Trump, Hegseth meet with military leaders
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed a rare gathering of senior military leaders in Virginia on Tuesday. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the details.
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Memo recommended against charging Comey
The Justice Department charged former FBI director James Comey with one count of making a false statement and one count of obstruction. In a message on Instagram, he said he was ready and willing to go to trial. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Weijia Jiang report.
Pete Hegseth orders rare military meeting
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered hundreds of senior military officers to Virginia for a rare meeting. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Prosecutors near decision on charging Comey
Federal prosecutors in Virginia are nearing a decision on whether to charge former FBI director James Comey with a federal crime, sources say. It's unclear what the charge would be. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Author of bestseller on opioids in Appalachia helps women fight addiction
Barbara Kingsolver won a Pulitzer Prize for her bestselling novel about Appalachia's drug crisis. She invested some of the proceeds into a home for women trying to beat substance use disorders.
Trump nominates replacement for acting U.S. attorney in office probing Letitia James
President Trump announced that he would nominate senior White House aide Lindsey Halligan to serve as the top federal prosecutor for the Virginia office.
Early voting begins in Virginia
Virginia residents began casting their votes for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and the state's House. Current Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears is the Republican nominee for governor. She is being challenged by former Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger. One of them will become Virginia's first female governor. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Comer says some Biden pardons could be undone
Republicans, including President Trump, have criticized former President Joe Biden's use of the autopen, alleging it was part of an effort to cover up cognitive decline. Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky told CBS News' Major Garrett that some Biden moves could be undone. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Justin Sayfie join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Walkinshaw projected to win House race
Democrat James Walkinshaw is set to win the special election in Virginia's 11th Congressional District to replace Gerry Connolly, who died in May, the Associated Press projects. The win would narrow the GOP majority in the House. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more details.
Virginians vote to replace late congressman
Northern Virginia residents are voting Tuesday on who will replace the late Democratic representative Gerry Connolly. Republicans hold a razor-thin majority in the House and the results of the race could be crucial for some major votes this fall, including an effort to avoid a potential government shutdown. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Watch: Whistleblower recalls "triangle craft"
During a House hearing on UFOs, U.S. Air Force veteran Dylan Borland described a triangle-shaped craft flying about 100 feet in front and above him at Virginia's Langley Air Force Base in 2012. Borland explained why he believes the object wasn't a typical flying aircraft.
Abrego Garcia's immediate deportation blocked
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in ICE custody and the Department of Homeland Security says he's being processed for deportation to Uganda, but a judge has blocked that deportation from happening for the time being. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Hurricane Erin rip currents hit Virginia
Hurricane Erin is unleashing its wrath on parts of Virginia and North Carolina as it makes its way north. The hurricane path will keep its strongest winds offshore. CBS News senior weather correspondent Rob Marciano is tracking the storm. Plus, North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis shares his thoughts on the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
How a post office job saved a man's life
Stephen Starring Grant, a consultant laid off during the pandemic, found purpose as a mailman in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Grant shares his story in the new book "Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home," and joins "The Takeout" to reflect on his experiences.
Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack over "personal matter," police say
Lee Vogler, a city council member in Danville, Virginia, was set on fire by a man who entered the office of a local magazine where he worked, police said Wednesday.
Earle-Sears on running for Virginia governor
A Virginia Commonwealth University poll released last week showed Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger with a double-digit lead over Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Earle-Sears joins "The Takeout" to discuss her campaign for governor of Virginia.
How law enforcement prepares to keep communities safe during July Fourth
Americans across the U.S. will hold celebrations Friday for the Fourth of July. CBS News' Nicole Sganga got a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement safety measures.
Full Interview: Abigail Spanberger
In this full interview, Scott MacFarlane speaks with Democrat Abigail Spanberger about her campaign to be the next governor of Virginia and more.
Abigail Spanberger on Democrats' direction
Virginia gubernatorial candidate and former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the state of her party, her campaign and more.
Colonial Williamsburg restores Black church
One of America's first Black churches is being rebuilt in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Virginia Democrats pick nominees for key off-year election
The gubernatorial candidates are already set for the highly anticipated, off-year election.
In governor's race, Democrat Abigail Spanberger makes appeal based on her bio
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is attempting to win the Virginia governor's office after her party lost the race in 2021.
"No Kings" protests draw crowds in cities across U.S.
Cities large and small across the U.S. saw crowds gather Saturday for planned "No Kings" protests against President Trump.
Virginia approves Equal Rights Amendment
Virginia has become the 38th state to approve the Equal Rights Amendment, which would officially prohibit discrimination based on sex. The measure was approved by Congress back in 1972, but in the 1980s, momentum stalled after just 35 states passed it, three short of the three-fourths majority needed for ratification. Jan Crawford reports on what supporters are hoping from this most recent vote.
Police search for 21-year-old who disappeared from Navy barracks in Virginia
Angelina Petra Resendiz was last seen on the morning of May 29, authorities said.
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