EXCLUSIVE: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will announce Thursday that his state has surpassed a business-creation milestone he made a campaign pledge to meet. After he was declared the victor in November 2021 against Democratic former Gov. Terence McAuliffe, Youngkin, a Republican, pledged to foster 10,000 new start-up businesses during his term. “On day one, we’re...
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House Freedom Caucus chair ousted by Trump-backed challenger in Republican primary showdown
It took six weeks to determine, but House Freedom Caucus chair Rep. Bob Good of Virginia was defeated in his bid for renomination by a challenger supported by former President Trump. John McGuire, a Virginia state senator and former Navy SEAL backed by Trump, will win the Republican primary in Virginia’s reliably red 5th Congressional...
Illegal immigrant crimes in swing state highlighted as grandmother killed in carjacking
The state of Virginia has been hit by another violent crime, allegedly committed by an illegal immigrant, amid an ongoing debate about “sanctuary” policies across the country and in some parts of the state. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed to Fox News that the suspect arrested for the fatal carjacking of a grandmother in...
County supervisor in Virginia urging county leaders, sheriff to honor ICE detainers
A supervisor in Fairfax County, Virginia, is demanding that county leaders remove sanctuary county policies for illegal immigrants, as the sheriff says she will protect the rights of all people, regardless of immigration status. Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid said she will not honor ICE detainers, saying in a letter obtained by WJLA that ICE...
9/11 terrorist fears Trump will be elected and execute him as lawmakers urge DOJ against French transfer
A 9/11 terrorist’s plea to a Virginia judge that he be sent home to France from a federal Supermax prison to avoid the prospect of Donald Trump ordering his execution led to outrage from lawmakers on Monday. A letter from Zacarias Moussaoui to federal Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria lays out the so-called “20th hijacker’s”...
Illegal immigrant accused of running over grandmother in fatal Virginia carjacking
An El Salvadoran man accused of killing a Virginia woman during a weekend carjacking was living in the United States illegally, immigration authorities said. Jose Aguilar-Martinez, 21, is charged in the fatal Sunday encounter that resulted in the death of 54-year-old Melody Waldecker, a grandmother, FOX 5 DC reported. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT IN VICIOUS TIMES SQUARE...
Virginia pastor cites 'profound' message in Psalm 145 as 'lifeline' in 'darkest times'
A “simple yet profound” verse from the Bible “speaks to the core of our spiritual and physical sustenance, reminding us of God’s unwavering provision and care,” pastor Işık Abla of Virginia told Fox News Digital. She referenced Psalm 145:16: “The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.” The verse is from...
Safe, affordable housing for vulnerable people: How a Virginia organization is confronting homelessness
Between treating medical conditions, addressing mental health and finding a roof to live under, it can be a challenge for the estimated one in every 500 Americans experiencing homelessness to find stability in life, especially when they have unique needs. An agency based in Norfolk, Va., is trying to change that. Johnson Homes, a placement...
Trump early strategy targets state that hasn't gone red since Nixon
Former President Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance are planning a stop in Minnesota, a surprisingly close state that hasn’t gone to a Republican presidential candidate in 52 years. Trump and Vance plan to make the trip to St. Cloud, Minnesota, on Saturday, the campaign announced Tuesday, with a Real Clear Politics report noting that...
Left's war on merit and Republicans' fight to save the American Dream
I know what racism looks like. I saw it during my childhood in the Jim Crow South. I have also experienced the gift of growing up in a remarkable community that never let circumstances stand in the way of a dream. I was raised by educators who taught me that success was possible; I just...








