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Manchin Reveals His Thoughts on 2024 Presidential Bid at No Labels’ New Hampshire Town Hall

With speculation mounting that he will launch a presidential bid instead of seeking another term in Congress, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) declined to announce his future plans during his appearance as the keynote speaker for No Labels’ Common Sense Town Hall on July 17. Former Utah governor and Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman joined Mr….


Sen. Manchin Accuses Court of ‘Unlawful’ Conduct by Blocking Pipeline Construction in West Virginia

A natural gas pipeline being built in West Virginia has been blocked once again by a federal appeals court siding with environmental groups despite Congress giving the project a green light, drawing the ire of Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), who accused the court of unlawful conduct. The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay…


19 States Sue EPA Over California’s New Zero-Emission Rules for Big Rigs

A coalition of states has filed a lawsuit seeking a review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to grant waivers to California that allows the state to ban new diesel-powered heavy-duty truck sales in 2035. Iowa’s Attorney General Brenna Bird led the group of 19 states that filed the legal action on June 5…


50 West Virginia State Legislators Endorse Trump for 2024

Fifty Republican state legislators from West Virginia have jointly signed a letter endorsing former President Donald Trump for president in 2024. “As President, Donald J. Trump fought for conservative Republican principles and delivered responsible America First policies that greatly benefited West Virginia, our nation, and the world,” the letter says, according to Politico. “President Trump…


Manchin ‘Not Ruling Anything Out’ on Third-Party Presidential Run

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) says he’s “not ruling anything out” about potentially making a third-party bid for the White House in 2024. Manchin was asked during an appearance on Fox News Sunday whether such a bid was “in the realm of possibilities.” “[I’m] not ruling anything in, not ruling anything out,” Manchin replied ambiguously. Manchin,…


‘Politicized’: Republicans Decry DOJ Lawsuit Against GOP Senate Candidate’s Business

Republicans are criticizing the Department of Justice (DOJ) for its lawsuit against the coal enterprise of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice II, who is mounting a Senate bid against embattled incumbent Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.). The DOJ announced that it would be pursuing a suit against Justice’s 13 coal companies for unpaid court fines and reclamation fees…


West Virginia Boy, 16, Sentenced to 80 Years for Killing Mother, Sister

NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va.—A West Virginia teenager was sentenced to consecutive 40-year prison terms in the fatal shootings of his mother and sister after a judge rejected the defendant’s pleas for a lesser sentence. Connor Crowe pleaded guilty last November to second-degree murder after waiving his right to be tried in juvenile court or by a…


Republicans Say DOJ Has Gone ‘Totally Rogue’ After Lawsuit Against 2024 Senate Contender

Republicans are blasting the Department of Justice (DOJ) for its planned lawsuit against the coal empire of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice II, who is mounting a Senate bid against embattled incumbent Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.). The DOJ announced in a May 31 press release that it would sue Justice’s 13 coal companies for unpaid…


Biden Administration Sues Companies Owned by Republican Running for US Senate

President Joe Biden’s administration has sued more than a dozen companies owned by the Justice family, including West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican running for the U.S. Senate. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says in the lawsuit that the companies and Justice’s son, who is the primary controller of many of the businesses,…


West Virginia Election Officials Say Virginia Correct to Exit ERIC Voter Roll System

West Virginia’s top elections official praised Virginia’s decision to exit the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) voter roll maintenance service after Democrats criticized Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin for the move, accusing Republicans of voter suppression. West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner, general counsel Donald “Deak” Kersey, and Chuck Flannery, Warner’s deputy secretary and chief…