LA elects US Rep Karen Bass mayor, first Black woman in post Los Angeles has elected its first Black woman as mayor The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022
Republicans are already fighting with each other as they take House control Controlling an unruly party with an extremely narrow majority will all but guarantee brutal tests every day The Guardian - US · Nov 16, 2022
Republicans scrape back control of US House Slim majority means end to Nancy Pelosi’s time as speaker and likely GOP showdown with Biden in next two years of presidency The Guardian - US · Nov 16, 2022
Republicans win House majority on strength of gerrymandered districts and rebuke to Biden A number of House races remain undecided but Republicans will control at least 218 seats when the 118th Congress convenes in January The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022
Warnock breaks from campaigning to cast vote on gay marriage protection WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock took a quick break from the runoff campaign trail to travel to the Capitol and support a measure protecting same-sex and interracial marriages. Tribune News Service · Nov 16, 2022
Republicans to take control of US House of Representatives in midterm elections Republicans will have a slim majority in the US House of Representatives, giving them the power to block Joe Biden's legislative agenda. ABC News · Nov 16, 2022
Republicans narrowly retake control of the House, setting up divided government Focusing on the rising costs of groceries and gas, and promising new investigations of President Biden's administration, Republicans won a slim majority in the House in the midterm elections. WEKU · Nov 16, 2022
GOP wins slim House majority, complicating ambitious agenda Republicans have won control of the U.S. House, returning the party to power in Washington and giving conservatives leverage to blunt President Joe Biden’s agenda and spur a flurry of investigations The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022
EXPLAINER: Why California has so many votes left to count California's seemingly drawn-out process of counting votes means the balance of power in the U.S. House is still in limbo The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022
Vic opposition leader Guy referred to IBAC Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy and his former chief of staff have been referred to the anti-corruption watchdog over a proposed donor arrangement. AAP · Nov 16, 2022
Democrats hold on to US House seat in Maine via ranked vote Democrats have held on to a swing U.S. House district in Maine The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022
Georgia launches election audit with roll of dice Georgia election officials hosted a dice roll to launch an audit of votes in last week's election for secretary of state The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022
DeSantis betting favorite over Trump to win ’24 election LAS VEGAS — Ron DeSantis has replaced Donald Trump as the clear betting favorite to win the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Tribune News Service · Nov 16, 2022
The AP Interview: Pence says voters want new leadership In an Associated Press interview, former Vice President Mike Pence declines to say whether he believes Donald Trump is fit to be president again The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022 Gov-elect Shapiro opens transition, to stay AG until January Pennsylvania Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro is beginning the transition to his new job, pledging to work constructively with lawmakers and pledging to remain as attorney general until he takes office as governor in January
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022 Faith groups split over bill to protect same-sex marriage Among faith leaders and denominations across the U.S., there are sharp differences over the bill advancing in the Senate that would protect same-sex and interracial marriages in federal law
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 16, 2022 Sen. Durbin: Time running out for Senate to pass “dreamer” legislation With Republicans set to take control of the House in January, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said Democrats need to find 10 Republicans to support Dreamer bill in December,
Los Angeles Times · Nov 16, 2022 Senate advances bipartisan same-sex marriage bill, kicking off lame-duck agenda WASHINGTON — The Senate advanced a bipartisan bill Wednesday to recognize same-sex marriage nationwide and codify some of the legal protections in the landmark 2015 Supreme Court ruling.
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022 Who was at Trump’s 2024 Mar-a-Lago announcement, and who steered clear? Why were so many of Trumpworld missing? Scheduling conflicts? Personal political ambition? Maybe the weather?
Tribune News Service · Nov 16, 2022 Democrats call protections for ‘Dreamers’ a priority in lame-duck period WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer told a group of immigrant advocates and reporters at an event Wednesday that his “focus is on Dreamers,” or undocumented immigrants who came to the country as children, during the waning weeks of this Congress.
Tribune News Service · Nov 16, 2022 Warnock says Walker ‘crossed a line’ in Senate race with attacks on his family ATLANTA — U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock said Republican Herschel Walker “crossed a line” ahead of the Dec. 6 runoff when he escalated his personal attacks against his rival by accusing the Democrat of being a negligent father to his two young children.
Tribune News Service · Nov 16, 2022 Senate advances same-sex marriage bill with new provisions WASHINGTON — The Senate moved forward on a bill to codify federal recognition of same-sex marriages Wednesday, after a bipartisan group of negotiators said they would add measures to bolster religious protections to address concerns from some Republicans.
Zenger · Nov 16, 2022 Donald Trump To Make Announcement Tuesday Night After Hinting At Presidential Run Former President Donald Trump has hinted at announcing a run for President of the United States for the 2024 presidential election.
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022 Storming Capitol was 'really stupid,' Oath Keeper testifies A former Ohio bar owner who stormed the U.S. Capitol in a military-style stack formation with fellow members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group has testified that it was a “really stupid” decision
Axios · Nov 16, 2022 Marriage equality bill clears key hurdle in Senate The Respect for Marriage Act would codify protections for same-sex and interracial marriage.