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Wed 19:52 - Fox News
‘Virginia father’ charged with murdering infant daughter is illegal alien, says DHS
Fri 09:06 - Washington Post
Poll shows mixed signs for Democratic push to gain seats in Congress
Fri 11:00 - Washington Examiner
‘Local independent’ outlet in Virginia pushing redistricting is owned by Democratic operatives
Sat 13:00 - Fox News
Child of Chinese illegal immigrants charged with planting explosive at US military base
Sat 13:52 - Washington Examiner
Former Virginia governor blasts Spanberger over redistricting debate refusal
Sat 15:06 - The Hill
Narrow majority in Virginia backs redistricting to favor Democrats: Poll
Sun 01:18 - Fox News
DHS slams Democrat Sen Chris Van Hollen claim, says illegal alien caused crash while fleeing ICE
Mon 09:00 - Washington Post
Virginians deeply divided on Spanberger months after her landslide win
Mon 09:00 - Fox News
Primary pause, political firestorm: High-stakes elections this month take center stage
Mon 16:44 - Washington Examiner
Spanberger support craters in new poll: ‘A bot for the Democratic Party’
Tue 00:03 - Fox News
New poll reveals Spanberger's popularity is plummeting amid backlash over gerrymandering
Tue 00:47 - Washington Examiner
Youngkin says he has ‘more to give’ after leaving Virginia governor’s mansion
Tue 10:00 - The Hill
Rahm Emanuel makes case for change to a divided Democratic Party
Tue 16:55 - Washington Examiner
Abigail Spanberger's terrible gamble
Tue 20:09 - Fox News
Spanberger dodges questions on whether she would reverse sanctuary policy as DHS turns up heat
Wed 14:51 - Fox News
Biden ally tells Spanberger to exit ‘bunker’ as ex-gov renews debate push
Thu 09:00 - Fox News
VA Dem rejects ‘power grab’ claims on Spanberger redistricting as GOP warns 10–1 map would split rural vote
Thu 10:30 - Fox News
Spanberger ripped after taking credit for billions in investments secured under GOP predecessor: 'Pathetic'
Thu 13:53 - Fox News
Homan warns Spanberger blocking access to Virginia jails could force more ICE street operations: 'Do the job'
Thu 19:44 - Fox News
Republicans target Spanberger as ‘Governor Bait and Switch’ in bid to defeat Dems redistricting push
Thu 19:49 - Fox News
RNC takes Virginia to court, blasts ‘nonresident voting’ loophole in election fight
Thu 21:05 - Fox News
Spanberger breaks silence on ‘sanctuary’ claims as ICE clashes heat up
Fri 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Spanberger and Democrats spend big on ‘naked quest for power’ in Virginia redistricting
Fri 19:01 - Washington Post
Salvadoran teen convicted of assault for groping girls at Virginia high school
Fri 21:28 - Washington Examiner
Fairfax County, Virginia, officials will testify before Congress on ‘mortifying’ sanctuary policies
Sat 00:29 - Washington Examiner
Spanberger touts Youngkin-era investments in Virginia as state enters economic decline
Sat 12:00 - Washington Examiner
Fairfax County schools retain copious cultural observance days out of ‘diversity’ concerns
Sat 14:52 - The Hill
Trump says Virginia 'has lost its Energy, Vitality, and Strength' under Spanberger
Sat 16:03 - Fox News
Trump blasts Spanberger ahead of Virginia meetings, says state faces tax base exodus like New York, California
Sat 21:00 - The Hill
Virginia redistricting battle enters home stretch
Sun 20:10 - Washington Examiner
DOJ fires warning shot as Spanberger signs gun legislation
Mon 15:29 - Washington Examiner
‘Voter’s remorse’: Illegal immigration crime, gerrymandering, and tax hikes in Spanberger’s Virginia
Mon 18:50 - Fox News
WATCH: Spanberger knocked for ‘bait and switch’ hypocrisy as popularity plummets amid redistricting fiasco
Tue 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Mike Johnson raises $500,000 to fight Spanberger’s gerrymandering push in Virginia
Tue 11:00 - Washington Post
Ex-Pence aide Olivia Troye plans to run for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat
Tue 12:34 - NPR
Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president
Tue 16:18 - Fox News
Mike Johnson says he supports expelling Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over dozens of ethics violations
Tue 16:55 - Washington Examiner
Mike Johnson pushes clean spy law extension as privacy concerns divide Congress
Tue 20:32 - Fox News
Spanberger's 'unconstitutional' push to redefine presidential elections makes voters 'NULL AND VOID': critics
Tue 21:00 - NYT Europe
King Charles III and Queen Camilla Will Visit D.C., New York and Virginia
Tue 23:18 - The Hill
Spanberger signs bill ending tax breaks for Confederate groups
Wed 09:00 - Washington Post
Spanberger counters false GOP claims of tax hikes: ‘A desperate tactic’
Wed 11:31 - Fox News
Spanberger signs gun bills, makes a proposed gun ban even harsher
Wed 12:30 - Washington Examiner
Inside Scoop: Can Democrats find religion? Ungovernable unions, Spanberger struggles
Wed 12:59 - Washington Examiner
Philip Harding announces run as Republican for Abigail Spanberger’s old congressional seat
Wed 21:59 - Fox News
Spanberger receives DHS plea to hold illegal immigrant repeat offender now charged in attempted rape
Thu 09:00 - Fox News
House showdown: Democrat backed by Sanders, AOC faces Republican trying to flip blue-leaning district
Thu 09:00 - Washington Post
Largely secret donors pour millions into election that could tip Congress
Thu 09:00 - Fox News
Virginia congressman says Spanberger wants to 'turn us into New England'
Thu 10:30 - Fox News
Economist warns thousands of Virginia jobs at risk after minimum wage hike signed by Spanberger
Thu 16:08 - Fox News
House rejects Democrat attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powers
Thu 16:35 - Washington Examiner
DeSantis delays Florida redistricting session until after Virginia map referendum
Fri 00:05 - Washington Examiner
Democrats turn on Spanberger over plummeting popularity amid redistricting battle
Fri 10:58 - The Hill
Redistricting fight heads to grand finale in Virginia, Florida
Fri 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Conservative Virginia’s last stand against DC suburbs in redistricting referendum
Fri 13:00 - The Hill
Only months in, Spanberger and Democrats are losing their shine
Fri 16:00 - The Hill
Good gerrymandering can’t cure bad gerrymandering
Sat 10:00 - The Hill
Here's what to know about the groups shaping the Virginia redistricting referendum
Sat 10:00 - Washington Examiner
Spanberger’s Virginia joins the campaign to end the Electoral College
Sat 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Who is Philip Harding? Meet the Republican entrepreneur trying to flip Virginia’s 7th District
Sat 12:00 - Washington Examiner
Spanberger’s gun control bill raises legal questions for domestic violence victims
Sat 12:31 - Fox News
DAVID MARCUS: Desperate Dems tap Obama to pitch Virginia gerrymandering lies
Sat 15:47 - Fox News
ABC News faces backlash for presenting Obama campaign ad as an 'exclusive' on redistricting measure
Sun 10:00 - Washington Examiner
Illegal immigrant accused of attempted rape in Virginia had past charges dropped by Soros-backed prosecutor
Sun 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Virginia could lose influence in Congress if Spanberger’s gerrymander passes
Mon 01:58 - Washington Examiner
Republicans Cline and Presler rally against Virginia redistricting vote
Mon 15:52 - Fox News
Eric Holder accuses GOP of 'stealing seats' while defending 'fair' Democratic redistricting push
Mon 16:57 - Washington Examiner
Youngkin urges Virginians to reject ‘most gerrymandered’ congressional map at ballot box
Mon 19:43 - Fox News
Spanberger faces ‘bait-and-switch’ backlash in final hours before redistricting referendum
Mon 20:13 - Fox News
Outspent but not outgunned, Republicans aim to sink Democrats' 'power grab' redistricting push
Mon 20:21 - Fox News
Falwell: 'If you hold Biblical values' you will vote 'no' on Virginia redistricting
Mon 23:24 - Fox News
GOP blasts Virginia amendment as maps could swing delegation to 10-1 Democratic advantage
Mon 23:58 - Fox News
Soros-linked dark money network fuels Virginia redistricting push backed by national Democrats
Tue 00:39 - The Hill
Trump makes last-minute pitch against Virginia redistricting ballot measure in telerally call
Tue 02:20 - Washington Examiner
Trump pleads with Virginians to ‘just vote no’ on redistricting measure in telerally call
Tue 07:24 - Al Jazeera English
Virginia redistricting vote: What polls suggest and what voters will decide
Tue 09:00 - Fox News
Republicans sound alarm on Democrats' ‘power grab’ as Virginia votes on redistricting shake-up
Tue 09:00 - Fox News
Trump has a bold option to counter Virginia's new gerrymander scheme
Tue 10:00 - The Hill
What to know about Tuesday's redistricting referendum in Virginia
Tue 10:00 - Washington Examiner
Here are the House Republicans that Spanberger’s gerrymander could wipe out
Tue 11:50 - Fox News
Trump urges Virginia voters to reject 'blatant partisan power grab' by Democrats
Tue 13:00 - Fox News
Spanberger-backed redistricting vote culminates Dem ‘power grab’ in key swing state, says report
Tue 13:27 - The Hill
Watch live: House Republicans give remarks amid DHS funding battle, Iran war unease
Tue 13:51 - Washington Post
Virginians vote on redrawing congressional map to favor Democrats
Tue 16:14 - The Hill
Virginia special election: How many seats could Democrats gain with redistricting proposal?
Tue 16:53 - Fox News
Dark money floods Virginia ahead of redistricting vote that could hand Democrats House edge
Wed 00:26 - The Hill
Virginia voters approve redistricting measure backed by Democrats
Wed 00:51 - Washington Examiner
Virginia voters approve high-stakes redistricting referendum
Wed 00:57 - Fox News
Democrats win Virginia redistricting fight, threatening Republican House majority
Wed 01:09 - ANSA Top News
CNN, 'Virginia approves redrawn electoral districts, blow to Trump'
Wed 01:09 - ANSA Mondo
CNN, 'Virginia approves redrawn electoral districts, blow to Trump'
Wed 01:34 - DW World
Virginia voters approve plan that could boost Democrats' seats in Congress
Wed 01:34 - DW All
Virginia voters approve plan that could boost Democrats' seats in Congress
Wed 01:34 - DW Top
Virginia voters approve plan that could boost Democrats' seats in Congress
Wed 02:04 - The Hill
Democrats boost midterm edge with Virginia redistricting win: 5 takeaways
Wed 02:15 - Aftenposten (NO)
The majority voted for a new electoral map. - Thank you, says Barack Obama.
Wed 02:20 - France 24
Virginia redistricting vote could boost Democrats in US midterms
Wed 02:24 - BBC Headlines
Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms
Wed 03:03 - La Repubblica (IT)
Slap in the face of Trump for the midterm elections: the Dems win the referendum on the constituencies in Virginia
Wed 03:24 - Washington Examiner
Virginia GOP chairman says Democrats used ‘dishonest language’ to pass new map
Wed 08:42 - NPR
Virginians approve a Democrat-led redistricting effort. What happened and what's next
Wed 09:00 - NPR
With Virginia vote, Democrats gain edge over Trump's national GOP redistricting push
Wed 09:00 - Washington Post
Here are Virginia’s new congressional districts and who is running
Wed 09:00 - Washington Post
Takeaways from Virginia’s vote to boost Democrats in national redistricting war
Wed 09:19 - Al Jazeera English
Virginia redistricting election results: Key takeaways from Democrats’ win
Wed 10:30 - National Review
Virginia Votes Against Its Citizens While National Republicans Sleep
Wed 11:00 - The Hill
Spotlight shifts to Florida after Democrats win Virginia redistricting battle
Wed 12:27 - The Hill
Fetterman on Democrats' redistricting win in Virginia: 'We all lose at this point'
Wed 12:31 - The Hill
Greene blames Trump for Democratic win in Virginia
Wed 12:41 - Washington Examiner
GOP turns to Florida as next redistricting battleground after Virginia map passes
Wed 13:15 - The Hill
Jeffries warns Florida Republicans after Democrats' win in Virginia
Wed 13:18 - Washington Examiner
By the numbers: How many seats has each party gained in redistricting?
Wed 15:26 - The Hill
Spanberger: Anti-redistricting campaign tried to 'trick people'
Wed 15:40 - The Hill
Democrats on cusp of House majority after Virginia win: Forecaster
Wed 15:45 - Fox News
Newsom turns Virginia redistricting victory into warning shot for Trump administration
Wed 16:24 - Washington Examiner
MAGA ‘losing at their own game’: Gavin Newsom
Wed 16:29 - Fox News
Fetterman says Democrats have forgotten Iran is 'the real enemy' as war powers deadline approaches
Wed 16:32 - Fox News
Virginia vote hands Democrats redistricting edge, triggers GOP blame game ahead of House fight
Wed 21:14 - NPR
Is political gerrymandering the future of U.S. politics? Virginia's governor weighs in
Wed 21:32 - Washington Post
Trump team defends redistricting push as GOP faces limited gains
Wed 22:00 - Fox News
Fox News Poll: Economic gloom, Trump ratings signal tough GOP midterm path
Wed 22:56 - The Hill
Graham says South Carolina should consider redistricting after Virginia vote
Wed 23:24 - The Hill
Virginia attorney general pledges to appeal injunction blocking redistricting referendum's certification
Wed 23:57 - Fox News
Virginia court declares state's redistricting vote was unconstitutional in legal win for Republicans
Thu 00:06 - n-tv Politik
Voting on electoral districts: Trump speaks of a “rigged election” in Virginia
Thu 02:00 - Fox News
Carville and co-host lament that Trump sparked a redistricting war, making both parties look cynical
Thu 02:01 - France 24
Trump claims ‘rigged’ Virginia vote as court moves to block map redraw
Thu 03:00 - Washington Examiner
Graham urges ‘bold’ South Carolina response to Virginia redistricting measure
Thu 04:59 - n-tv Politik
Trump: "rigged" vote: Court stops redistricting in Virginia because of "misleading" question
Thu 05:09 - Al Jazeera English
Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war
Thu 10:00 - The Hill
GOP tries to ease growing fears of midterm shellacking
Thu 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Spanberger claims major redistricting victory despite sinking poll numbers
Thu 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Virginia redistricting loss magnifies important fight inside GOP
Thu 11:10 - Washington Post
Republicans take first step toward funding ICE without Democrats’ help
Thu 14:02 - France 24
Virginia court blocks redistricting map approved by voters in win for GOP
Thu 14:17 - Fox News
Voters say Republicans outdo Democrats on these key issues: Fox News poll
Thu 15:12 - The Hill
Ocasio-Cortez on Republicans complaining about Virginia redistricting: 'Wah, wah, wah'
Thu 22:25 - Fox News
Conservative nonprofit investigates Virginia redistricting vote after court blocks certification
Fri 10:00 - The Hill
Democrats worry they may be taking the wrong lesson from recent wins
Fri 10:00 - The Hill
Democrats poised to escalate pressure on GOP with repeated votes on Iran war powers
Fri 10:00 - Fox News
Virginia’s map war lays bare state's sharp partisan turn as legal fight looms
Fri 12:00 - The Hill
Democrats, not Trump, started the gerrymander fight
Fri 13:46 - Fox News
Democrat Beyer blasts GOP plan to counter Virginia redistricting by eliminating his seat
Fri 21:18 - Fox News
Hakeem Jeffries left scrambling after child reporter asks why voters view Democrats so negatively
Sat 08:00 - Fox News
Dems put Trump on notice as redistricting battle ramps up ahead of midterms: 'Going to fight back'
Sat 10:00 - Washington Examiner
How a $15 minimum wage will regionally affect a diverse and unequal Virginia
Sat 10:00 - Washington Post
Democrats could actually retake the Senate. Here are the races to watch.
Sat 23:44 - Fox News
'Charlie's Angels' star Kate Jackson opens up about her quiet life on Virginia farm after leaving Hollywood
Sun 10:00 - Fox News
'Discriminatory' National Park fee plan slammed by Democrats turns into conservation win, Burgum says
Sun 12:00 - Fox News
JONATHAN TURLEY: Virginia Democrats' map scheme faces judgment at the high court
Sun 12:00 - Fox News
Former Disney star Maitland Ward says young actors were treated like a 'product' in Hollywood factory
Mon 09:00 - Fox News
Virginia senators want to inflict their tyrannical gun strategy on entire country
Mon 12:30 - The Hill
Republicans are sinking, but Democrats aren’t rising
Mon 13:23 - The Hill
Virginia court rules in favor of Democrats in redistricting case
Mon 16:14 - Fox News
Virginia GOP, Dems battle it out over redistricting before state Supreme Court
Mon 16:37 - Washington Examiner
Democrats have normalized political violence
Mon 23:07 - Washington Examiner
Lee Zeldin clashes with Democrats over climate change and public health
Tue 10:00 - The Hill
Democrats see bright spot in economy ahead of midterms
Tue 10:00 - Fox News
Who is Hasan Piker? Meet the far-left streamer who is stirring up controversy and dividing Democrats
Tue 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Republicans must back Trump’s crackdown on hospital abuse
Tue 15:34 - The Hill
Are Democrats winning elections but losing the narrative? Join the live discussion
Tue 16:46 - Washington Examiner
Poll: James Talarico pulls ahead of both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, fueling Democrats’ hopes
Wed 10:00 - The Hill
Democrats hold 10-point edge over Republicans ahead of midterm elections: Poll
Wed 10:00 - The Hill
Republicans’ go-it-alone strategy keeps hitting walls, jeopardizing must-pass bills
Wed 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Florida redistricting puts pro-Israel Democrats at risk
Wed 12:00 - Washington Examiner
Republicans must not help Democrats gut workplace democracy
Wed 14:14 - Fox News
Supreme Court rules on key Voting Rights Act rule as Republicans and Democrats wage redistricting war
Wed 15:32 - Washington Post
Florida lawmakers approve redistricting plan intended to give GOP four more seats
Wed 16:26 - Washington Examiner
Democrats ready to fight after Supreme Court strikes down voting rights case
Wed 16:47 - Washington Examiner
Michigan Republican faces fire on Iran war in bellwether race
Thu 02:53 - Fox News
House Republicans unlock reconciliation process to fund ICE and Border Patrol without Democrats
Thu 02:57 - Washington Post
Louisiana governor prepares to suspend House primaries after court ruling
Thu 09:00 - Fox News
SEN JOHN KENNEDY: Democrats’ anti-ICE tantrum leaves Republicans with one option going forward
Thu 10:00 - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court takes on Roundup ambulance chasing
Thu 10:00 - Washington Examiner
Republicans should stop running from abortion
Thu 10:00 - Fox News
DeSantis' redistricting fight gets major boost from his potential GOP successor: 'Doing the right thing'
Thu 11:00 - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court’s Louisiana redistricting ruling poised to wipe out House Democrats in the South
Thu 12:53 - Washington Post
Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops out of race to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins
Thu 13:00 - The Hill
Abortion is an economic issue Republicans aren't ready to face