Virginia

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


Colonial Williamsburg Foundation acquires its first Judaica items

There are records of Jews who passed through Williamsburg during the 17th and 18th centuries on business, however there is not much evidence to suggest any lived or settled there for a long period.

The courthouse building from the colonial period in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Antisemitic and racist graffiti painted on Virginia high school

The graffiti were discovered at Godwin High school in Henrico County on Sunday morning.

Virginia State Police in Charlottesville

Suspect in shooting of female U.S. sailor killed at naval base

It was not immediately clear how the victim and the suspect knew each other or where the victim was being treated.

Guided missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) pulls into Naval Station Norfolk, Va., the largest naval base in the world in this July 7, 2011 U.S. Navy handout photo obtained by Reuters March 1, 2013. The Department of Defense announced planned cuts of $271 million in maintenance at the shipyards at th

Virginia House candidate accuses opponent of hating Israel

The district is likely to lean Republican, according to reports.

Leslie Cockburn

19 swastikas painted on North Virginian Jewish Community Center

"All the 'globalist' and 'Soros' code wording matters," writes reporter.

A neo Nazi attends a rally in Budapest October 23, 2009. The words, the motto of the S.S., read "my honor is my loyalty"

Anti-Israel conspiracy author accuses opponent of 'Bigfoot erotica'

Cockburn's book unfavorably characterizes Israel's relationship with the United States, claiming Israel secretly controls U.S. policy.

Leslie Cockburn

Republican party leader says only Christians should run for office, ousted

Top Republicans in the state had called for his removal, noting his history of making controversial comments.

Virginia Republican party leader Fredy Burgos wearing a "Build the Wall" hat at an event to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month hosted by US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington

Racist, antisemitic fliers dropped in Virginia neighborhood before MLK Day

One of the fliers reads “Join the United States Army and Fight for Israel.”

Members of the Ku Klux Klan face counter-protesters as they rally in support of Confederate monuments in Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. July 8, 2017

KKK leaves its propaganda in candy bags outside Virginia homes

Police said the materials seemed to be part of a recruitment effort.

A female and male member of the Virgil Griffin White Knights, a group that claims affiliation with the Ku Klux Klan.