
Beyer on inflation news: ‘Global events are straining household budgets’
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday that the February Consumer Price Index rose 0.8 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, up from January’s 0.6 percent.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday that the February Consumer Price Index rose 0.8 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, up from January’s 0.6 percent.

Democratic Party of Virginia chair Susan Swecker announced her candidacy for re-election to the post on Monday.

The exigencies of war can lead to unexpected consequences. We are seeing this truth play out as Ukraine fights for its survival against Russian aggression.

Democrats in Virginia’s congressional delegation helped undo much of the damage to environmental laws from the Trump administration and made progress in key areas.

Nearly two-thirds of Americans are concerned that Russia may use nuclear weapons if NATO intervenes in its invasion of Ukraine.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin is Even Steven with Virginia voters, according to a new Roanoke College poll that registers his job approval rating at 50 percent.

There are more than 3 million Black-owned businesses that contribute over $200 billion to the American economy annually, according to a report from the Congressional Black Caucus and the Joint Economic Committee.

If you’ve bought groceries, paid for gasoline, or bought a car, either used or new, in the past year, you have likely noticed the presence of inflation.

President Biden has nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

History shows us again and again the momentary thrill of hearing strike-back rhetoric from those who claim to be the hero.
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