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Lost for 200 years: Virginia dig uncovers hidden barracks of America’s first soldiers

The long-lost Revolutionary War Barracks have finally been uncovered by archaeologists in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, giving a close-up, personal view of day-to-day life for Continental Army soldiers in that time period. The barracks were constructed in August 1776 at the order of the Commonwealth of Virginia to accommodate up to…

The Times of India

How Did Matthew James Sullivan Die? Cause of Death and Why He Was Due to Testify About UFOs

A medical examiner says Air Force veteran and would‑be UFO whistleblower Matthew James Sullivan died from an accidental drug overdose in his Virginia home in May 2024.

International Business Times UK

Florida is latest US state to enter redistricting war ahead of 2026 election

Special session comes after Virginia voted to redraw maps and as Trump pressures Republicans to protect House majority

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A Georgia Republican Congressman Pushes To Reverse 1846 Law To Cut Democratic Power In Virginia

A Republican proposal to reshape the map of the nation's capital is gaining attention after a major political setback in Virginia, where a new redistricting plan is expected to strengthen Democrats' hold on the state's congressional delegation.

Latin Times

US Army major in Virginia is charged with plotting to assist separatist fighters in Cameroon

A U.S. Army major employed as a nurse on a military base near Washington, D.C., has been charged with conspiring to provide financial and tactical support to separatist fighters in his native Cameroon

The Independent UK

‘We should not have started this fight’: Trump’s team scrambles to defend redistricting push as GOP grows angrier

How dare the people vote!

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Photos of the week | April 17-23, 2026

Another new member of Congress was sworn in, budget hearings dominated the Hill and a big redistricting referendum vote passed in Virginia this week. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s sudden anti-Trump pivot has Joy Behar gushing but the rest of her The View co-hosts aren’t buying it

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest public shift away from Trump has Joy Behar practically gushing on The View, but the rest of the show’s co-hosts aren’t nearly as convinced. During the April 22 broadcast, Behar couldn’t resist giving Greene another glowing shoutout, this time while celebrating Virginia’s new redistricting map, which…

The Mary Sue

‘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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‘We fought this effort with money’: Mike Johnson can’t hide how much he despises Democrats for winning Virginia

Mike Johnson just let his frustration boil over after Democrats pulled off a win in Virginia, and his latest post on X makes it clear he’s not taking the loss quietly. In a fiery statement, the House Speaker accused Democrats of breaking the law, waging “warfare,” and disenfranchising voters to…

The Mary Sue

‘You started this’: Hakeem Jeffries has one message for Donald Trump after losing Virginia

Virginia voters just handed Democrats a major win by narrowly approving a redistricting plan that could flip four House seats in November. The vote bypasses the state’s bipartisan commission and gives Democrats near-total control over Virginia’s congressional map. Republicans had been counting on redistricting gains to secure a House majority,…

The Mary Sue

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

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

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.

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Roll Call

At the Races: Never-ending redistricting

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. Redistricting has already thrown a long shadow over the 2026 midterm elections, and we’re not done yet. As our colleague…

The Independent UK

Eric Trump erupts during interview when discussing the Democrats’ policies

President Donald Trump’s son claims opposition habitually ‘cheats like hell’ to steal an advantage

The Times of India

'I am as American as...': Indian-origin man trolled after posting girlfriend's photo of voting in Virginia redistricting election

An Indian-origin man named Krishan Patel faced vicious trolling after he posted a photo of his girlfriend voting 'yes' in Virginia redistricting election. The outcome of the referendum was in favor of the Democrats but a court has now ruled the referendum invalid.

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‘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.

The Independent UK

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

Guitar World

“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

International Business Times UK

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.

The Guardian - US

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

Latin Times

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.

Axios

Trump's redistricting war leaves Republicans worse off

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

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