April 17, 2026 Virginia Democrat sparks backlash for omitting murder-suicide in post on Justin Fairfax Democratic Virginia Rep. Eugene Vindman's post that omitted horrific details of the murder-suicide committed by former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax sparked criticism.
April 17, 2026 Judge warned of 'very concerning' Justin Fairfax behavior weeks before Dem gunned down wife A judge flagged Justin Fairfax's mental health in a custody case weeks before the former Virginia lieutenant governor's murder-suicide near Washington, D.C.
April 17, 2026 Virginia Dems accused of illegally ‘steamrolling’ state law that could upend redistricting crusade Virginia voters face a redistricting referendum Tuesday as a Supreme Court challenge argues the amendment was passed through an illegal special session.
April 17, 2026 Obama urges Virginians to vote ‘yes’ in crucial redistricting vote Former President Barack Obama urged Virginians to vote “yes” in the state's upcoming redistricting measure, arguing it would “level the playing field” and push back against Republican efforts ahead of the midterms. (Credit: X/Barack Obama)
April 17, 2026 Obama urges Virginians to vote yes on redistricting measure that could give Democrats 4 more House seats Barack Obama urged Virginians to vote yes on a redistricting measure that could give Democrats four additional House seats ahead of the midterms.
April 16, 2026 Virginia Sen Warner 'shocked' by Justin Fairfax murder-suicide: 'Huge tragedy' Calling former Democrat Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax "an enormous talent," Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., says he and fellow Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., are "shocked' by the "huge tragedy."
April 16, 2026 DAVID MARCUS: Why Democrats' harebrained popular vote scheme might backfire Democrats push to replace the Electoral College with a national popular vote compact as Virginia becomes the 18th state to sign on to the agreement.
April 16, 2026 Former Dem Virginia Lt. Gov. kills wife, himself in shocking murder-suicide: police Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax served as the 41st lt governor under Gov. Ralph Northam between Jan. 13, 2018, to Jan. 15, 2022.
April 16, 2026 Economist warns thousands of Virginia jobs at risk after minimum wage hike signed by Spanberger Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a $15 minimum wage into law, but an economist warns the mandate will force businesses to cut jobs and raise prices.
April 16, 2026 Virginia congressman says Spanberger wants to 'turn us into New England' Rep. Ben Cline pushed back on a Democrat-backed redistricting plan in Virginia, warning it could weaken rural voting power and reshape the state’s congressional delegation.