New polls released today show that battleground states North Carolina and Pennsylvania remain closely contested in the presidential race. In North Carolina, a poll by AARP shows Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris by a slight margin, while in Pennsylvania, the Monmouth University Polling Institute found Harris with a slight lead over Trump. Both races are within the margin of error, indicating a tight race.
In other news, a bipartisan Senate report found that the Secret Service made “preventable” errors in securing Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where an assassin opened fire. The report highlighted communication failures and lack of coordination that allowed the incident to occur. Furthermore, Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer, stated that he is working on obtaining a foreign passport with a new identity in case Trump is re-elected in November.
Additionally, Emgage Action, one of the largest Muslim voter-mobilization groups, endorsed Kamala Harris for president, citing concerns over the escalating crisis in the Middle East and criticizing the Biden Administration for its military support for Israel.
On the legislative front, Congress is expected to pass a bill to fund the government until December 20, preventing a shutdown before the election. In campaign news, Harris will outline her economic plans in a speech in Pittsburgh, while Trump focused on lower taxes and tariffs in a speech in Georgia. The author also emphasizes the upcoming vice-presidential debate and the endorsements of candidates in North Carolina’s gubernatorial race.
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