Gov. Youngkin is directing the state to improve efficiency and reduce errors in SNAP reporting so Virginia could avoid the annual $270 million charge.

ICE made 4,179 arrests in Virginia by late July. Most detainees lacked criminal records, while state and federal officials escalate immigration enforcement with National Guard support.

Todd Gilbert, who President Donald Trump nominated to be U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, has mysteriously resigned as the office’s interim leader just a month after being sworn in. Gilbert’s departure was confirmed by spokesperson Brian McGinn at 5 p.m. on Wednesday without further explanation.

ICE has detained more than 4,000 people in Virginia this year. Most of them lacked any clear criminal charge against them.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares on Thursday sued President Donald Trump's Department of Veterans Affairs, asking a federal appeals court to force the VA to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that guarantees veterans full education benefits.

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has directed his state’s National Guard to support President Donald Trump’s initiative to restore safety in Washington, D.C.

Less that two months after being sworn in as the new U.S. attorney for the Western District of Virginia, Todd Gilbert is out. Gilbert resigned effective 5 p.m. Wednesday, according to Brian McGinn, a spokesman for the U.