Democratic incumbent to win Georgia's Senate runoff: U.S. media

STORY: Democratic incumbent to win Georgia's Senate runoff: U.S. media DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. Capitol STORYLINE: Incumbent Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock will win Georgia's runoff election, multiple U.S. media outlets projected on Tuesday night. Warnock is expected to defeat his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker, nearly a month after neither candidate won enough votes to secure the Senate seat in this year's midterm elections. With Warnock's victory, Democrats will control 51 seats in the 100-member chamber over the next two years versus 49 for Republicans. Republicans flipped the House of Representatives in November's midterms and have vowed more scrutiny of the White House and the Democratic Party's agenda. The divided Congress will convene for the first time on Jan. 3, 2023. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Washington D.C. (XHTV)

U.S. political system flaws reflected in midterm elections

STORY: U.S. political system flaws reflected in midterm elections DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people voting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES GANSKY, Voter 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AARON SMITH, Voter 4. various of people voting 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NOREEN CHOUDHURY, College student 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BOBBY, Voter 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MICHAEL CROCE, Voter 8. various of people voting STORYLINE: "Big money." "A lot of polarization." "Not just polarized but radicalized"... While U.S. midterm election results continue to roll in, flaws in the U.S. political system have been once again reflected during the process. Here are what the voters have been concerned about and struggled with. ALL ABOUT MONEY The 2022 U.S. midterms are set to be the most expensive non-presidential races in history. The total cost of state and federal elections is projected to exceed 16.7 billion U.S. dollars. Voters complain that

U.S. House, Senate control still hangs in balance with vote counting underway

STORY: U.S. House, Senate control still hangs in balance with vote counting underway DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of a poll site in New York STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent "The control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate still hangs in the balance with vote counting underway for the 2022 midterm elections. Major U.S. media outlets have not called at least five Senate races and dozens of others for the House as of the early morning of Nov. 9. 'It's probably going to be election week in some states,' University of Virginia political science professor Larry Sabato told CBS News Radio. The outcome of the House will likely be known soon, while it could take longer to know who will control the Senate in the next Congress. In this year's midterms, 36 out of 50 states and three U.S. territories elected governors. Numerous other state and local ele

Costly U.S. midterm elections fuel polarization, divisions amid concerns of political violence

STORY: Costly U.S. midterm elections fuel polarization, divisions amid concerns of political violence DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of a poll site in New York 3. various of a poll site in Los Angeles STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent "The 2022 U.S. midterms are set to be the most expensive non-presidential races in history. The total cost of state and federal elections is projected to exceed 16.7 billion U.S. dollars, according to a new analysis released by OpenSecrets. The high stakes in this year's races have escalated partisan spite at different levels across the nation. Many candidates personally attack each other rather than conduct meaningful policy debates with their opponents. U.S. media outlets and pundits constantly add fuel to the rancorous war of words sharply along ideological lines. It is causing anxiety about the prospect of greater politic

U.S. midterm elections held amid concerns over inflation, crime and immigration

STORY: U.S. midterm elections held amid concerns over inflation, crime and immigration DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): PAN LIJUN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of a polling site 3. various of street view in U.S. 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES GANSKY, Voter 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHAEL CROCE, Voter 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BOBBY, Voter STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): PAN LIJUN, Xinhua correspondent "This is a polling site in New York City, where voters cast their ballots on Tuesday in key midterms. The 2022 U.S. midterm elections will determine the next makeup of Congress. All 435 U.S. House seats and 35 of the 100 Senator seats are being contested across the country. There are a number of other races to watch, too, as many major states also have elections for their governors and local officials. The economy, inflation, crime, and immigration are among the top issues driving voter decisions during this election season

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

(221012) -- EAGLE PASS (U.S.), Oct. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A bus carrying migrants is seen along a portion of the border wall in Eagle Pass, Texas, the United States, on Oct. 10, 2022. Buses carrying migrants from Republican-led border states continue to arrive in liberal bastions like New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, dragging the U.S. migrant crisis into the eye of the storm of partisan battles ahead of the November midterm elections. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua) TO GO WITH World Insights: Migrants bused into storm eye of U.S. partisan fights amid midterms

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

(221012) -- EAGLE PASS (U.S.), Oct. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Migrants seeking asylum wait to board a bus at a checkpoint in Eagle Pass, Texas, the United States, on Oct. 10, 2022. Buses carrying migrants from Republican-led border states continue to arrive in liberal bastions like New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, dragging the U.S. migrant crisis into the eye of the storm of partisan battles ahead of the November midterm elections. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua) TO GO WITH World Insights: Migrants bused into storm eye of U.S. partisan fights amid midterms

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

(221012) -- EAGLE PASS (U.S.), Oct. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Migrants seeking asylum line up to board a bus at a checkpoint in Eagle Pass, Texas, the United States, on Oct. 10, 2022. Buses carrying migrants from Republican-led border states continue to arrive in liberal bastions like New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, dragging the U.S. migrant crisis into the eye of the storm of partisan battles ahead of the November midterm elections. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua) TO GO WITH World Insights: Migrants bused into storm eye of U.S. partisan fights amid midterms

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

(221012) -- EAGLE PASS (U.S.), Oct. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A bus carrying migrants drives along a portion of the border wall in Eagle Pass, Texas, the United States, on Oct. 10, 2022. Buses carrying migrants from Republican-led border states continue to arrive in liberal bastions like New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, dragging the U.S. migrant crisis into the eye of the storm of partisan battles ahead of the November midterm elections. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua) TO GO WITH World Insights: Migrants bused into storm eye of U.S. partisan fights amid midterms

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

(221012) -- EAGLE PASS (U.S.), Oct. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A migrant seeking asylum boards a bus at a checkpoint in Eagle Pass, Texas, the United States, on Oct. 10, 2022. Buses carrying migrants from Republican-led border states continue to arrive in liberal bastions like New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, dragging the U.S. migrant crisis into the eye of the storm of partisan battles ahead of the November midterm elections. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua) TO GO WITH World Insights: Migrants bused into storm eye of U.S. partisan fights amid midterms

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

(221012) -- EAGLE PASS (U.S.), Oct. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Migrants seeking asylum wait to board a bus at a checkpoint in Eagle Pass, Texas, the United States, on Oct. 10, 2022. Buses carrying migrants from Republican-led border states continue to arrive in liberal bastions like New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, dragging the U.S. migrant crisis into the eye of the storm of partisan battles ahead of the November midterm elections. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua) TO GO WITH World Insights: Migrants bused into storm eye of U.S. partisan fights amid midterms

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

(221012) -- EAGLE PASS (U.S.), Oct. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A bus carrying migrants departs from a U.S. Border Patrol processing facility in Eagle Pass, Texas, the United States, on Oct. 9, 2022. Buses carrying migrants from Republican-led border states continue to arrive in liberal bastions like New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, dragging the U.S. migrant crisis into the eye of the storm of partisan battles ahead of the November midterm elections. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua) TO GO WITH World Insights: Migrants bused into storm eye of U.S. partisan fights amid midterms

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

(221012) -- EAGLE PASS (U.S.), Oct. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Texas National Guardsman escorts a group of migrants toward a checkpoint in Eagle Pass, Texas, the United States, on Oct. 9, 2022. Buses carrying migrants from Republican-led border states continue to arrive in liberal bastions like New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, dragging the U.S. migrant crisis into the eye of the storm of partisan battles ahead of the November midterm elections. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua) TO GO WITH World Insights: Migrants bused into storm eye of U.S. partisan fights amid midterms

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

(221012) -- EAGLE PASS (U.S.), Oct. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man opens a gate for a bus to exit a U.S. Border Patrol processing station in Eagle Pass, Texas, the United States, on Oct. 9, 2022. Buses carrying migrants from Republican-led border states continue to arrive in liberal bastions like New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, dragging the U.S. migrant crisis into the eye of the storm of partisan battles ahead of the November midterm elections. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua) TO GO WITH World Insights: Migrants bused into storm eye of U.S. partisan fights amid midterms

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

U.S.-TEXAS-EAGLE PASS-MIGRANTS-BUSES

(221012) -- EAGLE PASS (U.S.), Oct. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Migrants seeking asylum line up at a checkpoint in Eagle Pass, Texas, the United States, on Oct. 9, 2022. Buses carrying migrants from Republican-led border states continue to arrive in liberal bastions like New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, dragging the U.S. migrant crisis into the eye of the storm of partisan battles ahead of the November midterm elections. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua) TO GO WITH World Insights: Migrants bused into storm eye of U.S. partisan fights amid midterms

Migrants bused into storm eye of U.S. partisan fights amid midterms

STORY: Migrants bused into storm eye of U.S. partisan fights amid midterms DATELINE: Oct. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: EAGLE PASS/HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the border river 2. various of the border town 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAN KINCAID, Farmer and rancher in Eagle Pass 4. various of migrants 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JUANITA MARTINEZ, Democratic Party Chairwoman of Maverick County, Texas 6. various of bus carrying asylum seekers arriving STORYLINE: Buses carrying migrants from Republican-led border states continue to arrive in liberal bastions like New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, dragging the U.S. migrant crisis into the eye of the storm of partisan battles ahead of the November midterm elections. Eagle Pass is a border town in the U.S. state of Texas. It has become one of the busiest crossing points along the Rio Grande river that separates the United States and Mexico during the fiscal year 2022, which ends on Sept. 30. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAN KI