In governor’s race, Democrat Abigail Spanberger makes appeal based on her bio

Democrat Abigail Spanberger is emphasizing her life and career as she aims to become the next governor of Virginia at a time when her national party is searching for answers on how to win over voters after an election cycle filled with setbacks.  The Spanberger campaign’s new advertisement for the general election, first reported by

2,000 more National Guard troops being sent to Los Angeles, Pentagon says

Another 2,000 California National Guard troops are being deployed to the Los Angeles area, the Defense Department announced Tuesday. It comes amid the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration crackdown in the region, which has sparked a series of at times contentious protests in downtown L.A. over the past few weeks.   U.S. Northern Command said in

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem transported to hospital

Noem hospitalized after allergic reaction Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem hospitalized after allergic reaction 00:24 Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was transported to a hospital on Tuesday due to an allergic reaction, the Department of Homeland Security said. Noem is “alert and recovering,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to CBS News.

Judge blocks Trump administration passport policy targeting transgender people

A federal judge in Massachusetts has blocked the State Department from enforcing an executive order that required Americans to select their gender assigned at birth on new passports.  U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick ruled Tuesday that any individual who needs to renew their passport because it expires within one year, apply for a new passport,

2,000 more National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles, Pentagon says

Another 2,000 California National Guard troops are being deployed to the Los Angeles area, the Defense Department announced Tuesday. It comes amid the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration crackdown in the region, which has sparked a series of at times contentious protests in downtown L.A. over the past few weeks.   U.S. Northern Command said in