Rob Wittman

Republican Congressman Rob Wittman called the US killing of three Indian sailors off the coast of Oman 'very unfortunate' and stated the US military is investigating. He expressed condolences to the affected families and confirmed the military is working to determine the incident's details.

Reps. Rob Wittman and Pat Ryan founded the bipartisan House Defense Modernization Caucus in 2024 to drive reforms through defense authorization acts, focusing on Pentagon acquisition and operational bottlenecks. They discuss initiatives and bipartisan cooperation challenges in a War on the Rocks article.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Virginia Democrats' emergency appeal over congressional redistricting, ending efforts to revive the state’s redistricting referendum and reshaping the 2026 races. This decision left in place the 2021 congressional districts, leading to Democratic campaign suspensions and forcing both parties to regroup. Political analysts note Democrats still see Virginia as competitive despite the collapsed redistricting plan.

The US Senate has unanimously voted to ban senators and staff from participating in online prediction markets, citing national security risks and potential influence on votes. This decision aims to prevent lawmakers from betting on real-world events, including legislation and political outcomes. The move may prompt similar actions in the House.

The US Senate has unanimously voted to ban senators and staff from participating in online prediction markets, citing national security risks and potential influence on votes. The move aims to prevent lawmakers from betting on real-world events, including legislation and political outcomes. This decision may lead to similar measures in the House.

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 Republicans criticize a proposed constitutional amendment that could shift the state's congressional delegation to a 10-1 Democratic advantage, arguing it unfairly redraws maps to weaken GOP representation. The amendment, requiring a statewide vote, follows similar redistricting efforts in other states, with Democrats hoping to gain more seats to challenge the GOP's House majority.

Virginia Republicans criticize a proposed constitutional amendment that could shift the state's congressional delegation to a 10-1 Democratic advantage, arguing it unfairly redraws maps to dilute Republican strongholds. The GOP claims the redistricting effort misrepresents Virginia's purple electorate, while Democrats defend it as a response to Republican gerrymandering in other states.