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Virginia university votes to remove DEI office

The University of Virginia Visiting Committee voted Friday to close its offices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) after President Trump's executive order on DEI's efforts in the federal government. “Day took place at UVA,” Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin wrote on X Friday. “Today, the University of Virginia Visiting Committee voted to say no to […]

Virginia gov promises ‘full cooperation’ with ICE to deport illegal immigrants

Virginia is the latest in a handful of GOP states that are forcing law enforcement officials to work with federal authorities to deport illegal immigrants. Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 47 on Tuesday afternoon, declaring “full cooperation” when state law enforcement and correctional agencies concluded a formal agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Orders Police, Jails to Cooperate with ICE

Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has directed state police, sheriffs and prisons to work with President Donald Trump's Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) agency. Youngkin signed Presidential Order On Thursday, he said, “Instructs Virginia State Police and the Department of Corrections to sign a Section 287(g) Agreement with ICE.” “The Secretary of Public Safety […]

University of Virginia on edge after ‘active attacker’ captured near campus

One person was in danger after being stabbed near the University of Virginia (UVA) campus on Thursday, prompting shelter and numerous emergency warnings. The victim, who has not yet been identified, was stabbed into a school building on the edge of the property and taken to UVA Medical Center for treatment, Kyle Irvin, a spokesman […]

Youngkin offers support to federal workers in Virginia

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin appears to be following on the government efficiency, or with a promise to help federal workers find new jobs after work has been cut by Doge. The Republican governor has announced a new website to help Virginia find employment in the Virginia government. “We care about you,” Youngkin said at MacLean's […]

Family of fallen Virginia Beach police officer recall him always helping those in need

The family and companions of one Virginia State Police Officer who was killed in duties Friday night described his pregnant father as a “breath of fresh air.” Executives Cameron Gilbin, 25, and 30-year-old Christopher Reese were shot dead by felony John McCoy III, who was convicted during a traffic stop in Virginia Beach. After being […]

DOGE cuts pose potential liability for GOP in Virginia elections

The cuts in federal workforce under President Trump have led to Royle Virginia off the ground this November as Democrats try to make them politically responsible in the fight for control of the governor's mansion and House of Representatives. It threatens the 2019 election. Virginia has approximately 145,000 federal employees and a large government contractor. […]

Coal is still king in West Virginia, and key to US energy ‘arms race,’ gov says

Exclusive: “King Coal” remains one of the most affordable, reliable and transportable energy sources. There is still a lot of energy in the US. . Morrisey acknowledged that its ongoing race with America is the most powerful nation in terms of both energy development and AI technology. West Virginia is trying to lead the way […]