Tag: Virginia

This isn't the first time McAuliffe has tried to move an aggressive criminal justice reform plan. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Va. governor proposes new wave of criminal justice reforms

Kelly Cohen · January 3, 2017 8:56 pm

From the deserts of Yemen to DC: One freshman congressman’s journey

Washington Examiner Staff · December 30, 2016 10:56 pm

Lionel Nelson Williams, 26, is led away in shackles after an appearance at U.S. District Court in Norfolk, Va. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016. (Vicki Cronis-Nohe/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)

National Security

Virginia man who bought AK-47 charged with trying to help ISIS

Alex Pappas · December 22, 2016 9:01 pm

Corey Stewart is trying to seize the Trump mantle in run for governor. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Trump backers trash Virginia’s self-proclaimed mini-Trump

David M. Drucker · December 13, 2016 8:20 pm

"The Constitution and federal law specifically protect the freedom of religious communities to establish houses of worship," Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta said in a statement announcing the lawsuit. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Justice Dept. sues Virginia county for blocking mosque construction

Kelly Cohen · December 13, 2016 2:56 pm

The investigation will focus on how Hampton Roads Regional Jail treats inmates who have mental illnesses, the federal agency said. (Bill Tiernan/The Virginian-Pilot via AP, File)

DOJ opens investigation into Virginia jail for treatment of mentally ill inmates

Kelly Cohen · December 12, 2016 10:03 pm

A UH-1N Huey, like the one shown above, made a "precautionary landing" at a Northern Virginia high school Friday evening, according to Joint Base Andrews. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joe Rivera)

National Security

Huey helicopter makes ‘precautionary landing’ at Virginia high school

Daniel Chaitin · December 10, 2016 4:38 am

"It's a great message; in theory, I won," Rep. Dave Brat told reporters Wednesday.

Cantor-slayer Dave Brat takes shot at Tim Kaine

Joel Gehrke · December 8, 2016 1:06 am

Today the Supreme Court heard oral argument in two redistricting cases. (Washington Examiner/Graeme Jennings)

Beltway Confidential

The Supreme Court — out of the redistricting thicket?

Michael Barone · December 5, 2016 8:43 pm

The pair of cases pitted Marc Elias, above, a Democratic superlawyer who previously worked for Hillary Clinton's failed presidential campaign, against Paul Clement, an attorney who several conservatives had hoped to see included on President-elect Trump's Supreme Court shortlists. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Supreme Court hears voting rights cases from key battleground states

Ryan Lovelace · December 5, 2016 7:45 pm

Justin Nojan Sullivan of Morganton, N.C., was indicted earlier this year for communicating with an Islamic State member as he planned a domestic terrorist attack. (Wikimedia Commons)

National Security

NC man pleads guilty to plotting terrorism attack with help of ISIS

Anna Giaritelli · November 29, 2016 11:31 pm

—œToo many families across Virginia and the nation are dealing with heartbreak and loss as a result of prescription opioid and heroin abuse epidemic,—£ Terry McAuliffe said. (AP Photo)

Opioid addiction declared health emergency in Virginia

Kelly Cohen · November 21, 2016 10:17 pm