 This is all about affirming the governor's bona fides as a loyal Republican. This will be the first time the governor and the former president stand side by side on stage. Nick Hinele, WTOP News. The group reviewing a controversial African-American studies elective course in Virginia is recommending that some references to institutional racism and white supremacy be removed. WTOP Scott Gelman explains they found some of those references in violation of an executive order.