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Virginia reacts to Derek Chauvin guilty verdict 13News Now Staff Replay Video UP NEXT Leaders in Hampton Roads and across Virginia are reacting after former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. It was the explosive case that triggered worldwide protests, violence, and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S.  Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: “While noth...

Virginia lawmakers, officials react to the Derek Chauvin verdict ‘He should still be alive today,’ Gov. Northam says of George Floyd Published:  Updated:  Tags:  Lawmakers and officials representing Virginia have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the verdict. Gov. Ralph Northam The life of George Floyd matters. He should still be alive today, and no courtroom decision can bring him back. But this decision is an important step towards justice—for George Floyd, for his fa...

Leaders from the D.C. area are saddened and shocked after a Capitol Police officer was killed Friday afternoon when a man drove his car into two officers guarding a Capitol Hill security barricade. President Joe Biden said in a statement that he and first lady Jill Biden were “heartbroken” to learn about the attack, which killed Officer William Evans. “We send our heartfelt condolences to Officer Evans’ family, and everyone grieving his loss,” Biden said. “We know what a difficult t...

Elected leaders respond to the death of Capitol Police Officer William Evans By Parker Purifoy Globe Correspondent,Updated April 3, 2021, 3:55 p.m. Email to a Friend Flowers adorned the fence surrounding the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Saturday in honor of US Capitol Police Officer William Evans.SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images Elected leaders from around the nation added their voices to the outpouring of condolences following the death of Capitol Police Officer William “Billy” E...

The interview touched on issues including racism, mental health and even unions.

Democrats call for Biden to punish Saudi crown prince for Khashoggi’s murder Biden has not sanctioned Mohammed bin Salman directly, a choice some are asking the president to reconsider. Share this story Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images Congressional Democrats pushed back on President Joe Biden’s decision on Friday not to sanction Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is sometimes referred to as MBS. The president made the decision following the release of an unclassified CIA report confi...

ADVERTISEMENT “At the same time, I am hopeful it is only a first step and that the administration plans to take concrete measures holding Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally responsible for his role in this heinous crime,” Menendez said in a statement. He said the U.S. “must send a clear signal to our allies and adversaries alike that fundamental values, including respect for basic human rights and human dignity, drive U.S. foreign policy,” adding there must also be “real cons...

A trio of Democratic Senators have unveiled a new bill dubbed the Safe Tech Act that would fundamentally change Section 230 and could make internet companies with any monetization at all liable for user-generated content.

A trio of Democratic Senators have unveiled a new bill dubbed the Safe Tech Act that would fundamentally change Section 230 and could make internet companies with any monetization at all liable for user-generated content.

Citing the danger of inciting further acts of violence, on January 8 Twitter suspended United States President Donald Trump’s account – three days after he called on his supporters on Twitter to march towards the US Capitol building while Congress was meeting to certify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election. “After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of fur...