US Election 2024 Live Updates: Increasingly 'unhinged' Trump seeks 'unchecked power', says Kamala Harris

US Election 2024 Live: Tim Walz, wife and son vote early in Minnesota

The Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, his wife, Gwen, and their son, Gus, went to a polling place in St. Paul on a crip fall Wednesday morning to cast their ballots early.

It was the first time voting for Gus, who just turned 18.

“I’m excited about it,” Walz told reporters on his way in to the Ramsey County Elections office.

Walz reportedly stood with Gus as they fed their ballots into the tabulation machine. An election worker called out “first-time voter” and the room erupted in cheers. The governor and son then high-fived each other.

Speaking briefly to reporters afterward, and sporting a red “I voted” sticker on his lapel, Walz called the election “a chance to turn the page on the chaos of Donald Trump, and a new way forward.”

Walz thanked the former president's longest-serving chief of staff, retired Gen. John Kelly, for “showing the courage to come forward” and warn the world about Trump's “descention into madness.” Kelly's comments came in interviews published Tuesday in The New York Times and The Atlantic.

“Look, Donald Trump made it very clear that this is an election about Donald Trump taking full control of the military to use against his political enemies, taking full control of the Department of Justice to prosecute those who disagree with him, taking full control of the media on what is told and what is told to the American public,” Walz said.

US Election 2024 Live: Increasingly 'unhinged' Trump seeks 'unchecked power:' Harris

Locking horns: Biden-Harris and Trump spar over jailing opponents

Outgoing President Joe Biden sparked MAGA fury by telling Democrats “We’ve got to lock him up,” referring to Donald Trump, before quickly dialing down his comment to clarify he meant figurative rather than literal incarceration.

At a campaign event in New Hampshire, Biden said: “I know this sounds bizarre. It sounds like, if I said this five years ago, you’d lock me up. We’ve got to lock him up,” before clarifying, "Politically lock him up...Lock him out," even as Democrat faithful burst into applause.

The Trump campaign immediately lashed out at Biden and Harris, even though the former President first led chants of "Lock her up" in the 2016 Presidential campaign when Hillary Clinton was his opponent. “Joe Biden just admitted the truth: he and Kamala’s plan all along has been to politically persecute their opponent President Trump because they can’t beat him fair and square,” Trump campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement, adding, “The Harris-Biden Admin is the real threat to democracy. We call on Kamala Harris to condemn Joe Biden’s disgraceful remark.” Harris did not comment.

US Election 2024 Live: Bill Gates and Jamie Dimon indicate support for Kamala against rampaging Trump

Two influential billionaires -- Microsoft founder Bill Gates and JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, who have long stayed on the political sidelines to avoid partisan politics -- have thrown their support and financial muscle behind Kamala Harris in the final days of the US Presidential campaign.

In a statement, Gates explained his decision to get behind Harris and counter Trump, who has Elon Musk's coffers backing him, saying, “I have a long history of working with leaders across the political spectrum, but this election is different, with unprecedented significance for Americans and the most vulnerable people around the world.” He is said to have donated $ 50 million to Future Forward USA Action, a nonprofit organization that is supporting Harris’s presidential run.

US Election 2024 Live: Border arrests fall in September in last monthly gauge before US elections

Arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico fell 7% in September to a more than four-year low, authorities said Tuesday. It was likely the last monthly gauge during a presidential campaign in which Republican nominee Donald Trump has made immigration a signature issue.

The Border Patrol made 53,858 arrests, down from 58,009 in August and the lowest tally since August 2020, when arrests totaled 47,283, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Mexicans accounted for nearly half of arrests, becoming a greater part of the mix. In December, when arrests reached an all-time high of 250,000, Mexicans made up fewer than 1 in 4. Arrests for other major nationalities seen at the border, including Guatemalans, Hondurans, Colombians and Ecuadoreans, have plunged this year.

San Diego was again the busiest corridor for illegal crossings in September, followed by El Paso, Texas, and Tucson, Arizona.

US presidential race anxiety fuels gold's record-breaking rally

Gold prices hit record highs on Wednesday, as investors grew anxious about a tight U.S. presidential race and loaded up on safe-haven investments, while silver traded close to its highest in 12 years.

Spot gold gained 0.1% to $2,750.68 per ounce as of 1129 GMT after hitting a record high of $2,758.37 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures edged 0.2% higher to $2,764.30.

"It's the uncertainty related to the U.S. election and rising debt burden in the U.S. They have to issue billions of dollars of debt as well just ahead of the election into a relatively thin and nervous market," said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank.

"The risk of additional spending raising the debt burden even more is what's driving this safe-haven demand into investment metals right now."

Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris held a marginal 46% to 43% lead over Republican former President Donald Trump, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

Economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions boost non-yielding bullion, which has hit multiple record highs and surged over 33% so far this year to become one of the best-performing assets of 2024.

US Election 2024 live: Harris, Trump push for Latino vote with just 14 days to US election

US election rivals Donald Trump and Kamala Harris made their pitches to Latino voters Tuesday as their neck-and-neck White House race entered its final two-week stretch.

Democratic candidate Harris was set to tape an interview with Spanish-language TV network Telemundo while Republican nominee Trump held a roundtable event with Latino leaders in Florida, where he called the border the "biggest issue" facing the nation.

Both campaigns are pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into a last push for undecided voters who could tilt the balance in their favor, with polls showing the candidates in a dead heat ahead of Election Day.

About 18 million Americans have already voted by mail or in person -- representing more than 10 percent of the total in 2020.

Whatever the result, US voters will make history on November 5: they will either elect the country's first woman president,or they will put the first convicted felon into the White House.

At Trump's event, one speaker falsely claimed Vice President Harris and outgoing President Joe Biden were "human traffickers" while pushing baseless claims that Trump won the 2020 election.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Clallam County - The last bellwether in the US election

If you want to know who's going to win the White House in November, ask the people of Clallam County.
The 78,000 folks who live in this strip of mountains, forests and rain-dashed coast in the far northwest of the continental United States haven't been wrong about their presidential pick in almost half a century.

"Our county is a bellwether county," explained Rod Fleck, city planner in Forks, a small city in Washington state built on a once-enormous timber industry.

"We are the last county that how it votes in November has been an indicator of how the presidential election turns out."

Between Ronald Reagan's win in 1980 and Donald Trump's victory in 2016, just 19 of the several thousand counties across the country always picked the winner.

But in 2020, 18 of them stuck with Trump, who lost the election.

Only Clallam County voted for Joe Biden, keeping its record alive.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Harris unveils economic strategy targeted at Latino men in Telemundo interview

During a Telemundo interview, Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her economic proposals aimed at Latino men, emphasizing the need for accessible funding for small businesses and homeownership opportunities. She acknowledged the challenges Latino men face in obtaining loans and pledged to increase capital for community banks to better serve their needs. Harris's plan includes a $25,000 down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers to foster intergenerational wealth. The full interview will air Wednesday.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Obama raps Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' at Kamala Harris rally in Detroit

During a rally in Detroit, former President Barack Obama delighted the audience by rapping a few lines from Eminem's hit "Lose Yourself." Supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, Obama humorously acknowledged the challenge of following Eminem, saying, “I have done a lot of rallies, so I don’t usually get nervous. But I was feeling some kind of way following Eminem.” This light-hearted moment showcased his connection with the crowd and highlighted the event's energetic atmosphere.

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US Election 2024 Live Updates: Tulsi Gabbard officially joins Republican Party at Trump rally in North Carolina

During a rally for Donald Trump in North Carolina, former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard announced she is joining the Republican Party. Gabbard, who represented Hawaii’s 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021, praised Trump’s leadership and expressed her support for his vision of reshaping the Republican Party.

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US Election 2024 Live Updates: Eminem and Obama team up in Detroit to rally support for Harris

Eminem energized the audience at a Detroit rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz by opening with his hit song "Not Afraid." After the performance, he spoke to the crowd, emphasizing the importance of protecting free speech and individual rights in America. He praised Vice President Harris, stating she would safeguard these freedoms. Eminem then introduced former President Barack Obama, marking a key moment in the rally as part of the final push in the campaign.

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US Election 2024 Live Updates: Bill Gates has reportedly revealed that he has contributed $50 million to Kamala Harris’s campaign

After years of remaining politically neutral, Bill Gates has privately disclosed that he donated approximately $50 million to a nonprofit organisation supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. This donation, intended to be kept confidential, marks a significant shift in Gates's approach to political contributions, as he has not publicly endorsed Harris or similar initiatives in the past.

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US Election 2024 Live Updates: Trump's campaign files complaint against UK Labour party for campaigning in US

Donald Trump's campaign has accused the UK Labour Party of interfering in the 2024 US presidential election. The complaint claims that Labour members were sent to campaign for Kamala Harris in key battleground states, violating US election rules regarding foreign nationals.

Trump's legal team drew a historical parallel to British actions in the American Revolution and requested an investigation into possible illegal foreign contributions.

Labour insists its members are volunteering independently. Republicans and figures like Elon Musk expressed concerns, but later deleted posts criticising the involvement.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Harris says Democrats are ready if Trump tries to prematurely declare victory

In a recent interview with NBC News, vice president Kamala Harris addressed the possibility of Donald Trump attempting to declare victory prematurely in the 2024 election. She emphasized that her team is ready to confront such a scenario, stating that the Democrats "have the resources and the expertise" to handle any efforts to undermine the electoral process.

However, Harris made it clear that her primary focus is on securing a victory against the Republican nominee. She highlighted the gravity of the situation, referring to Trump's past actions, including his denial of the 2020 election results and his role in the January 6th Capitol riot. "This is a person, Donald Trump, who tried to undo the — a free and fair election, who still denies the will of the people, who incited a violent mob to attack the United States Capitol and some 140 law enforcement officers were attacked. Some — were killed. This is a very serious matter," she emphasized.

The Vice President's comments come just two weeks before the crucial Election Day, as the nation prepares to make a decision that will shape the future of the country.

The Daily Show host Jon Stewart on Monday upped the ante against former President Donald Trump and mocked him after he made a campaign stop at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, quipping: “This campaign cannot get any weirder.”

ormer California first lady and journalist Maria Shriver recently disclosed that only pre-arranged questions were allowed to be posed to Vice President Kamala Harris during a town hall event held in Michigan on Monday.

At the Oakland County event, a woman in the audience inquired if it would be possible to ask a question, just before Harris was set to appear alongside former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney, according to the Daily Mail. Shriver responded by informing her that audience members would not be allowed to ask questions, as there were already pre-determined questions. Shriver added that she hoped to raise some questions that might be on the audience's minds.

Kamala Harris to travel to Texas as Democrats hope to flip Senate seat

US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris will travel to Texas on Friday for an abortion-rights event as Democrats’ hopes rise they can win a Senate seat in the Republican stronghold, according to a senior Harris campaign official.

Republican Donald Trump holds a comfortable lead on Vice President Harris in Texas, which has not voted for a Democratic president since 1976. This makes the trip a notable departure from the seven key battleground states for the Democrat in the final two weeks of the race for the White House.

Former President Donald Trump caused a stir on social media when he stepped behind the counter at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania on Sunday, manning the fries station and interacting with customers.

The visit took place in Feasterville-Trevose, a swing voter area northeast of Philadelphia, as part of Trump’s campaign stop. Wearing an apron over his suit, he joked to reporters, stating he was “applying for a job at McDonald’s” and had “always wanted to do this” after stepping off his plane. A month prior, Trump had hinted at an interest in working at the fast-food chain. During his time at the restaurant, he was guided by an employee through the process of frying, salting, and boxing the fries. Known for his fondness for fast food, Trump was reportedly surprised that handling the fries with his hands was unnecessary.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: What is ‘Operation Aurora’ and the Alien Enemies Act?

Former President and Republican party nominee Donald Trump detailed his new Operation Aurora plan during a rally in Aurora, Colorado, on Friday. The proposed federal-level program aims to crack down on the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, by invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The centuries-old law that was intended to target foreign criminal networks operating in the US.

Trump's Operation Aurora is made for the speedy removal of gang members, particularly those from Tren de Aragua. Trump wants to use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to specifically target criminal networks formed by illegal immigrants. "We will dismantle every migrant criminal network on American soil," Trump declared during his rally.

Trump further talked about the changes he believes have happened since he left office, blaming the Biden administration for the current state of the country.

"We're a country in distress. We're laughed at all over the world," he said while criticising President Biden and vice president Kamala Harris. He believes that the current state of the nation is their failure to manage the nation’s security and immigration policies.

Speaking to his supporters, Trump promised that if gets re-elected, his administration would deploy elite squads from ICE, Border Patrol, and federal law enforcement to track down, arrest, and deport every illegal immigrant gang member, ensuring none remain in the country.

"If they try to return, they will face an automatic ten-year prison sentence without parole," he declared.

"And if they come back into our country, they will be told it is an automatic ten-year sentence in jail with no possibility of parole," he added.

Donald Trump has called on Christian voters to participate in the 2024 election on Monday, positioning himself as a defender of religious freedoms, according to the Guardian. Speaking at an "11th-Hour Faith Leaders Meeting" in North Carolina, Trump warned that a government led by Kamala Harris would restrict the rights of Christians and framed the election as a spiritual issue.

As the 2024 presidential election enters its final weeks, Donald Trump is ramping up his use of vulgar and inflammatory language at campaign rallies. During a Pennsylvania event this weekend, the former president opened with a shocking anecdote about the late golf legend Arnold Palmer's genitalia. Trump’s crude remarks about Palmer's masculinity were followed by insults directed at his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris.These outbursts have stirred controversy but also energized his core supporters, raising questions about whether this unfiltered approach is an intentional election strategy to galvanize his base, particularly younger male voters.

Former President Donald Trump recently attacked federal emergency workers during his inspection of Hurricane Helene's damage in North Carolina. This criticism comes amid challenges faced by the workers, including harassment and misinformation.

Trump dismissed concerns about the hurricane impacting North Carolina's upcoming election results. He addressed questions about his comments on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), defending his criticism despite threats from armed militias causing FEMA to pause their work.

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, many US Jews like Rona Kaufman, observe signs that more Jews feel abandoned by the Democratic Party and may vote for Republican Donald Trump. Jewish voters form a small segment of the voting-age population in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin—key states for Democrats.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Hilarious AI-generated video of Trump at McDonald's goes viral ahead of election

Donald Trump recently appeared on "Six Feet Under," the podcast of retired wrestling legend The Undertaker, real name Mark Calaway, where the former president revealed his fascination with professional Wrestling.

Over the course of the interview, Trump also quizzed the legendary wrestler on the realities of the ring, showcasing his curiosity and deep interest in the world of sports entertainment.

During their exchange, Trump bombarded Calaway with rapid-fire questions, ranging from how wrestling rings absorb impact to the physical toll on wrestlers. "Does that ring take great absorption?" Trump asked, diving into specifics that highlighted his intrigue.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Frustrated Latinos turn to Trump in key state of Nevada

Las Vegas market worker Maria Salinas believes Democrats have failed their traditional Latino supporters for too long, and -- like many others in this key voting bloc -- is ready to vote for Donald Trump for the first time.

"I think Trump can change things a little," she said, speaking to AFP at the juice stand she runs in the electoral battleground state of Nevada.

The Democrats offer "promises and promises... but nothing changes for us," said Salinas, whose relatives have been waiting for years to receive the legal right to move to the United States.

"This time I'm going to vote for Trump to see if he helps us."

Latinos are the second-largest ethnic group in the United States, and represent 22 percent of voters in Nevada.

That share has grown rapidly to become a vital factor in the southwestern swing state's elections, as thousands of immigrants are lured each year by the promise of work at Las Vegas's flashy casinos and hotels.

Harris and Trump deliver starkly different messages as election nears

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Republican rival Donald Trump presented contrasting messages on the campaign trail, targeting undecided voters with just two weeks left before Election Day.

Vice President Harris, joined by former Republican lawmaker Liz Cheney, focused on conservative, suburban women in three key Midwestern states. Harris warned that Trump posed a threat to abortion rights, national security, and democracy. At a Pennsylvania event, she called Trump "unstable" and "unhinged," emphasizing the serious consequences of his potential return to the presidency.

"Donald Trump may be an unserious man, but the consequences of him being president are brutally serious," Harris said.

Trump, in response, rejected claims that he threatens democracy, asserting that Democrats are the real danger due to the criminal investigations against him following his 2020 election loss.

Kamala Harris says US must raise federal minimum wage

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said on Monday the United States must raise its federal minimum wage.

Trump campaign targets Kamala Harris in new battleground TV Ad

Donald Trump's presidential campaign has launched a new 30-second television ad across key battleground states, spending over $10 million in just six days, according to AdImpact. The ad takes aim at Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden’s policies, portraying them as responsible for economic struggles, rising immigration, and global instability.

The ad begins with footage of migrants running near a border wall, underscored by the headline “Illegal crossings surge,” referencing a December report by the Associated Press. The screen then cuts to a man shopping for produce in a grocery store, with the words “Prices still rising,” citing a CNBC report from May.

Next, a missile strike clip highlights ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, with a headline that reads “Global chaos,” attributed to The Wall Street Journal. A smiling Kamala Harris is then shown in an appearance from ABC’s "The View" on October 8, where she responds to a question by stating, “There is not a thing that comes to mind,” when asked if she would have done anything differently from President Biden.

US election shines a light on competing masculinities

Akron and Christopher Kilmartin, University of Mary Washington Akron, Oct 21 (360info) Gus Walz, the 17-year-old son of Minnesota Governor and Democratic nominee for Vice President Tim Walz, stole the show at the Democratic National Convention last month.
As his father was speaking, Gus gave him a standing ovation. With tears streaming down his face, he placed his hand over his heart and yelled, "that's my dad."

Tim Walz had been talking about the fertility treatments he and his wife, Gwen, received to conceive his daughter Hope. "Hope, Gus and Gwen," Governor Walz said to his family, "you are my entire world, and I love you."

The response from the conservative side of the aisle was to ridicule this neurodivergent teenager, who lives with a nonverbal learning disorder and other challenges.

The critics' focus was on Gus's violation of the masculine norm of suppressing emotions.

'Trump Is Dangerous': Harris' Big Warning During Blue Wall Rallies With Ex-Republican Cheney

Former vice president Dick Cheney's daughter Liz Cheney said she is aware that many Republicans are going to vote for Kamala Harris -- more than those who have openly supported Harris. Campaigning alongside Harris in Pennsylvania, Liz Cheney said many Republicans might not be public about their voting choice.

Donald Trump is leading Kamala Harris by over 20 percentage points on Polymarket which is a decentralized prediction market platform that allows users to trade on the possible outcome of world events. On this platform Donald Trump's winning possibility is 62 per cent while Kamala Harris' is 38 per cent. On being asked why people are betting $2.1 billion on Trump's win, the former president said they got to know Kamala Harris."That she's incompetent. That she's a Marxist. You can say communist. A lot of people don't know what is a Marxist," Donald Trump said.

US Election 2024 Live Updates: McDonald's says it isn't endorsing a presidential candidate

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.

According to a message sent to employees on Monday, the owner-operator of the location, Derek Giacomantonio, initiated contact with McDonald's after discovering Trump's interest in visiting a Pennsylvania restaurant. The company agreed to host the event.

"Upon learning of the former president's request, we approached it through the lens of one of our core values: we open our doors to everyone," the company stated in the message. "McDonald's does not endorse candidates for elected office and that remains true in this race for the next president. We are not red or blue – we are golden."

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Liz Cheney helps Harris seek moderate votes as they paint Trump as a dangerous choice

In a show of bipartisan unity, vice president Kamala Harris and former Representative Liz Cheney addressed Republican voters who are uncomfortable with Donald Trump on Monday. They portrayed the former president as a toxic influence that must be removed from the nation's political landscape.

Harris, speaking at an event in the Philadelphia suburbs, asserted that Trump "has been using the power of the presidency to demean and to divide us" and that "people are exhausted with that."

The vice president expressed concern about how the world perceives the United States, stating, "People around the world are watching. And sometimes I do fret a bit about whether we as Americans truly understand how important we are to the world."

Cheney, a conservative from Wyoming, emphasized that her dedication to the Constitution takes precedence over her political party affiliation. She voiced her apprehension about entrusting foreign policy to a "totally erratic, completely unstable" Trump, warning that "our adversaries know that they can play Donald Trump" and that "we cannot afford to take that risk."

US Election 2024: Harris woos on-the-fence Republicans, Trump tours storm damage

Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate for the US presidency, focused her efforts on attracting moderate voters in three key swing states on Monday. Meanwhile, Donald Trump criticized the government's handling of Hurricane Helene during his visit to the hard-hit state of North Carolina.

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.

Harris was joined by Liz Cheney, a well-known Republican, in Pennsylvania on Monday. Cheney urged undecided voters "to reject the kind of vile vitriol that we've seen from Donald Trump."

During his visit to storm-ravaged Asheville, Trump reiterated conspiracy theories about the government's response to the disaster. At a subsequent rally in Greenville, he emphasized his campaign's message, claiming that immigrants were "looting, ransacking, raping and pillaging" the nation.