Fox News Politics Newsletter: Obama shows support in VA governor race

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Obama supports Spanberger in Virginia governor’s race

Former President Barack Obama endorsed former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger in virginia gubernatorial race, Launching a pair of ads attacking Republicans.

The contest between Spanberger, a former CIA officer, and Virginia Gov. Winsome Earl Sears is one of only two races for governor next November. Contests are They are seen as political pioneers Before the 2026 midterm elections.

“Virginia’s elections are some of the most important in the country this year. We know that Republicans will continue to attack abortion rights and women’s rights. That’s why having the right governor is important, and I’m proud to endorse Abigail Spanberger,” Obama said in one of the ads titled “Protect Our Rights.”

The white house

Peace through strengthGrenell praises Trump’s “common sense” foreign policy and criticizes Biden for avoiding Putin

Global stage

Acts of strengthTrump’s gamble on Iran is paying off, as World War III pessimists now hail Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Capitol Hill

Hostage policy: The No. 2 House Democrat says health care is driving the party’s strategy as the shutdown approaches next week

Blue seizure: Johnson says “Marxists” are running the Democratic Party as the government shutdown looms next week

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Los Angeles, speaks at a news conference with other members of House Republican leadership in Washington, D.C., U.S., on May 20, 2025. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)

grinding mesh: Republicans pay troop salaries, reopen government while Democrats refuse

“They are not Nazis”: Fetterman says he knows and likes Trump voters: ‘I’m the only Democrat in my family’

Nancy’s breakdown: Pelosi tells reporter to “shut up” when asked about the Jan. 6 panel

All over America

MAGA momentum: GOP victory in 2025 New Jersey, Virginia, ‘will pave the way for… more decisive victories’ in 2026

Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy headlines a campaign event for New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli, on October 15, 2025 in Saddle Brook, New Jersey (Paul Steinhauser – Fox News)

Off the radar: A secret fleet of “ghost ships” transporting Russian oil may soon be in Trump’s sights

Jones’ dismissal: The Arlington prosecutor who defends Jones is loaded with Soros-linked donations

Sorrow for glory: Texas mother turns tragedy into purpose: Esmeralda “Esme” Cantu-Castle runs for office after losing her daughter

Academic activity: Bombshell report exposes ‘deeply troubling’ Midwestern university initiative pushing far-left K-12 lesson plans

“unnecessary”: The Minister of Education points out that the government shutdown shows that its administration is unnecessary

“Criminal history”: Immigration and Customs Enforcement reveals ‘disturbing details’ after agency rescues 3-year-old boy who was kidnapped in Mexico

Authorities said five of the illegal immigrants arrested are accused of re-entering the United States

Urban clashFinal Phase: Mamdani’s significant lead shrinks as Cuomo advances in New York City mayoral race

“Armed extremists”: Justice Department brings first Antifa-related terrorism charges in ICE attack in Texas

Gut punch: Blue City repeat offender accused of metal pipe rampage just days after release

Principal architect: Trump unveils a monument in the style of the Arc de Triomphe on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of America

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