![BATTLE GROUND VIRGINIA: Wexton Beats Comstock]()
by Beverly Banks | Nov 6, 2018 | Featured, Politics
DULLES, Va. — State Sen. Jennifer Wexton easily beat Republican incumbent Rep. Barbara Comstock 57 percent to 42 on Tuesday in a formerly reliable GOP district whose voters had become disenchanted with President Donald Trump. “We demand a better nation,” Wexton...
by Beverly Banks | Nov 4, 2018 | Featured, Politics
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – In a state with historically low voter turnout, early and absentee vote totals more than doubled the number from the 2014 midterm election and voters seem more motivated by issues – ranging from tightening the border to expanding education...
![Helsinki Commission tackles U.S. policies on European nationalism and Russia]()
by Beverly Banks | Nov 1, 2018 | Featured, National Security
WASHINGTON — Members of the U.S. Helsinki Commission on Thursday disagreed over the effectiveness of the European Union on addressing the rise of nationalist parties in Europe nationalism and increased Russian aggression in Europe. A strong U.S. and European...
by Beverly Banks | Oct 31, 2018 | Featured, Politics
ARLINGTON, Va. — Beverly Banks spoke with WJLA 24/7 anchor Dave Lucas about her midterm reporting trip in West Virginia and Tennessee. While traveling across the Appalachian region, the Medill news team covered House and Senate races. Beverly interviewed Senator...
by Beverly Banks | Oct 30, 2018 | Featured, National Security
ARLINGTON, Va. — Beverly Banks speaks with Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Karl L. Schultz about the United States security measures in the Arctic at the Military Reporters and Editors annual conference. Schultz says the United States is prepared for China and...
