Virginia man alleged to have offered home to dismiss child sodomy charges
Jared Mayo, accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl, allegedly attempted to persuade the girl’s mother to drop the charges by offering her a house back in January, according to Virginia prosecutors. A grand jury indicted him on bribery charges in February, adding to the 10 existing charges he faces, including forcible sodomy, based on […]
Lawsuit Questions Misleading Language in Virginia Abortion Amendment Ballot
A lawsuit in Tazewell County, Virginia, is contesting the wording of a proposed bill that aims to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution ahead of November’s ballot. The Freedoms Law Center, associated with the conservative group The Family Foundation, filed this lawsuit on Thursday. They are represented by the American College of […]
Pope Leo XIV selects a former undocumented immigrant as bishop of West Virginia.
Appointment of Bishop Menjivar Ayala Sparks Controversy A significant Roman Catholic diocese has responded to critiques following the appointment of a former illegal immigrant as bishop, amidst rising tensions between the Vatican and Washington over issues related to refugees and immigration enforcement. Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Evelio Menjivar Ayala to oversee the Diocese of […]
Leading Virginia school district faces lawsuit threat regarding hidden gender transition policies
Legal Challenge Over Transgender Policy in Virginia School District A significant school district in Virginia, located just outside Washington, D.C., is under pressure to withdraw a policy that restricts parental involvement when a student shows signs of transitioning gender. This challenge comes from America First Legal (AFL), a legal organization aligned with Trump, which threatens […]
Obama criticizes Supreme Court’s ruling on redistricting during Virginia dispute
Obama Criticizes Supreme Court Ruling on Redistricting Former President Barack Obama faced criticism after he condemned the Supreme Court’s recent ruling regarding race-based redistricting in Louisiana. This comes just days after he reduced advertising for a Virginia initiative aimed at redrawing district lines in a way that would benefit Democrats significantly. The Supreme Court’s decision, […]
West Virginia: Charges dropped against woman who made threats against Trump online
The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office has dismissed the case against Morgan Morrow, a librarian from West Virginia, who faced charges for allegedly posting threats against President Donald Trump on social media. This decision came on April 16, when prosecutors filed a motion to drop the charges without prejudice, pointing to significant procedural errors during the […]
Case against West Virginia librarian for Trump TikTok threat dropped due to Miranda rights
Cole Allen’s Court Appearance Related to WHCA Dinner Shooting Cole Allen is set to face a detention hearing after being accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Prosecutors have shared a selfie taken shortly before the incident in April 2026, where Allen is seen brandishing multiple weapons. […]
Virginia Supreme Court rejects request to pause lower court ruling against certifying redistricting vote
The Virginia Supreme Court has turned down Democratic Attorney General Jay Jones’ request for an emergency stay concerning a lower court’s order that blocked the certification of the state’s recent redistricting results. On April 21, Virginia voters passed a constitutional amendment by a tight margin of 51% to 49%, which would enable Democrats to redraw […]
West Virginia Voter Shift: Republican registrations increase as many switch before primary deadline
West Virginia’s Voter Shift Shows Major Realignment Recent data from the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office indicates a notable shift in the state’s political landscape, with over 68,000 voters changing their party affiliations since January 2024. It seems that many are gravitating towards the Republican Party. Around 20,000 voters who were previously unaffiliated and […]
How Much Public Money Did Democrats Use to Try to Gerrymander Virginia?
Virginia Democrats have invested significant taxpayer funds—millions, in fact—into a special election focused on gerrymandering, a situation that might soon find its resolution in court. House Bill 1384, an amendment proposal, seeks to modify the Constitution, allowing the Democratic-controlled General Assembly to redraw electoral districts. This action could strip Republicans of all but one seat […]