Supreme Court to weigh legality of geofence warrants in Virginia bank robbery case
The Supreme Court is set to consider whether police use of “geofence" warrants—requests for location data from cellphones near a crime scene—violates the Fourth Amendment.
The Supreme Court is set to consider whether police use of “geofence" warrants—requests for location data from cellphones near a crime scene—violates the Fourth Amendment.
Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Amendment to redraw VA maps gets green light
Virginians voted on Tuesday to pass a constitutional amendment that will redraw the state's congressional district map ahead of November's midterm elections. According to our partners at FOX 5 Washington, D.C., the Virginia General Assembly has already approved the new map. The Virginia Public Access Project says the redrawing would drastically shift the state in the Democrats' favor. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Tom Lobianco, the Editor and Co-Founder of 24sight News, as the now passed proposed map could swing the state in Democrats' favor in November's midterm elections.
Virginians voted on Tuesday to pass a constitutional amendment that will redraw the state's congressional district map ahead of November's midterm elections. According to our partners at FOX 5 Washington, D.C., the Virginia General Assembly has already approved the new map. The Virginia Public Access Project says the redrawing would drastically shift the state in the Democrats' favor. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Tom Lobianco, the Editor and Co-Founder of 24sight News, as the now passed proposed map could swing the state in Democrats' favor in November's midterm elections.
Former Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife, then himself inside Virginia home, police say
Authorities say former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife before taking his own life inside their Annandale home early Thursday.
Authorities say former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife before taking his own life inside their Annandale home early Thursday.
'Act of terrorism': Gunman dead after killing 1, injuring 2 at Old Dominion University
One person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday, and the gunman is also dead, police said.
One person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday, and the gunman is also dead, police said.
What we know about Mohamed Jalloh: Suspected Old Dominion shooter
Mohamed Jalloh, the suspected shooter at Old Dominion University Thursday, previously served 11 years in prison for supporting ISIS.
Mohamed Jalloh, the suspected shooter at Old Dominion University Thursday, previously served 11 years in prison for supporting ISIS.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Navy reservist accused of murdering wife believed to have fled to Hong Kong
A Navy reservist on active duty is accused of murdering his wife in Virginia before fleeing to Hong Kong, according to the FBI.
A Navy reservist on active duty is accused of murdering his wife in Virginia before fleeing to Hong Kong, according to the FBI.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will take the national stage next week to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will take the national stage next week to deliver the Democratic rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address.
Brendan Banfield ruled guilty in au pair murder trial
LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with criminal defense attorney, Joseph Tully, after Brendan Banfield was found guilty for the aggravated murder of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. A verdict was reached Monday in the murder trial where Banfield, a former IRS law‑enforcement officer turned defendant, had an affair with his family’s au pair and took part in a double‑murder plot to frame another man for his wife’s stabbing, according to prosecutors. On Friday, attorneys presented their closing arguments.
LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with criminal defense attorney, Joseph Tully, after Brendan Banfield was found guilty for the aggravated murder of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. A verdict was reached Monday in the murder trial where Banfield, a former IRS law‑enforcement officer turned defendant, had an affair with his family’s au pair and took part in a double‑murder plot to frame another man for his wife’s stabbing, according to prosecutors. On Friday, attorneys presented their closing arguments.
FBI solves Colonial Parkway murders thanks to new technology, bureau says
Federal investigators say advances in forensic science have solved one of Virginia’s most notorious cold cases, linking the 1986 Colonial Parkway murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski to Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., who died in 2017.
Federal investigators say advances in forensic science have solved one of Virginia’s most notorious cold cases, linking the 1986 Colonial Parkway murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski to Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., who died in 2017.
VA Gov. Spanberger delivers address to State Assembly
Abigail Spanberger has recently made history as the first woman to be elected governor of Virginia. Elected back in November 2025, Gov. Spanberger is now launching her initiative to unite Virginians with her campaign focusing on education, affordability, and public safety. She spoke to the Virginia General Assembly for the first time as the sitting governor on Monday. This comes days after Spanberger’s first day on the job saw her sign a total of 10 executive orders covering a wide swath of policy issues.
Abigail Spanberger has recently made history as the first woman to be elected governor of Virginia. Elected back in November 2025, Gov. Spanberger is now launching her initiative to unite Virginians with her campaign focusing on education, affordability, and public safety. She spoke to the Virginia General Assembly for the first time as the sitting governor on Monday. This comes days after Spanberger’s first day on the job saw her sign a total of 10 executive orders covering a wide swath of policy issues.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, gets drunk, passes out in bathroom
A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.
A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.
Missing Virginia football coach wanted on child pornography charges
A head football coach who was reported missing in Virginia last week is now wanted by Virginia State Police for child pornography charges.
A head football coach who was reported missing in Virginia last week is now wanted by Virginia State Police for child pornography charges.
Virginia football coach suddenly goes missing amid team's undefeated season
Travis Turner, 46, was last seen on Nov. 20.
Travis Turner, 46, was last seen on Nov. 20.
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in historic first
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
BREAKING: Spanberger (D) wins Virginia governor race
Abigail Spanberger, former House Democrat from Virginia, has been declared the winner in early reports of the Governor’s face in Virginia. The Democratic candidate defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in a close election.
Abigail Spanberger, former House Democrat from Virginia, has been declared the winner in early reports of the Governor’s face in Virginia. The Democratic candidate defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in a close election.
Election night preview from New Jersey and Virginia
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) and current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) continue their fight to become Virginia’s first woman governor, with it all coming down to tomorrow night. Mikie Sherrill (D) and Jack Ciattarelli (R) are also neck-and-neck in their race to become New Jersey's next governor. LiveNOW's Andy Mac is joined by Kailey Schuyler live in Forked River, NJ and Chelsea Torres live in Williamsburg, VA.
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) and current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) continue their fight to become Virginia’s first woman governor, with it all coming down to tomorrow night. Mikie Sherrill (D) and Jack Ciattarelli (R) are also neck-and-neck in their race to become New Jersey's next governor. LiveNOW's Andy Mac is joined by Kailey Schuyler live in Forked River, NJ and Chelsea Torres live in Williamsburg, VA.