Drew Wilder

2 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Drew Wilder

2 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Drew Wilder

A new poll of Virginia voters shows a huge early lead for Democrat Abigail Spanberger over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. The Roanoke college poll shows Spanberger with a 15-point lead, but the pollsters also say it's very early and Virginians aren't yet dialed into the race. But the lieutenant governor's race is another story, because Democrats have six candidates who will square off in a primary in about three weeks.

2 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Drew Wilder

An FBI agent is facing gun charges in connection to a shooting death investigation in Stafford County, Virginia, according to an indictment. In February, a 61-year-old man was shot and killed by an off-duty FBI agent in Stafford County. The Sheriff's Office said the victim was a hero, rushing from his nearby home to help officers during an altercation in the street.

3 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Drew Wilder |Gina Cook

A federal judge has just ordered the release of Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University professor and postdoctoral scholar who was arrested by immigration authorities in Northern Virginia in March. U.S. District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles said Wednesday Khan Suri has not been accused of or convicted of a crime. She said the order for his release is in the public interest because it will disrupt the chilling effect his detention has had on protected political speech.

3 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Drew Wilder

Classroom culture wars continue to fuel partisan debate throughout Virginia, and Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently took his veto pen to a bill that would've allowed students a choice to substitute World History 1 or World Geography with African American History or Advanced Placement African American Studies. Under the bill, those classes - for the first time - could have counted toward a student's graduation requirements. "No one was going to be required to offer these classes," said Del.