Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday he will summon lawmakers back to the state capitol this summer to take up a package of gun-control legislation. Continue reading →

The tumult in Virginia began late last week, with the discovery of the photo on Gov. Ralph Northam’s yearbook profile page that showed someone in blackface standing beside another person in a Ku Klux Klan hood and robe. Continue reading →

Rowswell detailed how he had worn blackface when he was in high school in 1984 as part of a costume that had him play a member of the band The Temptations. Continue reading →

The new accusation further clouds the fate of Virginia’s government, as Justin Fairfax would take over if Gov. Ralph Northam were to resign over a racist photo that surfaced last week. Continue reading →

Critics have publicly condemned “blackface” for decades, saying it dehumanizes blacks by introducing and reinforcing racial stereotypes. Continue reading →

Virginia’s top three elected officials are being urged to resign over two separate “blackface” scandals and a sexual assault allegation. Continue reading →

Mark Herring issued a statement saying he wore brown makeup and a wig in 1980 to look like a rapper during a party as a 19-year-old. Continue reading →

Northam’s office did not respond to questions about his plans on Monday, but local media outlets reported he was meeting with advisers. Continue reading →

In tweets Saturday night, Trump criticized Northam over his recent comments on late-term abortion. Continue reading →