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Budget office says Trump’s tax law will add $3.4 trillion to deficits, leave 10 million uninsured

55% Center coverage: 192 sources

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Trump EPA will propose repealing finding that climate change endangers public health: Report

38% Left coverage: 47 sources

“The Trump administration has drafted a plan to repeal a fundamental scientific finding that gives the United States government its authority to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions and fight climate change,” the New York Times reports. “The proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule rescinds a 2009 declaration known as the ‘endangerment finding,’ which scientifically established that greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane endanger human lives.” EPA · United States See the Story

Virginia hospitals face 'billions' in cuts as Medicaid officials await federal guidance

50% Center coverage: 8 sources

RICHMOND, Va. Virginia Medicaid officials are still waiting for crucial information about how recent federal changes will affect the 1.9 million Virginians enrolled in the program.Cheryl Roberts, Virginia's Medicaid Director, told state lawmakers Wednesday that guidance is lacking on most aspects of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," which includes significant changes to Medicaid."When I say we don't know, we really don't know yet," Rob…Donald Trump See the Story

Succeeding Youngkin: Winsome Earle-Sears Tries to Recreate the GOP Surge in Virginia

50% Center coverage: 4 sources

RICHMOND, Virginia — Four years ago, Glenn Youngkin, a political upstart, flipped the Virginia governor’s mansion red for the first time since 2009, foreshadowing Republican gains in the 2022 and 2024 cycles. His running mate at the time, Winsome Earle-Sears,…Glenn Youngkin · Richmond See the Story

Report shows violent crime continues to drop across US cities, including 3 in Va.

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Multiple ambulances and police vehicles respond to a shooting at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Mich., in June. Homicides fell 17% in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to the Council on Criminal Justice’s latest crime trends report. (Photo by Emily Elconin/Getty Images)Amid recent political rhetoric about rising crime and violence in American cities, a new analysis shows that violent crime has contin…Wayne, Illinois · Wayne Read Article

Could Uncertainty over ACA Tax Credits Spur a Special Legislative Session?

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

Special tax credits that help people purchase health insurance are set to expire later this year if Congress doesn’t renew them. Virginia lawmakers are planning ahead should the credits lapse and trying to understand the ripple effects the loss would…Healthcare · Richmond See the Story

Former Virginia Governor Doug Wilder joins state Democrats to address federal investigations into universities

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Former Virginia Governor Doug Wilder joined state Democrats in criticizing federal investigations into Virginia universities by the Trump administration.Richmond, United States · Richmond See the Story

Italian Rocket Maker Avio Seeks New Space Launches in Virginia and More State Headlines • Virginia Mercury

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

The state Capitol. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) • “Italian rocket maker Avio seeks new space launches in Virginia.” — Bloomberg • “How Youngkin reshaped Virginia’s universities.” — Inside Higher Ed • “Virginia is getting more aggressive in holding nursing homes accountable, top health official says.” — WTVR • “Abigail Spanberger unveils ‘Growing Virginia Plan’ to strengthen workforce, boost economy.” — WJLA • “New invasive insect pest…Virginia, United States · Virginia See the Story

Miyares offers no proof that 2,500 immigrants arrested by Va. task force were violent offenders

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Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares on Wednesday declined to provide evidence to support Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s recent claim that more than 2,500 people arrested through the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force were “violent criminals.” Pressed by The Mercury to confirm…Immigration · Virginia See the Story

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Budget office says Trump’s tax law will add $3.4 trillion to deficits, leave 10 million uninsured

Japanese automaker shares jump after Trump trade deal

USDA announces plans to decentralize, close several DC buildings

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Virginia Expands Use of AI to Cut Red Tape Under Youngkin Order

Energy Prices Poised to Reach Record High in 2026

Trump EPA will propose repealing finding that climate change endangers public health: Report

Virginia hospitals face 'billions' in cuts as Medicaid officials await federal guidance

Succeeding Youngkin: Winsome Earle-Sears Tries to Recreate the GOP Surge in Virginia

Report shows violent crime continues to drop across US cities, including 3 in Va.

Could Uncertainty over ACA Tax Credits Spur a Special Legislative Session?

Former Virginia Governor Doug Wilder joins state Democrats to address federal investigations into universities

Italian Rocket Maker Avio Seeks New Space Launches in Virginia and More State Headlines • Virginia Mercury

Miyares offers no proof that 2,500 immigrants arrested by Va. task force were violent offenders

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Trump EPA will propose repealing finding that climate change endangers public health: Report

Virginia hospitals face 'billions' in cuts as Medicaid officials await federal guidance

Succeeding Youngkin: Winsome Earle-Sears Tries to Recreate the GOP Surge in Virginia

Report shows violent crime continues to drop across US cities, including 3 in Va.

Could Uncertainty over ACA Tax Credits Spur a Special Legislative Session?

Former Virginia Governor Doug Wilder joins state Democrats to address federal investigations into universities

Italian Rocket Maker Avio Seeks New Space Launches in Virginia and More State Headlines • Virginia Mercury

Miyares offers no proof that 2,500 immigrants arrested by Va. task force were violent offenders