Tag: Virginia

The central issue in Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's case is whether the act of arranging a meeting with a Cabinet official (or any other official person) on behalf of a benefactor was enough of a "quo" to satisfy an (illegal) "quid" — even though there was no evidence to suggest McDonnell sought to influence the outcome of the requested meeting. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Why McDonnell is important

Robert Ehrlich · May 26, 2016 4:04 am

The proposal would make the Metrorail Safety Commission independent of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and give it broad safety oversight powers. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner File)

Washington leaders propose Metro safety commission

Mariana Barillas · May 25, 2016 9:02 pm

Investigation of Virginia governor raises ‘red flags’ for Clinton

Sarah Bedford · May 25, 2016 4:17 am

Editorial cartoons

Editorial cartoon: VA Mickey Mouse operation

Washington Examiner · May 24, 2016 11:28 pm

"I support Secretary McDonald all the way," Harry Reid said. (AP Photo)

Reid backs embattled VA chief ‘all the way’

Susan Ferrechio · May 24, 2016 8:03 pm

"Secretary McDonald made a dumb comment, but Sen. Blunt's record of cutting veterans benefits and using veterans as props in his press conferences doesn't make him the voice of authority here," Jason Kander said. (AP Photo)

Dem Senate candidate: McDonald’s resignation would ‘make things worse’ at VA

Sarah Bedford · May 24, 2016 5:46 pm

Hours after VA Secretary Robert McDonald spoke, the VA released a statement from the agency itself, not a named spokesman, that said the VA is working to improve service, a goal officials "take seriously." (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

VA: No apology, blames wait time scandal on computer program

Pete Kasperowicz · May 24, 2016 12:36 am

Here’s how Politico covered the VA secretary’s ‘Disneyland’ comment

Becket Adams · May 24, 2016 12:18 am

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe's executive order that had restored voting rights to released felons. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Report: Virginia governor under FBI investigation

Ariel Cohen · May 23, 2016 9:57 pm

In April, Terry McAuliffe signed an order allowing roughly 206,000 felons who served their prison time and finished parole to register to vote. (AP Photo)

Virginia GOP sues over governor’s order on felon voting rights

Kelly Cohen · May 23, 2016 7:48 pm

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that the three House lawmakers didn't have standing to challenge a 2013 redistricting plan an earlier court found unconstitutional because it resulted in racial gerrymandering. (AP Photo)

Supreme Court throws out GOP redistricting challenge

Robert King · May 23, 2016 4:13 pm

Clinton, who carried Virginia in a landslide victory against her opponent Bernie Sanders in early March, is viewed favorably by just 30 percent of voters and unfavorably by 50 percent. Meanwhile, 56 percent of Virginians have a negative opinion of Trump, who narrowly beat Florida Sen. Marco Rubio in the state, compared to 23 percent who view him favorably. (AP Photos)

Virginia poll: Trump, Clinton locked in dead heat

Gabby Morrongiello · May 23, 2016 3:22 pm