"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will heal their land."

Eric Schickler, political science professor at the University of California, Berkeley, on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s legacy following her announcement that she will not seek a 21st term in Congress. Pelosi, who made history as the first woman to serve as speaker, helped steer landmark legislation including the Affordable Care Act, post-financial crisis reforms, and President Biden’s infrastructure bill. Her nearly four-decade career reshaped Democratic politics and solidified her reputation as one of the most influential leaders in modern U.S. history. (Roll Call)

Zachary Parker, Washington, D.C., Council member, on the council’s vote to establish the nation’s first local child tax credit. The measure, approved Tuesday, supplements the federal credit and redirects hundreds of millions in revenue made available after Washington lawmakers moved to separate the district’s tax code from President Donald Trump’s federal tax overhaul. Parker and other supporters said the new credit will provide meaningful relief for struggling families and strengthen local programs for housing and health care. (Washington Post)

Zohran Mamdani, newly elected mayor of New York City, delivering a pointed jab at his opponent, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, during his victory speech. Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, became the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, capturing more than 50 percent of the vote and declaring his win “a mandate for change.” (New York Times)

Nick Gamez, waiting in line at a Bay Area food pantry as demand for free food spikes amid the federal government shutdown. Gamez, who lost his home and job, said he’s relying on food banks to survive as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits remain frozen for millions of Americans. At Hunger at Home’s Monday distribution in San Jose, the line of cars stretched for hours — growing 40 percent from the previous week — as volunteers rushed to meet surging need.  (The Mercury News)