The Senate late Thursday approved its massive annual defense policy bill as the U.S. government remains shut down. The GOP-led chamber approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 70-20, which funds the U.S. military at $924.7 billion in fiscal year 2026. The vote came after lawmakers reached a deal earlier in the day to unlock...

NORFOLK, Va. — Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) and Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) faced off in the first and only gubernatorial debate following a headline-grabbing controversy involving violent texts sent by the Democratic nominee for attorney general. Jay Jones, who’s running to be the commonwealth’s top prosecutor, sent the texts back in 2022 after...

Airports were already dealing with staffing shortages, and the government shutdown has exacerbated the problem.

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears pressed former Rep. Abigail Spanberger for direct answers on Jay Jones controversy and transgender policy during Virginia gubernatorial debate.

The Senate advanced the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act on a bipartisan vote late Thursday during Day 9 of the government shutdown.

A federal grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on bank fraud allegations related to mortgage loan, drawing sharp partisan responses from lawmakers.