RICHMOND, VA — In a defining moment for Virginia and for American politics, Ghazala Hashmi has been elected as the next Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, making history as the first Muslim woman, first Indian American, and first South Asian American to win a statewide race in the Commonwealth — and in the United States.

Everything you ever wanted to know about Americans in the Premier League, from total USMNT caps to the five U.S. born players to play in the PL and not (yet) represent the full United States men's national team.

WASHINGTON – From Zohran Mamdani in New York City to Abigail Spanberger in Virginia, a slew of candidates across the country broke barriers in the 2025 elections. Women in Virginia and Detroit shattered the glass ceiling, while candidates of diverse backgrounds elsewhere became “firsts” in other ways.

With the federal government shutdown now in its 35th day, the country continues to wait for some resolution to the impasse between Democrats and Republicans.

The government shutdown is now the longest in American history — breaking the record set during President Trump’s first term. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur reports on the impacts of the record-breaking standoff between President Trump and Democratic leaders.