Military
- Virginia House Bill 137 Seeks to Honor Military Service with Expanded Tax Relief, Stalls in Appropriations
RICHMOND, Va. – Legislation aimed at providing greater tax relief to Virginia’s military veterans and their families advanced through the House Finance Committee with overwhelming support but met its end in the Appropriations Committee during the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly.
- House Bill 366 Seeks to Prioritize Infrastructure Grants for Virginia’s Military Communities, Stalls in Appropriations Committee
RICHMOND — A bill introduced by Delegate Anne Tata to strengthen support for Virginia’s military installations through targeted infrastructure grants has been halted in committee during the 2026 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly.
- Bert Mizusawa Wins Virginia Republican Senate Primary with Majority of Votes
Unofficial results from the August 2026 Republican primary for Virginia’s U.S. Senate seat indicate that Bert Mizusawa has secured a majority of votes cast.
- Veteran’s Testimony Highlights Threat to American Dream in Loudoun County Against Data Centers
The veteran’s remarks focused on the VCC proposal as a direct challenge to the quality of life he worked to secure. He noted that the project involves a data center that would generate significant noise.
- Republicans Must Fill the Ranks: Virginia’s Election Officer Shortage Puts Integrity at Risk
Across the Commonwealth of Virginia, a staffing crisis is unfolding in plain sight. County after county reports the same problem: too few election officers to properly staff the polls on Election Day.
- Amy Riccardi Honors Veterans’ Sacrifices in Loudoun County Tribute
The Context of the Tribute Amy Riccardi spoke during a Loudoun County School Board session where she reflected on the experiences of service members. She described how veterans often return from deployments with stories that illustrate the real price of liberty.
- Republican Lawmakers Expose Gaps in Open Hearings During FY27 Budget Deliberations as Eugene Vindman Stays Silent
The hearing focused on key components of the FY27 budget request, particularly those involving defense priorities and allied commitments. A seasoned Republican congressman, speaking bluntly from the dais, questioned whether any U.S. allies had formally signed up for shared initiatives outlined in the budget proposal. ‘Do we have any of our allies that have signed
- Don Scott allegedly told Virginia Military Institute board members to resign or suffer state funding cuts
Don Scott, Democratic Speaker of Virginia House, (circled), with Maj. Gen.
- Confederate Monuments’ Uncertain Future
Stonewall Jackson’s monument, in Richmond’s Capitol Square. It is likely to be removed.
- Virginians Rally to Defend Fair Redistricting Against Democrat Power Grab on Election Day
In 2020, Virginia voters approved two constitutional amendments with 65.69 percent support to remove redistricting power from politicians and place it in the hands of a bipartisan, independent commission. Every county in the state voted yes except Arlington, reflecting a clear mandate for fairness and transparency in drawing district lines for congressional and state legislative
- Virginia slouches towards state-sanctioned Euthanasia
Virginia Democrats are pushing to decriminalize the suicide. What could happen next? by Bronson Winning Virginia Democrats have a bill on Governors Abigail Spanberger (D)’s desk, but the legislation will not stop there.
- Democrats Advance SB 58 to Extend Mail Ballot Deadlines Despite Integrity Risks
The push comes amid ongoing debates over election security in the commonwealth. Virginia has seen significant expansions in early voting and mail-in options in recent years, particularly following the 2020 election cycle where courts extended deadlines due to technical issues and pandemic concerns.
- Youngkin Delivers Results: Virginia Advances in Foster Care, Veterans’ Services, Broadband, Infrastructure, and Economy
In foster care and behavioral health, Youngkin’s Right Help Right Now initiative has driven significant reforms, overhauling systems to prioritize family stability and child safety.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates Grand Opening of New Puller Veterans Care Center in Fauquier County
Governor Glenn Youngkin today joined local, state, and federal leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the new Puller Veterans Care Center (PVCC) in Warrenton – a state-of-the-art facility built to serve Virginia veterans in need of long-term care, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation care in Northern Virginia and throughout the Commonwealth.
- Trump signs executive orders designating fentanyl a weapon or mass destruction
On Monday, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order designating fentanyl as a weapon or mass destruction. This is the culmination of his fight against drug trafficking in his second term.
- Cory Mills introduces a bill to reduce the pay of Congressmen to $1 per day during shutdown
Cory Mills, a Republican from Florida, introduced a bill that would reduce the pay of congressional to $1 on the first day of any government shutdown. This is part of a spate of bills intended to prevent a prolonged funding lapse.
- Democrats like Suhas Subramanyam openly call for a military rebellion
The line between irresponsible speech and mutiny is very thin, and six members of Congress were perilously close this week to crossing it. It doesn’t have to be a dramatic mutiny like Mutiny on Bounty.
- Trump to sign order renaming Pentagon as ‘Department of War
Trump will sign a new executive order on Friday renaming the Pentagon, returning the name to the 18th century.
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Virginia Veterans Network Tops 30,000 Registered Users
Free online hub now serving more than 30,000 veterans, service members, and families RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that the Virginia Veterans Network (VVN), a resource built by veterans for veterans, has reached 30,000 registered users across the Commonwealth.
- The Military Is Not Inclusive, It Is Exclusive
It is estimated that fewer than 23% of Americans between 17 and 22 are qualified to serve in the U.S. military.