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Black smoke: No pope chosen in first vote from cardinals in the conclave
To be elected, a candidate must secure a two-thirds majority, at least 89 votes. (Scripps News)
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Counting continues in the Hull & East Yorkshire mayoral election
Counting continues at the Hull and East Yorkshire mayoral election where former Olympic boxer Luke Campbell is standing as the Reform candidate. The overall turnout of votes cast across Hull and East Yorkshire was 29.86 per cent.
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Polling opens in Lichfield as local elections take place across England
Voters arrive at a polling station in Lichfield, Staffs, as local elections take place in England. More than 1,600 council seats are up for grabs as Labour faces its first electoral test since its landslide general election victory last...
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Voters in Staffordshire go to the polls in local elections
Voters go to the polls at a polling station in Elford, Staffordshire as local elections are held in many parts of the country.
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Local elections: A guide to results and contests
Voters go the the polls in England on May 1 in the first big test at the ballot box for political parties since Labour won the general election. A total of 1,641 council seats are up for grabs across 23 local authorities, while four...
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House passes measure that would require proof of US citizenship for voting
The House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. (Scripps News)
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'We will continue to protest', says People Before Profit TD
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy says they will continue to protest during a new speaking slot for backbenchers and government-affiliated independents in the Dáil.
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Government funding bill faces uncertain path forward in Senate
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday Senate GOP "do not have the votes" to pass a pending budget bill, setting up a potential showdown over government funding. (Scripps News)
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House votes to pass funding bill, sending legislation to Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted 217-213 to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government, sending the bill to the Senate for approval. (Scripps News)
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Leo Varadkar launches family and care campaign
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister Heather Humphreys launch Fine Gael’s campaign for yes votes on upcoming referenda on family and care.
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Taoiseach out to help Fine Gael dance to victory
Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael Simon Harris dancing with Helen Drum from Sound Quality Gifts in Monaghan Town, as Mr Harris canvassing with David Maxwell.
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Robert F. Kennedy confirmed as HHS secretary after Senate vote
After Democrats tried to stall his confirmation in hopes of garnering some GOP opposition to his nomination, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as HHS secretary. (Scripps News)
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Church vote on safeguarding 'a punch in the gut for survivors'
A Church of England vote which delays fully independent safeguarding has been branded a “punch in the gut” for victims of abuse. Synod voted 392 in favour, nine against and six abstained on the final motion. Interview following the vote...
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Archbishop of York survives vote to stop him addressing General Synod
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell has resisted calls from some quarters to quit, and survived a vote to stop him giving a presidential address as the General Synod began on Monday. A lay member of a gathering of the Church’s...
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BOE Cuts Rates But Strikes Hawkish Tone
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted to cut interest rates to 4.5%, a 19-month low, but struck a hawkish tone by signaling that only two more reductions are needed to bring inflation back to the 2% target. Seven of the...
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RFK Jr. Endorsed by Senate Committee, Heads to Full Vote
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was endorsed by the Senate Finance Committee to head the US Department of Health and Human Services. Kailey Leinz reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest."
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Mike Johnson Remains Speaker, What's Next?
Rep. Tim Burchett (R) Tennessee discusses Rep. Mike Johnson winning the House Speakership and what is next now that Johnson will remain Speaker. He also talks about the potential difficulties Johnson will have with the thin House...
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Could New GOP Stopgap Plan Avoid a Government Shutdown?
Rep. Tom McClintock (R) California discusses the new House Stopgap funding plan House Republicans were able to create, what role Elon Musk should be playing in Trump's Administration, and what legislation the House will be able to pass...
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Boxes opened in count for Irish General Election
The protracted process of sorting and counting votes in Ireland’s General Election has begun, after an exit poll put the three main parties virtually neck and neck. Sinn Fein held 21.1% of first-preference votes, narrowly ahead of...
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It’s a really positive day for us - Jennifer Whitmore
Social Democrats Wicklow candidate Jennifer Whitmore, who looks set to retain her seat, said “it’s a really positive day for us” as they look set to keep their six TDs and make gains. Speaking at the count centre at Shoreline Leisure...
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Michael D Higgins votes in the Irish election - HD
Irish President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina cast their votes for the 2024 General Election at St Mary's Hospital, Phoenix Park, Dublin.
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Simon Harris casts his vote in Ireland's General Election
Voting is under way in Ireland in a general election that will set the political landscape for the next five years. The three largest parties were virtually neck-and-neck heading into the vote, with one party leader describing the race...
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Micheal Martin casts vote in Irish election
Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin has urged voters to brave the weather and to cast their vote in the General Election. The Tanaiste said the rainy weather was “a great pity” but that there had been bad weather on polling days...
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Irish voters head to polls in ‘too close to call’ General Election
Voting is under way in Ireland in a general election that will set the political landscape for the next five years. The three largest parties were virtually neck-and-neck heading into the vote, with one party leader describing the race...