The Washington Inquisitor
Virginia
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Maryland and Virginia House members reported $176,509 in privately funded trips this year
Eight Maryland and Virginia House members disclosed 11 privately sponsored trips in 2026, with sponsors reporting $176,509.47 in costs. Rep. Johnny Olszewski reported the most and Rep. Andy Harris took the most…
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Kyle King and Kaylee Slade win the 51st Marine Corps Marathon
Marine Maj. Kyle King won his third straight Marine Corps Marathon in 2:17:31, and Kaylee Slade won the women’s race in 2:44:34, according to preliminary results.
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Texas passes Virginia in Pentagon contract work as D.C. region draws $80 billion
Texas overtook Virginia in fiscal 2025 as the top state for Pentagon contract work, driven by Lockheed Martin, USAspending data show. Virginia, Maryland and D.C. still drew about $80.1 billion in obligations.
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Beyer’s bill to retire ‘full retirement age’ clears Congress and awaits the president
The Claiming Age Clarity Act, H.R. 5284, would rename Social Security’s claiming ages to minimum, standard and maximum monthly benefit ages. Both chambers have passed it; it has not yet been presented…
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Outside groups pour $11.5 million against Wittman as Virginia’s 1st District race enters its final week
Shannon Taylor leads narrowly in recent polls, Rob Wittman’s campaign is hammering her record as Henrico’s top prosecutor, and FEC filings show outside spending heavily tilted against the Republican incumbent.