Virginia

Deputy Fatally Shot During Home Welfare Check in Virginia; Suspect Arrested

Deputy Fatally Shot During Home Welfare Check in Virginia; Suspect Arrested

A sheriff’s deputy in Virginia died Friday after a man shot at two deputies who were conducting a welfare check, law enforcement officials said, and a suspect has been arrested.
Crash Kills 5 in Virginia Including Family of 4 Traveling to Wedding; Bus Driver Charged

Crash Kills 5 in Virginia Including Family of 4 Traveling to Wedding; Bus Driver Charged

A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding with a carload of homemade desserts for the celebration.
Fatal Virginia Bus Crash Renews Scrutiny Over CDL Standards

Fatal Virginia Bus Crash Renews Scrutiny Over CDL Standards

The renewed attention comes after a bus plowed into vehicles near a work zone on Interstate 95 in Stafford County on May 29, killing at least five people, including children.
5 Dead, 34 Injured After Bus 'Failed to Slow for Traffic' on Virginia Highway

5 Dead, 34 Injured After Bus 'Failed to Slow for Traffic' on Virginia Highway

Charges against the bus drive are pending, according to Virginia State Police.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks DOJ's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks DOJ's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

The fund was announced last week by the DOJ and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
CDC Expands Temporary Ebola Entry Ban to Green Card Holders

CDC Expands Temporary Ebola Entry Ban to Green Card Holders

On June 17, the CDC will issue more detailed travel policy in response to the outbreak.
United Airlines Flight Diverted After 'Unruly Passenger' Allegedly Tried to Open Door Midair

United Airlines Flight Diverted After 'Unruly Passenger' Allegedly Tried to Open Door Midair

The plane landed safely at the Washington Dulles International Airport Thursday night, where it was 'met by law enforcement to address an unruly passenger,' a United Airlines spokesperson said.
Judge Throws Out Criminal Charges Against Ex-assistant Principal in Shooting Trial

Judge Throws Out Criminal Charges Against Ex-assistant Principal in Shooting Trial

She concluded that the prosecution's case did not have a concise, relevant allegation that met the legal standard for 'reckless disregard for human life.'
Prosecutor Says Assistant Principal Was Indifferent to 6-Year-Old With Gun: 'She Did Nothing'

Prosecutor Says Assistant Principal Was Indifferent to 6-Year-Old With Gun: 'She Did Nothing'

A Virginia assistant principal failed to act despite multiple warnings a student may have carried a gun before shooting his teacher, prosecutors have alleged.
DNA Breakthrough Leads to Arrest in 1986 Rape, Murder of Library Worker

DNA Breakthrough Leads to Arrest in 1986 Rape, Murder of Library Worker

The suspect is currently being held on a $10 million bond while extradition proceedings are pending, according to Virginia Beach police.
Hegseth Welcomes USS Gerald R. Ford Home to Virginia

Hegseth Welcomes USS Gerald R. Ford Home to Virginia

The deployment marked the longest aircraft carrier mission since the Vietnam War.
Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Attempt to Revive Congressional Map

Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Attempt to Revive Congressional Map

The new ruling leaves intact a Virginia Supreme Court decision that found that the process leading up to the recent referendum suffered from legal defects.
Lawmakers Weigh ‘Sanctuary’ Polices After Woman’s Death in Virginia

Lawmakers Weigh ‘Sanctuary’ Polices After Woman’s Death in Virginia

Did so-called "sanctuary policies" contribute to the death of Stephanie Minter in Fairfax County, Virginia?
Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Revive Congressional Map That Favors Democrats

Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Revive Congressional Map That Favors Democrats

The Virginia Supreme Court last week invalidated a redrawn U.S. House map that aims to flip four Republican seats to Democrats.
Virginia Supreme Court Ruling Is Democracy at Work; Map Violated Virginia Constitutional Procedures: Panel

Virginia Supreme Court Ruling Is Democracy at Work; Map Violated Virginia Constitutional Procedures: Panel

Lee Neves, a Democratic strategist, and Denise Gitsham, a former aide to former President George W. Bush, joined NTD's Steve Lance to discuss how the Virginia Supreme Court’s ruling helps Republicans and how the voter-passed congressional map violated the state’s constitutional procedures.
Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down New Congressional Redistricting Map

Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down New Congressional Redistricting Map

The state will submit an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, according to court papers filed late on Friday by Virginia Democrats.
DOJ Probing Virginia Prosecutor Over Deals for Illegal Immigrants

DOJ Probing Virginia Prosecutor Over Deals for Illegal Immigrants

The Justice Department is launching an investigation into Fairfax County, Virginia, prosecutor Steve Descano. The department is probing whether he has been offering preferential treatment to criminal illegal immigrants.
FBI Raids Virginia Senate Leader's Office Amid Probe

FBI Raids Virginia Senate Leader's Office Amid Probe

No criminal charges had been announced as of Wednesday afternoon. Authorities also had not disclosed whether Lucas herself was a target of the investigation.
Virginia Jury Convicts Afghan Man Linked to 2021 Kabul Airport Attack

Virginia Jury Convicts Afghan Man Linked to 2021 Kabul Airport Attack

A federal jury in Virginia on Wednesday ‌convicted an Afghan man of conspiring to provide material support to a ‌terrorist organization in connection with the ⁠2021 suicide bombing at Kabul airport that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghan civilians.
Virginia Supreme Court Denies Bid to Allow Redistricting Referendum Certification

Virginia Supreme Court Denies Bid to Allow Redistricting Referendum Certification

The justices, who have yet to issue a final decision, declined to overturn a lower court ruling that the referendum process violated the state constitution.
Deputy Fatally Shot During Home Welfare Check in Virginia; Suspect Arrested

Deputy Fatally Shot During Home Welfare Check in Virginia; Suspect Arrested

A sheriff’s deputy in Virginia died Friday after a man shot at two deputies who were conducting a welfare check, law enforcement officials said, and a suspect has been arrested.
Crash Kills 5 in Virginia Including Family of 4 Traveling to Wedding; Bus Driver Charged

Crash Kills 5 in Virginia Including Family of 4 Traveling to Wedding; Bus Driver Charged

A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding with a carload of homemade desserts for the celebration.
Fatal Virginia Bus Crash Renews Scrutiny Over CDL Standards

Fatal Virginia Bus Crash Renews Scrutiny Over CDL Standards

The renewed attention comes after a bus plowed into vehicles near a work zone on Interstate 95 in Stafford County on May 29, killing at least five people, including children.
5 Dead, 34 Injured After Bus 'Failed to Slow for Traffic' on Virginia Highway

5 Dead, 34 Injured After Bus 'Failed to Slow for Traffic' on Virginia Highway

Charges against the bus drive are pending, according to Virginia State Police.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks DOJ's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks DOJ's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

The fund was announced last week by the DOJ and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
CDC Expands Temporary Ebola Entry Ban to Green Card Holders

CDC Expands Temporary Ebola Entry Ban to Green Card Holders

On June 17, the CDC will issue more detailed travel policy in response to the outbreak.
United Airlines Flight Diverted After 'Unruly Passenger' Allegedly Tried to Open Door Midair

United Airlines Flight Diverted After 'Unruly Passenger' Allegedly Tried to Open Door Midair

The plane landed safely at the Washington Dulles International Airport Thursday night, where it was 'met by law enforcement to address an unruly passenger,' a United Airlines spokesperson said.
Judge Throws Out Criminal Charges Against Ex-assistant Principal in Shooting Trial

Judge Throws Out Criminal Charges Against Ex-assistant Principal in Shooting Trial

She concluded that the prosecution's case did not have a concise, relevant allegation that met the legal standard for 'reckless disregard for human life.'
Prosecutor Says Assistant Principal Was Indifferent to 6-Year-Old With Gun: 'She Did Nothing'

Prosecutor Says Assistant Principal Was Indifferent to 6-Year-Old With Gun: 'She Did Nothing'

A Virginia assistant principal failed to act despite multiple warnings a student may have carried a gun before shooting his teacher, prosecutors have alleged.
DNA Breakthrough Leads to Arrest in 1986 Rape, Murder of Library Worker

DNA Breakthrough Leads to Arrest in 1986 Rape, Murder of Library Worker

The suspect is currently being held on a $10 million bond while extradition proceedings are pending, according to Virginia Beach police.
Hegseth Welcomes USS Gerald R. Ford Home to Virginia

Hegseth Welcomes USS Gerald R. Ford Home to Virginia

The deployment marked the longest aircraft carrier mission since the Vietnam War.
Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Attempt to Revive Congressional Map

Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Attempt to Revive Congressional Map

The new ruling leaves intact a Virginia Supreme Court decision that found that the process leading up to the recent referendum suffered from legal defects.
Lawmakers Weigh ‘Sanctuary’ Polices After Woman’s Death in Virginia

Lawmakers Weigh ‘Sanctuary’ Polices After Woman’s Death in Virginia

Did so-called "sanctuary policies" contribute to the death of Stephanie Minter in Fairfax County, Virginia?
Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Revive Congressional Map That Favors Democrats

Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Revive Congressional Map That Favors Democrats

The Virginia Supreme Court last week invalidated a redrawn U.S. House map that aims to flip four Republican seats to Democrats.
Virginia Supreme Court Ruling Is Democracy at Work; Map Violated Virginia Constitutional Procedures: Panel

Virginia Supreme Court Ruling Is Democracy at Work; Map Violated Virginia Constitutional Procedures: Panel

Lee Neves, a Democratic strategist, and Denise Gitsham, a former aide to former President George W. Bush, joined NTD's Steve Lance to discuss how the Virginia Supreme Court’s ruling helps Republicans and how the voter-passed congressional map violated the state’s constitutional procedures.
Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down New Congressional Redistricting Map

Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down New Congressional Redistricting Map

The state will submit an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, according to court papers filed late on Friday by Virginia Democrats.
DOJ Probing Virginia Prosecutor Over Deals for Illegal Immigrants

DOJ Probing Virginia Prosecutor Over Deals for Illegal Immigrants

The Justice Department is launching an investigation into Fairfax County, Virginia, prosecutor Steve Descano. The department is probing whether he has been offering preferential treatment to criminal illegal immigrants.
FBI Raids Virginia Senate Leader's Office Amid Probe

FBI Raids Virginia Senate Leader's Office Amid Probe

No criminal charges had been announced as of Wednesday afternoon. Authorities also had not disclosed whether Lucas herself was a target of the investigation.
Virginia Jury Convicts Afghan Man Linked to 2021 Kabul Airport Attack

Virginia Jury Convicts Afghan Man Linked to 2021 Kabul Airport Attack

A federal jury in Virginia on Wednesday ‌convicted an Afghan man of conspiring to provide material support to a ‌terrorist organization in connection with the ⁠2021 suicide bombing at Kabul airport that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghan civilians.
Virginia Supreme Court Denies Bid to Allow Redistricting Referendum Certification

Virginia Supreme Court Denies Bid to Allow Redistricting Referendum Certification

The justices, who have yet to issue a final decision, declined to overturn a lower court ruling that the referendum process violated the state constitution.