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Trump signs order aiming to lower U.S. drug costs to match prices abroad

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aimed at lowering drug prices by pressuring pharmaceutical companies to align their U.S. pricing models with those in similarly wealthy countries.

Staff Cuts, Union Raises as Fairfax County Public Schools scrambles to balance budget

Fairfax County Public Schools staff will receive most, but not all, of their planned salary increases under a revised fiscal year 2026 budget proposal shared last week by Superintendent Michelle Reid.

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A congressman revives the proposal to rename Dulles Airport to Trump Airport

Congressional Republicans have once again pushed for the renaming of Dulles International Airport to President Donald Trump.

Richmond Company Haleon R&D to See $54M in Upgrades

A global consumer healthcare company is injecting tens of millions of dollars into its R&D facility in Richmond's Northside.

Democrat National Committee frontrunner wanted Trump charged with ‘Treason,’ which carries the death penalty

One of the leading candidates to lead the Democratic National Committee called for Donald Trump's trial for treason, and accused him of being responsible for the deaths of American troops. This was based on a false accusation that the Biden Administration disputed.

Voter ID Killed by Senate Democrats, Ranked Choice Voting Coming to Virginia

The Democratic-controlled Senate Privileges and Elections Committee on Tuesday afternoon struck down several Republican-backed bills aimed at restricting voting access, while advancing measures to...

Fairfax County says more flexibility is needed in food truck operating hours

Fairfax County Planning Commission believes the county should reconsider its current time limits for food trucks. At their meeting on Jan. The Board of Supervisors...

Virginia takes aim at Pharmacy benefit managers in Medicaid overhaul

A bipartisan proposal to centralize Virginia’s Medicaid pharmacy benefits under a single state-contracted pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) is gaining momentum. On Thursday, a Senate...

Reston Town Center to host a winter-themed ice-travaganza

Reston Town Center is embracing the winter season with a brand new event this weekend.

Virginia Democrat lawmakers aim to reform discipline

Democrat Lawmakers are pushing for a groundbreaking pilot program at eight Virginia schools to transform school discipline by replacing punishment-first approaches with restorative practices aimed at racial disparities and supporting students.

First abortion-related bill pushed in GOP-led Congress blocked by Senate Democrats

U.S. Senate Democrats blocked legislation Wednesday that would have established penalties for health care professionals who don’t provide medical care for infants born following an attempted abortion, arguing the bill would have kept parents from making decisions about care for newborns delivered early following a fatal fetal diagnosis.

Civil War Legal battle erupts over Shenandoah rail restoration

The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, known for preserving the Civil War and historic sites, is facing legal action from one of its own members over plans to restore an inactive Manassas Gap rail line in the Shenandoah Valley. 

Democrat Senate panel kills “right-to-work” law in state constitution

A push to enshrine Virginia’s “right-to-work” laws in the state constitution was blocked Tuesday by the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee, which voted 8-7...

Subcontractor sued for $8M of unpaid work on the Plenty Indoor Farm project in Chesterfield

A legal battle over the construction of the facility has erupted shortly after California-based Plenty Unlimited planted the first strawberries in its new indoor farm, located in Chesterfield.

Trump Executive Order on birthright citizenship

Meaning, if a person is in the country illegally or temporarily, their children will not have access to birthright citizenship.  People who are in the country permanently and have obtained it through legal means are allowed birthright citizenship for their children.

Trump State Department Tells Embassies: Fly Stars And Stripes Only — No More Pride Flags

The government buildings of Biden's administration flew the pride and BLM Flags alongside Old Glory.

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