In today’s newsletter: A thumping night for the Democrats has seen the party take control of Congress, altering the course of Trump’s second presidency.

As ICE rips through California during the election, progressive upstart Randy Villegas is trying to topple Republican Rep. David Valadao.

As James Talarico beat Ken Paxton in a historic Democratic flip, a Republican campaign run on transphobia fell short.

It will take decades to rebuild trust in a country that removed a tyrant once – and then reinstated him four years later.

In a closely watched midterm race, El-Sayed won in Michigan by focusing on affordability and questioning U.S. support for Israel.

These resource-guzzling centres drive up utility bills and are hated across the political spectrum. Cue a clunky, but potentially influential, new name for them.

From Hamilton to the ‘Epstein class’, we have long been fascinated by a charismatic yet shadowy set of power brokers. American aristocracy is alive and well.

In a largely suspense-free election, the District gets a democratic socialist mayor and says au revoir to foie gras.

Ballots are still being tallied, but Virginia Sen. Mark Warner and the three incumbent Democratic Congressmen representing parts of Fairfax County have all claimed victory in today’s general election.

With their own candidates far ahead in early returns, Arlington Democrats spent the first hours of election night in Shirlington watching the rest of the country.

A Lyon Village church is entering a new phase of visioning for its future after halting plans to redevelop as an affordable housing project last year.

Time is ticking down on the McLean Art Society’s stay at the Chesterbrook Shopping Center.

Make a voting plan, advocate for the arts, pack the Wilson Building, and more opportunities to plug in to local volunteering and political organizing.

I grew up with spinal conditions that solidified my sense of being ‘weak and weird’. By my late 30s, I was feeling burnt out. But an invitation from a colleague set me on an unexpected and exhilarating new path.

I wanted to be a beacon of black feminist love; my friends and family teased me for being a sellout.

In recent years, some of the most vocal tradwives have left their husbands, renounced their religious faith and promoted financial independence. What is behind this sudden and seismic shift?

The selection committee gave the SEC plenty of love with its new metric, leaving Notre Dame with no room for error and two-loss Alabama sitting way too high.

UCL action rolls on with a jampacked schedule across Tuesday and Wednesday.

The SEC got a big boost from the College Football Playoff committee in the initial rankings.

A late comeback against AS Roma has given Man United a boost, ending their nine-game winless streak.

The initial College Football Playoff rankings are out, setting the stage for the final month of the 2026 season.

Miami (OH) hosts Buffalo on Tuesday for a Week 10 college football matchup in the MAC.

Known for his long-time collaboration with Romanian auteur Cristian Mungiu, cinematographer Tudor Vladimir Panduru shared his experience making “Graduation,” “R.M.N.,” “Fjord” and Iraqi director Hasan Hadi’s “The President’s Cake” during his masterclass at Jakarta World Cinema. .

NBCUniversal and India-focused investment firm Hornbill Capital have co-led an $80 million Series C round in EloElo Group, the Bengaluru-based company behind Indian microdrama platform Story TV. MIT Investment Co. .

Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are in a tight race for L.A. mayor in early returns, and the race may not be called for days. .

In an outcome seen as a backlash to President Donald Trump, Democrats decisively won control of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. .

Xavier Becerra has been declared the winner of the California governor’s race, easily swatting away a challenge from Republican Steve Hilton. .

Weta FX, the New Zealand visual effects house behind “The Lord of the Rings” and “Avatar,” is teaming with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) on a plan to turn Taiwan into a center for AI-driven screen production in Asia. .