News for November 9, 2025

Alexis Hernandez is charged with murder in a New Mexico double killing after deputies say he claimed a cockroach sent him a message telling him to kill.

Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger says the state is heading toward an energy crisis unless it adds more power supply and makes big energy users, especially data centers, pay more of the cost.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said his state is using emergency money to help residents and federal workers during the shutdown, while also weighing a new look at Maryland’s congressional maps.

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said his state is using emergency steps to help residents during the shutdown while blaming Democrats in Congress for blocking a deal to reopen the government.

Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger said voters backed her on lowering costs and restoring order, and she urged Congress to reopen the government quickly.

Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill said New Jersey needs fast action on health care, energy costs, and the federal shutdown as she prepares to take office.

House Democratic and Republican leaders are locked in a shutdown standoff over health care, with Hakeem Jeffries refusing to back down on ACA subsidy demands and James Lankford blaming Democrats for the delay.