House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy wins reelection in California’s 20th District
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Republican JD Vance has defeated Democrat Tim Ryan in the race to become Ohio’s senator. Republican JD Vance has defeated Democrat Tim Ryan in the race to become Ohio’s senator.
Republican Jen Kiggans will win hotly contested Virginia House race Republican state Sen. Jen Kiggans will win the Virginia House race. She is predicted to defeat Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, US News projects, a big win for Republicans as they vie to take back control of the House. Luria is a member of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol. Kiggans was a top Republican recruit this cycle, taking advantage of Virginia’s redistricting process which shifted Luria’s district from a tough, but competitive, area for Democrats to an even steeper climb. That…
Sarah Huckabee Sanders is set to become the first woman to hold the office Sarah Huckabee Sanders is set to become the first woman to hold the office in the southern state. She follows in the footsteps of her father, Mike Huckabee, who once held the same role and ran twice for president. Other former Arkansas governors famously include Bill Clinton, the Democrat, who used the office as a springboard to the US presidency. Sanders’ Democratic rival, Chris Jones -a Baptist minister and nuclear engineer who would have been the first black governor of the state had he won –trailed…
Marjorie Taylor Greene to hold Georgia Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene to hold Georgia House seat. She is projected to retain her seat for the Republicans in the House of Representatives. Greene is an outspoken defender of former president Donald Trump, and is known for denying that Joe Biden won the 2020 election. She has also been a staunch critic of Covid mandates, leading her to be temporarily banned by Twitter for false statements about the pandemic. According to US News – The crucial Senate race in Georgia between Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker has currently rated a toss-up.
First Generation Z congressman A 25-year-old Democrat is projected to become the first Generation Z Congressman, according to WTX USA News. Maxwell Alejandro Frost is poised to defeat Republican Calvin Wimbish in their House race and will keep Florida’s solidly blue 10th congressional district in Democratic hands. Frost is one of two Gen Zers on the 2022 ballot; Republican Karoline Leavitt in New Hampshire is the other. Young voters turned out in big numbers in the 2018 midterms as well as the 2020 presidential election.
Only US citizens to vote Only US citizens to vote in Ohio. Voters have approved an amendment to the state constitution to require that only a citizen of the United States can vote at any state or local election, WTX USA News projects, assuming they meet other requirements. Elections in Ohio The new measure would prohibit local governments from allowing a person to vote in local elections in Ohio if they are not legally qualified to vote in state elections. Polls closed at 19:30 eastern (00:30 GMT) in Ohio, where Republican JD Vance has faced an unexpectedly stiff challenge from…
US Midterms 2022 grip the world, but why now? – ‘Mood is dark in America’ The midterm elections don’t usually interest anyone outside of the United States. Across the pond, we only show real interest in American politics when they have their presidential election – but these 2022 midterm elections are important to the US and the wider world. “The mood is dark in America. There is a sense of dread about the future. And if Americans are fearful, we should be too,” says Sky news. This midterm election is big because there’s plenty at stake for the US -…
US midterms 2022: How can I vote? It’s election day in the US – meaning it’s a big day for millions across the pond. If you’re a US citizen and you’re looking to vote in the midterm elections, here’s what you need to do. Find out where you can vote You can find out where can go and vote on your state’s election website. Check if you need to take any ID along with you here. When do polling stations close? It’ll differ depending on what state you live in. You can look up what time your polling station closes…
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The north London-born actor enjoyed an eight-decade career across TV, film and radio. ,h2>Leslie Phillips dies aged 98 The north London-born actor enjoyed an eight-decade career across TV, film and radio. becoming a household name as one one the stars with the hit series Carry on.
US midterms: What will happen today? Polls open in the US The 2022 midterm elections are underway with polls opening at 06:00 EST (11:00 GMT) for residents in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and other East Coast states. By 11:30 GMT – polls will open for people in North Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia. What’s up for grabs in this election? This isn’t a presidential election – instead, it’s a midterm. The election is to determine the balance of power in Congress. Congress is like the UK Parliament – with the House of Representatives or The House as it’s commonly…
The Guardian – Poor nations paying twice for climate breakdown Summary of the front page A Guardian exclusive quotes a senior civil servant’s claims that Gavin Williamson, former defence secretary, told them to “slit your throat” in what they felt was a sustained campaign of bullying. The paper’s front page also reports that Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley warned that a failure to tackle climate change could create one billion refugees by 2050 and accused rich nations of failing the developing world. Ms Mottley said in a speech that the industrial revolution had been achieved at the expense of poorer…
Metro – Sunak turns on the sharm Summary of the front page Sunak turns on the Sharm – that’s Metro’s take on the prime minister’s debut on the world stage at the COP27 summit, describing his speech as “short but upbeat.” The paper describes the prime minister and French President Emmanuel Macron “bounding up to each other” for their first meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh and carries a picture of the two embracing. The front page reports on the latest from I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! – with news, Olivia Attwood has sensationally quit the jungle. Today’s…
Daily Express – Rishi: I will get grip on migrant crisis Summary of the front page The Daily Express splashes on a promise by the prime minister to get a “grip” on illegal migration after he spoke with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron The paper reports that talks between Britain and France over how to stop migrant channel crossings are in their “final stage” and that Mr Sunak is “optimistic” a deal can be reached. The front page reports on the latest from I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! – with news Matt Hancock is on his…
Daily Mirror – Brave mum’s TV dissection to educate millions Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror’s lead story takes a look at how a mother who died from a rare eye cancer was dissected for a Channel 4 show. The front page features an image of Toni Crews, a young mother who, before dying of a rare eye cancer, donated her body to be dissected on a Channel 4 programme. The paper says it’s hoped the show will educate people about the science of the disease. The front page leaves room for the latest from I’m A Celebrity…
The Sun – I’m A Celeb exclusive: I don’t want to get out of here Summary of the front page ‘I didn’t want to get out of there’ – The Sun splashes on an exclusive interview with Love Island star Olivia Attwood, who was forced to quit I’m A Celebrity… on medical grounds. The paper describes Ms Attwood as “heartbroken” and says her departure could mean comedian Sean Walsh and former health secretary Matt Hancock will join the show earlier than planned. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk There’s a variety of stories dominating the front pages this morning with several of Tuesday’s papers leading with news from the COP27 climate summit in Egypt. COP27 & Migrant deal with France Britain and France are in the final stages of negotiating a deal to combat migrant crossings in the Channel, according to the Times and the Daily Express. Under a picture of UK’s Rishi Sunak and France’s Macron embracing at the summit, the Times says the £80m agreement will see British immigration officials stationed in French control rooms. The Daily Telegraph is reporting…
Zayn Malik writes to PM over free school meals Former One Direction star Zayn Malik has written to the PM urging him to give all children in poverty, a free school meal. In the letter, he said he relied on free school meals as a child growing up in Bradford. The singer is backing a campaign calling for all children in households on Universal Credit to be eligible for free school meals. The charity estimates 800,000 children in England live in poverty but do not qualify for free school meals. He wrote: “These children are suffering from lack of concentration,…
Gavin Williamson denies new bullying allegations Gavin Williamson has denied more accusations of bullying language against officials. When he was defence secretary, he reportedly told a senior civil servant to “slit your throat” and “jump out of the window,” according to the Guardian. The official claimed Sir Gavin Gavin “deliberately demeaned and intimidated” them. Sir Gavin has “strongly” rejected allegations of bullying. The official, according to the Guardian, raised concerns to the MoD’s HR department but made no formal complaint. In a statement, Sir Gavin said: “I strongly reject this allegation and have enjoyed good working relationships with the many…
COP27: Ukraine a reason to act fast on climate change – Rishi Sunak PM Rishi Sunak has said the war in Ukraine is a reason to act faster to tackle climate change. Speaking at the climate summit COP27, he said – “Climate and energy security go hand-in-hand.” Leaders from 120 countries are meeting in Egypt to discuss next steps in curbing climate change. Key topics are compensation and support for the most-affected countries. “Putin’s abhorrent war in Ukraine and rising energy prices across the world are not a reason to go slow on climate change. They are a reason to…
US midterms: Millions of Americans to vote today Americans will be heading to the polls to vote in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday, with the balance of power in Congress at stake. The entire US House of Representatives, around a third of the Senate and key state governorships, are up for grabs. Final rallies were held yesterday by Democrat President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump – a Republican. The Democrats hold both chambers of Congress – but if they lose the House it will mean the president’s ability to pass laws will be harder. The Democrats control…
Notorious Instragam influencer jailed for 11 years in US A notorious Instagram influencer from Nigeria has been jailed in the US for more than 11 years – for his role in an international fraud syndicate. Hushpuppi, real name Ramon Abbas, flaunted his wealth on his page which had 2.8 million followers until it was disabled. An LA judge has ordered him to pay $1,732,841 in restitution to two fraud victims. Last year he had pleaded guilty to money laundering. He apologised for his crimes to the LA judge in a handwritten note, saying he would use his personal funds to…
What is the Library of Congress? The Library of Congress (LC) is the research library that serves the US Congress and is the de facto national library of the United States. Every modern civilisation has a collection of books and a timestamp of history. A tradition that dates back to ancient Mesopotamia time, collecting practices have been noted among royalty and elites as far back as the 3rd millennium BCE. The mission of the Library of Congress is to engage, inspire, and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity. America’s oldest…
Speaker Of The House The speaker of the house is second in the United States presidential line of succession, after the vice president and ahead of the president pro tempore of the Senate. Role of Speaker The Speaker is the presiding officer of the House and is charged with numerous duties and responsibilities by law and by the House rules. As the presiding officer of the House, the Speaker maintains order, manages its proceedings, and governs the administration of its business. Who is the current Speaker of The House? The current House speaker is Democrat Nancy Pelosi of California. Nancy…