Political

October 11 of this year presents the spectacle of dueling holidays.

Under federal law, the second Monday in October is Columbus Day, commemorating the arrival … Read the rest

Natural gas is a core fuel for the modern world. It is used to heat homes, power the electric grid, and make manufactured products, including … Read the rest

Winston Churchill famously said, “There is nothing government can give you that it hasn’t taken from you in the first place.” This accurately depicts how … Read the rest

One of the important roles of any member of Congress is to serve as a liaison for his or her constituents to the federal government. … Read the rest

Twenty years ago, our nation was attacked by terrorists. Like many Americans, I remember where I was when I learned of the news on September … Read the rest

Twenty years ago, our nation was attacked by terrorists. Like many Americans, I remember where I was when I learned of the news on September … Read the rest

The ending of the war in Afghanistan has been a disgraceful and humiliating close to a lengthy chapter of our history. The chaotic, rushed, and … Read the rest

Benjamin Franklin famously noted that “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” He never said those two certainties needed to go hand … Read the rest

Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), released the following statement … Read the rest

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement in response to today’s explosions in Kabul: “Praying for our troops who are risking their lives in … Read the rest

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives defending the Hyde Amendment and advocating H.R. 18, the No … Read the rest

This week, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine will hold socially distant events with community members in Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Floyd to hear more about the region’s … Read the rest

Years ago, the U.S. completed its original goals of destroying al Qaeda and ensuring that Afghanistan would not be a staging ground for trans-national Islamic … Read the rest

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today issued the following statement regarding the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan:

“While I have supported an orderly withdrawal of our troops … Read the rest

Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), released the following statement … Read the rest

My last column addressed legislation I have supported to better overall health care. This week, I want to focus on neurodegenerative diseases. The most notable … Read the rest

Today U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, members of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement after Senate passage of the Fiscal … Read the rest

Today U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, members of the Senate Budget Committee, released the following statement after Senate passage of the Fiscal … Read the rest

For most Americans, health care ranks among the top public policy issues. Its cost, accessibility, and quality have a direct and tangible impact on a … Read the rest

For most Americans, health care ranks among the top public policy issues. Its cost, accessibility, and quality have a direct and tangible impact on a … Read the rest

I’ve been reminded recently of my trip to China back in the late 90s with the American Council of Young Political Leaders to study the … Read the rest

On July 9, 2021, I joined some of my House colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden expressing concerns about his plans to send … Read the rest

In Cuba recently, thousands of Cubans have taken to the streets in protest of the 62-year long socialist dictatorship. In response, the unelected government of … Read the rest

It is no secret that Americans frequently disagree with each other on many issues, important or trivial. Freedom of conscience is a foundational right in … Read the rest