A history of the filibuster and why it should be tougher to mount
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The filibuster is still a critical device when used properly in the Senate, but it should be tougher to invoke.
Search Results for U.S. Senate
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Trump fires defense secretary: FBI, CIA directors could be next
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President Trump, reeling from his defeat in last week’s presidential election, announced Monday that he has fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper, effective immediately.
Climate Action Alliance of the Valley news roundup: Week of Nov. 8
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Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News.
Climate Action Alliance of the Valley: Climate, energy news for week of Nov. 1
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Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News.
Can the Republican Party ignore climate change forever?
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Americans, regardless of political affiliation, all live on this planet together and share its ecosystems and resources. Yet there is a deep divide among us with regard to environmental policies and climate change.
Climate Action Alliance of the Valley: Climate, energy news for week of Oct. 25
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Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News.
Spanberger TV ad, Warner-Amendment 1, endorsements in First District race
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Former U.S. Sen. John Warner announced this week his endorsement for Amendment 1, which would amend the Virginia Constitution to establish a nonpartisan redistricting commission.
Feds investigating voter threats, attempts by Iran, Russia, to interfere in 2020 elections
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Iran and Russia have both obtained voter data in their efforts to interfere in the 2020 U.S. election. Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe and FBI Director Christopher Wray confirmed that news tidbit last night.
Northam announces actions on special session COVID-19, police reform bills
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Gov. Ralph Northam has signed 16 new laws coming out of the ongoing special session, and proposed changes to five bills that will support the Commonwealth’s ongoing COVID-19 response and advance criminal justice reform.
Augusta County substance abuse program receives $600K federal grant
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The Augusta County Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Site-based Program is in line to receive $600,000 from a U.S. Department of Justice grant program.
