Trump Campaigns in New York, Harris Talks Abortion Rights: Latest in the 2024 Presidential Race

Trump Rallies in New York, Insists He Can Win the State

Donald Trump took his campaign message to a Democratic stronghold on Wednesday, holding a rally in Uniondale, Long Island, New York. Despite losing the state to Joe Biden by a significant margin in 2020, Trump insists he can win New York this time around. His campaign strategy includes painting the city as a dangerous crime zone, a tactic that has been met with criticism from those who point to New York's safety record.

House Rejects Temporary Funding Bill, Government Shutdown Looms

The House of Representatives rejected a proposal by Speaker Mike Johnson that would have linked temporary funding for the federal government to a requirement that states demand proof of citizenship for voter registration. The vote failed, leaving the future of government funding uncertain. With the new fiscal year beginning on October 1, lawmakers need to approve a stopgap measure to prevent a partial shutdown.

Iranian Hackers Tried to Interest Biden's Campaign in Stolen Trump Information

The FBI and other federal agencies announced that Iranian hackers attempted to influence the 2024 election by sending unsolicited emails to individuals connected to President Joe Biden’s campaign. These emails contained stolen information from Donald Trump's campaign, but there is no evidence that any recipients responded. This incident is the latest in a series of alleged Iranian attempts to interfere in the US election.

Trump Weighs in on Fed Rate Cut, Teamsters' Decision

Trump commented on the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by a half-point, suggesting it was a sign of a weak economy or a political maneuver. He also celebrated the Teamsters' decision not to endorse either him or Vice President Kamala Harris for president, calling it a “great honor.”

Harris Heads to Georgia to Discuss Abortion Rights

Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Georgia on Friday to address the issue of abortion rights following a report that a 20-year-old woman died after experiencing delays in medical care for complications from a medication abortion. The Harris campaign has been emphasizing the negative consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade, including the restrictions on abortion access and the impact on women's healthcare.

Teamsters Decline to Endorse Harris or Trump

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has announced they will not endorse either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, citing a lack of sufficient support from their 1.3 million members. They were unable to secure commitments from either candidate on issues like union campaigns, strikes, and protecting workers' interests.

Harris Questions Trump's Deportation Plans

Kamala Harris has criticized Donald Trump's promise to deport millions of undocumented immigrants if he's reelected. She questioned how he would implement such a massive deportation operation, suggesting it would require widespread raids and detention camps.

National Treasury Employees Union Endorses Harris

The National Treasury Employees Union has endorsed Kamala Harris for president, citing her support for federal employees, fair pay, paid family leave, and strong collective bargaining rights. This endorsement comes in contrast to Donald Trump's past actions, which have included threatening to fire federal workers and weaken their job protections.

Trump and Polish President to Attend Same Event in Pennsylvania

Donald Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda are scheduled to attend the same event in Pennsylvania, a crucial battleground state, this Sunday. This event is seen as a way for Trump to appeal to Polish-American voters, a significant voting bloc in the state.

False Bomb Report at Trump Rally Prompts Investigation

False reports of explosives being found near Donald Trump's rally in Uniondale, New York, led to an investigation by Nassau County police. The commissioner stated that an individual who may have been training a bomb-detecting dog falsely reported the explosives and is currently in police custody.

Elon Musk Continues to Push for Trump's Victory

Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), has reiterated his support for Donald Trump, stating that “Trump must win” to prevent the United States from falling to tyranny. His comments come amid a pattern of political involvement and sharing of election misinformation on his platform.

Transition Teams for Trump and Harris Meet at White House

Representatives from the transition teams of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris met at the White House for the first time, marking a step in the process of ensuring a smooth handoff of power to the winner of the November election.

Woman Abused by Stepfather Shares Her Story in Harris Campaign Ad

Hadley Duvall, a 22-year-old woman who became an abortion rights advocate after being abused and impregnated by her stepfather as a child, shares her story in a new campaign ad for Kamala Harris. The ad highlights the importance of access to abortion and the consequences of restrictions on reproductive rights.

New Jersey Special Election to Fill Late Congressman's Seat

Voters in northern New Jersey will be holding a special election to fill the US House seat vacated by the death of Rep. Donald Payne Jr. The election will determine who serves out the remainder of his term until January 2025. The regular election process for the full term will take place in parallel.