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"Sen. Tim Kaine is pushing back against the Trump administration over its decision to withhold more than $800 million in federal funding. Kaine said the move violates a budget deal Congress approved and President Donald Trump signed. The money was set aside for programs including education, health research, small business development and homeownership. 'Once he signs it, the Impoundment Control Act means he needs to spend the money in order to accomplish and implement the will of Congress, which...Continue Reading

"Sen. Tim Kaine responded to the Trump-Vance administration blocking $810 million in federal funding that had already been approved by Congress. Programs related to education, health research and immigration are among those that could be affected statewide. 'They are canceling domestic programs at the same as they’re trying to get us to increase the Pentagon’s budget by 40%,' Kaine said. Kaine suggested Congress pass a law that would add more protections against the president withholding money m...Continue Reading

"Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said conversations are underway in Washington, D.C., about artificial intelligence (AI) regulation after tech professionals warned of the dangers and risks of AI if its development does not slow down. 'It’s the subject of pretty intense discussion this week as we’ve come back after the August recess,' Kaine told reporters on Wednesday, Sept. 16. [...] 'I’m having conversations with Virginians, AI companies, and other stakeholders about the benefits and challenges posed by...Continue Reading

"U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine is again calling on Congress to take action over the war in Iran, as more Republicans have supported war powers resolutions aimed at ending the conflict. Kaine says the war has now stretched into its seventh month and has come at a significant cost, including to Virginia servicemembers and their families. Kaine has pointed to the deaths of at least 18 U.S. servicemembers, including Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan of Spotsylvania County. More than 750 others have been inj...Continue Reading

"U.S. Senator Tim Kaine is speaking out about the toll of the war against Iran, in dollars and in lives. Kaine said 18 U.S. troops have died since the war against Iran began. [...] Hundreds more have been injured, Kaine said, and sailors are now facing longer stretches at sea. 'Virginians deployed in carrier strike groups for record-breaking deployments that are tough on morale, really tough on the families of these sailors, and extremely difficult also on the ships themselves that get deployed ...Continue Reading

"U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va, held a news conference on Wednesday, where he warned that the rapid growth of AI data centers needs to come with more transparency. [...] Kaine says that local leaders and data center operators need to be up front about how these facilities will impact communities, especially with regard to power and water."

"Federal lawmakers will consider a proposal to reduce congestion around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, one of the busiest aviation hubs in the nation. Virginia’s U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, both Democrats, announced the DCA Air Safety Act on Thursday, after the completion of the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation of the deadly 2025 crash near the airport between an American Airlines Bombardier jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Pot...Continue Reading

"Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) brought their affordability conversation to Richmond Wednesday, meeting with local leaders to discuss hunger, rising costs and childcare. During a roundtable discussion at Richmond’s Feed More on Wednesday, Sept. 9, Kaine and McClellan joined Richmond Mayor Danny Avula to hear from community members about the challenges Central Virginia families face."

"They heard, once again, how healthcare and food stamp cuts, and tariff- and war-fueled inflation, squeeze Virginians’ finances — but Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-4th, told nonprofit and city officials that change is coming. [...] 'I'm trying to gather intel on the theory that we're going to have at least one Democratic chamber starting in the next Congress,' Kaine told the roundtable. 'We might have two, so ... we're not just going to be, you know, saying, "No," or, "Pl...Continue Reading

Translated: "About 300,000 Virginians will lose their Medicaid coverage because of the HR 1 law cuts, according to figures presented Tuesday at a community meeting in Henrico County. Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine said at the meeting, held at the Feed More food bank, that voter reaction could push Congress to review healthcare reform before the November 3rd election. He estimated that between 10 and 12 Republican votes are already undecided."

"During a roundtable discussion at Feed More, a food bank in Henrico County Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said he believed there’s a growing chance Congress could adjust or undo Medicaid changes the Republican-controlled legislature enacted last summer — with or without flipping Congress to Democratic control. It would still be a long shot, he and U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, noted. But since H.R. 1 passed, every member of Congress has spent time in their districts hearing ...Continue Reading

"U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), along with 12 of their Senate colleagues, have introduce the End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act. The legislation aims to revoke the newest barrage of tariffs and rein in executive authority by repealing the historical trade laws used to bypass Congress. 'From escalating trade wars to costly conflicts abroad, the president’s reckless policies are driving up costs and making it harder for Virginians to make ends meet,' the senators said in a joint ...Continue Reading

"U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va, is meeting with healthcare providers this month as he works to maintain a program that helps low-income patients get the care they need. Kaine met with doctors and other workers at Piedmont Access to Health Services (PATHS) in Danville to hear their concerns that the 340B Drug Pricing Program might be altered or discontinued."

"U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., attended a roundtable discussion Wednesday on housing in Southside. The event happened at Holbrook Street Presbyterian Church. He also briefly toured the former Cunningham and Hughes Funeral Home, which closed in 2007, to mark the $1.74 million in federal funding to restore the building."

"U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., returned to South Boston on Wednesday with a message that would have been difficult to imagine during some of the region’s tougher economic years: Halifax County’s biggest challenge may now be keeping pace with its own growth. Kaine met with local business, education, healthcare and economic development leaders at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center for a roundtable focused on workforce development, housing, infrastructure, artificial intelligence and rural...Continue Reading

"Volvo Penta North America announced a visit by U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., last week for a firsthand look at the company’s presence in Virginia, investments in workforce development, and innovative marine and industrial power solutions. Kaine and Scott met with Volvo Penta leadership and employees during the Aug. 20 visit, which included an executive roundtable, facility tour and employee meet-and-greet. 'We’re lucky to have Volvo Penta’s North American headquarters...Continue Reading

"Several area veterans were joined by Senator Tim Kaine and Congressman Eugene Vindman for a roundtable discussion about the Fredericksburg VA (Veterans Affairs) Health Care Center. The discussion, held at Howell Branch Library, centered on the disappointments veterans have experienced with the new center that opened in May of 2025. Chief among the concerns veterans voiced were the exorbitant wait times for appointments and inadequate staffing. Senator Kaine says the facility is state-of-the-art...Continue Reading

"Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and eight Democratic colleagues plan to force a vote in the Senate in the coming weeks to require the State Department to produce a report for Congress on violence by settlers and Israeli forces in the West Bank, including killings and detentions of Americans."

"Senator Tim Kaine met Halifax County leaders and employers inside the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center Wednesday afternoon. Together, they discussed how to continue growing employment opportunities across Southside. 'When I was here as Governor, the issue was "How do we get investments and how do we get employers to come in," and it’s a very different discussion (Wednesday),' Kaine said. 'The level of investment in Southside is very high, and the employment opportunities are really gro...Continue Reading

"U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine was in Danville Wednesday to highlight $1.74 million in federal funding for the redevelopment of the former Cunningham and Hughes Funeral Home. The funding will help transform the historic property into the Cunningham and Hughes Neighborhood Development Center, creating new community space, offices and two residential units. Kaine said he pushed for the funding because of Danville’s growing need for housing. 'Basically I go to the Appropriations Committee and say, hey, Danvi...Continue Reading