Tag: Virginia

SEIU isn't just a supporter of the cause. It is largely the reason why the $15 minimum wage movement is on the national agenda. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

Major labor union behind push for $15 minimum

Sean Higgins · August 12, 2016 4:01 am

"You can support the Second Amendment, that's fine, but we ought to be able to have reasonable rules to keep people safe in this country," said Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Kaine: NRA looks out for gun manufacturers, not gun owners

Becket Adams · August 11, 2016 11:55 pm

The 36-page report says Metro officials knew of problems with the rail system but did not stop trains to fix the flare-ups. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Feds hand Metro a failing report card

Anna Giaritelli · August 8, 2016 10:48 pm

According to the head of the U.S. Cyber Command, Russians hacking into the U.S. voting system to influence the upcoming election is a concern of top cybersecurity officials. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

13 counties to watch in the presidential race

Michael Barone · August 8, 2016 4:01 am

Hillary Clinton is topping Donald Trump by 12 points in Virginia in a new poll. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Poll shows Hillary Clinton running away with Virginia

Ben Smith · August 7, 2016 3:57 pm

Richard "Scott" Silverthorne, 50, was arrested Thursday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Tysons Corner, Fairfax County police said. (AP Photo)

Virginia mayor arrested for distributing meth

Kelly Cohen · August 5, 2016 3:21 pm

Vietnam veteran Tom Keefe set up the Crowdpac.com site for Khizr Khan on Wednesday. In just over a day, 123 people have donated more than $13,000 to the potential candidate for the 58th District. (AP Photo)

Dem pushes Khizr Khan to run for political office

Anna Giaritelli · August 4, 2016 10:19 pm

Hillary Clinton pulled ads in Virginia and Colorado. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Clinton campaign halts ads in two battleground states

Gabby Morrongiello · August 4, 2016 9:51 pm

Kaine made his remarks as part of a larger address focused on criminal justice reform and "social justice." (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Kaine draws cheers with slavery apology, ‘black lives matter’ promise

Becket Adams · August 4, 2016 4:22 pm

The eight justices split 5-3, deciding that the Gloucester County public school system does not have to accommodate student Gavin Grimm's request to use the bathroom of his choice. (AP Photo)

Supreme Court blocks ruling on Va. transgender bathroom case

Anna Giaritelli · August 3, 2016 9:12 pm

Amid sagging poll numbers, Trump suggested for the first time that the general election may be rigged. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump supporters agree: Election is rigged

Gabby Morrongiello · August 2, 2016 3:44 pm

President Trump called out special counsel Robert Mueller by name during a weekend tweet storm. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Trump to campaign in Hillary’s and McAuliffe’s back yard

Paul Bedard · August 1, 2016 8:02 pm