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The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will end a mortgage rescue plan that has saved many veterans from needlessly losing their homes, the move could strand thousands of others who need help.
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Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty ImagesThe lawsuit is the fourth legal challenge against Trump's executive order on voting. The attorneys general argue the order is "an unconstitutional attempt to seize control of elections." -
Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty ImagesA visit by a senior Kremlin envoy to the White House this week may help explain why Russia is not on President Trump's tariffs list - and determine for just how long Russia can stay off the list. -
DREW ANGERER/AFP via Getty ImagesU.S. District Judge James Boasberg Thursday pushed, once again, the Justice Department to explain its use of the Alien Enemies Act and provide key details and the timeline of the flights.
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The Trump administration is working to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. The two largest funding sources it oversees for public schools are Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA [can pronounce as "idea" or I-D-E-A]. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi looked at how that money is used by local schools.
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Dominion Energy wants to raise electric bills by nearly 14 percent… Not surprisingly, Democrats didn’t have the votes to override the governor’s vetoes during the reconvene session, and we take a look at where amended bills go from here… Hundreds of people gather in Richmond for the annual March for Life….
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A small family practice has served patients in one Augusta County community for 50 years and counting. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. -
In the ongoing saga of Nexus' legal troubles, a judge gave control of the company's financial records to a forensic accountant last month. Two experts spoke with WMRA’s Randi B. Hagi about how this arrangement works. -
An addiction treatment provider has opened new locations in Harrisonburg, Woodstock, and Waynesboro in recent months. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi has the story. -
Northern Virginia is home to the largest concentration of data centers in the world. A few facilities have also been developed in our neck of the woods, and the industry impacts the entire state's power grid. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. -
The annual Wildflower Symposium showcases the rich natural and cultural history present at Wintergreen Resort. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi attended and filed this report. -
Remote Area Medical (RAM) provides essential care at a time of increased need, offering free dental, vision and primary care, in addition to vaccinations, opioid reversal trainings and other services. -
A grant-funded collaboration gets fresh produce on the tables of families in need – and benefits the Shenandoah Valley farmers who grow it. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. -
Award-winning Harrisonburg author Rebecca Kaufman tells her story through the eyes of ordinary people. After four successful novels, Rebecca's newest book, I'll Come to You, will be released in January. -
Rockbridge County residents have formed the Maury River Alliance to address concerns over sediment pollution and potential flooding. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. -
The number of people experiencing homelessness in the upper Shenandoah Valley increased between 2023 and 2024, according to newly released data. These latest point-in-time results come as home prices and rents skyrocket in the region. -
This spring, the Historic Staunton Foundation began preserving a home with a rich and storied past – much of which is just now being unearthed. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi picks up with the conclusion of this story. -
This spring, the Historic Staunton Foundation began preserving a home with a rich and storied past – much of which is just now being unearthed. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi brings us this first installment of a two-part feature.
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