Ben Cline

Jodey Arrington, House Budget Committee Chair, stated he will not force a vote to pressure fiscal hawks on a $95 billion budget reconciliation plan supporting Pentagon and farm assistance. Unlike a previous vote, Arrington indicated he will avoid contentious tactics, as some Republicans seek offsets for new spending.

Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., introduced the Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act to restrict the organization's membership to biological women, arguing the group's congressional charter should align with its original mission after it adopted a policy allowing transgender applicants. The bill defines 'female' based on biological criteria and has support from conservative groups.

President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson urge Virginia voters to reject a Democratic redistricting ballot measure that could shift Virginia's congressional delegation to a 10-1 Democratic majority. The proposed map, criticized as a 'blatant partisan power grab,' threatens five Republican-held seats and could eliminate four out of five GOP congressional positions in the state.

President Donald Trump is urging Virginia voters to reject a Democratic redistricting ballot measure that could shift the state's congressional delegation to a 10-1 Democratic advantage. Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson argue the map is a partisan power grab that would eliminate Republican representation, while Democrats hold a voter registration edge in the state.

Virginia Democrats' redistricting referendum faces backlash as opponents accuse Gov. Abigail Spanberger of a 'bait-and-switch,' citing her prior pledge against redrawing the congressional map. Critics, including former governors George Allen and Glenn Youngkin, argue the plan would shift political power to Northern Virginia Democrats while diluting rural and agricultural districts, with Rep. Ben Cline claiming his district would be split into five 'spaghetti strands.' The Vote YES campaign denies accusations, stating the effort aims to 'level the playing field.'

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger faces accusations of a 'bait-and-switch' for shifting her stance on redistricting, as opponents argue her support for a plan to redraw the state's congressional map undermines rural representation and contradicts her previous pledges. Critics, including former governors and Republicans, claim the referendum would consolidate Democratic power in Northern Virginia while fragmenting agricultural districts.

Virginia Republican Rep. Ben Cline criticizes Democrat-backed redistricting efforts, claiming they aim to dilute rural votes and transform Virginia into a Democratic-leaning state like New England. The proposed map would split Cline's district into five seats, with Republicans arguing it gerrymanders the delegation to a 10-1 Democratic majority. A recent poll shows a tight race as voters prepare to vote on a constitutional amendment to redraw congressional maps.

Virginia Democrats, including Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, defend a redistricting referendum aimed at shifting Virginia's congressional map to a 10-1 Democratic majority, countering GOP claims that the plan would dilute rural voters' influence. The referendum, set for April 21, faces criticism from Republicans like Rep. Ben Cline, who warn it would split rural votes, while Democrats argue it restores fairness in apportionment.

Virginia Democrats, including Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, defend a redistricting referendum aimed at shifting the state's congressional map to a 10-1 Democratic majority, countering GOP claims that the plan would dilute rural votes. The effort faces criticism from Republicans like Rep. Ben Cline, who warn of splitting rural constituencies, while Democrats argue it restores fairness and addresses state issues like healthcare and immigration.