Mike Johnson set to visit Trump’s property
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The Republican House speaker Mike Johnson is set to make a “major announcement on election integrity” with former President Donald Trump at his Florida estate, amid party division and threats to his position. Former football player and murder acquittee, O.J. Simpson, has passed away aged 76, after his trial caused division among Americans in 1995. Joe Biden will address Reverend Al Sharpton’s annual racial-justice conference, in a bid to maintain the support of black voters, some of whom are reportedly wavering towards Trump.
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Republican House Speaker Travels to Mar-a-Lago
Republican House Speaker, Mike Johnson, is headed to Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump’s Florida estate, to deliver a significant announcement related to election integrity with the former president. Amid some opposition within his party and threats from hard-right Congresswoman, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mr Johnson reports having raised $20m in his first quarter as speaker.
O.J. Simpson Passes Away at 76
Former American-football player and controversial figure, O.J. Simpson, has died at 76. Simpson, who was acquitted of murder charges in the “trial of the century” in 1995, left a lasting impact on the nation.
Biden to Address Racial-Justice Conference
Joe Biden aims to strengthen his relationship with Black voters as he prepares to deliver the keynote address at Reverend Al Sharpton’s annual racial-justice conference in New York. A noticeable number of young Black voters are becoming increasingly open to voting Republican.
Georgia State Prosecutor Investigates Lieutenant-Governor
The lieutenant-governor of Georgia is under scrutiny for allegedly interfering in the state’s 2020 presidential election. He cast Electoral College votes for Mr Trump even after Mr Biden was declared the winner in Georgia.
Harvard Reinstates Standardised-Testing Requirement
Harvard has decided to reinstate its standardised-testing requirement for admission, citing evidence linking SAT and ACT scores to future academic success.
Strengthening US-Japan Alliance
President Joe Biden reaffirms the US’s defence commitments to Japan and the Philippines amid rising tensions in the South China Sea. The move is seen by some as an effort to contain China.
Civil War Comes to Cinemas
The film “Civil War” debuts in cinemas nationwide, joining the growing genre of stories about a potential second American civil war.
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