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Virginia Senate Democrats this week voted down a priority measure for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin that would have required student and parental notification about certain scholastic awards. … [Read more...] about Senate Democrats kill Gov. Glenn Youngkin-backed bill on school awards in Virginia

Rep. Victoria Spartz announced Friday she is not seeking reelection to the House or launching a bid for Indiana's open Senate seat next cycle. … [Read more...] about Victoria Spartz announces retirement at end of term

The White House on Friday said the presence of a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon over U.S. airspace is a "clear violation" of U.S. sovereignty and international law, despite Beijing's claims that the craft was not engaged in espionage. … [Read more...] about White House says China violated U.S. sovereignty with suspected surveillance balloon

A trio of men in their 30s and 40s who visited The Eagle, a New York City bar dedicated to the gay leather subculture, were robbed of thousands of dollars in separate heists in the fall of 2022. … [Read more...] about Robbers target patrons of New York gay leather bar, steal thousands of dollars

Democrat Lucas Kunce will run against Sen. Josh Hawley next year, painting the conservative lawmaker as being "out of touch" with Missourians. … [Read more...] about Lucas Kunce launches Senate bid as ‘populist’ to take on Josh Hawley