The Latest Breaking News from Don Beyer

Zelenskyy: Trump is letting Putin off

Ukraine's president condemns suspension of sanctions, Moscow celebrates the decision, both brace for winter attacks

Salon · Oct 17

'Getting paid by Putin': Democrats criticise Trump's waiver of sanctions under Lindsey Graham Act

US lawmakers and critics have condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to waive key Russia sanctions and tariff provisions under the Lindsey Graham Act, accusing him of siding with Vladimir Putin and betraying Ukraine. The move comes amid a Russian diesel supply deal, rising US fuel prices and India’s concerns over…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Trump strikes deal with Putin to get diesel in sharp reversal of US policy weeks before midterms

US President Donald Trump revealed a new deal with Russia for diesel imports expected to alleviate high fuel prices. This announcement diverges from recent sanctions aimed at reducing Russian oil revenues due to escalating conflict in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the agreement, viewing it as detrimental to both…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act

President Donald Trump is leading the opposition to recent calls by tech leaders seeking greater government oversight, including Anthropic's Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman and xAI's Elon Musk.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Man suffered brain injury and severe bruising after ICE arrest in Virginia, records show

José Mejía Hernandez, 45, who was hospitalized for his injuries, was then transferred to an ICE office and fitted with an ankle monitor

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

'You Didn't Like Being Called a Hoe': US Citizen Defends Hurling Insults After ICE Agent Draws Gun

A Virginia woman's dashcam footage contradicts ICE's account of a confrontation, sparking outrage and political backlash over the agency's tactics and handling of the incident

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

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