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Democrats ran on lowering costs and stamping out corruption. Now that they’ve won, party leaders will have to unite a sometimes fractious caucus to fulfill those pledges.

Anchorage Republican Cathy Giessel announced as next Alaska Senate President, with some key races still undecided.

The head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, is out after 18 tumultuous months in charge. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

“Folks that have been here for decades plus are bailing,” one Fairbanksan said.

A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative “sexual predator.” Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will. (Image credit: Alberto Pezzali)

NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: How Yung Miami’s summer bop became a sweeping indictment. (Image credit: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)

Wong was sentenced for his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that critics say reflects the crackdown on the city’s once-thriving pro-democracy movement. (Image credit: Vincent Yu)

Only once, in 1982, have Alaskans voted out two judges in the same election.

What to know about preliminary election results in Alaska.

In remarks the day after his party flipped control of Congress, the Senate Minority Leader said voters had spoken clearly about their priorities, and said it’s up to the Democratic party to deliver. (Image credit: Saul Loeb)