman won a critical US Senate seat in Pennsylvania, beating Republican Mehmet Oz.

 Supporters wait for results at the Republican Party of Arizona's 2022 US midterm elections night rally in Scottsdale, Arizona, US, November 8, 2022.

US Navy tests capabilities of USVs at Virginia Beach

The USVs tested came in different sizes - from five to 36 feet (1.5 to 11 meters).

 US Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan leaves Victoria Harbour after a visit to Hong Kong, China November 25, 2018.

Oldest dinosaur in Africa discovered in Zimbabwe - study

The research that went into these discoveries was published on Wednesday in Nature. Mbiresaurus was a sauropodomorph, a long-necked dinosaur, and is estimated to have been about six feet tall.

Artistic reconstruction of Mbiresaurus raathi (foreground) with the rest of the Zimbabwean animal assemblage in the background, including two rhynchosaurs (front right), an aetosaur (left), and a herrerasaurid dinosaur chasing a cynodont (back right).

Meaningful Israel education: Engaging today’s college students

Students are on a large spectrum of Israel knowledge, from knowing virtually nothing to having a full understanding of the creation and modern politics of Israel.

 GRADUATE STUDENTS from The iCenter’s degree program in Israel education at George Washington University experience Israel during their eight-day academic seminar in June.