Tag: Virginia

Trump just accepted the resignation of disgraced Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price. It's the right thing to do, and it's a great move. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Beltway Confidential

In firing Tom Price, Trump just did what Obama never could: Accept blame and tell a bureaucrat ‘you’re fired’

Philip Wegmann · September 29, 2017 10:00 pm

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin made use of a new accountability law this week by firing the former medical director of Washington, D.C.'s VA hospital, the agency announced on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

VA fires director of DC hospital using new accountability law

Sarah Bedford · September 20, 2017 5:21 pm

"We don't have to glorify the objects of the statues; we can educate about them." Ed Gillespie said. "We have to learn from history, and that is a difference." (Scott Mason/The Winchester Star via AP)

Ed Gillespie, Ralph Northam spar over Confederate statues during debate

Sean Langille · September 20, 2017 2:56 am

Nearly 18 percent of Virginia voters remain undecided ahead of Tuesday's Virginia gubernatorial debate between Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican Ed Gillespie. (AP)

Virginia voters split between Ralph Northam and Ed Gillespie, over a quarter could still change mind: Poll

Sean Langille · September 19, 2017 10:17 pm

"I think a lot of people are missing his leadership and are looking to him to boost the party's fundraising numbers," an Obama donor told The Hill. "I think many people in the party are desperate for his return." (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Obama to hold event for Democrat governor candidate, appear at DNC fundraiser

Diana Stancy Correll · September 19, 2017 9:33 pm

This race is about whether Virginia taxpayers are interested in tax relief or would like to reward a candidate who championed one of the largest tax hikes in Virginia history. (AP)

Ralph Northam leads Ed Gillespie in new Virginia governor poll as candidates prep for debate showdown

David M. Drucker · September 19, 2017 5:40 pm

As far as attack ads go, Helmer's actually makes Comstock look pretty relatable. (Dan Helmer for Congress/YouTube)

Beltway Confidential

Democratic congressional candidate releases early contender for worst campaign ad of the 2018 cycle

Emily Jashinsky · September 18, 2017 7:38 pm

Dan Helmer, a Democratic challenger to Rep. Barbara Comstock, R-Va., channeled his inner Tom Cruise in a new campaign ad that put a political spin on "Top Gun."

Virginia Democratic congressional candidate loses that loving feeling for Rep. Barbara Comstock in ‘Top Gun’ themed ad

Melissa Quinn · September 18, 2017 6:53 pm

At a loss of reputation, journalistic credibility, and $3 million, Erdely's love note to fabulism was certainly more than just a "botched" report. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Beltway Confidential

Rolling Stone up for sale, almost one year after UVA defamation suit

Becket Adams · September 18, 2017 5:17 pm

Sen. Elizabeth Warren slammed Anthem a day earlier for exiting some exchanges while profiting through government funding in Medicare and Medicaid. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Reversing course, Anthem to fill Obamacare’s bare counties in Virginia

Kimberly Leonard · September 15, 2017 6:30 pm

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe tosses a pass during a visit to the Washington Redskins' NFL football training camp in Richmond,. Va., Thursday, July 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Washington Secrets

McAuliffe 2020: Run as a jobs creator, fighter of DC ‘dysfunction’

Paul Bedard · September 15, 2017 4:56 pm

Frank Giaccio, 11, of Falls Church, Va., holds his arms up in the air after being surprised by President Trump while mowing the lawn of the Rose Garden at the White House. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

11-year-old Frank gets his wish to mow White House lawn, gets personal thank you from Trump

Caitlin Yilek · September 15, 2017 2:12 pm