Dem. Tony Evers defeats Rep. Tim Michels Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, the Democratic incumbent, has defeated Republican Tim Michels in toss-up contest.
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US midterms 2022: Florida – Marco Rubio defeats Val Demings In #Florida, the Fox News Decision Desk can project Republican Senator Marco Rubio has defeated Democratic Rep Val Demings.
How many election deniers have been elected? According to the BBC – at least 70 election deniers have so far won Congressional or state-wide seats and the number is likely to rise significantly. The BBC found 179 candidates for top seats have fully and publicly denied the 2020 presidential election results. Many of them are heavily favoured in their districts or states even if their races haven’t yet been officially called. House of Representative’s winners…
US midterms: Huge win for DeSantis in Florida Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, 44, won his re-election bid in a nearly 20-percentage-point landslide against Democratic challenger Charlie Crist in a victory he described as a “win for the ages”. In his initial campaign to become governor in 2018, by comparison, he won by less than a single percentage point. Some have speculated that the win by a candidate some have referred to as “Trump 2.0” will set him…
Midterms 2022: What can we take away from this election? It’s been a strange midterm election. Democrats see it as a victory, despite being on course to lose control of the House, as they haven’t suffered as badly as many had expected – and polls had predicted. Republicans were expecting a massive red wave due to Joe Biden’s negative approval ratings and the struggling US economy. But it just hasn’t happened. Republicans will still be…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Wednesday’s front pages report on the resignation of Sir Gavin Williamson from the Rishi Sunak cabinet. He quit as more claims of bullying and reports of “immoral” behaviour emerged. The former health secretary Matt Hancock is set to enter I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! As Olivia Attwood quits also features on several front pages. The government looks set to protect the pension triple lock is…
The Independent – Williamson quits as bullying claims mount Summary of the front page The Independent leads on Gavin Williamson’s resignation. The paper says Rishi Sunak did not know “any specific allegations” against ousted minister Sir Gavin Williamson, an ally insisted as the Prime Minister faces questions about his judgment. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan argued Sir Gavin “acted quickly” in resigning from the Cabinet after just a fortnight in office as he was subject to…
Daily Express – Your 300,000 voices have been heard Summary of the front page The pensions triple lock is likely to be kept in the autumn statement next week, the Daily Express reports. It means a state pension must rise by whichever of the following is highest: average earnings, inflation or 2.5%. Rishi Sunak is expected to stick by the Tory manifesto promise to inflation-proof state pension rises in next week’s Autumn Budget. The Prime…
Metro – He’s in and he’s out Summary of the front page The Metro – He’s in and he’s out Metro says former health secretary Matt Hancock has “swung into the jungle” – just as Sir Gavin Williamson resigned from the government. All eyes will be on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2022 tonight as Matt Hancock and Seann Walsh make their highly-anticipated debuts on the show. Ahead of their entrances into…
The Guardian – Williamson quits over claims he bullied staff Summary of the front page The Guardian – Williamson quits over claims he bullied staff The Guardian leads with the resignation of Sir Gavin Williamson, and a picture of the now former minister walking down Whitehall. Gavin Williamson dramatically quit Rishi Sunak’s cabinet on Tuesday night after the Guardian revealed claims that he told a senior civil servant to “slit your throat” while he was…
The Daily Mirror – Rumble in the jungle Summary of the front page The Daily Mirror – Rumble in the jungle The Daily Mirror reckons Matt Hancock faces a pandemic “grilling” from “furious campmates” when he finally enters the jungle in I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
The Sun – Covid rules sent Olivia packing Summary of the front page The Sun – Covid rules sent Olivia packing Olivia Attwood was forced to quit I’m a Celebrity because of the show’s strict COVID rules, according to The Sun. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment UK National newspapers Previous Next
PMQs live – Rishi Sunak to face a grilling after Gavin Williamson scandals Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to face a grilling from MPs today – at this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions. The PM faces his third PMQs session where Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is set to question him on the allegations around Gavin Williamson and his eventual resignation from Cabinet. The PM has returned from the COP27 summit in Egypt where he…
Gavin Williamson resigns after more bullying claims, PM’s leadership questioned PM Rishi Sunak is facing questions about his judgement following Gavin Williamson’s resignation amid fresh bullying claims. The PM will face MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions – he is expected to be asked when he learned the full allegations against Williamson. Williamson is accused of being abusive and bullying behaviour towards MPs and civil servants. He denies any wrongdoing. Labour have used the allegations against…
UK military Afghan operations killed at least 64 children The UK government has paid out for the deaths of at least 64 children – four times more Afghan children than it had previously admitted to. The government have paid compensation payments for the 64 kids – rather than the 16 children they’ve publicly acknowledged. All the children were killed in fighting involving UK forces between 2006 and 2014. Airstrikes and being caught in the crossfire…
Italy unearths 24 bronze statues from Ancient Rome Archaeologists have unearthed 24 well-preserved bronze statues in Tuscany, Italy – believed to be from ancient Roman times. The statues were discovered under the muddy ruins of an ancient bathhouse in San Casciano dei Bagni, a hilltop town in the Siena province – about 100 miles north of Rome. The figures depicting Hygieia, Apollo and other Greco-Roman gods are believed to be around 2,300 years old. One…
Beth Mead named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2022 England star Beth Mead, who plays for Arsenal, has been voted BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year 2022. Mead played a huge role in England’s Euros glory over the summer – she won the Golden Boot and the Player of the Tournament award. The 27-year-old was also runner-up in the 2022 Ballon d’Or. “I don’t think I’ve quite processed it yet. It’s a huge honour…
Democrats lead Arizona … for now Arizona Democrats will be rejoicing at the news senate candidate Mark Kelly and gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs were leaning towards victory in this crucial state. All of the big races in Arizona were pretty much a toss-up and could easily swing either way. But the optimism has now evolved into pure excitement. It’s still early in the night but Dems have a lot to celebrate – and Arizona Dems…
Georgia Senate race likely to go to December run-off Senior election officials in Georgia are suggesting there will be a run-off race for the Senate seat in early December. The state’s law says if no candidate gets more than 50 per cent of the vote, it triggers a run-off between the top two candidates. Trump-backed Herschel Walker is battling incumbent Raphael Warnock. Georgia is a key seat important to gain control of the Senate. Election…
Rep. Kevin McCarthy predicts GOP will take the House Top Republican Kevin McCarthy – who has the backing of former US president Donald Trump for speaker – has said his party will take control of the House of Representatives. His party, he said, would “get America back on track”. “Let me tell you, you’re out late, but when you wake up tomorrow, we will be in the majority and Nancy Pelosi will be in the…
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democratic candidates “strongly outperforming expectations” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised House Democratic incumbents and candidates on the ballot across the country for their performances in the midterm elections and thanked grassroots volunteers for “enabling every voter to have their say in our democracy.” “While many races remain too close to call, it is clear that House Democratic Members and candidates are strongly outperforming expectations across the country,” Pelosi said. “As…
US midterm elections 2022: Fetterman gains Pennsylvania Senate seat for Democrats Democrat John Fetterman has flipped a Republican-held Senate seat – in Pennsylvania, projections show. The left-wing Democrat is a Harvard graduate. He had a big lead over TV doctor Mehmet Oz in the Pennsylvania race until he suffered a stroke a few months ago, forcing him out of the public eye. But the projected winner of the Pennsylvania Senate race – Democrat John Fetterman…
US midterms 2022: What time can we expect the US midterm election results? Quick Summary The polls have started to open in the US at 05:00 EST (10:00 GMT) Midterm elections decide who controls US Congress, which has two chambers – the House of Representatives and the Senate Both the House and the Senate are controlled by Democrats at the moment Republicans are predicted to take the House, whilst the Senate is too close to…
US midterm elections 2022: What’s happened so far? It’s just gone midnight on the US east coast and it’s been a real mixture of results coming in. No seats have been flipped in the fight for the Senate just yet – here’s a reminder of the action so far. Republicans remain the favourites to win the House of Representatives but control of the Senate remains too tight to call. Developments in the governor’s races tonight
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will win reelection Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will win reelection in New York’s 14th Congressional District. She is a favorite amongst voters and was predicted to keep her seat. A champion of minority groups and an example of female leadership. Maintaining her dignity despite being targeted by the Republicans and Trump in the elections.