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Trump Will Be on the Call for a Telephone Rally Monday Night, Youngkin Declines to Participate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 1, 2021
Donald Trump is expected to call into a telephone town hall tonight to speak in favor of Republican candidate for governor Glenn Youngkin. Michael Pope has this preview.
Virginia Republicans Wary Of Tariffs And Potential For Trade War
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 8, 2018
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Virginia lawmakers are worried that President Trump’s proposal to hike tariffs on steel and aluminum may spark a trade war. Matt Laslo reports.
Virginia Candidates Try To Navigate Trump Influence In Off-Year Election
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 13, 2017
President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House earlier this week. (Credit: AP Photo / Evan Vucci)
Republican President Donald Trump is not on the ballot this year. But candidates are feeling the need to respond to his controversial presidency. Michael Pope reports.
Little Known Rule Could Have Chilling Effect on Virginia’s Federal Workforce
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 13, 2017
A newly reinstated rule in Congress has Democrats worried that Republicans are going to try to fire a large swath of federal workers, which could hurt the economy across the commonwealth. Matt Laslo has the story from the Capitol.
Trump Won the Election, But is Still Concerned About Voter Fraud in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 28, 2016
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President-elect Donald Trump may have won the election. But he’s now claiming that “serious voter fraud” happened in Virginia. Michael Pope has the story.
Va News Topics: Students Struggle With Trump Victory, FEMA Flood Maps
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 14, 2016
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Some students at UVA are struggling with Donald Trump’s win in the presidential election, and FEMA is updating its flood maps in Norfolk causing property owners to reconsider their insurance coverage, or lack of it. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week on the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va News link at vpap.org. More now from Fred Echols.
Virginia Republicans React to This Week’s Trump Controversies
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on August 3, 2016
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Republican leaders across Virginia are grappling with how to handle the latest round of controversy from Donald Trump. And, as Michael Pope tells us, they’re taking a variety of approaches.
Conflict Between Both Sides of the Trump Debate Present at Hotel Roanoke Town Hall
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 26, 2016
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Donald Trump drew supporters and protesters Roanoke on Monday. And in at least one case, a supporter protested the protesters. Tim Thornton reports.
Anti-Trump Protesters Make Presence Known at Hotel Roanoke Town Hall
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 26, 2016
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Donald Trump supporters lined up in the heat for hours so they could see and hear their candidate speak at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center on Monday. But as Tim Thornton reports, not everyone in Roanoke was glad to see the Republican nominee.
Trump and Pence Draw Huge Crowds to Hotel Roanoke
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 26, 2016
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Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence attracted an overflow crowd to the Hotel Roanoke and Convention Center Monday. As Tim Thornton reports, Trump supporters had a number of reasons to be there.
Pence’s Support of Medicaid Raises Questions About Place on Conservative Ticket
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 18, 2016
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Donald Trump’s selection of Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his running mate is causing some reverberations here in Virginia on an issue that’s near and dear to Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe — expanding Medicaid to 400,000 people who live in poverty or with disabilities. Michael Pope reports.
Divisiveness Over Trump Means No-Shows for Republican National Convention
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 18, 2016
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The majority of Virginia Republican members of Congress are skipping their party’s convention in Cleveland this week. Matt Laslo has the details on a party that remains divided over Donald Trump.
Virginia Law Binding Delegates to Presidential Nominee Tossed
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 12, 2016
As Republicans prepare to gather in Cleveland for their convention, a federal lawsuit in Virginia is giving new life to the Never Trump movement. But, as Michael Pope reports, the win in court may be more of a symbolic victory.
Republican Delegate Files Anti-Trump Lawsuit Ahead of Convention
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 11, 2016
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As Republicans prepare to gather in Cleveland for their convention, a legal challenge in Virginia threatens to upend the process. The lawsuit comes from a Northern Virginia supporter of Ted Cruz who says he should be able to vote his conscience. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Democrats Call for Republicans to Repudiate Trump’s Comments on Judge
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 9, 2016
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Democrats in Virginia are calling on Republicans to repudiate comments from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who says a federal judge is unfit to rule in a civil case against him because he has Mexican heritage. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- Utah's new social media law means children will need approval from parents March 24, 2023The restrictions passed through Utah's Republican-supermajority Legislature reflect how politicians' perceptions of technology companies are changing — and that includes pro-business Republicans.
- More than 1 million demonstrate across France against pension reforms March 24, 2023Building on Thursday's strong turnout, unions swiftly called for new protests and strikes next week when the British king is scheduled to visit Bordeaux on the second day of his trip to France.
- Antisemitic incidents are at an all-time high, the ADL reports March 24, 2023The annual report says instances of harassment, assault and propaganda are all on the rise. It warns public officials and social media stars have helped normalize longstanding antisemitic tropes.
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- Hyundai and Kia recall 571,000 vehicles due to fire risk, urge owners to park outside March 23, 2023Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of more than 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being driven.
- Utah's new social media law means children will need approval from parents March 24, 2023
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- Bank warns interest rates will rise again if firms hike prices March 24, 2023The Bank of England boss urges firms to avoid price rises that fuel inflation and hurt the least well off.
- School inspections will continue, Ofsted boss says March 24, 2023Unions urged a pause after a head killed herself while awaiting a report that downgraded her school.
- Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests March 24, 2023Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pension reform protests.
- Top Gear filming halted after Freddie Flintoff accident March 23, 2023The BBC said it would be "inappropriate" to resume making the popular TV show's new series for now.
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- Bank warns interest rates will rise again if firms hike prices March 24, 2023
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