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 on strengthening families, helping businesses thrive, and attacking the national debt. The Republican primary will occur on Aug. 4, 2026.  Here’s what you need to […]
Who is Philip Harding? Meet the Republican entrepreneur trying to flip Virginia’s 7th District
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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