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In a statement, Sen. Kaine said he supported the deal because of promised protections for federal workers, including back pay for those on furlough, reinstatement for federal employees laid off during the shutdown, and protections against future large-scale reductions-in-force.
November 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
In a statement, Sen. Kaine said he supported the deal because of promised protections for federal workers, including back pay for those on furlough, reinstatement for federal employees laid off during the shutdown, and protections against future large-scale reductions-in-force.
VA Lt. Gov-elect Ghazala Hashmi discusses what's next after her historic win and Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell on what a Democratic romp means for redistricting.
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
VA Lt. Gov-elect Ghazala Hashmi discusses what's next after her historic win and Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell on what a Democratic romp means for redistricting.
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we're joined by VPAP founder David Poole and WAMU's Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel to break down Virginia Democrats' big night.
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we're joined by VPAP founder David Poole and WAMU's Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel to break down Virginia Democrats' big night.
Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George has begun telling people she plans to run for mayor next year, according to several sources familiar with these discussions. That would make her the first major candidate to declare for the 2026 race, ending months of speculation about her future plans.
November 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George has begun telling people she plans to run for mayor next year, according to several sources familiar with these discussions. That would make her the first major candidate to declare for the 2026 race, ending months of speculation about her future plans.
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, Todd Zwillich of The 1A show jumps into the host chair to help us break down Virginia's Democrats' huge night in Tuesday's statewide elections. We will be joined by some of the big winners!
November 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, Todd Zwillich of The 1A show jumps into the host chair to help us break down Virginia's Democrats' huge night in Tuesday's statewide elections. We will be joined by some of the big winners!
On Tuesday November 4, Virginians across the state headed to local polling sites to cast their ballots for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general.
WAMU’s Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel spoke with voters at a precinct in Loudoun County to see what their top issues were:
WAMU’s Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel spoke with voters at a precinct in Loudoun County to see what their top issues were:
November 5, 2025 at 12:09 AM
On Tuesday November 4, Virginians across the state headed to local polling sites to cast their ballots for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general.
WAMU’s Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel spoke with voters at a precinct in Loudoun County to see what their top issues were:
WAMU’s Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel spoke with voters at a precinct in Loudoun County to see what their top issues were:
Maryland House Majority Leader David Moon also gets behind the mic to discuss funding SNAP benefits and his state's own redistricting efforts.
October 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Maryland House Majority Leader David Moon also gets behind the mic to discuss funding SNAP benefits and his state's own redistricting efforts.
This Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we are joined by former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis and WAMU’s Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel to discuss what Virginia’s redistricting push might mean for next week’s elections.
October 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, we are joined by former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis and WAMU’s Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel to discuss what Virginia’s redistricting push might mean for next week’s elections.
By 10am over 130 families drove through the food line. They pulled up in their cars, showed their ID’s and boxes of fresh produce and bread were loaded into their trunks. Last Wednesday over 310 families received boxes at this site.
October 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
By 10am over 130 families drove through the food line. They pulled up in their cars, showed their ID’s and boxes of fresh produce and bread were loaded into their trunks. Last Wednesday over 310 families received boxes at this site.
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi we ask Montgomery County's Kate Stewart why federal cuts are hitting the county particularly hard. Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau will also weigh in on why she thinks the D.C. council’s decision to roll ball tenant protection is a bad idea.
October 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This week on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi we ask Montgomery County's Kate Stewart why federal cuts are hitting the county particularly hard. Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau will also weigh in on why she thinks the D.C. council’s decision to roll ball tenant protection is a bad idea.
You can join the conversation by commenting your questions below or calling in during the live show at (800)-433-8850. buff.ly/5EgnXNV
October 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
You can join the conversation by commenting your questions below or calling in during the live show at (800)-433-8850. buff.ly/5EgnXNV
This Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks joins the show to discuss what she's doing to end the shutdown. Metropolitan Washington Council of Government Executive Director Clark Mercer explains what a prolonged shutdown might mean for the local economy.
October 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This Friday on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi, U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks joins the show to discuss what she's doing to end the shutdown. Metropolitan Washington Council of Government Executive Director Clark Mercer explains what a prolonged shutdown might mean for the local economy.
Within the last year, over 50 new dispensaries have opened in neighborhoods across all eight wards. Both newcomers and veterans of the industry are wondering how stable the cannabis business will be moving forward. buff.ly/mSHQIDr
October 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Within the last year, over 50 new dispensaries have opened in neighborhoods across all eight wards. Both newcomers and veterans of the industry are wondering how stable the cannabis business will be moving forward. buff.ly/mSHQIDr
The Smithsonian's 21 museums and the National Zoo are now closed temporarily due to the government shutdown. Smithsonian research centers in the region are also closed.
October 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The Smithsonian's 21 museums and the National Zoo are now closed temporarily due to the government shutdown. Smithsonian research centers in the region are also closed.