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Virginia gubernatorial race could signal health care’s effect on state races; Capitals beat Penguins 5-2, head into Game 7

Northern Virginia’s daily dose of local and national news for Tuesday, May 9.

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Former Rep. Tom Perriello, who is running for Virginia governor, lost his seat in Congress in 2010 after voting for the Affordable Care Act. Now, he’s campaigning on his opposition to Republicans’ health care replacement. The Virginia gubernatorial race is expected to be a sign of how health care will affect state races.
(The Washington Post)

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The Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 in Game 6 on Monday. Game 7 will take place tomorrow.
(WTOP)

U.S. military and foreign policy advisers are proposing expanding military presence in Afghanistan. The plan still needs approval from President Donald Trump.
(The Washington Post)

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Former Attorney General Sally Yates testified Monday that she warned the White House that former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn could be blackmailed by Russia. Flynn remained in his position 18 days after Yates’ warning.
(The Washington Post)

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Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed a bill Monday that requires state driver’s education classes to teach students how to behave during a traffic stop.
(The Washington Post)

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