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Former President Trump's immunity claim and GOP infighting spark concerns over democratic institutions.

In Virginia, voters in seven counties will decide on nine local ballot measures alongside state legislative elections on Nov. 7. The local ballot measures range in topic, including government structure and elections, gambling expansion, general obligation bonds for school facilities and capital improvement projects. 

‘Scalise won,’ Republicans said as they emerged from a closed door meeting to select nominee for next House speaker

Whoever is ultimately selected, the new speaker will have the same sword hanging over his head that McCarthy had

Republicans scramble to find a replacement for the ousted Kevin McCarthy as world events demand the attention of the US Congress

Former athletes say Jordan, as assistant coach, ignored sexual abuse at university and ‘does not deserve to be House speaker’

Global children’s charity Plan International UK said 20 girls and young women were part of a takeover to mark the International Day of the Girl.

While appearing to rule himself out, Mr McCarthy said he would not give his endorsement to Steve Scalise or Jim Jordan

Voters who know someone who is LGBT+ are far more likely to support policies protecting them