DCA crash anniversary: families honor 67 victims at DC vigil

Hundreds of people are expected to attend a vigil this evening to honor the 67 lives lost in the midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) last year.

Spanberger calls for affordability reform, stresses bipartisanship in first address

Newly-inaugurated Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered her first State of the Commonwealth address to the General Assembly on Jan. 19, which she used to focus on affordability and bipartisan leadership.

Abigail Spanberger delivers speech at swearing-in ceremony
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Abigail Spanberger, the new governor of Virginia, delivered her inaugural address at her swearing-in ceremony in Richmond on Saturday. 

Watch LIVE: 2026 Virginia governor inauguration

On Saturday, January 17, Virginia will inaugurate its first female governor, Abigail Spanberger, along with Ghazala Hashmi as lieutenant governor and Jay Jones as attorney general. Here's how to watch the ceremony and parade live.

Virginia Governor Inauguration 2026: When it starts and how to watch live

Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger marks history as the first woman to be elected governor of the Commonwealth. Elected back in November 2025, Spanberger has taken the time leading up to the inauguration to build her cabinet and coordinate with the General Assembly ahead of the new legislative session. Now, with the inauguration, Spanberger will be officially sworn into office and launch her initiative to unite Virginians and her campaign focusing on education, affordability and public safety. 

Maryland, Virginia state legislatures now back in session
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Lawmakers are back to work in Annapolis and Richmond as both state legislatures are now in session in Maryland and Virginia. Both states have a laundry list of items to tackle over the next few months. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us now with what is on the agenda in the free state and in the Commonwealth.

Maryland, Virginia state legislatures now back in session

Lawmakers are back to work in Annapolis and Richmond as both state legislatures are now in session in Maryland and Virginia.

Virginia judge questions Trump appointee's US Attorney title

A federal judge is demanding answers from Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee who continues to identify herself as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia despite a court ruling that declared her appointment unlawful.

Spanberger, Youngkin meet at Governor's Mansion in Richmond to begin transition

Virginia’s new Democratic governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger, sat down with Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday as the handoff of power is already underway.  

Democrat Ghazala Hashmi wins Virginia lieutenant governor’s race

Democrat Ghazala Hashmi has won the race to be Virginia’s next lieutenant governor, beating out Republican John Reid.

Trump declines to mention Earle-Sears during VA telephone rally

President Donald Trump did not mention Republican candidate for VA governor, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, during a Virginia-based telephone rally on Monday night.

2025 Virginia lieutenant governor election results

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day 2025. See the results in real time as votes are counted.