In The News

"President Donald Trump’s plan to build a ballroom at the White House has drawn the ire of Virginia’s junior senator. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said Wednesday he does not support President Donald Trump’s effort to build a ballroom at the White House. Senate Republicans recently removed a provision to provide one billion dollars to fund the ballroom’s construction from an immigration enforcement funding bill, citing the inability to get the votes. Before the Republicans’ decision, Kaine said the bal...Continue Reading

"Senator Tim Kaine recently visited the Northern Neck, making stops in Kilmarnock and Warsaw to discuss healthcare and economic development projects. In Kilmarnock, Kaine toured the Northern Neck-Middlesex Free Health Clinic and discussed a planned dental expansion backed by one million dollars in congressional funding he secured. Clinic leaders say the project will improve dental care access for disabled patients and help expand healthcare workforce training. Kaine also visited Warsaw’s downtow...Continue Reading

"Virginia U.S. Senator Tim Kaine is continuing his push to stop what he calls an 'unwise and illegal' war with Iran. Kaine criticized President Trump for moving forward without congressional approval, saying Virginians are already feeling the impact through rising gas prices and inflation."

"Millions in federal funding are headed to eight Virginia airports as part of long-term infrastructure and safety upgrades, according to U.S. Senator Tim Kaine during a virtual press conference Wednesday. While Roanoke and Lynchburg airports are not among the facilities receiving this round of grants, Kaine said the investments are part of a broader, years-in-the-making process tied to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) capital improvement planning."

"Sen. Tim Kaine on Wednesday, May 6, met with board members of the Northern Neck-Middlesex Free Health Clinic (NNMFHC) to discuss rural healthcare in Virginia. Prior to meeting with the board, Sen. Kaine toured the facility, which has provided healthcare to low-income and uninsured area residents since 1993."

"U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.) revealed $21,024,663 in federal funding to improve eight Virginia airports. [...] 'Travelers deserve the comfort of knowing they can move safely and efficiently through Virginia airports,' said the two senators. 'We’re proud to announce this funding to modernize and improve our airport infrastructure and passenger experience.'"

"Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine says the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran may be nearing collapse as President Trump threatens escalation and energy prices continue climbing. Kaine, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, argues the administration still lacks a clear strategy for ending the conflict and warns Americans are already paying the price through rising inflation, extended military deployments, and growing tensions with China and Taiwan."

"Senator Tim Kaine and Representative Suhas Subramanyam are pressing federal aviation officials to address growing concerns over aircraft noise and flight operations near Washington Dulles International Airport, as residents continue to complain about disruptions linked to increased air traffic. The lawmakers recently met with officials from the Federal Aviation Administration to discuss potential changes to flight procedures around Dulles, according to local reports. Residents in parts of Loudo...Continue Reading

[...] "Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., was in attendance to receive a demonstration of the new program, which uses AI technology and feedback from local employers to highlight in-demand skills and career opportunities. It ties into the Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act that Kaine put forth in a bipartisan effort last December. The act expands access to digital skills training and allows students to use federal Pell Grants to pay for shorter-term job training programs. 'We have to upfit people with...Continue Reading

"U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, D.Va., said Tuesday he has introduced the Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act, legislation that would increase educators and school staff’s access to mental health resources. Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, said teachers and other education staff are more likely than other adults to report symptoms of depression. However, he said educational institutions often lack specific resources to address these cha...Continue Reading

"Tim Kaine visited Eastern Shore Rural Health System on Tuesday to hear concerns about federal health care policy, including Medicaid changes, 340B prescription drug reforms, rural health funding, and workforce shortages. Kaine, who serves on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, said he is gathering input from Virginia health care providers as Congress addresses the effects of the 2025 federal budget reconciliation law. That law includes new Medicaid eligibility and work-v...Continue Reading

"Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine joined several of their colleagues in introducing the Federal Worker Credit Protection Act, which is designed to protect federal workers' credit histories during a government shutdown. [...] 'While I helped pass legislation to ensure hundreds of thousands of civil servants and military personnel receive back pay after the government reopens, I know it isn’t the same as getting a paycheck on time when the mortgage and bills are due,' said Kaine. 'This ...Continue Reading

"U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, paid a visit to Boulder Crest Foundation in Bluemont on May 1 to announce $1 million in federal funding that will be used to implement peer-led mental wellness training programs for law enforcement officers, first responders, military members and veterans. [...] Kaine met with Ken Falke and staff members, and toured the property. 'It was great to visit Boulder Crest Foundation to learn how they support and build resilience among veterans, servicemembers, law ...Continue Reading

"U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine is calling out the BS claim from Donald Trump that the 'hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated,' as a lazy attempt at a workaround to the War Powers Act deadline for congressional approval for continued military activities in Iran. 'The Trump-Vance administration isn’t fooling anyone, and the American people are smart enough to see through the lies and chaos,' Kaine said on Friday, as Trump pressed his claims related to the 60-day deadline for the admin...Continue Reading

"In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled against a Louisiana congressional map that included two predominantly black districts in compliance with the Voting Rights Act. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said this decision is part of a multi-decade effort to dismantle the Voting Rights Act. He said the law, which has been recertified by Congress several times, ensured every American had the same opportunity to have their voice heard. 'I’m disappointed,' Kaine said. 'It’s the second maj...Continue Reading

"Virginia is in the global spotlight with King Charles III and Queen Camilla making a high-profile visit to the Commonwealth, including a stop at Shenandoah National Park. The visit follows the king’s recent address to Congress, where he praised the longstanding alliance between the United States and the United Kingdom. Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine described the speech as a positive experience. 'When you hear a speech from a foreign dignitary, there’s usually no tension — you can just enjoy it,' Kain...Continue Reading

"U.S. Senator Tim Kaine is questioning American military action in Iran and whether Congress is being cut out of the decision-making process. Kaine said Virginians are feeling the cost of the conflict, from higher gas prices to the risk of more troops in harm’s way. 'We all know this was not a war that was started because of the need for an imminent defense,' Kaine said. 'It was exactly the kind of war that the framers believed needed congressional authorization.' The Virginia senator is questio...Continue Reading

"A planned meeting between Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and the United States Secretary of Education scheduled for today was canceled after a dispute over whether it should be public. Kaine was expected to take part in a closed-door roundtable discussion with Education Secretary Linda McMahon, but that meeting was canceled after Kaine announced he planned to host a press call from inside."

"Sen. Tim Kaine continues to push for the 2026 Iran War Powers Resolution -- a resolution which looks to remove the U.S. armed forces from Iran -- as the conflict drags on. Kaine has been pushing for this resolution, especially as gas prices continue to rise and affect Americans from the pump to the jetway. He said during today’s conference that the Trump administration has been handling the Iranian conflict with a certain level of chaos."

"The U.S. Senate once again struck down Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine’s war powers resolution, but he plans to reintroduce the measure until there is peace between the U.S. and Iran. 'We need to find a diplomatic solution, not a war solution to this challenge,' Kaine said. 'We need to remember that the Straits of Hormuz were open and oil prices were normal on February 27, until Donald Trump made the unilateral decision to take us into a war of choice.'"