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Monumental Sports and Entertainment's stadium in Virginia illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Gov. Youngkin’s deal with Monumental Sports and Entertainment is good for Virginia

By Tim Parrish

A general view showing the site for a proposed new stadium for the Washington Wizards NBA basketball team and Washington Capitals HNL hockey team, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in Alexandria, Va. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has reached a tentative agreement with the parent company of the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals to move those teams from the District of Columbia to what he called a new "visionary sports and entertainment venue" in northern Virginia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Metro’s woes show folly of Alexandria arena plan

By David Ditch

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin addresses the crowd during an early voting rally, Sept. 21, 2023, in Petersburg, Va. Youngkin says the proposed budget he will soon unveil for the next two fiscal years will include an increase in state spending on early learning and childcare programs. Youngkin said in a speech Thursday, Dec. 7, that the central aim of the proposal is to ensure that the end of federal pandemic-era funds used to expand those initiatives doesn't leave families in the lurch. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Youngkin calls for increased state spending on child care programs

By Sarah Rankin - Associated Press

Republicans and Virginia elections illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Expect Youngkin to run for president in 2028 after GOP progress in 2023 elections

By Michael McKenna

Glenn Youngkin's exaggerated demise illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s exaggerated demise

By Tom Basile

High-profile Democrat concedes in hard-fought northern Virginia prosecutor race

By Matthew Barakat - Associated Press

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks at a news conference on Nov. 8, 2023, in Richmond, Va. Youngkin had made clear his expectations for last week's closely watched legislative elections were a GOP majority in the House and Senate. Instead, Democrats have taken both. (AP Photo/Jay Paul, File)

How Virginia Gov. Youngkin can avoid lame-duck status

By L. Scott Lingamfelter

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks at a news conference on Nov. 8, 2023, in Richmond, Va. Youngkin had made clear his expectations for last week's closely watched legislative elections were a GOP majority in the House and Senate. Instead, Democrats have taken both. (AP Photo/Jay Paul, File)

GOP election losses in Virginia are likely to quiet the presidential speculation about Gov. Youngkin

By Sarah Rankin - Associated Press

A woman walks past voting signs toward the polling place at Alexandria City Hall, in Alexandria, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Handful of Virginia races that will determine Democratic edge in both chambers remain uncalled

By Sarah Rankin - Associated Press

A person with an outline of the state of Ohio on the back of their hoodie, fills out a ballot during early in-person voting at the Hamilton County Board of Elections in Cincinnati, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Governors’ races, abortion in Ohio and Virginia’s legislature are on the ballot. Follow live updates

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin addresses the crowd during an early voting rally Sept. 21, 2023, in Petersburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Gov. Glenn Youngkin: Virginia’s Tuesday election opportunity for ‘reasonable’ 15-week abortion ban

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin addresses the crowd during an early voting rally, Sep. 21, 2023, in Petersburg, Va. Virginia's closely watched legislative campaign cycle closes out Tuesday, Nov. 7, as voters decide whether to empower Republicans with full state government control or let Democrats keep serving as a bulwark against Youngkin's agenda. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Republicans test-drive post-Roe push for abortion limits in Virginia elections

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin addresses the crowd during an early voting rally Sept. 21, 2023, in Petersburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Gov. Youngkin aims for a GOP sweep in Virginia’s legislative elections. Democrats have other ideas

By Sarah Rankin - Associated Press

Virginia's extreme abortion past illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Virginia is rejecting its extreme abortion past

By Mary Owens

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Va., speaks to David Rubenstein during an interview hosted by the Economic Club of Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

‘We’ve fired them’: Youngkin dumps Eventbrite over Riley Gaines cancellation

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

FILE - Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks to David Rubenstein during an interview hosted by the Economic Club of Washington, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. A Washington-based attorney confirmed Wednesday, Oct. 18, that his firm was dropping litigation it filed last month regarding Youngkin’s new policies on transgender students because the school board his firm sued has since adopted guidelines consistent with the governor’s. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

Lawsuit dropped after school board changes course, adopts Youngkin’s transgender student policy

By Sarah Rankin - Associated Press

FILE - Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks during an interview, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. Conjecture that Youngkin, who is set to host a major donor retreat Tuesday, Oct. 17, and Wednesday, Oct. 18, might make a late entry into the 2024 presidential race has only grown since his victory nearly two years ago and could further escalate after next month’s high-stakes legislative elections, where he’s aiming for a GOP sweep. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

A potential presidential run for Glenn Youngkin would face logistical hurdles and voter skepticism

By Sarah Rankin and Michelle L. Price - Associated Press

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Va., speaks to David Rubenstein during an interview hosted by the Economic Club of Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) ** FILE **

Youngkin raises record money ahead of Virginia legislative races

By Mallory Wilson - The Washington Times

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin addresses the crowd during an early voting rally Thursday Sep. 21, 2023, in Petersburg, Va. Every Virginia legislative seat will be on the ballot in the November election, and both parties see a possible path to a majority. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Youngkin’s political fortunes on the line in battle for control of the Virginia Legislature

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Virginia state Senate candidate Russet Perry, poses for a photo with campaign volunteer Kerry Kidwell and her pet dog "Coty" during a campaign stop in the Cascades area of Sterling, Va., Sept. 16, 2023. Democratic candidate Perry, a prosecutor and former CIA officer, is running for a seat that could decide control of the Virginia state Senate in November. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Virginia is the next big battleground for abortion rights and may send a signal for 2024

By Sarah Rankin and Sara Burnett - Associated Press