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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 26, 2024, 04:38:16 IST
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US Election 2024 Live Updates: 'I got elected in much bigger election but ...': Trump mocks Obama over Nobel Prize win
US Election 2024 Live Updates: With the 2024 US Presidential election approaching, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are intensifying their efforts to sway undecided voters, especially in swing states.
With the Election Day just over two weeks away, both the Democratic vice president and her Republican rival are campaigning intensively through the crucial battleground states that will determine the winner in what polls indicate is a tight race.
Billionaire Elon Musk has taken an increasingly active role in Trump’s campaign, launching a series of town hall events in Pennsylvania. Musk emphasised the importance of the election, framing it as pivotal for the future of America and Western civilisation.
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With the Election Day just over two weeks away, both the Democratic vice president and her Republican rival are campaigning intensively through the crucial battleground states that will determine the winner in what polls indicate is a tight race.
Billionaire Elon Musk has taken an increasingly active role in Trump’s campaign, launching a series of town hall events in Pennsylvania. Musk emphasised the importance of the election, framing it as pivotal for the future of America and Western civilisation.
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04:38 (IST) Oct 26
US Election 2024 Live: Chinese hackers target trump and Harris campaigns, US government investigates
The US government is investigating unauthorized access to telecommunications infrastructure by Chinese hackers, which has reportedly targeted the campaigns of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, according to Fox News. Sources reveal that both campaigns were informed about potential breaches involving cellphones used by Trump, his running mate JD Vance, and Harris's campaign team. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have launched an ongoing investigation into the matter, urging organizations that may have fallen victim to these attacks to contact local FBI offices. They emphasized collaboration across government agencies and with industry partners to enhance cyber defenses in the commercial communications sector.
Verizon has acknowledged the sophisticated nature of the attacks, believed to be connected to Chinese intelligence services. The Trump campaign accused the Biden-Harris administration of election interference and suggested that this attack was part of a broader strategy to undermine Trump's return to the White House. This incident follows a previous attack on the Trump campaign by Iranian hackers, further raising concerns about foreign interference in US elections. Investigators are currently assessing whether any data was stolen and whether other individuals in the US government were targeted.
Verizon has acknowledged the sophisticated nature of the attacks, believed to be connected to Chinese intelligence services. The Trump campaign accused the Biden-Harris administration of election interference and suggested that this attack was part of a broader strategy to undermine Trump's return to the White House. This incident follows a previous attack on the Trump campaign by Iranian hackers, further raising concerns about foreign interference in US elections. Investigators are currently assessing whether any data was stolen and whether other individuals in the US government were targeted.
23:13 (IST) Oct 25
Washington Post announces will not endorse Harris or Trump in US election
The Washington Post announced it will refrain from endorsing either Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump in the upcoming US presidential election. CEO William Lewis described this decision as a "return to our roots," noting the Post’s historical nonpartisan stance before its endorsements of Democratic candidates over the past four decades. This neutrality move follows similar decisions by major newspapers like the Los Angeles Times, whose editorial board was restricted from endorsing Harris, leading to a key editor’s resignation. Critics, including former Post executive editor Marty Baron, condemned the decision, calling it "cowardice" and a potential surrender to political intimidation.
22:03 (IST) Oct 25
Song and dance: From Bruce Springsteen to Beyonce, Kamala taps into glam with no discernible effect
Bruce Springsteen and Beyonce rally support for Kamala Harris ahead of the upcoming presidential election. With Harris and Trump tied at 48-48 in polls, celebrity endorsements continue, but there's no significant impact on voter sentiment amidst concerns over inflation and immigration.
Read full story22:02 (IST) Oct 25
America the Beautiful has become a 'garbage can' for the world: Trump
Next only to the America's national anthem Star Spangled Banner, the songs American the Beautiful and God Bless the USA, often played at Trump rallies, are widely regarded as the country's top patriotic national songs. But according to the MAGA supremo, America has now become “a garbage can for the world” because of illegal border crossings.
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20:57 (IST) Oct 25
Stocks head for weekly loss as US election nerves mount
Global stocks faced a weekly downturn as US economic data, Japan's weekend election, and the close US presidential race dampened recent market optimism. The MSCI world equity index slid 1.2% this week, while US Treasuries remained under pressure, nearing a sixth consecutive weekly loss. Investors await key events, including Japan's parliamentary election, US payrolls data, and mega-cap tech earnings. Market volatility rose, with bond volatility at a yearly high and gold cooling to $2,718 after hitting a record. In currency markets, the dollar held strong, while the yen and euro saw limited movement amidst looming economic and political uncertainties.
19:54 (IST) Oct 25
US yields ebb as traders wait on jobs data, US elections
US Treasury yields dipped as investors wait on key employment data next week for fresh clues on the likely path of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and the result of next month's U.S. elections. Ten-year yields reached a three-month high on Wednesday as traders price in a less dovish Federal Reserve, following a much stronger than expected jobs report for September and other solid economic releases.
"The 10-year Treasury yields don't have a good reason to gap lower here," said Padhraic Garvey, regional head of research, Americas at ING in New York, noting "reasonably robust data that's not exactly collapsing."
"The 10-year Treasury yields don't have a good reason to gap lower here," said Padhraic Garvey, regional head of research, Americas at ING in New York, noting "reasonably robust data that's not exactly collapsing."
18:12 (IST) Oct 25
US Election 2024 Live: Markets gear up for two wild weeks of elections and rate moves
Investors are turning to the US dollar and hedging against volatility ahead of pivotal events in the US, Japan, and the UK, including leadership elections, central bank rate decisions, and the UK’s budget announcement. The dollar has surged on robust US economic data and rising bond yields, with Trump’s favorable polling increasing expectations for tariffs and inflation, which could keep Fed rates elevated. While equities remain relatively stable, indicators signal possible volatility. In the UK, bond yields rose after comments on fiscal rule changes by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, while Japan’s upcoming election and Bank of Japan's rate decision are also critical for global markets.
17:20 (IST) Oct 25
Harris, Trump tied for popular vote, final NYT polls shows
In the latest New York Times/Siena College national poll released on Friday, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and her Republican rival, Donald Trump, are locked in a dead heat, each garnering 48% of the popular vote for the upcoming US presidential election on November 5th.
The survey, which is the final one conducted by the two organizations before Election Day, suggests that the race for the White House remains extremely close, with both candidates enjoying equal support among the electorate. The poll's findings underscore the intense competition between Harris and Trump as they enter the final stretch of their campaigns.
The survey, which is the final one conducted by the two organizations before Election Day, suggests that the race for the White House remains extremely close, with both candidates enjoying equal support among the electorate. The poll's findings underscore the intense competition between Harris and Trump as they enter the final stretch of their campaigns.
16:14 (IST) Oct 25
Bankers see tepid investments due to uncertainty over US elections, geopolitics
US bank executives at a recent Washington conference expressed caution among investors due to uncertainties surrounding the upcoming presidential election, as well as ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. CEOs from major banks, including Wells Fargo and BNY, noted that clients are holding off on major financial decisions until after the November 5 election, hoping for clearer policy direction. With Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in a close race, executives worry about the potential economic impacts of new trade, tax, and regulatory policies, as well as the US's foreign relations. JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon highlighted the broader risks, referencing historical caution about global conflicts. Despite the current hesitancy, bank leaders, including Santander's Ana Botin, expressed optimism for a post-election uptick in investment.
15:12 (IST) Oct 25
US Election 2024 Live: China and HK stocks rise, but stimulus, US election uncertainty temper gains
China stocks rose on Friday, gaining for the second week in a row, though investors were reluctant to place big bets as they awaited details of Beijing's fiscal stimulus and next month's US presidential election.
Hong Kong stocks also gained, but registered a third consecutive weekly loss, as the late-September euphoria dissipated.
China's blue-chip CSI300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index both edged up roughly 1%, and were up 0.1% and 0.6% respectively, for the week.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 0.5%, but was down 1% for the week.
China and Hong Kong stocks surged last month after Beijing kicked off its biggest stimulus since the pandemic, but the heavy outflows this month appear to have put the brakes on that sweeping rally.
Global hedge funds have clawed back nearly 80% of the peak cumulative buying in Chinese equities as of Oct. 23, Goldman Sachs' prime brokers team estimates.
Hong Kong stocks also gained, but registered a third consecutive weekly loss, as the late-September euphoria dissipated.
China's blue-chip CSI300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index both edged up roughly 1%, and were up 0.1% and 0.6% respectively, for the week.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 0.5%, but was down 1% for the week.
China and Hong Kong stocks surged last month after Beijing kicked off its biggest stimulus since the pandemic, but the heavy outflows this month appear to have put the brakes on that sweeping rally.
Global hedge funds have clawed back nearly 80% of the peak cumulative buying in Chinese equities as of Oct. 23, Goldman Sachs' prime brokers team estimates.
15:05 (IST) Oct 25
US Election 2024 Live: Abortion in focus as Harris and Trump campaign in Texas
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will both campaign in Texas where Harris will emphasize abortion rights, highlighting the effects of Texas’ restrictive laws. Joined by Beyoncé, she aims to draw women voters, a group where she leads in recent polls. Meanwhile, Trump will appear on "The Joe Rogan Experience" in Austin and continues to seek moderate support, distancing himself from a national abortion ban.
14:34 (IST) Oct 25
US Election 2024 Live: Biden tries again at student loan cancellation, this time for those with financial hardships
The Biden administration is moving ahead with a new path to student loan cancellation for Americans who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship that prevent them from repaying their loans.
Announced Friday, the proposed rule is President Joe Biden's third attempt at student loan cancellation as he faces repeated legal challenges from Republican states. His first plan was rejected by the Supreme Court last year, and his second plan has been temporarily halted by a federal judge in Missouri.
The new rule would have to clear a number of hurdles before it becomes official, and it's unclear if it could be realized before Biden leaves office in three months. Like Biden's other loan forgiveness proposals, it could face court challenges from conservatives who say it's unconstitutional and unfair.
If finalized, the new rule would allow the Education Department to proactively cancel loans for borrowers if the agency determines they have an 80% chance of being in default on their loans within two years. Others could apply for a review to determine if they meet the criteria for cancellation.
Announced Friday, the proposed rule is President Joe Biden's third attempt at student loan cancellation as he faces repeated legal challenges from Republican states. His first plan was rejected by the Supreme Court last year, and his second plan has been temporarily halted by a federal judge in Missouri.
The new rule would have to clear a number of hurdles before it becomes official, and it's unclear if it could be realized before Biden leaves office in three months. Like Biden's other loan forgiveness proposals, it could face court challenges from conservatives who say it's unconstitutional and unfair.
If finalized, the new rule would allow the Education Department to proactively cancel loans for borrowers if the agency determines they have an 80% chance of being in default on their loans within two years. Others could apply for a review to determine if they meet the criteria for cancellation.
14:25 (IST) Oct 25
US Election 2024 Live: 'Open your eyes to the danger ... ', Hillary Clinton compares Trump's MSG rally to 1939 Nazi event
Hillary Clinton drew unsettling parallels between the Republican candidate Donald Trump's upcoming Madison Square Garden rally and a notorious Nazi gathering in 1939. Speaking to CNN’s Caitlin Collins, Clinton urged Americans to “open your eyes to the danger that this man poses to our country.” Clinton said that there is a need for vigilance, “It’s not only people like General Kelly warning us,” she said.“It’s scholars who have studied fascism, like Professor Timothy Snyder and Robert Paxton, who conclude that sadly, here in America, the term fits.” She added, “Trump actually reenacting the Madison Square Garden rally in 1939? I don’t think we can ignore it.”
Read more13:10 (IST) Oct 25
New York Post endorses Donald Trump: 'He is the right choice'
The New York Post has officially endorsed Donald Trump in the upcoming 2024 presidential election, calling him the candidate best suited to lead the United States. The Post in its endorsement said that this is "one of the most consequential in the history of this great nation," claiming that the choice between Trump and his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, would shape the nation’s future for decades to come.
Read more10:24 (IST) Oct 25
US Election 2024 Live: 'I got elected in bigger, better, crazier election but they gave Obama the Nobel Prize', says Trump
While addressing a rally in Nevada, Donald Trump, once again expressed frustration over Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize win, a topic he has revisited on multiple occasions. Speaking at the "United for Change" event, Trump said that had anyone else, including himself, been in Obama's position, they would have also received the prestigious award.
Read more09:43 (IST) Oct 25
US Election 2024 Live: 'Play by the rules', Why Vivek Ramaswamy is pushing for single-day nationwide voting
Entrepreneur-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy on Thursday spoke against early voting and advocated for single-day nationwide voting. At an election rally in Arizona, also attended by former President Donald Trump, Ramaswamy suggested making Election Day a national holiday, using paper ballots, and requiring government-issued ID for voter identification.
Read more09:01 (IST) Oct 25
US Election 2024 Live: 'Just because Trump acts goofy does not mean ... ', Obama joins Harris, Springsteen at Georgia rally
Former President Barack Obama, alongside rock icon Bruce Springsteen and a host of other celebrities, rallied support for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Thursday. The event drew an impressive crowd of around 20,000 attendees, marking one of Harris's largest rallies to date. Speaking at the rally Obama claimed that Trump "only cares about his ego, his money, his status." The former president alleged that just because Trump acts "goofy does not mean his presidency wouldn't be dangerous".
Read more08:51 (IST) Oct 25
'I got elected in much bigger election but ...': Trump mocks Obama over Nobel Prize win
08:42 (IST) Oct 25
US Election 2024 Live: Amid groping allegation, Donald Trump's past comments about daughter Ivanka viral
With only two weeks remaining for the election 2024, former president Donald Trump faced a new allegation of harassment as a former model accused Trump of groping her at an event at Trump Tower in 1993. Stacy Williams said there was a "twisted game" being played and Trump was with Jeffrey Epstein. Ever since the allegation surfaced, Trump's old comments about his daughter Ivanka Trump went viral -- indicating that Trump made lewd comments about his daughter as well.
08:04 (IST) Oct 25
US Election 2024 Live: 'I felt frozen ... ', Former model claims Trump groped her during 1993 meeting with Jeffrey Epstein
Stacey Williams, a former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, has publicly accused Donald Trump of groping her in the early 1990s, a claim she believes was an attempt to impress the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. In her interview with CNN, Williams provided detailed accounts of the alleged encounter, which occurred when she was in her twenties and briefly dating Epstein.
Read more07:28 (IST) Oct 25
US Election 2024 Live: Bruce Springsteen performs at Kamala rally, calls Trump 'American tyrant'; MAGA reacts
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen has thrown his weight behind Kamala Harris, calling her the best hope for America while sharply criticising Donald Trump at a rally in Georgia on Thursday. Springsteen, known for his working-class anthems, took to the stage in Atlanta to perform and speak in support of Harris, who is running for the US presidency in the upcoming election.
Read more04:38 (IST) Oct 25
US Election 2024 Live: Trump says China's leader will bully Harris 'like a baby'
Donald Trump said Thursday that China's leader would handle Vice President Kamala Harris “like a baby” if she's elected to the White House, as the former president and his top allies increasingly have moved to infantilize the Democratic nominee.
“If somehow Kamala wins, she’d have to deal with Xi Jinping," conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt said of the Chinese president. “How would he handle her?”
Trump replied, “Like a baby.”
“He’d take all the candy away very quickly,” Trump continued. “She wouldn’t have any idea what happened. It would be like a grand chess master playing a beginner.”
Trump has built his political career around name-calling, inventing jeers for his opponents going back to his first run for president in 2016, when he slammed Republican primary rivals like “Low Energy” Jeb Bush, the former governor of Florida, and “Little" Marco Rubio, the Florida senator. The former president also has a long history of belittling women.
But Trump has unleashed a special array of personal — often condescending — attacks against Harris, from calling her “lazy” — a word long used to demean Black people in racist terms — to insisting she’s a “stupid person” and asking whether she is “on drugs.” He’s also called Harris, the first woman of color to lead a major-party ticket, “slow” and has accused her of having a “low IQ.”
The latest line of attack, combining sexism and deeply personal jeers with referring to Harris as a child, comes with Election Day now barely a week off. His campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the remarks.
The former president, who has escalated his already dark and inflammatory rhetoric in the race’s final stretch, spoke at a rally later Thursday in Tempe, Arizona, where he criticized Harris' handling of immigration. He accused Harris of perpetrating “a wicked betrayal of America” and having “orchestrated the most egregious betrayal that any leader in American history has ever inflicted upon our people,” even though crime is down. His campaign was holding an evening event in Las Vegas.
Harris has offered her own share of insults against Trump, calling him “increasingly unhinged and unstable.” During a CNN town hall Wednesday she also called Trump a “fascist.” She was set to join a rally Thursday night in the Atlanta suburbs with former President Barack Obama and musician Bruce Springsteen.
In his Thursday morning interview with Hewitt, Trump said he watched Harris’ town hall on CNN and described her as coming off “like a child, almost.”
“She’s an empty vessel,” Trump said. “But she’s beautifully pushed around by a very smart, very powerful, very liberal, viciously liberal but very, very smart, powerful party called the Democrats.”
Some of Trump's allies have used similar attack lines. On Wednesday, former Fox News Channel host Tucker Carlson was warming up the crowd at a Trump rally in Georgia when he suggested that Trump was ready to punish the vice president.
“Dad is pissed,” Carlson told the crowd. “And when dad gets home, you know what he says? ‘You’ve been a bad girl. You’ve been a bad little girl, and you’re getting a vigorous spanking right now.’”
Brenden Dilley, a frequent online poster and fierce defender of Trump, reacted to Harris’ town hall even more viscerally, posting, “This dumb bitch might lose every state if voters see this."
While Dilley doesn’t work for the Trump campaign, the Republican nominee and his team often share memes made by his team.
“If somehow Kamala wins, she’d have to deal with Xi Jinping," conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt said of the Chinese president. “How would he handle her?”
Trump replied, “Like a baby.”
“He’d take all the candy away very quickly,” Trump continued. “She wouldn’t have any idea what happened. It would be like a grand chess master playing a beginner.”
Trump has built his political career around name-calling, inventing jeers for his opponents going back to his first run for president in 2016, when he slammed Republican primary rivals like “Low Energy” Jeb Bush, the former governor of Florida, and “Little" Marco Rubio, the Florida senator. The former president also has a long history of belittling women.
But Trump has unleashed a special array of personal — often condescending — attacks against Harris, from calling her “lazy” — a word long used to demean Black people in racist terms — to insisting she’s a “stupid person” and asking whether she is “on drugs.” He’s also called Harris, the first woman of color to lead a major-party ticket, “slow” and has accused her of having a “low IQ.”
The latest line of attack, combining sexism and deeply personal jeers with referring to Harris as a child, comes with Election Day now barely a week off. His campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the remarks.
The former president, who has escalated his already dark and inflammatory rhetoric in the race’s final stretch, spoke at a rally later Thursday in Tempe, Arizona, where he criticized Harris' handling of immigration. He accused Harris of perpetrating “a wicked betrayal of America” and having “orchestrated the most egregious betrayal that any leader in American history has ever inflicted upon our people,” even though crime is down. His campaign was holding an evening event in Las Vegas.
Harris has offered her own share of insults against Trump, calling him “increasingly unhinged and unstable.” During a CNN town hall Wednesday she also called Trump a “fascist.” She was set to join a rally Thursday night in the Atlanta suburbs with former President Barack Obama and musician Bruce Springsteen.
In his Thursday morning interview with Hewitt, Trump said he watched Harris’ town hall on CNN and described her as coming off “like a child, almost.”
“She’s an empty vessel,” Trump said. “But she’s beautifully pushed around by a very smart, very powerful, very liberal, viciously liberal but very, very smart, powerful party called the Democrats.”
Some of Trump's allies have used similar attack lines. On Wednesday, former Fox News Channel host Tucker Carlson was warming up the crowd at a Trump rally in Georgia when he suggested that Trump was ready to punish the vice president.
“Dad is pissed,” Carlson told the crowd. “And when dad gets home, you know what he says? ‘You’ve been a bad girl. You’ve been a bad little girl, and you’re getting a vigorous spanking right now.’”
Brenden Dilley, a frequent online poster and fierce defender of Trump, reacted to Harris’ town hall even more viscerally, posting, “This dumb bitch might lose every state if voters see this."
While Dilley doesn’t work for the Trump campaign, the Republican nominee and his team often share memes made by his team.
23:24 (IST) Oct 24
US Election 2024 Live: Florida sues Garland for blocking state probe into Trump assassination attempt
Florida is suing the Justice Department to stop federal authorities from blocking the state's investigation into the second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
On Wednesday, the state's Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a complaint against Attorney General Merrick Garland after the Justice Department told Florida to temporarily halt its investigation until the federal probe concluded. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis previously said that Florida would pursue state charges against the suspect, Ryan Routh, who is already facing federal charges.
Florida officials were told to not interview witnesses and that they could only cooperate with the federal investigation, the lawsuit says. Justice Department officials cited the federal law, which says an attempted assassination of a political candidate shall be investigated by the FBI and that state jurisdiction is suspended if the federal government steps in, according to the complaint.
On Wednesday, the state's Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a complaint against Attorney General Merrick Garland after the Justice Department told Florida to temporarily halt its investigation until the federal probe concluded. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis previously said that Florida would pursue state charges against the suspect, Ryan Routh, who is already facing federal charges.
Florida officials were told to not interview witnesses and that they could only cooperate with the federal investigation, the lawsuit says. Justice Department officials cited the federal law, which says an attempted assassination of a political candidate shall be investigated by the FBI and that state jurisdiction is suspended if the federal government steps in, according to the complaint.
23:22 (IST) Oct 24
Harris and Trump focus on closing messages with rallies in Georgia, Nevada, Arizona
Former President Donald Trump will be holding rallies in Tempe, Arizona, and Las Vegas on Thursday. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris will be holding a rally Thursday night in the Atlanta suburbs with former President Barack Obama and musician Bruce Springsteen.
Some voters in areas that have seen rainy or humid weather report receiving return ballot envelopes that are already sealed shut
This is because moisture can dampen mail and cause an envelope to seal, elections officials said.
The issue has been reported in parts of North Carolina, where Hurricane Helene brought much rain and humidity, as well as Pennsylvania, Alabama and Oregon. Voters who’ve received sealed return envelopes should contact their county elections office to confirm what their next steps should be.
Harris says she’s not seeing evidence of a gender gap in support for her campaign
A September poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that roughly 4 in 10 Americans think Harris’ gender will hurt her chances of getting elected this fall.
Some voters in areas that have seen rainy or humid weather report receiving return ballot envelopes that are already sealed shut
This is because moisture can dampen mail and cause an envelope to seal, elections officials said.
The issue has been reported in parts of North Carolina, where Hurricane Helene brought much rain and humidity, as well as Pennsylvania, Alabama and Oregon. Voters who’ve received sealed return envelopes should contact their county elections office to confirm what their next steps should be.
Harris says she’s not seeing evidence of a gender gap in support for her campaign
A September poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that roughly 4 in 10 Americans think Harris’ gender will hurt her chances of getting elected this fall.
21:25 (IST) Oct 24
US Election 2024 Live: Trump says he'd fire special counsel Jack Smith 'in two seconds'
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Thursday that he would immediately fire Jack Smith, the special counsel who brought two federal cases against him, if he wins the November election.
The former US president was asked during an interview with Hugh Hewitt, the host of a conservative podcast, whether he would pardon himself or dismiss Smith on his first day back in the White House.
"It's so easy. I would fire him within two seconds," Trump said.
Smith, who was appointed special counsel by Democratic President Joe Biden's attorney general Merrick Garland, filed two cases against Trump after he left the White House.
The former president was indicted in Washington in August 2023 on charges of conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 election he lost to Biden.
He was charged in Florida with mishandling classified documents but that case was dismissed by District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee.
Trump praised Cannon as a "brave, brilliant judge" during Thursday's interview.
A US president does not have the authority to dismiss a special counsel, but if reelected Trump could appoint a new attorney general who could do so.
A Trump-appointed attorney general could also have the federal cases against him thrown out.
The former US president was asked during an interview with Hugh Hewitt, the host of a conservative podcast, whether he would pardon himself or dismiss Smith on his first day back in the White House.
"It's so easy. I would fire him within two seconds," Trump said.
Smith, who was appointed special counsel by Democratic President Joe Biden's attorney general Merrick Garland, filed two cases against Trump after he left the White House.
The former president was indicted in Washington in August 2023 on charges of conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 election he lost to Biden.
He was charged in Florida with mishandling classified documents but that case was dismissed by District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee.
Trump praised Cannon as a "brave, brilliant judge" during Thursday's interview.
A US president does not have the authority to dismiss a special counsel, but if reelected Trump could appoint a new attorney general who could do so.
A Trump-appointed attorney general could also have the federal cases against him thrown out.
20:05 (IST) Oct 24
US Election 2024 Live: Kamala raises alarm over Trump's fascist, Hitlerian longings
Struggling to rise above the political cacophony, Kamala Harris latched on to warnings from Donald Trump's former aides about his dictatorial longings, warning Americans that he's an unstable and unhinged fascist. At a CNN TownHall on Wednesday, Harris agreed with the assessment of Trump's former chief of staff John Kelly that Trump met the definition of a fascist dictator, saying it should serve as a "911 call to the American people” about how dangerous the MAGA supremo could be if he gets back to the White House. “Donald Trump is increasingly unhinged and unstable, and in a second term, people like John Kelly would not be there to be the guardrails against his propensities and his actions,” she later told reporters outside her vice-presidential residence. “Those who once tried to stop him from pursuing his worst impulses would no longer be there,... to rein him in.”
19:32 (IST) Oct 24
Abortion film shows impact of Texas ban ahead of US election
A harrowing new documentary about three Texas women who suffered unspeakable tragedy after they were refused abortions hits theaters Friday, as the battle over reproductive rights looms large ahead of the US election.
"Zurawski v. Texas" follows Amanda Zurawski, Samantha Casiano and Austin Dennard through hospitals, courtrooms and funerals, in the months after the US Supreme Court -- filled with judges appointed by Donald Trump -- ended federal protections for abortion access.
All three women learned early that their pregnancies were not viable because of severe and uncurable medical problems, but were turned away by doctors who were too afraid to intervene due to the state's highly punitive new laws.
Zurawski went into septic shock after her cervix dilated at just 18 weeks. She spent days fighting for her life in intensive care; damage to her uterus means she is unlikely to be able to get pregnant again.
Casiano was forced to bring her pregnancy to term, despite learning about her fetus's fatal condition at 20 weeks. She watched her newborn daughter gasp for breath for four hours before she died.
Dennard, herself an obstetrician-gynecologist, had to travel to another state for her own abortion, when she learned that the fetus she was carrying was missing parts of its brain and skull, and could not survive.
"Zurawski v. Texas" follows Amanda Zurawski, Samantha Casiano and Austin Dennard through hospitals, courtrooms and funerals, in the months after the US Supreme Court -- filled with judges appointed by Donald Trump -- ended federal protections for abortion access.
All three women learned early that their pregnancies were not viable because of severe and uncurable medical problems, but were turned away by doctors who were too afraid to intervene due to the state's highly punitive new laws.
Zurawski went into septic shock after her cervix dilated at just 18 weeks. She spent days fighting for her life in intensive care; damage to her uterus means she is unlikely to be able to get pregnant again.
Casiano was forced to bring her pregnancy to term, despite learning about her fetus's fatal condition at 20 weeks. She watched her newborn daughter gasp for breath for four hours before she died.
Dennard, herself an obstetrician-gynecologist, had to travel to another state for her own abortion, when she learned that the fetus she was carrying was missing parts of its brain and skull, and could not survive.
18:37 (IST) Oct 24
US Election 2024 Live: Tight US election clouds scenario for Brazil's next interest rate decision
Policymakers at Brazil's central bank will head into their November interest rate-setting meeting with an additional and unpredictable concern that goes way beyond local inflation figures: the U.S. presidential election.
As the prospects of a potential Donald Trump win help weaken Brazil's real against the U.S. dollar, the central bank's nine-person board will likely have few clues about the election outcome when they vote on the country's interest rate.
U.S. Election Day is Nov. 5, with polls showing the race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris essentially tied, and the final results may not be known for days.
The monetary authority in Latin America's largest economy holds its next rate-setting meeting on Nov. 5-6 and will announce its decision late on Nov. 6, a day before the U.S. Federal Reserve sets its own borrowing costs.
"The committee won't have cues coming from the Fed decision and the election, which may force it to be more incisive in conducting monetary policy," BGC Liquidez chief strategist Daniel Cunha said.
As the prospects of a potential Donald Trump win help weaken Brazil's real against the U.S. dollar, the central bank's nine-person board will likely have few clues about the election outcome when they vote on the country's interest rate.
U.S. Election Day is Nov. 5, with polls showing the race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris essentially tied, and the final results may not be known for days.
The monetary authority in Latin America's largest economy holds its next rate-setting meeting on Nov. 5-6 and will announce its decision late on Nov. 6, a day before the U.S. Federal Reserve sets its own borrowing costs.
"The committee won't have cues coming from the Fed decision and the election, which may force it to be more incisive in conducting monetary policy," BGC Liquidez chief strategist Daniel Cunha said.
18:01 (IST) Oct 24
US Election 2024 Live: Trump ally Lindell asks court to overturn award for debunking US election claims
Donald Trump ally Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow.com, asked a U.S. appeals court on Wednesday to strike down a $5 million award to a man who successfully debunked his claims of 2020 election fraud.
Lindell's attorney Douglas Wardlow told the St. Louis-based 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that an arbitration panel that upheld the award overstepped its authority and that the prize should be thrown out.
Lindell has been a steadfast supporter of former U.S. President Trump, the Republican nominee in the Nov. 5 election. He was among many Trump allies who advanced unfounded claims of fraud in the 2020 election that were rejected by the courts.
In 2021 Lindell created the “Prove Mike Wrong” challenge as part of his efforts to establish that Democrat Joe Biden owed his election win over Trump to foreign interference. Contestants were asked to prove data on 11 files provided by Lindell were not “related to” the election.
The private judges overseeing the challenge did not declare a winner, but a software developer named Robert Zeidman convinced an arbitration panel in 2023 that he deserved the $5 million award. Lindell appealed after a trial judge confirmed the arbitrators' decision.
Lindell's attorney Douglas Wardlow told the St. Louis-based 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that an arbitration panel that upheld the award overstepped its authority and that the prize should be thrown out.
Lindell has been a steadfast supporter of former U.S. President Trump, the Republican nominee in the Nov. 5 election. He was among many Trump allies who advanced unfounded claims of fraud in the 2020 election that were rejected by the courts.
In 2021 Lindell created the “Prove Mike Wrong” challenge as part of his efforts to establish that Democrat Joe Biden owed his election win over Trump to foreign interference. Contestants were asked to prove data on 11 files provided by Lindell were not “related to” the election.
The private judges overseeing the challenge did not declare a winner, but a software developer named Robert Zeidman convinced an arbitration panel in 2023 that he deserved the $5 million award. Lindell appealed after a trial judge confirmed the arbitrators' decision.
17:56 (IST) Oct 24
US election 2024 Live: Harris to speak on National Mall one week before US election
Vice President Kamala Harris will give a speech on the National Mall on Tuesday as she seeks to sway last-minute voters to her campaign one week before the Nov. 5 Us presidential election, a source familiar with her plans said on Wednesday.
Harris will try to draw a sharp contrast between herself and Republican candidate Donald Trump.
Harris will try to draw a sharp contrast between herself and Republican candidate Donald Trump.
14:50 (IST) Oct 24
We have to get past the era of partisan politics: Kamala Harris
13:25 (IST) Oct 24
US Election 2024 Live: At US border, frustration over immigration as political football
In her store located a stone's throw from the wall separating the United States and Mexico, Ida Pedrego sighs at the thought of White House hopefuls visiting the border to talk about immigration.
Last month, she saw Democrat Kamala Harris arrive in Douglas for a photo op at the looming metal barrier and then a speech in a nearby building.
The month before, Donald Trump was about an hour's drive away, holding forth about what a disaster he thinks the situation is.
"The problem is... they come and they're here for a few minutes," the 72-year-old told AFP.
"What can you see? What can you learn in such a fast time?"
Immigration is repeatedly cited as a major issue for voters ahead of next month's presidential election.
Last month, she saw Democrat Kamala Harris arrive in Douglas for a photo op at the looming metal barrier and then a speech in a nearby building.
The month before, Donald Trump was about an hour's drive away, holding forth about what a disaster he thinks the situation is.
"The problem is... they come and they're here for a few minutes," the 72-year-old told AFP.
"What can you see? What can you learn in such a fast time?"
Immigration is repeatedly cited as a major issue for voters ahead of next month's presidential election.
12:31 (IST) Oct 24
US Election 2024 Live: Trump boasts of near daily conversations with Netanyahu
Donald Trump boasted on Wednesday of almost daily conversations with Benjamin Netanyahu, saying that he has a very good relationship with the Israeli prime minister.
Trump has previously cast himself as Israel's "protector" and said Netanyahu's government must "finish the problem" in its war against Hamas.
"Bibi called me yesterday, called me the day before," said the Republican candidate, using Netanyahu's nickname.
"We have a very good relationship," Trump said at a campaign rally in the US state of Georgia, adding: "We're going to work with them very closely."
Trump had already reported a telephone conversation with Netanyahu on Saturday, claiming that the Israeli leader "wants my view on things."
The last public call between US President Joe Biden and Netanyahu was on October 17, when the American leader congratulated his Israeli counterpart on the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, according to the White House.
Trump has previously cast himself as Israel's "protector" and said Netanyahu's government must "finish the problem" in its war against Hamas.
"Bibi called me yesterday, called me the day before," said the Republican candidate, using Netanyahu's nickname.
"We have a very good relationship," Trump said at a campaign rally in the US state of Georgia, adding: "We're going to work with them very closely."
Trump had already reported a telephone conversation with Netanyahu on Saturday, claiming that the Israeli leader "wants my view on things."
The last public call between US President Joe Biden and Netanyahu was on October 17, when the American leader congratulated his Israeli counterpart on the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, according to the White House.
11:09 (IST) Oct 24
US Election 2024 Live: Kamala Harris says 'Yes I do' when asked if she thinks Donald Trump is a fascist during CNN town hall in Pennsylvania
11:08 (IST) Oct 24
Trump unfit to be president: Kamala Harris
Launching a scathing attack on her Republican rival former president Donald Trump, Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Wednesday charged that he is "unfit" to lead the country. "Yesterday we learned that Donald Trump's former chief of staff, John Kelly, a retired four-star general, confirmed that while Donald Trump was president, he said he wanted generals like Adolf Hitler had," Harris told reporters at her official residence in the American Capital.
"Donald Trump said that because he does not want a military that is loyal to the United States Constitution. He wants a military that is loyal to him. He wants a military who will be loyal to him personally, one that will obey his orders even when he tells them to break the law or abandon their oath to the Constitution of the United States," she said.
"In just the past week, Donald Trump has repeatedly called his fellow Americans the enemy from within, and even said that he would use the United States military to go after American citizens," Harris said.
"Donald Trump said that because he does not want a military that is loyal to the United States Constitution. He wants a military that is loyal to him. He wants a military who will be loyal to him personally, one that will obey his orders even when he tells them to break the law or abandon their oath to the Constitution of the United States," she said.
"In just the past week, Donald Trump has repeatedly called his fellow Americans the enemy from within, and even said that he would use the United States military to go after American citizens," Harris said.
10:03 (IST) Oct 24
US Election 2024 Live: Abortion bans are top of mind for young women in North Carolina as they consider Harris or Trump
The TikTok videos haunt 26-year-old Christy Kishbaugh.
One seared into her memory shows a young mom talking about how several Idaho emergency rooms rejected her because of the state's abortion ban, leaving her to bleed for weeks after a miscarriage.
Kishbaugh sends videos like that to friends, saying “Can you believe this?”
She can’t.
In a hushed voice near a popular park, the married suburbanite worried about her own future under the new patchwork of state laws that have prevented thousands of women across the country from having abortions.
“Thinking ahead, if anything were to go wrong,” Kishbaugh nearly whispered, iced coffee in hand. “The idea that myself, my friends, people close to me, that they could potentially die or never have kids or lose a child because they’re not getting access to the health care they need, that really dwells with me.”
Two years after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the tensions over abortion have only intensified, setting up the presidential election as a referendum on fundamental rights for tens of millions of women. (AP)
One seared into her memory shows a young mom talking about how several Idaho emergency rooms rejected her because of the state's abortion ban, leaving her to bleed for weeks after a miscarriage.
Kishbaugh sends videos like that to friends, saying “Can you believe this?”
She can’t.
In a hushed voice near a popular park, the married suburbanite worried about her own future under the new patchwork of state laws that have prevented thousands of women across the country from having abortions.
“Thinking ahead, if anything were to go wrong,” Kishbaugh nearly whispered, iced coffee in hand. “The idea that myself, my friends, people close to me, that they could potentially die or never have kids or lose a child because they’re not getting access to the health care they need, that really dwells with me.”
Two years after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the tensions over abortion have only intensified, setting up the presidential election as a referendum on fundamental rights for tens of millions of women. (AP)
09:17 (IST) Oct 24
US Election 2024 Live: Harris berates 'unhinged' Trump over Hitler remarks
Kamala Harris on Wednesday said Donald Trump was "increasingly unhinged" and called her US election rival's reported praise for Adolf Hitler "incredibly dangerous," as campaigning intensified ahead of the November 5 vote.
The Democrat's fierce criticism came as she headed to must-win Pennsylvania to face voters' questions in a town hall and as Trump campaigned in battleground Georgia.
With polls suggesting a tight election in its final stretch, the vice president also unveiled plans for a "closing argument" rally on Tuesday at the Washington site where Trump addressed supporters before they stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Harris's comments on Trump were provoked by revelations from his longest-serving chief of staff, John Kelly, who discussed the Republican's praise for the Nazi dictator and his military in World War II.
The Democrat's fierce criticism came as she headed to must-win Pennsylvania to face voters' questions in a town hall and as Trump campaigned in battleground Georgia.
With polls suggesting a tight election in its final stretch, the vice president also unveiled plans for a "closing argument" rally on Tuesday at the Washington site where Trump addressed supporters before they stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Harris's comments on Trump were provoked by revelations from his longest-serving chief of staff, John Kelly, who discussed the Republican's praise for the Nazi dictator and his military in World War II.
08:30 (IST) Oct 24
Comrade Kamala Harris sees that she is losing: Donald Trump
08:15 (IST) Oct 24
US Election 2024 Live: Harris to give her campaign's closing argument at the Ellipse, where Trump helped spark Capitol riot
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to lay out her campaign's closing argument by returning to the site near the White House where Donald Trump helped incite a mob that attacked the US Capitol in January 2021 — hoping it will crystalize for voters the fight between defending democracy and sowing political chaos.
Her campaign says Harris will give a speech at the Ellipse on Tuesday — one week before Election Day — and will urge the nation to “turn the page” toward a new era and away from Trump.
The site is symbolic, since it's where Trump delivered a speech on January 6, 2021, as Congress was convening to certify Joe Biden's victory in the election that past November. In it, Trump lied repeatedly about widespread voter fraud that had not occurred and urged supporters to fight. Hundreds then stormed the Capitol in a deadly riot.
Her campaign says Harris will give a speech at the Ellipse on Tuesday — one week before Election Day — and will urge the nation to “turn the page” toward a new era and away from Trump.
The site is symbolic, since it's where Trump delivered a speech on January 6, 2021, as Congress was convening to certify Joe Biden's victory in the election that past November. In it, Trump lied repeatedly about widespread voter fraud that had not occurred and urged supporters to fight. Hundreds then stormed the Capitol in a deadly riot.
08:08 (IST) Oct 24
US Elections 2024 Live: Kamala Harris vows to be 'a president for all Americans' in pledge to voter
Vice President Kamala Harris pledged to be “a president for all Americans” during CNN’s town hall on Wednesday, responding to a voter’s question about uniting the country.
Natasha Kwiatkowski, a Bryn Mawr College student and registered Republican who opposes Donald Trump, asked Harris how she would foster unity in a politically polarized nation if elected. Kwiatkowski expressed that she was looking for a reason to support Harris.
“People are exhausted by the division we’ve seen over the past several years, where Americans are being encouraged to point fingers at each other,” Harris said.
She added, “The vast majority of us share more in common than what divides us. I believe the American people deserve a president who is focused on common sense, practicality, and the best interests of the people—not themselves.”
Natasha Kwiatkowski, a Bryn Mawr College student and registered Republican who opposes Donald Trump, asked Harris how she would foster unity in a politically polarized nation if elected. Kwiatkowski expressed that she was looking for a reason to support Harris.
“People are exhausted by the division we’ve seen over the past several years, where Americans are being encouraged to point fingers at each other,” Harris said.
She added, “The vast majority of us share more in common than what divides us. I believe the American people deserve a president who is focused on common sense, practicality, and the best interests of the people—not themselves.”
07:48 (IST) Oct 24
I will not raise taxes on anyone making less than $400,000 a year, but we do need to take seriously the system that benefits the richest and does not help out working middle class Americans. (CNN)
US Vice President Kamala Harris
07:25 (IST) Oct 24
US Election 2024 Live: Harris calls for peace as Gaza casualties rise, hopes for impact of Sinwar's death
US Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday that she hopes the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar could create an opportunity for potential peace talks in the Middle East.
During a CNN town hall, Annalise Kean, who indicated that her vote may depend on Middle East policy, asked Harris what she would do to prevent further Palestinian deaths from US-funded bombs. Harris responded, “I agree with your point: far too many innocent Palestinian civilians have been killed.”
During a CNN town hall, Annalise Kean, who indicated that her vote may depend on Middle East policy, asked Harris what she would do to prevent further Palestinian deaths from US-funded bombs. Harris responded, “I agree with your point: far too many innocent Palestinian civilians have been killed.”
07:11 (IST) Oct 24
US Election 2024 Live: Harris positions herself as the candidate for real border solutions
Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted her experience as a prosecutor while making the case for why she is the right candidate to secure the nation’s borders.
“America’s immigration system has been broken for a long time, and it needs to be fixed,” she stated during a CNN town hall on Wednesday.
In response to a question from Jaxon Weiss, a Drexel University student and registered Republican from Pennsylvania, Harris emphasized that she has spent "a significant part of my career" ensuring border security and preventing criminals and traffickers from entering the country.
“America’s immigration system has been broken for a long time, and it needs to be fixed,” she stated during a CNN town hall on Wednesday.
In response to a question from Jaxon Weiss, a Drexel University student and registered Republican from Pennsylvania, Harris emphasized that she has spent "a significant part of my career" ensuring border security and preventing criminals and traffickers from entering the country.
07:07 (IST) Oct 24
US Election 2024 Live: Harris says she believes Trump is a fascist
Kamala Harris said on Wednesday Donald Trump was a fascist and called her US election rival "increasingly unstable" as she addressed his reported praise for Adolf Hitler at a town hall event.
The Democrat's fierce criticism came as she faced voters' questions on Trump's suitability for office at the CNN-hosted event in must-win Pennsylvania.
Asked by CNN host Anderson Cooper if she thought Trump was a "fascist," Harris quickly responded: "Yes, I do. And I also believe that the people who know him best on this subject should be trusted."
The vice president's comments on Trump were provoked by revelations from his longest-serving chief of staff, John Kelly, who discussed the Republican's praise for the Nazi dictator and his military in World War II.
The Democrat's fierce criticism came as she faced voters' questions on Trump's suitability for office at the CNN-hosted event in must-win Pennsylvania.
Asked by CNN host Anderson Cooper if she thought Trump was a "fascist," Harris quickly responded: "Yes, I do. And I also believe that the people who know him best on this subject should be trusted."
The vice president's comments on Trump were provoked by revelations from his longest-serving chief of staff, John Kelly, who discussed the Republican's praise for the Nazi dictator and his military in World War II.
07:01 (IST) Oct 24
US Election 2024 Live: Harris pledges to work across the aisle to pass major policy goals
Vice President Kamala Harris pledged to collaborate across party lines to advance key policy initiatives, such as housing and reproductive rights, nationwide.
“We’ve got to get past this era of politics and partisan politics, slowing down what we need to do in terms of progress in our country. And that means working across the aisle,” Harris said in response to a question from Carol Nackenoff, a political science professor at Swarthmore College and a registered Democrat, who has yet to finalize her choice of candidate.
“We’ve got to get past this era of politics and partisan politics, slowing down what we need to do in terms of progress in our country. And that means working across the aisle,” Harris said in response to a question from Carol Nackenoff, a political science professor at Swarthmore College and a registered Democrat, who has yet to finalize her choice of candidate.
06:14 (IST) Oct 24
Donald Trump faces new allegations of sexual misconduct after former model Stacey Williams, accused him of groping her in the early 1990s. According to The Guardian, Williams claims the incident took place during an encounter arranged by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Williams, now 56, shared these details on a call organised by 'Survivors for Kamala', a group backing Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign.
Williams alleges she first met Trump at a party in 1992 through Epstein, with whom she had a romantic relationship at the time. During the call, Williams told The Guardian, “It was clear Epstein and Donald were close, spending a lot of time together.” She then recounted a disturbing incident that allegedly occurred at Trump Tower in early 1993.
Williams alleges she first met Trump at a party in 1992 through Epstein, with whom she had a romantic relationship at the time. During the call, Williams told The Guardian, “It was clear Epstein and Donald were close, spending a lot of time together.” She then recounted a disturbing incident that allegedly occurred at Trump Tower in early 1993.
05:18 (IST) Oct 24
Analyst Mark Halperin predicted that if the early voting trends hold in which a large number of Republican voters are showing up in key battleground states, Donald Trump will win. Early voting started in many states and according to reports Republicans are outperforming Democrats in early voting in battleground states like Nevada and North Carolina."If the early vote numbers stay the way they are -- and that's a big if -- we'll almost certainly know before Election Day who's going to win," Halperin said Tuesday.
05:17 (IST) Oct 24
Vice President Kamala Harris Wednesday reacted to the claims made by Donald Trump's former chief of staff John Kelly in an NYT interview that Trump is fascist and said people like John Kelly won't be there in a second term. Quoting from the interview where Joh Kelly said Donald Trump fits the dictionary definition of a fascist, Kamala Harris said, "Donald Trump is increasingly unhinged and unstable, and in a second term, people like John Kelly would not be there to be the guardrails against his propensities and actions."
05:16 (IST) Oct 24
Democratic operative and analyst James Carville said he's certain that Kamala Harris will be the next president and Donald Trump will again lose. His election prediction is not coming from any bias as he argued that the Republican Party has been on a losing streak since Trump took over. "While I am not one to take part in the political prediction industry — recently ballooned by mysterious crypto investments gambling on a Donald Trump victory — today I am pulling my stool up to the political poker table to throw my chips all in: America, it will all be OK.Ms. Harris will be elected the next president of the United States. Of this, I am certain," James Carville wrote for NYT.
05:12 (IST) Oct 24
US Election 2024 Live: Border arrests fall in September in last monthly gauge before US elections
The number of arrests made for illegally crossing the US-Mexico border decreased by 7% in September, reaching the lowest point in over four years, as reported by authorities on Tuesday. This is expected to be the final monthly assessment during the presidential campaign, where Republican candidate Donald Trump has emphasized immigration as a key issue.
According to US Customs and Border Protection, the Border Patrol made 53,858 arrests in September, a decline from 58,009 in August and the lowest number since August 2020, when arrests amounted to 47,283.
Mexicans comprised nearly half of the arrests, becoming a more significant part of the overall composition. In contrast, during the peak of arrests in December, which reached an unprecedented 250,000, Mexicans accounted for less than 25% of the total. Arrests of individuals from other major nationalities commonly encountered at the border, such as Guatemalans, Hondurans, Colombians, and Ecuadoreans, have seen a sharp decline this year.
Among the busiest regions for illegal border crossings in September, San Diego remained at the top, followed by El Paso, Texas, and Tucson, Arizona.
According to US Customs and Border Protection, the Border Patrol made 53,858 arrests in September, a decline from 58,009 in August and the lowest number since August 2020, when arrests amounted to 47,283.
Mexicans comprised nearly half of the arrests, becoming a more significant part of the overall composition. In contrast, during the peak of arrests in December, which reached an unprecedented 250,000, Mexicans accounted for less than 25% of the total. Arrests of individuals from other major nationalities commonly encountered at the border, such as Guatemalans, Hondurans, Colombians, and Ecuadoreans, have seen a sharp decline this year.
Among the busiest regions for illegal border crossings in September, San Diego remained at the top, followed by El Paso, Texas, and Tucson, Arizona.
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With the Election Day just over two weeks away, both the Democratic vice president and her Republican rival are campaigning intensively through the crucial battleground states that will determine the winner in what polls indicate is a tight race.
McDonald's Corp permitted former President Donald Trump to visit a Pennsylvania store over the weekend, but the company emphasized that this does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate in the US presidential election. On Sunday, Trump worked at the fry station and interacted with customers through the drive-thru window at a McDonald's located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The restaurant was not open to the general public during the Republican nominee's visit.
McDonald's Corp permitted former President Donald Trump to visit a Pennsylvania store over the weekend, but the company emphasized that this does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate in the US presidential election. On Sunday, Trump worked at the fry station and interacted with customers through the drive-thru window at a McDonald's located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The restaurant was not open to the general public during the Republican nominee's visit.
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