virginia
Government
Eighth blue state prosecutor announces he won’t enforce gun ban

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – An eighth prosecutor in Virginia announced Thursday that the state’s recently-enacted ban on so-called “assault weapons” is unconstitutional and he wouldn’t enforce it. Democratic Gov. Read More

May 29, 2026
Culture
DHS: In Virginia’s largest county, at least half of murder suspects are illegal aliens

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin says that roughly 50% of murders in liberal Fairfax County, Virginia, are committed by illegal aliens. “That’s just in Fairfax. You think… Read More

May 19, 2026
Courts
Abigail Spanberger’s sprawling gun crackdown hits legal wall right out of the gate

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s ban on so-called “assault weapons” has only been law for a few hours and it’s already facing a slew of legal challenges. Read More

May 15, 2026
Courts
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Dem redistricting measure

(The Daily Signal) – The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled against the Democrats’ effort to redraw the state’s maps. In April, Virginians voted to pass a new map which would… Read More

May 8, 2026
Public Education
Virginia district to implement clear backpack policy in August

A Virginia district has taken steps to “enhance campus safety” by requiring all students to use clear backpacks, starting in the next academic year. “The policy will apply to all… Read More

May 7, 2026
Public Education
Loudoun County school district under fire for hiring 19-year-old teacher who allegedly plotted school ‘murder spree’

Virginia’s third-largest school district, Loudoun County Public Schools, is under fire after a 19-year-old substitute teacher was arrested for allegedly plotting a “murder spree” at a high school. Police arrested Hadyn… Read More

May 6, 2026
Opinion
Fairfax schools fund PhDs for highly paid administrators as teacher positions cut, class sizes raised

(The Daily Signal) – After cutting 275 teaching positions and increasing class sizes this academic year, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has launched a program to fund PhDs for… Read More

May 4, 2026
Politics
Florida rolls out congressional map that could erase Virginia Dems’ gerrymander advantage

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a newly drawn congressional map that could hand Republicans a major advantage. Republicans would gain four seats if the… Read More

April 28, 2026
Politics
Democrat says he understands rural America because he watched classic shows like ‘Waltons,’ ‘Dukes Of Hazzard’

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic Virginia state Sen. Lamont Bagby claimed Thursday that watching “The Dukes of Hazzard,” “The Andy Griffith Show” and “The Waltons” as a child taught… Read More

April 24, 2026
Government
Virginia voters approve redistricting amendment, potentially flipping 4 seats

(The Center Square) – Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday that could reshape the state’s representation in the U.S. House of Representatives and majority control coming out of the… Read More

April 22, 2026
Public Education
California school sends children on segregated field trip for ‘social justice’

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A California school district recently organized a field trip that excluded white students and maintains several other race-based policies, documents reveal. Albany Unified School District… Read More

April 21, 2026
Government
Trump makes 11th-hour push to stop Virginia from gerrymandering districts

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump made a last minute push on Monday to intervene in Virginia’s redistricting battle, urging voters to reject the ballot measure. Virginia voters… Read More

April 21, 2026
Government
Experts point out Dems ‘bait-and-switch’ on affordability, costly energy policies

On the campaign trail, Democratic governors in Virginia and New Jersey made affordability a centerpiece of their pitch to voters. Months into their tenures, their energy policies are falling flat or will drive up costs, experts tell The Lion. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation… Read More

April 21, 2026
Government
EXCLUSIVE: Virginia governor’s midnight gun bill amendments slammed as election ploy

The National Rifle Association accused Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger of delaying action on gun legislation until after a redistricting vote that could shift the political map in Democrats’ favor. Read More

April 17, 2026
Culture
Former Dem lieutenant governor found dead in apparent murder-suicide, police confirm

​(The Daily Signal) – Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, confirmed Thursday that they found former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax dead in his home in an apparent murder-suicide. “I’m here to confirm… Read More

April 16, 2026
Opinion
Virginia shouldn’t bail out Fairfax County’s failing schools

(The Daily Signal) – Hungry dogs run faster, but Fairfax County’s leadership is so bloated that it can barely move. Contrary to what these overfed “dogs” would have you believe, the… Read More

March 13, 2026
Homeschools
Virginia marks jump in homeschooling numbers for families ‘meeting the child where they are’ 

Danette Sajous is using her background in entrepreneurship and finance to teach homeschool co-op elementary students how to cook and cultivate life skills. “My kids are extremely social,” the… Read More

March 6, 2026
Culture
Police begged progressive prosecutor to put criminal illegal behind bars — then he killed someone

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Fairfax County prosecutor Steve Descano was aware of an illegal immigrant’s violent past and still elected to set him free, new Freedom of Information Act… Read More

March 5, 2026
Culture
Mother whose daughter got trafficked after school hid transgender identity speaks out after SOTU appearance

(The Daily Signal) – Michele Blair opened up about her appearance at the State of the Union Tuesday, when President Donald Trump highlighted the story of her daughter, Sage, who… Read More

February 27, 2026
Politics
Abigail Spanberger preaches ‘affordability’ in Trump response, despite presiding over high-tax regime

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger blasted President Donald Trump over the U.S.’ cost of living — despite leading a state party that has proposed roughly… Read More

February 25, 2026