Spanberger tapped to offer Dem rebuttal to Trump's SOTU

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will give the Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address, with party leaders highlighting her national security background and public service. The nomination signals Democrats' effort to present a contrast on issues like lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and defending democracy as Trump delivers the address on Feb. 24. Spanberger, described as a former congresswoman and CIA officer and Virginia's first female governor, was selected to lead the rebuttal following a pattern of naming rising Democratic stars to deliver the response.