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BBC Headlines • April 22, 2026 02:24

Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms

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The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.

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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

Thu 22:01 - NPR

Voters in Virginia could have one of the final words in Trump's redistricting fight

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 11:42 - NPR

Virginians will decide if the state redrafts its congressional voting map

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

Sun 21:01 - NPR

In Virginia, redistricting vote could give Democrats an edge ahead of midterms

Mon 01:58 - Washington Examiner

Republicans Cline and Presler rally against Virginia redistricting vote

Mon 09:00 - NPR

Voters say they feel confused and misled on Virginia's 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 04:01 - NPR

Here are the results for Virginia's 2026 redistricting ballot measure

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 10:42 - NPR

Virginians head to polls to vote on measure to counter Trump's gerrymandering push

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 00:50 - NPR

Virginia voters OK a Democratic effort to redraw the state's congressional map

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 03:24 - Washington Examiner

Virginia GOP chairman says Democrats used ‘dishonest language’ to pass new map

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ANSA Mondo

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01:09

CNN, 'Virginia approves redrawn electoral districts, blow to Trump'

Il Sì al 50,3% con 82% dei voti scrutinati, 'trend ormai non modificabile'

ANSA Top News

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01:09

CNN, 'Virginia approves redrawn electoral districts, blow to Trump'

Il Sì al 50,3% con 82% dei voti scrutinati, 'trend ormai non modificabile'

Aftenposten (NO)

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02:15

The majority voted for a new electoral map. - Thank you, says Barack Obama.

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA: Velgerne i Virginia stemte tirsdag for å gi demokratene flere seire i USA-valget til høsten.

Al Jazeera English

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07:24

Virginia redistricting vote: What polls suggest and what voters will decide

The race is tight, and a win could result in more seats in Congress for the Democrats.

DW All

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01:34

Virginia voters approve plan that could boost Democrats' seats in Congress

The move could increase the Democrats' chances of winning four currently Republican-held seats in Congress in midterm elections in November.

DW Top

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01:34

Virginia voters approve plan that could boost Democrats' seats in Congress

The move could increase the Democrats' chances of winning four currently Republican-held seats in Congress in midterm elections in November.

DW World

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01:34

Virginia voters approve plan that could boost Democrats' seats in Congress

The move could increase the Democrats' chances of winning four currently Republican-held seats in Congress in midterm elections in November.

Fox News

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00:57

Democrats win Virginia redistricting fight, threatening Republican House majority

Virginia voters passed a redistricting referendum that could boost Democrats with four additional House seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

16:53

Dark money floods Virginia ahead of redistricting vote that could hand Democrats House edge

Tens of millions in dark money poured into Virginia ahead of a redistricting referendum that could boost Democrats' chances of retaking the House.

13:00

Spanberger-backed redistricting vote culminates Dem ‘power grab’ in key swing state, says report

A new report alleges Virginia Democrats under Gov. Spanberger are pursuing a power grab through redistricting and sweeping election law changes in 2025.

11:50

Trump urges Virginia voters to reject 'blatant partisan power grab' by Democrats

President Trump and Speaker Johnson rally Virginia voters against a redistricting ballot measure they say could cost Republicans four House seats.

09:00

Trump has a bold option to counter Virginia's new gerrymander scheme

Gov. Abigail Spanberger backs a Virginia redistricting plan that critics say uses misleading ballot language to disguise an extreme gerrymander.

09:00

Republicans sound alarm on Democrats' ‘power grab’ as Virginia votes on redistricting shake-up

Virginians vote Tuesday on a redistricting referendum that could reshape the state's congressional map and boost Democrats in the midterm elections.

23:58

Soros-linked dark money network fuels Virginia redistricting push backed by national Democrats

Virginians for Fair Elections, one of the main groups supporting the state's redistricting referendum, has raised $64 million from liberal dark money groups, labor unions, and major Dem figures.

23:24

GOP blasts Virginia amendment as maps could swing delegation to 10-1 Democratic advantage

Virginia GOP blasted a proposed constitutional amendment on the eve of a vote they say could turn the current 6-5 congressional split into a 10-1 Democratic edge.

20:21

Falwell: 'If you hold Biblical values' you will vote 'no' on Virginia redistricting

Rev. Jonathan Falwell urges Virginia voters to reject a redistricting referendum, citing Biblical values and claiming the measure would favor liberals.

20:13

Outspent but not outgunned, Republicans aim to sink Democrats' 'power grab' redistricting push

Virginia voters face a high-stakes redistricting referendum that could reshape the state's congressional map and impact the upcoming midterm elections.

19:43

Spanberger faces ‘bait-and-switch’ backlash in final hours before redistricting referendum

Virginia's redistricting referendum faces fierce opposition as Republicans accuse Gov. Spanberger of reversing her pledge not to redraw congressional maps.

15:52

Eric Holder accuses GOP of 'stealing seats' while defending 'fair' Democratic redistricting push

Former AG Eric Holder defends Democrats' Virginia redistricting push, accusing GOP of stealing seats in Texas and Missouri ahead of Tuesday's vote.

15:47

ABC News faces backlash for presenting Obama campaign ad as an 'exclusive' on redistricting measure

Social media users criticized ABC News for presenting an ad by former President Barack Obama urging Virginians to vote yes on a redistricting measure as an "exclusive" network clip.

12:31

DAVID MARCUS: Desperate Dems tap Obama to pitch Virginia gerrymandering lies

Barack Obama headlines Democratic push for Virginia redistricting as Republicans slam the proposed map as unfair, giving a lopsided 10-1 seat advantage.

16:08

House rejects Democrat attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powers

House Republicans blocked Democrats' war powers resolution aimed at halting the U.S. military campaign against Iran as Trump said the conflict is nearly over.

10:30

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.

09:00

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.

09:00

House showdown: Democrat backed by Sanders, AOC faces Republican trying to flip blue-leaning district

Republican Joe Hathaway aims to flip a blue-leaning New Jersey House seat in a special election against progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia on Thursday.

21:59

Spanberger receives DHS plea to hold illegal immigrant repeat offender now charged in attempted rape

DHS has called on Gov. Abigail Spanberger not to release an illegal immigrant charged with attempted rape in Arlington amid northern Virginia crime concerns.

11:31

Spanberger signs gun bills, makes a proposed gun ban even harsher

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed gun control bills and toughened an assault weapon ban, drawing DOJ threats of litigation and Republican backlash.

20:32

Spanberger's 'unconstitutional' push to redefine presidential elections makes voters 'NULL AND VOID': critics

Virginia joins the national popular vote compact as Gov. Spanberger signs bill awarding electoral votes to the national popular vote winner.

16:18

Mike Johnson says he supports expelling Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over dozens of ethics violations

Speaker Mike Johnson said he supports expelling Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick after an ethics panel found her guilty of more than two dozen violations.

18:50

WATCH: Spanberger knocked for ‘bait and switch’ hypocrisy as popularity plummets amid redistricting fiasco

Critics accuse Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger of a "bait and switch" on voters, saying she traded affordability promises for liberal tax increases.

16:03

Trump blasts Spanberger ahead of Virginia meetings, says state faces tax base exodus like New York, California

President Donald Trump blasts Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger over taxes, warning her policies could drive people and companies out like what's happening in New York and California.

21:05

Spanberger breaks silence on ‘sanctuary’ claims as ICE clashes heat up

Gov. Abigail Spanberger pushes back on critics, claiming Virginia is not a sanctuary state and dismissing a poll showing her lowest favorability as governor.

19:49

RNC takes Virginia to court, blasts ‘nonresident voting’ loophole in election fight

The RNC is suing Virginia, alleging the state accepts election ballots from people who have never lived there, violating its own constitution.

19:44

Republicans target Spanberger as ‘Governor Bait and Switch’ in bid to defeat Dems redistricting push

Jason Miyares charges Gov. Spanberger lied about redistricting plans as he leads GOP efforts to defeat Virginia's gerrymandering ballot referendum.

13:53

Homan warns Spanberger blocking access to Virginia jails could force more ICE street operations: 'Do the job'

Border Czar Tom Homan blasts Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger over sanctuary policies, threatens to send more ICE teams into streets to enforce the law if necessary.

10:30

Spanberger ripped after taking credit for billions in investments secured under GOP predecessor: 'Pathetic'

Virginia Dem Governor Abigail Spanberger touted $7.1 billion in investment and 3,250 new jobs this week, but the investments were actually announced under her GOP predecessor.

09:00

VA Dem rejects ‘power grab’ claims on Spanberger redistricting as GOP warns 10–1 map would split rural vote

A Virginia Democrat rejects power grab claims over Gov. Spanberger's redistricting push as Republicans warn the proposed 10-1 map splits rural voters.

14:51

Biden ally tells Spanberger to exit ‘bunker’ as ex-gov renews debate push

Former Biden aide says Virginia Gov. Spanberger squandered goodwill by ducking criticism, as ex-Gov. Allen renews his push for a redistricting debate.

20:09

Spanberger dodges questions on whether she would reverse sanctuary policy as DHS turns up heat

The Department of Homeland Security urged Gov. Abigail Spanberger to reverse sanctuary policies as illegal aliens are charged in multiple Fairfax County murders so far in 2026.

00:03

New poll reveals Spanberger's popularity is plummeting amid backlash over gerrymandering

Gov. Abigail Spanberger battles record unpopularity in Virginia with 46% disapproval, the lowest rating for a governor since 1994, a new poll is showing.

09:00

Primary pause, political firestorm: High-stakes elections this month take center stage

Four April elections — two House special elections, a Wisconsin Supreme Court race, and Virginia's redistricting referendum — could reshape the razor-thin House majority.

01:18

DHS slams Democrat Sen Chris Van Hollen claim, says illegal alien caused crash while fleeing ICE

DHS pushes back on Sen. Van Hollen's claims about an asylum seeker, saying the man allegedly evaded ICE officers and caused a crash in Baltimore.

13:00

Child of Chinese illegal immigrants charged with planting explosive at US military base

DHS revealed that a suspect who fled to China after allegedly planting a deadly explosive device at an important military base is the child of two Chinese illegal immigrants.

19:52

‘Virginia father’ charged with murdering infant daughter is illegal alien, says DHS

A “Virginia father" charged with beating his infant daughter to death is an illegal immigrant let into the country under the Biden administration, according to DHS.

France 24

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02:20

Virginia redistricting vote could boost Democrats in US midterms

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that could boost Democrats’ representation in the US House by as many as four seats, reshaping the political landscape ahead of …

NPR

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00:50

Virginia voters OK a Democratic effort to redraw the state's congressional map

Virginia voters have delivered a significant win to Democrats, as the party aims to pick up four more U.S. House seats in the state.

10:42

Virginians head to polls to vote on measure to counter Trump's gerrymandering push

Voting ends Tuesday in Virginia, where a special ballot measure about redistricting could play a key role in determining which party wins the U.S. House this fall.

04:01

Here are the results for Virginia's 2026 redistricting ballot measure

Live election results: Get the latest on Virginia's special election on redistricting.

09:00

Voters say they feel confused and misled on Virginia's redistricting vote

Contradictory election mailers, conflicting TV ads and vague wording on the ballot have Virginia voters saying that the campaigns on either side of the redistricting vote are muddying the waters.

21:01

In Virginia, redistricting vote could give Democrats an edge ahead of midterms

Voting ends Tuesday in Virginia on a ballot measure that would lead to a new congressional map for the state. These new districts could provide Democrats a big boost ahead …

11:42

Virginians will decide if the state redrafts its congressional voting map

Virginians will decide whether the state will redraw its congressional voting map. A win would give Democrats an edge in four more seats, meaning they could hold 10 of Virginia's …

22:01

Voters in Virginia could have one of the final words in Trump's redistricting fight

Virginians will decide whether the state will redraw its congressional voting map. A win would give Democrats an edge in four more seats, meaning they could hold 10 of Virginia's …

12:34

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president

With Virginia on board, the National Popular Vote Compact is now enacted in states worth 222 electoral votes. Here's what that means.

NYT Europe

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21:00

King Charles III and Queen Camilla Will Visit D.C., New York and Virginia

The planned four-day state visit comes at a fraught time in the U.S.-U.K. relationship, following President Trump’s frequent belittling of the British prime minister.

The Hill

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02:04

Democrats boost midterm edge with Virginia redistricting win: 5 takeaways

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid-decade redistricting plan that could help Democrats win four more House seats ahead of the November midterms Voters in the Old Dominion approved a …

00:26

Virginia voters approve redistricting measure backed by Democrats

Virginia voters have approved a Democrat-backed redistricting plan, according to Decision Desk HQ, greenlighting a new congressional map that could net the party as many as four seats ahead of …

16:14

Virginia special election: How many seats could Democrats gain with redistricting proposal?

Polls are open in Virginia for voters to weigh in on a constitutional amendment to Virginia's redistricting process.

13:27

Watch live: House Republicans give remarks amid DHS funding battle, Iran war unease

House Republican leaders will speak to reporters Tuesday morning after their closed-door meeting as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown persists. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is also facing pressure …

10:00

What to know about Tuesday's redistricting referendum in Virginia

Democrats in Virginia are eyeing one last opportunity to pass new congressional lines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as the national redistricting war nears its end. Virginia Democrats teed …

00:39

Trump makes last-minute pitch against Virginia redistricting ballot measure in telerally call

President Trump made a last-minute pitch to Virginians on Monday evening, urging voters to reject a redistricting ballot measure that could give Democrats as many as four pickup opportunities in …

10:00

Here's what to know about the groups shaping the Virginia redistricting referendum

Tens of millions of dollars are being funneled into different sides of a high-profile redistricting referendum in Virginia as voters consider a new congressional map that could net Democrats as …

16:00

Good gerrymandering can’t cure bad gerrymandering

Virginia voters will soon decide on a proposed amendment that would allow the state legislature to draw its own House districts, potentially leading to a partisan arms race and weakening …

13:00

Only months in, Spanberger and Democrats are losing their shine

It could not come at a worse time, as she is also the face of a highly partisan redistricting attempt by Democrats in the state.

10:58

Redistricting fight heads to grand finale in Virginia, Florida

Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: The months-long arms race between the states to squeeze out as many pickup opportunities for the midterm elections …

23:18

Spanberger signs bill ending tax breaks for Confederate groups

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Monday signed into law a bill eliminating tax exemptions for multiple organizations connected to the Confederacy. Democrats in the Virginia House and Senate passed …

21:00

Virginia redistricting battle enters home stretch

Democrats’ push to redistrict in Virginia is entering the home stretch as the party seeks to solidify an advantage in four more House districts ahead of the November midterms. Heavyweight …

14:52

Trump says Virginia 'has lost its Energy, Vitality, and Strength' under Spanberger

President Trump lashed out against Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Saturday, accusing the governor of wrecking the commonwealth’s economy and driving away businesses. The criticism on Truth Social came …

10:00

Rahm Emanuel makes case for change to a divided Democratic Party

Rahm Emanuel helped build the modern Democratic Party. Now he’s making the case that it isn’t working. In recent months, as he tests the waters for a 2028 presidential bid, …

15:06

Narrow majority in Virginia backs redistricting to favor Democrats: Poll

A slim majority of voters in Virginia support a redistricting effort that would give Democrats an advantage in November's elections, according to a new survey. The Washington Post-Schar School poll, …

Washington Examiner

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03:24

Virginia GOP chairman says Democrats used ‘dishonest language’ to pass new map

Following the approval of Virginia‘s referendum to redistrict the state in favor of Democrats, the state’s Republican Party Chairman Jeff Ryer called the wording on the ballot “blatantly dishonest.” “I …

00:51

Virginia voters approve high-stakes redistricting referendum

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional map in a way that would give Democrats a 10-1 advantage, marking the latest front in a nationwide …

10:00

Here are the House Republicans that Spanberger’s gerrymander could wipe out

Gov. Abigail Spanberger‘s (D-VA) redistricting push could wipe out multiple House Republicans and dramatically reshape Virginia’s congressional delegation, turning a narrow 6–5 Democratic edge into a 10–1 Democratic lock. Voters …

02:20

Trump pleads with Virginians to ‘just vote no’ on redistricting measure in telerally call

President Donald Trump urged Virginia voters to reject a high-stakes redistricting referendum during a tele-rally Monday, telling supporters to “just vote no” on a measure that could reshape the state’s …

16:57

Youngkin urges Virginians to reject ‘most gerrymandered’ congressional map at ballot box

Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) is intensifying his opposition to a proposed state constitutional amendment on redistricting, urging voters to reject what he describes as a “gerrymandered grab of …

01:58

Republicans Cline and Presler rally against Virginia redistricting vote

CULPEPER, Virginia — Virginia Republican leaders made their closing argument to voters that a proposed redistricting amendment on the April 21 ballot would tilt the state’s congressional map toward Democrats, …

11:00

Virginia could lose influence in Congress if Spanberger’s gerrymander passes

Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and national Democrats are asking voters to send a message to President Donald Trump next week by passing a mid-decade redraw of Virginia’s congressional map — …

10:00

Illegal immigrant accused of attempted rape in Virginia had past charges dropped by Soros-backed prosecutor

An illegal immigrant was arrested this week for allegedly attempting to rape a woman in Arlington, Virginia, a sanctuary jurisdiction, after the county’s George Soros-backed chief prosecutor dropped charges in …

12:00

Spanberger’s gun control bill raises legal questions for domestic violence victims

Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) signed on April 10 a series of gun control bills, one of which closes the “intimate partner loophole,” expanding firearm restrictions for partners of people convicted …

11:00

Who is Philip Harding? Meet the Republican entrepreneur trying to flip Virginia’s 7th District

Entrepreneur Philip Harding joins a crowded Republican field running for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. Living in the Commonwealth for the past decade, Harding is a faith-driven Republican whose campaign centers …

10:00

Spanberger’s Virginia joins the campaign to end the Electoral College

Virginia’s Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed HB 965, bringing the Commonwealth into the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact — an agreement that would award the state’s 13 electoral votes …

11:00

Conservative Virginia’s last stand against DC suburbs in redistricting referendum

The stakes couldn’t be higher for national Republicans in next Tuesday’s Virginia redistricting referendum, but the conservative parts of the commonwealth may have even more riding on the outcome than …

00:05

Democrats turn on Spanberger over plummeting popularity amid redistricting battle

Virginia Democrats are turning on Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) as another poll shows her plummeting popularity is here to stay. Democratic representatives and political action committees are now beginning to …

16:35

DeSantis delays Florida redistricting session until after Virginia map referendum

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has pushed back the state’s redistricting special session to occur April 28 and May 1, moving it until after Virginia voters decide their own redistricting …

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Philip Harding announces run as Republican for Abigail Spanberger’s old congressional seat

WOODBRIDGE, Virginia — Entrepreneur Philip Harding announced on Tuesday night that he will be running for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District as a Republican. This is the seat Gov. Abigail Spanberger …

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Inside Scoop: Can Democrats find religion? Ungovernable unions, Spanberger struggles

Jim Antle, the magazine’s executive editor, brings to life the pages of the Washington Examiner magazine in the show Inside Scoop. Each episode features exclusive insight from the article authors …

16:55

Mike Johnson pushes clean spy law extension as privacy concerns divide Congress

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) said he will not allow amendments to a surveillance bill, arguing that any changes could derail its renewal ahead of a looming deadline.  …

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Mike Johnson raises $500,000 to fight Spanberger’s gerrymandering push in Virginia

EXCLUSIVE — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) raised half a million dollars last weekend to combat a ballot measure backed by Democrats that could reshape Virginia‘s congressional map. Johnson headlined a …

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‘Voter’s remorse’: Illegal immigration crime, gerrymandering, and tax hikes in Spanberger’s Virginia

Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) has the worst approval rating of any Virginia governor in decades only two months in office. This comes as several illegal immigrants have been charged with …

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DOJ fires warning shot as Spanberger signs gun legislation

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon sent a letter to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) warning that the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division will file a lawsuit if Spanberger signs any …

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Fairfax County schools retain copious cultural observance days out of ‘diversity’ concerns

Fairfax County Public Schools approved scant changes to the academic calendar this week despite a growing movement among parents demanding that the northern Virginia school district cut down on its …

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Spanberger touts Youngkin-era investments in Virginia as state enters economic decline

Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) is facing criticism after she took credit for billions of dollars in economic development deals that were previously secured by her Republican predecessor, former Gov. Glenn …

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Fairfax County, Virginia, officials will testify before Congress on ‘mortifying’ sanctuary policies

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia — Leaders in Fairfax County are set to be grilled in front of Congress for the Northern Virginia county’s policies on illegal immigration. The congressional hearing comes …

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Spanberger and Democrats spend big on ‘naked quest for power’ in Virginia redistricting

Democrats have been outspending Republicans in the Virginia redistricting fight, and the difference is starting to show. Virginia registered voters overwhelmingly said they would vote ‘yes’ on implementing new maps …

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Abigail Spanberger's terrible gamble

Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) may be an intellectual lightweight with the charisma of a room-temperature cucumber, but that’s never stopped a politician from finding success as a nonthreatening centrist.  Many …

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Youngkin says he has ‘more to give’ after leaving Virginia governor’s mansion

Former Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he has “more to give” after leaving office earlier this year, fueling speculation about his political future as Republicans look ahead to the …

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Spanberger support craters in new poll: ‘A bot for the Democratic Party’

Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) is facing a divided electorate just two months into her term, according to a new Washington Post–Schar School poll, which shows 47% of voters approve of her …

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Former Virginia governor blasts Spanberger over redistricting debate refusal

Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) declined to debate former Gov. George Allen (R-VA) over Virginia Democrats’ redistricting push, leading Allen to publicly criticize Spanberger on Friday. As the Old Dominion gets …

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‘Local independent’ outlet in Virginia pushing redistricting is owned by Democratic operatives

A purported local, nonpartisan news outlet that has been heavily pushing Virginia Democrats’ redistricting effort ahead of the referendum this month is owned and run by Democratic operatives based in …

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13:51

Virginians vote on redrawing congressional map to favor Democrats

Voters were hitting the polls Tuesday in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, which could determine control of the House of Representatives amid a national redistricting arms race.

09:00

Largely secret donors pour millions into election that could tip Congress

The vast majority of the nearly $100 million raised to sway Virginia’s redistricting battle, mostly on the Democratic side, consists of untraceable dark money.

09:00

Spanberger counters false GOP claims of tax hikes: ‘A desperate tactic’

Republicans keep criticizing Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger over proposed tax increases by Democratic legislators that never passed and that she never endorsed.

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Ex-Pence aide Olivia Troye plans to run for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat

She joins other former Republicans and Trump administration officials running for office as critics of the president. The district would open up if voters approve a new map.

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Salvadoran teen convicted of assault for groping girls at Virginia high school

A Fairfax High School administrative assistant testified in court that Israel Flores Ortiz, an 18-year-old junior at the school, admitted to the allegations.

09:00

Virginians deeply divided on Spanberger months after her landslide win

A Washington Post-Schar School poll finds that Virginia voters are highly polarized over Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), who ran as a unifying centrist.

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Poll shows mixed signs for Democratic push to gain seats in Congress

A slight majority of Virginia voters supports giving Democrats a temporary edge in congressional maps, but opponents are more motivated in new Post-Schar School poll.