Virginia Republicans are targeting former Gov. Terry McAuliffe as campaigns to lead the state again, highlighting ties between Jeffrey Epstein and former President Bill Clinton, who attended a fundraising event as the headline guest for McAuliffe on Thursday.

“This lawsuit has nothing to do with the efficacy of the vaccine at this point,” said Dan Thenell, the lawyer representing the troopers and firefighters. “It has to do with having their jobs held over their heads.”

Oregon State Trooper, 29-year-old Zachary Kowing, has been placed on paid leave after taking a video of himself inside his patrol car and explaining...