Glenn Youngkin Archives

Spanberger Sworn In as Virginia’s First Female Governor, Quickly Reverses Youngkin Immigration Order

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

On January 17, 2026, Abigail Spanberger was inaugurated as Virginia’s first female governor after winning a decisive election. She swiftly enacted a “Day One” agenda, including reversing former Governor Youngkin’s immigration enforcement policy, arguing it impeded public safety. This marked a significant shift in Virginia’s political landscape towards progressive governance.

Budget / Budget / Economy / Fiscal Spending / Fiscal Spending / Government / Maryland / Taxes and Fees / Taxes and Fees / Virginia

Virginia’s Surplus Success vs. Maryland’s Structural Struggles

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s administration in Virginia has achieved over $10 billion in revenue surpluses since 2022, facilitating $9 billion in taxpayer rebates and improvements in public services. In contrast, Maryland’s fiscal management has led to significantly smaller surpluses and a looming deficit due to mandatory spending commitments, highlighting differing financial philosophies.

Border Security / Child Protective Services / Child Welfare / Crime & Violence / Government / Immigration / Law Enforcement / Parental Rights / Public Safety / Virginia / Virginia Watch

The Loudoun County Baby Strangling Case: When Open Borders Kill the Innocent

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

The horrific strangling of an infant in Loudoun County is more than a local tragedy—it’s a grim reminder of what happens when failed immigration policies put politics before protection. The suspect, an illegal entrant shielded by lax enforcement, should never have been here. Now a baby is gone, and Virginians are left asking why Washington refuses to act.

Civil Rights / Constitutional Law / Constitutional Rights / Education / Education / Free Speech / parental rights / Politics / Rights and Freedoms / Schools / Virginia / Virginia Watch

Loudoun County’s War on Privacy: How Policy 8040 and Title IX Are Being Weaponized Against Students

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Loudoun County has once again landed at the center of a national firestorm—this time for punishing two boys who expressed discomfort about sharing a locker room with a biological female identifying as male. Instead of disciplining the student who illegally recorded them, school officials branded the boys as Title IX violators, handing down suspensions and permanent marks on their records. With Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, Governor Glenn Youngkin, and now U.S. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon weighing in, this case could become a landmark battle over privacy, parental rights, and the misuse of Title IX.

Family Court

Weaponizing Allegations: Why Governor Youngkin Must Address False Domestic Violence Claims in Family Court

May 20, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

The article by Michael Phillips highlights the serious issue of false domestic violence allegations in Virginia’s family court, impacting many parents, particularly fathers. It discusses how these allegations are often used as manipulation tactics during custody battles, with dire consequences for the accused. The author calls for legal reforms to hold false accusers accountable.

Family Court

Governor Youngkin’s Veto of HB2613: Upholding Child Safety in Custody Decisions

May 18, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed House Bill 2613, which aimed to restrict courts from considering a parent’s legal substance use in custody cases. He expressed concerns about potential risks to child safety, particularly regarding access to cannabis products. The veto underscores that child welfare must remain paramount in custody decisions.