10 h. ago Youngkin slams Democrats' 'lack of courage' for backing candidate who texted about shooting GOP speaker

Gov. Glenn Youngkin says gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger’s refusal to drop support for Jay Jones over threatening texts could shift Virginia’s election.

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5 d. ago Spanberger refuses to urge Jay Jones to exit race, dodges questions after ‘two bullets’ texts

Abigail Spanberger faced relentless questioning for refusing to pull support from attorney general candidate Jay Jones, who fantasized in texts about shooting his political rivals.

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7 d. ago New York Times fails to mention Virginia AG hopeful Jay Jones' texts fantasizing about shooting GOP lawmaker

Virginia Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones once fantasized about shooting another politician, but anyone who relies on The New York Times for information would have no idea.

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7 d. ago Everytown for Gun Safety Gave $200,000 to Jay Jones Who Texted He Wanted to Shoot GOP Lawmaker

Everytown for Gun Safety gave $200,000 to Jay Jones campaign, the same Jay Jones who allegedly used text messages to "[reveal] his desire" to shoot a GOP lawmaker. The post Everytown for Gun Safety Gave $200,000 to Jay Jones Who Texted He Wanted to Shoot GOP Lawmaker appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Virginia AG candidate embroiled in violent text message scandal cancels latest fundraiser amid backlash

Democratic Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones canceled a Thursday fundraiser after facing backlash over 2022 text messages fantasizing about shooting his GOP opponent.

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7 d. ago Trump: Leaderless Democrats 'Remind Me of Somalia' as Pointless Shutdown Continues

President Donald Trump blasted Democrats on Tuesday over their government shutdown, stating their lack of leadership reminds him of Somalia. The post Trump: Leaderless Democrats ‘Remind Me of Somalia’ as Pointless Shutdown Continues appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago Meet the Democrats Who Still Endorse Jay Jones After Remarks About Wanting a GOP Leader and His Children Dead

Virginia Democrat attorney general candidate Jay Jones continues to hold nearly 200 endorsements from organizations, elected officials, and prominent Democrats, several days after text messages resurfaced from 2022 in which he discussed shooting former Republican House Speaker Todd Gilbert and referenced his children dying. As of Monday, October 6, none of his endorsers have withdrawn their alignment or publicly called for him to drop out of the race. The post Meet the Democrats Who Still Endorse Jay Jones After Remarks About Wanting a GOP Leader and His Children Dead appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago VP Vance, Speaker Johnson Demand VA Dem AG Candidate Drop Out After Texts Mention Shooting Speaker, His Children Dying

Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson have both called on Virginia Democrat attorney general candidate Jay Jones to withdraw from the race, citing private text messages he sent to Republican Delegate Carrie Coyner in which he entertained a hypothetical about shooting then–House Speaker Todd Gilbert and referenced his children dying. The post VP Vance, Speaker Johnson Demand VA Dem AG Candidate Drop Out After Texts Mention Shooting Speaker, His Children Dying appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Mike Johnson rallies House Republicans on government shutdown messaging war during private call

House Republicans hold conference call on fourth day of government shutdown, with Speaker Mike Johnson urging unity as Senate Democrats reject GOP funding plan.

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1 week ago Report: Virginia Democrat AG Candidate Mused About Shooting Former GOP Politician

Virginia Democrat attorney general candidate Jay Jones reportedly entertained thoughts over text message, about shooting a former Republican Virginia House Speaker in 2022. The post Report: Virginia Democrat AG Candidate Mused About Shooting Former GOP Politician appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Trump, Johnson appear at odds in government shutdown messaging

As Democrats refuse to back a GOP funding plan without healthcare subsidies, President Trump and Speaker Johnson strike different tones on the shutdown’s impact.

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1 week ago Johnson says Democrats lying about illegal immigrant healthcare push

Speaker Mike Johnson is defending GOP Medicaid reforms as Democrats deny accusations they're seeking healthcare benefits for illegal immigrants amid the funding fight.

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2 w. ago Deadlock Grows Uglier as Congress Heads Toward Government Shutdown

President Trump’s posting of a deepfake video mocking and insulting the top two Democrats in Congress underscored the lack of progress toward any deal to extend funding.

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4 w. ago Text Messages From Suspect in the Kirk Shooting Provide a Glimpse of a Motive

Prosecutors said that the 22 year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk had texted his romantic partner: “I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out.”

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