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  1. Russia, Ukraine begin Oleshky ceasefire but keep up strikes elsewhere — Both sides said a localised ceasefire began Tuesday around Russian-occupied Oleshky to allow aid deliveries and evacuations, while new strikes on Kyiv hit the Southern Bridge and subway infrastructure and forced a traffic suspension.
    Source: Reuters
  2. Syria shuts border crossing with Jordan after strikes — Syria closed the Nassib crossing, its only passenger and commercial crossing with Jordan, on Tuesday after Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria, the Syrian General Authority for Border Crossings and Customs said in a statement.
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  3. Cowboys beat Eagles 38-21 to hand Philadelphia fifth straight loss — Dak Prescott threw three touchdown passes and Javonte Williams ran for a career-high 155 yards as Dallas beat Philadelphia 38-21 on Monday Night Football.
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Inside Virginia TimesUpdated 8:51 PM ET
  1. Meta Launches $35 Billion Stock Sale to Support AI Buildout — Meta launched about $35 billion in stock offerings and plans a roughly $60 billion at-the-market program for its Class C shares, part of a financing plan of up to $95 billion behind its AI infrastructure spending.
    Virginia Times · 8:51 PM ET · Oct 26, 2026
  2. Trump Promotes $250 Million-Plus Plan to Recruit Nursing Home Nurses — President Donald Trump promoted the Nurses for Nursing Homes initiative on Monday, a federal-state effort of more than $250 million offering grants of up to $50,000 to nurses who work in rural or understaffed nursing homes.
    Virginia Times · 8:35 PM ET · Oct 26, 2026
  3. Democrats Lead Republicans by 9 Points on Congressional Ballot — Democrats lead Republicans 53% to 44% among likely voters in a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted Oct. 22-26. Democrats also lead on the economy, while Trump's approval stands at 32% overall and 20% on living costs.
    Virginia Times · 8:23 PM ET · Oct 26, 2026
  4. What Happened Today: Virginia, Washington and Beyond. — Seven Monday evening developments covering Virginia court cases, D.C. murder charges and early voting, Montgomery County school construction priorities, a national election poll and European defense commitments.
    Virginia Times · 8:14 PM ET · Oct 26, 2026
  5. European Defense Ministers Call Russia Top Threat, Back Ukraine — The defense ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain called Russia the most serious long-term threat to Euro-Atlantic security and pledged continued political, military and financial support for Ukraine.
    Virginia Times · 6:22 PM ET · Oct 26, 2026
Election 2026Early voting underwayLast updated: Oct. 26, 2026
2026 Election Updates: Virginia and the Race for Congress

Early voting is underway across the region: Virginia's in-person early voting runs through Oct. 31, and Washington, D.C. opened 25 early voting centers on Monday. Election Day is Nov. 3.

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Meta Launches $35 Billion Stock Sale to Support AI Buildout

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Meta launched about $35 billion in stock offerings and plans a roughly $60 billion at-the-market program for its Class C shares, part of a financing plan of up to $95 billion behind its AI infrastructure spending.
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Trump on Truth SocialUpdated 7:00 PM ET
  1. Trump endorses Speaker Mike Johnson for re-election — Congressman Mike Johnson is a Great Man, an outstanding Representative for Louisiana, and a strong and fearless Speaker of the House. He has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election.
    Source: Truth Social
  2. Trump announces $250 million-plus nurses initiative for nursing homes — The Trump Administration is proud to announce a 250 MILLION DOLLAR PLUS initiative to RECRUIT and RETAIN Nurses for Nursing Homes, with up to $50,000 in grants through the new CMS Nurses for Nursing Homes Initiative.
    Source: Truth Social
  3. Trump urges Senate vote on permanent Daylight Saving Time — The United States Senate is letting the Daylight Saving Bill die, when a vast Majority of the Country want it. Most people are demanding light in the evening, but ALL want not to change their clocks anymore. TAKE A VOTE!
    Source: Truth Social
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What Happened Today: Virginia, Washington and Beyond.

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Seven Monday evening developments covering Virginia court cases, D.C. murder charges and early voting, Montgomery County school construction priorities, a national election poll and European defense commitments.

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Virginia evening briefing banner for October 26, 2026, featuring "What Happened Today," Washington landmarks and a crescent moon.

What Happened Today: Virginia, Washington and Beyond.

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Seven Monday evening developments covering Virginia court cases, D.C. murder charges and early voting, Montgomery County school construction priorities, a national election poll and European defense commitments.
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Trump Promotes $250 Million-Plus Plan to Recruit Nursing Home Nurses

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President Donald Trump promoted the Nurses for Nursing Homes initiative on Monday, a federal-state effort of more than $250 million offering grants of up to $50,000 to nurses who work in rural or understaffed nursing homes.
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European Defense Ministers Call Russia Top Threat, Back Ukraine

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The defense ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain called Russia the most serious long-term threat to Euro-Atlantic security and pledged continued political, military and financial support for Ukraine.
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SpaceX Signs $40 Billion GPU Lease Deal With Apollo Entity

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SpaceX said in an SEC filing Monday that it has signed a binding commitment for a finance lease with an Apollo-managed entity, covering GPU pods and related equipment for its data centers, with principal payments expected to total about $40 billion.
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25 Taken to Hospitals After Salem High Football Bus Overturns

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Rockdale County Public Schools said 22 students and three adults were taken to hospitals after a bus carrying Salem High School’s football team overturned Friday night. No deaths were reported, and many had been treated and released.
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Taylor Swift Cheers Kelce at Chiefs-Chargers Game With Haim and Clark

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Taylor Swift watched husband Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6 from a suite at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, alongside Este Haim and Caitlin Clark, People reported.
President Donald Trump with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz in the Oval Office — Nurses for Nursing Homes initiative

Trump Promotes $250 Million-Plus Plan to Recruit Nursing Home Nurses

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President Donald Trump promoted the Nurses for Nursing Homes initiative on Monday, a federal-state effort of more than $250 million offering grants of up to $50,000 to nurses who work in rural or understaffed nursing homes.

In Nepal’s Flood Crisis, Sudhan Gurung Shows Why Presence Matters

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Nepal Police reported that 734 bodies had been recovered after the Aug. 26 flash flood. This opinion examines Home Minister Sudhan Gurung’s presence in affected areas, his engagement with rescuers and victims, and why that commitment must continue through the search, relief and rehabilitation.
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