The Latest Breaking News from Don Beyer

How ‘national security’ has become Trump’s crutch for getting his way in Washington

ANALYSIS: Congress sees through Trump’s ‘idiotic’ justification for fortifying every inch of Washington, D.C., but the president is pushing ahead with it anyway, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Trump says he’ll probably lose lawsuit brought by news outlets he banned from White House, blaming judge appointed by ‘TRUMP’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Sep 21

Trump Says Planned 250-Foot Washington Arch Will Double as Drone and Sniper Military Complex

Donald Trump says a planned 250-foot Washington arch will include space for drones and snipers, as lawmakers, veterans and preservation officials raise safety, legal and environmental concerns.

International Business Times UK · Sep 20

Don Beyer defeats four challengers in Democratic primary for Virginia's 8th Congressional District

Incumbent Don Beyer defeated Lorena Bruner, Michael Duffin, Adam Dunigan, and Mo Seifeldein in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 8th Congressional District on Aug. 4.

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

Trump’s proposed victory arch will have an observation deck - but a big question mark hangs over how to reach it

The proposed 250-foot structure has been a source of controversy for months

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Former federal workers challenge Rep. Beyer in Virginia's 8th District Democratic primary

*Note: In April 2026, Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment permitting mid-decade redistricting. Certification of the vote was blocked by court order. Candidates for this election will be finalized following the May 26 filing deadline.

Ballotpedia · May 19

"That's not the fight right now": Democrats shut down talk of impeaching Trump this year

"People are pissed and know we have to fight," one senior House Democrat told Axios.

Axios · Apr 10

Democrats cheer Trump’s firing of Pam Bondi and attack Epstein files ‘cover-up’

Hakeem Jeffries predicts Pete Hegseth could be next as party alarmed by damage done by ‘terrible’ attorney general

The Guardian - US · Apr 2

"Enjoy your media cycle": Infighting erupts as more Democrats go rogue on impeachment

"You have to have a plan," said one senior House Democrat. "If you don't have that, then it's just a campaign email."

Axios · Dec 11, 2025

Congress voted to censure each other as many times in the last week as it did in the last two years

Republicans and Democrats have come together to back legislation making it harder for members to submit reprimand resolutions against each other

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025