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· Iris Jung

Trump takes swipe at Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin with Chinese-sounding name

On Friday morning, former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to mock Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, writing that his surname “sounds chinese.” He continued his statement by taking credit for the governor’s 2021 Virginia win. Trump’s recent jab comes after Youngkin…

· Ryan General

Virginia Senate Dems reject Youngkin education board appointee critical of race-conscious admissions

An education board member appointed by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin was blocked from official confirmation by Democrats in the Virginia Senate. Suparna Dutta, an Indian immigrant who has been known to be a critic of progressive education policies, was voted off the Virginia…

· Carl Samson

Noem faces impeachment calls after Korean American vet’s deportation

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem faced intense congressional scrutiny last Thursday after Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) presented Purple Heart recipient Sae Joon Park via Zoom, an Army veteran who self-deported to South Korea in June following drug…

· Michelle De Pacina

DC’s Chinatown threatened by relocation of Washington sports teams

Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown faces a potential upheaval as local sports teams the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards consider relocating to Northern Virginia, a move that could reshape the Chinese American community. The Virginia deal: The tentative agreement for the…

· Bryan Ke

VA school district responds to AG’s demand they cease ‘illegal discrimination’ against Asian students

The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system has responded to Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares’ demands for it to cease its “illegal discrimination” against Asian and white students. An FCPS email sent to Cooper Middle School parents, as well as other FCPS parents,…

· Michelle De Pacina

Virginia Dems reject curriculum on dangers of communism over fear of stoking anti-Asian sentiment

Virginia Democrats have rejected a new bill that would require schools to teach about the dangers of communism after the state’s largest teachers union said the curriculum could encourage anti-Asian sentiments. The bill, HB 1816, which was proposed by Del. John Avoli last month,…

· Bryan Ke

More Virginia high schools delayed giving merit awards in time for college admission deadlines: report

Before you read: US’ top high school hid over 1,200 students’ academic achievement in the name of ‘equity’ Virginia governor seeks probe into delayed notice of academic awards at US’ top high school Amid probe, more Virginia high schools apologize for withholding news of…

· Carl Samson

Amid probe, more Virginia high schools apologize for withholding news of academic awards

Before you read: US’ top high school hid over 1,200 students’ academic achievement in the name of ‘equity’ Virginia governor seeks probe into delayed notice of academic awards at US’ top high school Update: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares on Monday confirmed the…

· Carl Samson

Virginia governor seeks probe into delayed notice of academic awards at US’ top high school

Before you read: US’ top high school hid over 1,200 students’ academic achievement in the name of ‘equity’ Supreme Court declines to block top high school’s admissions policy despite claims it is ‘anti-Asian’ Top high school in US discriminated against Asian American applicants,…

· Michelle De Pacina

Teen’s eulogy to ‘racist, misogynistic, xenophobic, Trump-loving’ father at his funeral goes viral

Saga, a 19-year-old TikTok user, has gone viral after sharing a video of their eulogy to their deceased father at his funeral, in which they call him a “racist, misogynistic, xenophobic, Trump-loving” man. “You are everything I aspire not to be…I swear to god, I will make this…

· Jane Nam

Vietnamese refugee who vows to ‘fight the woke agenda’ wins VA GOP nom despite raising less money

Vietnamese refugee and retired U.S. Navy captain Hung Cao won the GOP primary on Saturday and will go on to battle Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton for Northern Virginia’s 10th District. In an impressive roster of 11 candidates, political newcomer Cao came out on top, reportedly…

· Ryan General

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Who Used ‘Yellow’ to Refer to Asian Virginians in Interview Calls Out Dems

Glenn Youngkin, the Republican gubernatorial candidate for Virginia, used the word “yellow” to describe Asian people in an interview that recently resurfaced with podcast host Chris Arps back in April. Vying for Asian votes: Speaking on the “Water Cooler Politics” podcast,…