Jahd Khalil
@jahd.bsky.social
I’m a public radio reporter for @vpm.org in Richmond, Virginia. My website is jahdkhalil.com and my instagram is @jahdreports.
"We saw a little wave, but we didn't see this doggone tsunami," Speaker of the HoD Don Scott said this morning.
Looks like the special masters that drew the political maps might've seen something like it coming.
Looks like the special masters that drew the political maps might've seen something like it coming.
November 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
"We saw a little wave, but we didn't see this doggone tsunami," Speaker of the HoD Don Scott said this morning.
Looks like the special masters that drew the political maps might've seen something like it coming.
Looks like the special masters that drew the political maps might've seen something like it coming.
Reposted by Jahd Khalil
Democrats swept Virginia's top three statewide offices and flipped about a dozen seats in the House of Delegates Tuesday, according to unofficial results from The Associated Press.
More from @jahd.bsky.social and WAMU's @margaretbarthel.bsky.social on a big night for Dems in the commonwealth:
More from @jahd.bsky.social and WAMU's @margaretbarthel.bsky.social on a big night for Dems in the commonwealth:
Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide offices, expand House majority
Voters sent Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones to the Capitol.
www.vpm.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Democrats swept Virginia's top three statewide offices and flipped about a dozen seats in the House of Delegates Tuesday, according to unofficial results from The Associated Press.
More from @jahd.bsky.social and WAMU's @margaretbarthel.bsky.social on a big night for Dems in the commonwealth:
More from @jahd.bsky.social and WAMU's @margaretbarthel.bsky.social on a big night for Dems in the commonwealth:
Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide offices, expand House majority www.vpm.org/elections/20...
Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide offices, expand House majority
Voters sent Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones to the Capitol.
www.vpm.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide offices, expand House majority www.vpm.org/elections/20...
Follow here for VPM's unofficial results in the race for governor www.vpm.org/elections/20...
Unofficial results: Governor
Live results from the governor's race between Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger.
www.vpm.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Follow here for VPM's unofficial results in the race for governor www.vpm.org/elections/20...
VA's got to spend $3.2 bn more on Medicaid than it has currently budgeted over the next 3 years, according to a DMAS document I obtained.
$410 mn this year (FY26), $1.1 bn in FY27, $1.7 bn in FY28. This isn't HR1 related, but its another cost that piles onto federal changes
$410 mn this year (FY26), $1.1 bn in FY27, $1.7 bn in FY28. This isn't HR1 related, but its another cost that piles onto federal changes
November 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM
VA's got to spend $3.2 bn more on Medicaid than it has currently budgeted over the next 3 years, according to a DMAS document I obtained.
$410 mn this year (FY26), $1.1 bn in FY27, $1.7 bn in FY28. This isn't HR1 related, but its another cost that piles onto federal changes
$410 mn this year (FY26), $1.1 bn in FY27, $1.7 bn in FY28. This isn't HR1 related, but its another cost that piles onto federal changes
How this week's elections in Virginia became about ... everything. By your four favorite public radio reporters @margaretbarthel.bsky.social @theshabomb.com @bradkutner.bsky.social www.npr.org/2025/11/02/n...
How this week's elections in Virginia became about ... everything
Earlier this year, "quiet" was one word to describe the Virginia race for governor. Then came DOGE, a text message scandal down ballot, a redistricting surprise, the government shutdown and more.
www.npr.org
November 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
How this week's elections in Virginia became about ... everything. By your four favorite public radio reporters @margaretbarthel.bsky.social @theshabomb.com @bradkutner.bsky.social www.npr.org/2025/11/02/n...
Virginia Senate votes to propose redistricting amendment www.vpm.org/generalassem...
Virginia Senate votes to propose redistricting amendment
"We are taking a truly proportional response to an extreme situation."
www.vpm.org
October 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Virginia Senate votes to propose redistricting amendment www.vpm.org/generalassem...
Reposted by Jahd Khalil
DEVELOPING: Virginia delegates file 2026 redistricting amendment draft
by @jahd.bsky.social
#VApol #generalassembly
by @jahd.bsky.social
#VApol #generalassembly
Virginia delegates file 2026 redistricting amendment draft
Four Democrats filed the resolution Tuesday afternoon.
www.vpm.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
DEVELOPING: Virginia delegates file 2026 redistricting amendment draft
by @jahd.bsky.social
#VApol #generalassembly
by @jahd.bsky.social
#VApol #generalassembly
Virginia delegates file 2026 redistricting amendment draft www.vpm.org/generalassem...
Virginia delegates file 2026 redistricting amendment draft
Four Democrats filed the resolution Tuesday afternoon.
www.vpm.org
October 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Virginia delegates file 2026 redistricting amendment draft www.vpm.org/generalassem...
After @bethabeyer.bsky.social investigation, Office of Attorney General data refutes Miyares’ chief campaign claim cardinalnews.org/2025/10/28/a...
After Cardinal News investigation, Office of Attorney General data refutes Miyares’ chief campaign claim
Attorney General Jason Miyares says 70 people died because offenders who should have been behind bars were out killing Virginians. Data from the Office of Attorney General and Department of Correct…
cardinalnews.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
After @bethabeyer.bsky.social investigation, Office of Attorney General data refutes Miyares’ chief campaign claim cardinalnews.org/2025/10/28/a...
Here it is, folks. In the procedural resolution for what can be considered in Virginia's meeting this week "joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia related to reapportionment or redistricting may be offered."
lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...
lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...
HJ6006 - 2024 Special Session I | LIS
lis.virginia.gov
October 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Here it is, folks. In the procedural resolution for what can be considered in Virginia's meeting this week "joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia related to reapportionment or redistricting may be offered."
lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...
lis.virginia.gov/bill-details...
Judge sides with disenfranchised voters in challenge to Virginia's felony voting laws | Courthouse News Service @joedodson16 www.courthousenews.com/judge-sides-...
Judge sides with disenfranchised voters in challenge to Virginia's felony voting laws
The judge granted summary judgment to the plaintiffs, holding that Virginia's mass disenfranchisement policy likely violates federal law.
www.courthousenews.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Judge sides with disenfranchised voters in challenge to Virginia's felony voting laws | Courthouse News Service @joedodson16 www.courthousenews.com/judge-sides-...
"For every meal that food banks distribute, SNAP provides nine. There is simply no way that we can make up significant gaps or losses to that program" www.wtvr.com/news/local-n...
Virginia food banks warn they can't meet demand if SNAP benefits are delayed in November
Virginia food banks are sounding the alarm about their inability to meet demand if SNAP benefits do not go out on time in November.
www.wtvr.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
"For every meal that food banks distribute, SNAP provides nine. There is simply no way that we can make up significant gaps or losses to that program" www.wtvr.com/news/local-n...
John Reid is promoting a debate with an "AI" version of his opponent, Ghazala Hashmi. Another time Reid has appears to have used AI is this alterted image from a June interview I did with Hashmi
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October 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
John Reid is promoting a debate with an "AI" version of his opponent, Ghazala Hashmi. Another time Reid has appears to have used AI is this alterted image from a June interview I did with Hashmi
x.com/JohnReid4VA/...
x.com/JohnReid4VA/...
Reposted by Jahd Khalil
BREAKING: The University of Virginia has become the fifth school to reject the "Compact for Academic Excellence" that was initially sent to nine universities.
UVA rejects Trump administration’s ‘Compact for Academic Excellence'
"We will continue to work to strengthen free expression and free inquiry in an increasingly polarized world."
www.vpm.org
October 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: The University of Virginia has become the fifth school to reject the "Compact for Academic Excellence" that was initially sent to nine universities.
Youngkin mobilizes Virginia National Guard for anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests
Youngkin mobilizes Virginia National Guard for anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests
The governor's office is coordinating with both protest organizers and law enforcement.
www.vpm.org
October 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Youngkin mobilizes Virginia National Guard for anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests
The only debate between Virginia attorney general candidates is about to begin. You can watch it here: law.richmond.edu/about/commun...
Virginia Attorney General Debate 2025 - School of Law - University of Richmond
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law.richmond.edu
October 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The only debate between Virginia attorney general candidates is about to begin. You can watch it here: law.richmond.edu/about/commun...
Youngkin administration keeps details of paused federal grants under wraps from me and @margaretbarthel.bsky.social www.vpm.org/news/2025-10...
Youngkin administration keeps details of paused federal grants under wraps
The governor's office has twice cited "working papers" in response to records requests.
www.vpm.org
October 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Youngkin administration keeps details of paused federal grants under wraps from me and @margaretbarthel.bsky.social www.vpm.org/news/2025-10...
Arab and Middle Eastern journalists notice a troubling change. www.cjr.org/news/arab-mi...
Arab and Middle Eastern journalists notice a troubling change.
In a new survey from the Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association, 85 percent of respondents say their reporting has been held to a “higher standard of neutrality.”
www.cjr.org
October 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Arab and Middle Eastern journalists notice a troubling change. www.cjr.org/news/arab-mi...
Have you been laid off during the government shutdown? VPM News wants to hear from you. www.vpm.org/news/2025-10...
Have you been laid off during the government shutdown? VPM News wants to hear from you.
White House budget director Russell Vought posted that layoffs began Friday.
www.vpm.org
October 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Have you been laid off during the government shutdown? VPM News wants to hear from you. www.vpm.org/news/2025-10...
ICE detains lawfully present Richmond father as son waits for school bus www.vpm.org/news/2025-10...
ICE detains lawfully present Richmond father as son waits for school bus
Silviano Mora Vera's U visa should have insulated him from detention.
www.vpm.org
October 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
ICE detains lawfully present Richmond father as son waits for school bus www.vpm.org/news/2025-10...
Reid’s tenure as registered foreign agent faces fresh scrutiny in LG bid • Virginia Mercury virginiamercury.com/2025/10/02/r...
Reid’s tenure as registered foreign agent faces fresh scrutiny in LG bid • Virginia Mercury
On a Monday evening in early September, a mix of Virginia politicos and Washington regulars filed into Butterworth’s, the Capitol Hill newcomer profiled by Washingtonian this spring as “the MAGA…
virginiamercury.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Reid’s tenure as registered foreign agent faces fresh scrutiny in LG bid • Virginia Mercury virginiamercury.com/2025/10/02/r...
Pete Hegseth says Wounded Knee soldiers to keep Medals of Honor for actions at 1890 massacre apnews.com/article/woun...
Hegseth says Wounded Knee soldiers will keep their Medals of Honor
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that he has decided that the 19 soldiers who received the Medal of Honor for their actions in 1890 at Wounded Knee will keep their awards.
apnews.com
September 26, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Pete Hegseth says Wounded Knee soldiers to keep Medals of Honor for actions at 1890 massacre apnews.com/article/woun...
Reposted by Jahd Khalil
A very good, informative thread with six pieces by @vpm.org’s @jahd.bsky.social with candidates running for Virginia’s top three offices in November.
Election Day in Virginia is just over a month away (Nov. 4) — with the state’s top three offices all up for grabs.
VPM News State Politics Reporter @jahd.bsky.social set out to interview all six candidates for those offices in order to highlight where they stand on key issues for Virginia voters.
VPM News State Politics Reporter @jahd.bsky.social set out to interview all six candidates for those offices in order to highlight where they stand on key issues for Virginia voters.
September 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A very good, informative thread with six pieces by @vpm.org’s @jahd.bsky.social with candidates running for Virginia’s top three offices in November.
Reposted by Jahd Khalil
Full story here: wamu.org/story/25/09/...
In special election, Democrats easily hold Northern Virginia congressional seat
Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw said his win in the safe Democratic seat was a mark of building resistance against the Trump administration.
wamu.org
September 10, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Full story here: wamu.org/story/25/09/...