June 18, 2025 Potential Youngkin successor focused on message in tough race to keep swing-state 'red' Newly named Republican nominee Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears emphasizes safety as government's primary role, promises rural Virginia representation and highlights her unique appeal.
June 18, 2025 GOP Louisiana state senator says he's running for US Senate because incumbent Republican 'sucks' Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez, a Republican, announced a U.S. Senate bid, declaring that he is seeking the role "because Bill Cassidy sucks."
June 18, 2025 Louisiana racetrack ICE raid nets more than 80 illegal migrants during worksite enforcement operation Over 80 illegal migrants arrested at Delta Downs Racetrack in joint ICE operation targeting unauthorized workers, including criminal alien with multiple prior convictions.
June 17, 2025 Virginia Democrats choose nominee to challenge GOP Attorney General Jason Miyares Virginia Democrats chose Jay Jones to be their attorney general nominee to face the GOP's Jason Miyares, a Trump ally, this November.
June 17, 2025 Florida attorney general held in contempt after challenging court's block on immigration law Federal judge rules Florida attorney general in contempt over immigration law enforcement, requiring detailed reports on arrests of undocumented immigrants.
June 17, 2025 Virginia Republicans pick radio host to run alongside Winsome Sears in race to replace Youngkin Virginia Republicans rally behind John Reid for lieutenant governor as the party aims to flip the narrowly Democrat-controlled House of Delegates in November elections
June 17, 2025 Trump not on ballot but president influences Tuesday's high-stakes primary Virginia primaries draw attention as voters select candidates amid Trump's DOGE cuts, with Republicans fielding a diverse ticket and Democrats seeing high turnout
June 17, 2025 Georgia man indicted for making alleged threats against senators Cruz, Fischer in disturbing voicemails A federal grand jury indicted a 25-year-old Georgia man for allegedly threatening sexual violence against senators Ted Cruz and Deb Fischer.
June 17, 2025 Virginia Republican who could become state's first woman governor shrugs off identity questions Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears highlighted her policies over the historic possibility of becoming Virginia's first female governor in her campaign against Democrat Abigail Spanberger.
June 17, 2025 Trump factor: Elections in this key state are seen as a partial referendum on the president Virginia prepares for a historic race as Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger compete to become the state's first female governor, with President Donald Trump's policies impacting the election.