Government shutdown enters day three; Congress expected to vote Friday

Congress is expected to vote Friday on a deal to reopen the government. FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick reports from Capitol Hill with the latest, including how the shutdown is affecting federal workers. WASHINGTON - Congress is expected to vote Friday on...

Government shutdown enters 3rd day amid Senate stalemate and more top headlines

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here's what you need to know to start your day ... TOP 3 1. Government shutdown enters 3rd day amid Senate stalemate 2....

Virginia finance professor on the hidden, long-term costs of a government shutdown

A University of Virginia professor uncovers the hidden, long-term economic impacts that come with a government shutdown. There are obvious economic impacts that come with a government shutdown. Everything from local businesses to the travel...

Virginia to raise minimum passing scores for SOL testing

(WSET) — The Virginia Department of Education has announced that they are raising the minimum passing scores for the math and reading SOL tests. Many school divisions have been discussing this recent change during the school board meetings. The...

Virginia man arrested, accused of abduction after kids escape hotel room A Woodbridge man was arrested after two kids, whom he is accused of abducting,escaped from a hotel room in Stafford County, Virginia.

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A Woodbridge man was arrested and is accused of abduction after two kids escaped from a hotel room in Stafford County, Virginia. Tyronne McDaniel, 54, faces charges of abduction, possession of controlled substances...

Economic slowdown expected to hit central Virginia amidst government shutdown, economists say

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - As those impacted by the government shutdown wait, their paychecks at the mercy of politicians, economists worry this government shutdown could have widespread damage. Neil Williamson is the President of the Free...

These five Senate Democrats could be the key for Republicans to break Schumer ... and the shutdown standoff

Welcome to Day 3 of the government shutdown. The Senate was holding no votes yesterday because of Yom Kippur, the Jewish high holiday that is a time of atonement. So far, it seems there is no chance for reconciliation between the Democrats and...

Reid’s tenure as registered foreign agent faces fresh scrutiny in lieutenant governor bid

On a Monday evening in early September, a mix of Virginia politicos and Washington regulars filed into Butterworth’s, the Capitol Hill newcomer profiled by Washingtonian this spring as “the MAGA crowd’s favorite D.C. restaurant.” The Sept. 8...

New poll: Spanberger takes 10-point lead, makes gains with younger voters in Va. governor’s race

Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger has opened a double-digit lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia’s governor’s race, according to a new Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey that shows a dramatic shift among independent, male...

Virginia Raises Bar for Student Proficiency Standards

THE CENTER SQUARE — Virginia students will soon face tougher requirements on state tests. The Board of Education voted last week to raise the cut scores that decide whether a student is considered proficient on Standards of Learning exams....

The Latest on the U.S. Government Shutdown

President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, by threatening mass firings of workers and suggesting “irreversible” cuts to programs important to Democrats....

You don't have to wait until election day to vote.

Early voting in Virginia began on Friday and runs through Nov. 1. For city residents, it takes place in the lower lobby of the old City Hall building, 409 Main St., behind the farmer’s market. You can vote Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m....

‘Warrior ethos’ mistakes military might for true security, ignores wisdom of Eisenhower | The Conversation

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Author: Monica Duffy Toft, Tufts University Hundreds of generals and admirals converged on Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 30, 2025,...

President Trump urges using US cities as military 'training grounds'

QUANTICO, Va. – President Donald Trump on Tuesday proposed using American cities as training grounds for the armed forces and spoke of needing U.S. military might to combat what he called the “invasion from within.” Addressing an audience of...

Boyce short on candidates for three seats up for grabs in election

BOYCE — Now may be the time for all good men and women in Boyce to come to the aid of their town. In the election Nov. 4, three Town Council seats will be up for grabs. But only one person has been certified as a candidate. Nobody is officially...

Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli Tied in New Jersey Governor’s Race Polls

The race for governor of New Jersey has become one of the most competitive political contests in the country. Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli are tied, according to a poll released September 26 by...

Government shutdown delays key monthly jobs report at a pivotal moment for the U.S. economy

For people who closely follow the U.S. economy, the first Friday of every month is known as “jobs Friday,” when the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the previous month’s employment report at precisely 8:30 a.m. ET. But on this jobs Friday,...

Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to political agenda and get better access to federal money

WASHINGTON — The White House is asking nine major universities to commit to President Donald Trump's political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money. A document sent to the universities encourages them to adopt the...

Does the government shutdown affect child support?

Some local governments and companies are stepping up their efforts to help furloughed federal workers. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald has more on the programs designed to help DMV residents who may be struggling. WASHINGTON - As the federal shutdown...

What to know about the Plainfield municipal election on Nov. 4

The Town of Plainfield's municipal election will be held on Nov. 4, with early voting available on select dates from Oct. 20 to Nov. 2. Incumbent Republican Kevin Cunningham, Democrat Peggy Bourey, and petitioning candidate Paul Sweet are running...