New York proposes a ban on guns that are easy to convert to illegal automatic weapons Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt Stone/USA Today Network/Reuters Matt Stone/USA Today Network/Reuters A tiny, inexpensive device is all it takes to modify some semi-automatic handguns into illegal automatic weapons capable of firing multiple rounds with one pull of the trigger. "There has been …
GLEN ALLEN, Va. — Republicans have won at least 50 seats in the Virginia House, ensuring at least a tie with Democrats who had fought to retain control. Otto Wachsmann, a Republican who defeated Democratic incumbent Roslyn Tyler in the 75th District, said he believes the strong showing by Republicans in part represents a backlash against a Democratic party that …
RICHMOND, Va. — It’s been nearly three decades since Virginia’s only woman to win a statewide race held political office. In interviews this week, after Ayala’s win in the Democratic primary Tuesday, both Democratic and Republican women expressed excitement about the race and frustration that it’s taken so long to get here. “I’m thrilled we will be saying ‘Madam President’ …
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Former Del. Winsome Sears, who 20 years ago became the first Black Republican woman elected to the Virginia Assembly, made a political comeback Tuesday after winning the GOP nomination for lieutenant governor. “Winsome Sears is the strong, principled leader Virginia needs to serve as our next Lieutenant Governor. As a mother and a former Marine, she …