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Labor leaders call collective bargaining veto a ‘betrayal’ by Virginia governor

Union leaders say veto from Democrat Abigail Spanberger is an about-face from promises she made on campaign trail

The Guardian - US

Faith in Housing bill crosses finish line, clears path for church-based affordable housing

The "Yes in God’s Backyard" movement is celebrating the new Faith in Housing law in Virginia

The Independent UK

‘Wah, wah, wah’: AOC mocks Republicans crying over Virginia gerrymandering, and her reason for doing it leaves them with nowhere to go

Rubbing it in!

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Steve Bannon is already losing his mind over the midterms: ‘We ain’t gonna be in power!’

MAGA designer says Americans who fought in the Revolutionary War would be ‘disgusted and revolted by the scum of this consulting class’ guiding Republican strategy in anxious warning ahead of midterms

The Independent UK

Democrats won the redistricting fight in Virginia. Was Trump’s gerrymandering war all for nothing?

The Democratic counteroffensive to GOP efforts to redraw maps sets the stage for Republicans to lose in the midterms

The Guardian - US

Pentagon announces US navy secretary is leaving ‘effective immediately’ and replaced with deputy – as it happened

Amid Iran blockade, John C Phelan has been immediately replaced with undersecretary Hung Cao, says Pentagon on social media with no explanation

The Guardian - US

Dems' Virginia gamble pays off in redistricting wars

Four GOP incumbents in Congress now face the prospect of running in districts designed to retire them.

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Virginia approves redistricting plan that could help Democrats gain four more House seats

This redistricting referendum also marks a setback for President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Virginia voters approve new congressional maps in blow to Trump

Result could help Democrats win four extra US House seats in tit-for-tat redistricting battle begun by Texas

The Guardian - US

Virginia votes on new congressional map with control of House at stake

Backed by Abigail Spanberger, the measure could boost Democrats and counter Donald Trump’s redistricting push

The Guardian - US

Virginia could swing again: voters to decide whether to redistrict in favor of Democrats

Purple state that recently elected Democratic governor will now choose whether to replace existing voting maps

The Guardian - US

Virginia strips tax breaks for organizations connected to the Confederacy

The United Daughters of the Confederacy – responsible for proliferation of Confederate statues across the US – will now have to pay property taxes

The Guardian - US

Spanberger is now Fox’s favorite target

Virginia’s new governor accused of bait-and-switch by right-wing media

Salon

US edges closer to popular vote deciding winner of presidential elections

Virginia signs national popular vote bill into law, joining interstate compact with 17 other states and District of Columbia

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Salon

Democrats can’t ignore trans rights

Critics say Democrats like Gavin Newsom aren't moving the party forward on trans rights

Reason

This Virginia Bill Expands Affirmative Action in State Contracting

The bill creates a new program to increase agency spending on small businesses, particularly those owned by women, minorities, and disabled veterans.

Reason

Here Are 12 Bills Democrats Just Passed To Trample Gun Rights in Virginia

Some gun-rights activists are blaming immigrants, but the real culprits are Virginia Democrats.

The Independent UK

Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaks

Virginia senators are pushing to curtail a 5.3% tax break for data centers

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Confusion about Commandeering

Whether the issue is immigration enforcement or environmental law, states are not obligated to enforce federal laws.

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Trump called it a ‘golden age’ in front of millions, and the Democrat chosen to respond had three questions that cut right through it

That’s how the Democrats plan to win the midterms.

Salon

SOTU exposes Democrats' biggest problem

Both inside and outside the House chamber, Democrats showed they still don't know how to effectively counter Trump

The Independent UK

Trump’s State of the Union missed the mark for Republicans and Democrats. Here’s what he talked about instead

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump played the showman at his State of the Union but gave average Americans little reason to back the GOP brand, writes John Bowden and some Republicans believe his foreign-heavy focus still leaves 'America First' behind

International Business Times UK

Who Skipped Trump's State Of The Union Address: Here's Full List Of Those Who Boycotted The Event And Why

Over 80 Democratic lawmakers boycott President Trump's State of the Union Address, highlighting political divisions.

The Independent UK

Trump is ‘making your life harder’: Democrat Abigail Spanberger argues in State of the Union response

Spanberger spoke from Colonial Williamsburg to deliver a message on affordability on behalf of the Democratic Party

The Guardian - US

‘We did not hear the truth’: Spanberger criticizes Trump over cost of living

Virginia’s new governor gives State of the Union rebuttal while Alex Padilla echoes themes in Spanish response

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