Articles for tag: USA, Virginia

October 8, 2025

Virginia AG Race Explodes After Jay Jones Text Scandal Rocks Election

Virginia Attorney General Race in Chaos as Jay Jones Faces Outrage Over Leaked Messages While Polls Show Him Still Neck-and-Neck With GOP’s Jason Miyares The Virginia Attorney General race has erupted into one of the most closely watched and shocking political battles in the nation after newly leaked messages allegedly showed Democratic candidate Jay Jones fantasizing about killing Republicans and their families. Despite the uproar, a new Hart Research poll conducted between October 4th and 6th among 600 likely voters shows Jones still narrowly leading Republican incumbent Jason Miyares 46% to 45%. The margin is within the poll’s error range,

October 8, 2025

Florida Moves to Honor Charlie Kirk With His Own State Holiday 🇺🇸

Florida Lawmakers Propose “Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance” to Honor the Late Conservative Leader’s Legacy of Free Speech, Faith, and Civic Education A new Florida bill has sparked widespread attention — and emotion — across the nation. On October 8, 2025, the Florida Legislature introduced House Bill 125, a proposal to officially designate October 14 of every year as “Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance.” The day, if passed into law, would celebrate the life and influence of Charlie Kirk, the late founder of Turning Point USA, who died unexpectedly on September 10, 2025, at the age of 31. The proposed

October 8, 2025

Supreme Court’s Next Big Battle Could Reshape Congress Forever

Supreme Court Prepares to Rehear Louisiana v. Callais — A Landmark Case That Could Strike Down Race-Based Voting Districts and Give Republicans Up to 19 New House Seats All eyes are on the Supreme Court as it prepares to rehear one of the most consequential voting rights cases in decades — Louisiana v. Callais. The October 15 hearing could redefine how congressional districts are drawn across the United States and potentially alter the balance of power in Congress for years to come. The case challenges Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a key provision that requires states to consider

October 8, 2025

Arson Suspect Arrested in California’s Deadly Palisades Wildfire

Police Make Breakthrough Arrest Months After Palisades Fire That Killed Dozens and Burned 23,000 Acres Across Los Angeles’ Coastline Authorities in Los Angeles have made a stunning breakthrough in one of California’s most devastating wildfires this year, announcing the arrest of an arson suspect linked to the January 7, 2025, Palisades Fire. The massive blaze tore through the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, destroying thousands of homes, displacing families, and scorching more than 23,000 acres of hillside terrain overlooking the California coast. It was one of the state’s deadliest wildfires on record, ranking ninth in California history and leaving a deep scar

October 8, 2025

Pete Hegseth Steps Into the Field

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Joins Special Operations Forces in Full Tactical Exercise, Showcasing a Hands-On Approach to Leadership Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was photographed this week in full tactical gear, joining elite U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) personnel during a live field exercise involving Black Hawk helicopters. The images, shared across social media, capture Hegseth alongside heavily armed service members in what appears to be an immersive show of solidarity with America’s top-tier warfighters. The visit reflects his commitment to a revitalized Department of War, which officially replaced the Department of Defense on September 5, 2025, following a

October 7, 2025

Supreme Court Questions Colorado’s Ban on “Conversion Therapy”

Supreme Court Justices Express Doubt Over Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy, Citing First Amendment Concerns for Counselors The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on October 7, 2025, in a case that could redefine how far states can go in regulating what therapists say to their clients. The challenge, brought by a Christian counselor through the conservative legal group Alliance Defending Freedom, targets Colorado’s 2020 ban on conversion therapy for minors — a law that forbids licensed therapists from attempting to change a young person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The hearing has sparked intense debate nationwide as justices appeared

October 7, 2025

Virginia Republicans Surge in Spending After Jay Jones Text Scandal Shocks Voters

After Jay Jones’ Disturbing Texts About “Shooting Republicans” Surface, Virginia GOP Launches Massive $3.5 Million Ad Blitz to Back Jason Miyares in Heated 2025 Race The Virginia attorney general race has erupted into one of the most closely watched political battles of 2025 after disturbing revelations involving Democratic candidate Jay Jones. What began as a relatively quiet campaign quickly transformed into a national flashpoint following the resurfacing of 2022 text messages in which Jones allegedly fantasized about “shooting Republicans” — including then–House Speaker Todd Gilbert and his family — during a eulogy. The fallout has been swift, igniting outrage across

October 7, 2025

Trump Slams NFL Over Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show

Donald Trump Calls NFL’s Decision to Pick Bad Bunny for Super Bowl Halftime Show “Crazy,” Questioning Why the League Chose a Performer He’s Never Heard Of Former President Donald Trump has weighed in on the NFL’s latest Super Bowl halftime show controversy, calling the league’s decision to feature Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny “crazy.” Speaking during a live phone interview on Newsmax’s Greg Kelly Tonight, Trump said he had “never heard of” the reggaeton artist and questioned why the NFL continues to make choices that alienate its traditional audience. “I’ve never heard of him. I don’t know who he is.

October 7, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel vs. Donald Trump: The Poll That Sparked a Punchline

“I Hope He Doesn’t See This”: Jimmy Kimmel Jokes About New Poll Ranking Him Above Donald Trump — and the Former President Fires Back The joke practically wrote itself, and Jimmy Kimmel knew it. As the late-night host looked into the camera to address a newly released poll comparing his popularity to Donald Trump’s, he wore the same half-smile viewers have come to expect on nights when the news hands him a perfect setup. “I hope he doesn’t see this,” he quipped, a line that sounded equal parts tease and public service announcement. It was the kind of moment that

October 7, 2025

Asheville Drops Reparations Plan After DOJ Warning — Trump Allies Call It a Win for Equality

Asheville, North Carolina Abandons Race-Based Reparations Program After Harmeet Dhillon’s DOJ Letter Cites Constitutional Violations — A Major Win for Trump-Era Equal Rights Enforcement Asheville, North Carolina has officially pulled back its controversial reparations plan after a warning letter from the U.S. Department of Justice raised serious constitutional concerns. The proposal, which sought to fund race-specific benefits for Black residents — including free childcare, housing subsidies, and additional pay for city employees — has now been quietly dropped from upcoming city and county meeting agendas, effectively killing the measure before implementation. The decision follows a detailed September 4 letter from