Virginia Democrats have a broad fundraising lead over Republicans in closely watched off-year elections, with national money ...

Most people know that the July 4th holiday celebrates the day the United States of America gained its Independence (the […] ...

A year before declaring independence, colonists offered 'Olive Branch' petition to King George III Alarmed by the policies of President Donald Trump, millions turned out last month for protests ...

Not quite. America took its first breath two days earlier with the adoption of Virginia delegate Richard Henry Lee’s Resolution — a vote in which the congress spoke freedom into being.

This article reflects on the meaning of American freedom, the history behind Independence Day, the 70th anniversary of “In God We Trust,” and the importance of faith and prayer in turbulent times.

That Olive Branch petition was fiercely controversial within Congress. Virginia delegate Benjamin Harrison declared, “There is but one word in the paper of which I approve, and that is the word, ...

And, rewinding just a tad further: Virginia delegate Richard Henry Lee first introduced the motion calling for the colonies' independence on June 7 of that year, the channel said.

On June 7, when the Continental Congress met at the Pennsylvania State House (later Independence Hall), the Virginia delegate Richard Henry Lee introduced a motion calling for the colonies’ ...

As school districts across Central Texas make budget decisions for the 2025-26 school year, KXAN is keeping track of starting teacher salaries areawide.

Spanberger was joined by Virginia Delegate Don Scott, former governor Ralph Northam and candidates for attorney general and lieutenant governor Jay Jones and Ghazala Hashmi. All had the same ...