The Latest Breaking News from Virginia

Ohio approves new House map that would boost GOP chances in 2026 - Roll Call

Ohio’s redistricting commission on Friday approved a new House map that could help Republicans pick up two seats in the 2026 elections.

Roll Call · Oct 31, 2025

Teacher tells court she thought she had died after six-year-old shot her in Virginia school

Abby Zwerner is suing former assistant principal for $40m, saying she failed to act after reports that child had gun

The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2025

New York declares state of emergency to award food banks $65m amid shutdown

Oregon and Virginia also issued emergency declarations to fund food assistance as shutdown imperils Snap benefits

The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2025

Louisiana and Virginia take steps toward redistricting amid national battle for partisan advantage

The redistricting surge began after Trump urged Republican-led states to redraw House maps before midterms

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

Teenage Halloween pranksters in masks were almost shot by a scared relative, Virginia police say

Police are not pursuing charges against the pranksters at the request of the victim

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025

Virginia mom thought she was doing everything right. After her daughter’s alleged suicide, she shares a chilling warning

Two thirds of teen suicides are linked to nighttime phone use.

We Got This Covered · Oct 29, 2025

Is there such a thing as reverse coattails? - Roll Call

Next week’s elections in Virginia are testing whether a race down the ballot could drag down the top of the ticket.

Roll Call · Oct 29, 2025

Civil Trial Starts in $40 Million Lawsuit by Virginia Teacher Who Was Shot by Then-6-Year-Old Student

The civil trial in a $40 million lawsuit involving a Virginia teacher who was shot by a then-six-year-old student has begun.

International Business Times · Oct 29, 2025

US appeals court overturns West Virginia landmark opioid lawsuit decision

A federal appeals court has overturned a landmark decision in an opioid lawsuit in West Virginia

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Trial starts in $40M lawsuit filed by a teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student

Trial has begun in a $40 million lawsuit accusing a former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school of ignoring multiple warnings that a 6-year-old student had a gun hours before he shot his teacher

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025