Democrats criticized the use of force without congressional authorization, while Republicans have supported it.
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Should students have to pay fees to support intercollegiate sports? Here’s what readers have to say.
Some say “definitely.” Others say “idiotic.”
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Headlines from across the state: Federally Qualified Health Centers in Virginia sue state for low Medicaid reimbursements; more …
From elsewhere: Influenza is spiking in Virginia, but other states have it worse. Virginia law limiting kids’ social media takes effect. VMI hires Carson-Newman’s Ingram as football coach.
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The Cardinal News stories you read most in 2025
From giraffes to rural migration to police surveillance, Cardinal News readers flocked to local stories that paired our region with state and national news.
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Headlines from across the state: Justice Department sues Virginia over tuition aid for unauthorized immigrants; more …
From elsewhere: Study: Virginia faces $23 million revenue loss due to international student enrollment changes. Salem attorney suspended by Virginia Bar for encouraging client to lie. Hundreds sue Virginia hospital and executives over unneeded surgeries.
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Headlines from across the state: Charlottesville will not move forward with Flock license plate readers; more …
From elsewhere: Spanberger taps former Biden labor official Jessica Looman as Virginia labor secretary. Money for public transit could mean big tax policy changes. Valentine museum director Bill Martin dies after being hit by a car.
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Headlines from across the state: Foundations for Virginia’s first on-shore wind farm laid in Botetourt County; more …
From elsewhere: Federal funding shifts cloud Virginia’s transportation plans for 2026. Spanberger could fire college board members, experts say. Los Angeles investor buys Spotsylvania land for data center project.
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Reeves drops out of U.S. Senate race; Republicans left with three little-known contenders
The Spotsylvania County state senator cited a “serious family health matter” for his withdrawal.
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Headlines from across the state: Dominion sues to block Trump administration order halting work on wind farm; more …
From elsewhere: Conservative backlash brews over DEI efforts of UVa’s next president. Conservation group sues EPA over PFAS contamination in Virginia waterways. Health officials confirm case of measles in Central Virginia after recent exposure.
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Headlines from across the state: Football great and Roanoke native Rich McGeorge dies at 77; more …
From elsewhere: Appointments of two key cabinet roles will trigger another special election in House District 17. Bristol says federal landfill report uses old data. Ballad Health requires employees to wear masks amid illness surge.