Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) faces criticism within his party for a messy week-long drama over John Reid, the GOP nominee for lieutenant governor who has refused to drop out.

The campaign for Virginia’s Republican nominee for lieutenant governor is pushing back amid a firestorm of controversy and Republican infighting in Virginia, which has pitted the nominee against Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said on Friday that he would trim Virginia's budget by $900 million in light of next year's tax revenue projections, which could decrease as the White House's reshaping of federal spending spurs economic uncertainty in the state.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is slashing almost a billion dollars from Virginia's budget, including cuts impacting child care and state universities.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) made clear he supports President Trump’s tariffs and cuts to federal jobs and spending, but took money from colleges to cushion impact.