Trump Moves to Make Oval Office a National Monument
The president’s announcement reinforced his post-midterm elections preoccupation on White House renovation projects.
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Nithya Raman Wins Los Angeles Mayoral Race, Defeating Karen Bass
The 45-year-old City Council member defeated the incumbent mayor, Karen Bass, 73, a sweeping success for a new generation of progressive leaders.
Lucien Smith, Art-World Star, Died From Accidental Drug Overdose
Shortly before Mr. Smith died, he created a series of new “Rain Paintings” that are now on display in a show at the Tripoli Gallery in Wainscott, N.Y.
Watch Live: What the Midterm Elections Are Telling Us About 2028
Live from the Brooklyn Public Library, Jamelle Bouie, Michelle Cottle and David French discuss the midterm election results and look ahead to 2028.
In Alaska, Ranked-Choice Ballots Are Unlikely to Be Enough for Dan Sullivan
An analysis shows Mary Peltola is likely to keep her lead in the Senate race in part because of ballots she’d accumulate in ranked-choice tabulation from supporters of the other Dan Sullivan.
How British Law Informed Russell Brand Trial Coverage
British criminal trials like Russell Brand’s have rules around what can be reported.
The Evening: The Blue Wave Swells
Plus, Gov. Gavin Newsom clears California’s death row. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
Trump Tried to Undermine the Nation’s Elections. It Didn’t Work.
Millions of Americans cast their ballots on Tuesday in an election that showed the resiliency of democracy. The president said he would accept the results.
RFK Jr.’s Appointees to Health Task Force Included Four Allowed to Keep Drug Stocks
New members of the influential U.S. Preventive Services Task Force were given waivers to serve with financial conflicts.
Newsom Commutes the Sentences of California’s 548 Death Row Inmates
Gov. Gavin Newsom, in one of his last acts, commuted the sentences of all prisoners with death sentences, calling capital punishment morally objectionable. That’s about a quarter of death sentences nationwide.
Justice Dept. Steps Up Criminal Investigation of Supreme Court Abortion Leak
Investigators, using subpoenas and other law enforcement powers, are accelerating an inquiry that takes the Trump administration into the inner workings of the court.
Kehinde Wiley Will Debut New Art Series
The artist, who has been facing sexual misconduct allegations, became a single father in May and returns to the gallery world this week with a new show, “What the Light Becomes.”
Infant Bleeding Surged as Parents Rejected Vitamin K Shots, Studies Find
One study found a staggering 347 percent increase in cases as fewer babies received the shot, which helps blood clot.
Iran is Reviewing ‘Concrete Proposals’ on Nuclear Program, Officials Say
Iran’s willingness to re-engage on the issue suggests that Qatar-led diplomatic efforts to avert full-blown war between the U.S. and Iran have had some success.
The Machine, and the Messaging, That Won Texas for Democrats
Years of organizing met a moment of voter discontent, as James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa offered Texans a vision of economic relief and political change.
Stocks Erase Post-Midterm Elections Rally, Dragged Down by Tech
The S&P 500 slumped to its worst daily decline in more than a year, dragged down by the technology sector as investors fretted about the durability of the A.I. build-out.
Timeline: How Russell Brand Went From Comedy Star to Convicted Rapist
The comedian, actor and YouTuber has had ups and downs throughout a tumultuous career. A conviction on charges of rape and sexual assault was a new low.
He Felt Stuck in New York. So He Started Walking to California.
A Bronx native who’d spent his whole life in the city left on foot in May.
Russell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault
The judge said the popular conspiratorial YouTuber and former movie star would be sentenced to “significant custodial time.”
The Verdict in Russell Brand’s Rape and Sexual Assault Trial: What to Know
A jury in London found the actor and YouTuber guilty of one count of rape and three of sexual assault. He was cleared of three other charges.
The Met Has a New Gala Theme, and It Is as Uncontroversial as Possible
After calling off its planned Galliano exhibition after a public backlash, the museum’s Costume Institute is pivoting to the everyday.
Israel’s Election Ended With No Clear Winner. These Parties Are Trying to Form a Coalition.
Israeli party leaders were holding discussions with President Isaac Herzog on Thursday about who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.
6 Are Killed in Fire That Tore Through Brooklyn Low-Rise
Seven people were also injured in the blaze, which engulfed a two-story building in Sunset Park.
Change Is Coming
The midterms were a historic collapse for the Republicans, who were unable to overcome an unpopular president and an unpopular war.
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