The Latest Breaking News from Virginia

Hung Cao, the former refugee who is Trump’s new acting navy secretary

Vietnam-born Cao stood twice for federal office in Virginia and has called for upgrading of fleet to face new threats

The Guardian - US · Apr 23

Virginia Supreme Court sets oral arguments on redistricting

The Virginia Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for Monday over a challenge to the validity of the redistricting referendum, the latest step in a fast-moving court battle over the commonwealth’s congressional map. Monday’s oral arguments, stemming from a challenge brought by Republican Virginia Senate Minority Leader Ryan McDougle and…

Roll Call · Apr 23

After Virginia’s referendum, the Texas-ignited redistricting war is looking like a wash

Most Texas Republicans remained supportive of their state’s redraw even as their gains have been wiped out by California and Virginia.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 23

‘We fought this effort with money’: Mike Johnson is seething with full-hearted loathing for Democrats after their big win in Virginia

Virginia scored a win and then a loss for the Democrats.

We Got This Covered · Apr 23

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 · Apr 23

“I said that if we’re gonna make another Lamb of God record, it’s really gotta be worthy of being in the catalog we’ve created. That sets the bar high”: Willie Adler and Mark Morton take us inside metal’s premier riff machine

Into Oblivion finds the guitarists revisiting past chaos to inspire some of the Virginia stalwarts’ most brutal and diverse material to date

Guitar World · Apr 23

Who Is Hung Cao? The Combat Veteran Now Leading the U.S. Navy After Phelan Exit

From escaping Vietnam as a child to leading the U.S. Navy, Hung Cao's remarkable ascent has reached a new peak after the abrupt exit of John Phelan.

International Business Times UK · Apr 23

Virginia court blocks voter-passed congressional maps that boost Democrats

Move comes one day after voters approved the maps, leading state attorney general to vow office will appeal

The Guardian - US · Apr 22

Virginia Redistricting Fight Erupts After Conservative Judge Voids Referendum, AOC Accuses Republicans of Hypocrisy

A political firestorm is unfolding in Virginia after a Republican-appointed judge struck down a Democratic-backed redistricting amendment, invalidating the results of a closely watched special election and setting up a high-stakes legal battle that could ripple far beyond the state.

Latin Times · Apr 22

Trump's redistricting war leaves Republicans worse off

Virginia's vote pushed the House math further against the GOP.

Axios · Apr 22