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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are campaigning in battleground states ahead of Election Day. Harris is queuing up potential Republican cabinet members, including former Senator Jeff Flake and Senator James Lankford. An exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll found that Harris and Trump are nearly tied, with Harris at 45% and Trump at 44%, a closer race than found in the August poll.
Trump and Harris Target Key Battle States in Election Race
With just two weeks until Election Day, both ex-President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are focusing on critical battleground states that may decide the race to the White House. Each candidate aims to sway voters with their plans for the economy and the southern border. USA TODAY provides live coverage of the journey to Election Day.
Harris Proposes Republican Cabinet Members
On a recent ‘SmartLess’ podcast interview, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz endorsed Kamala Harris’s promise to appoint a Republican Cabinet member. He praised conservative figures, such as ex-Sen. Jeff Flake, who cross party lines to collaborate.
Supreme Court Dismisses Michael Cohen’s Lawsuit Against Trump
The Supreme Court rejected Michael Cohen’s lawsuit accusing Donald Trump of retaliation for publishing a revealing book about him. The justices upheld a lower court dismissal of the suit, dismissing Cohen’s claim that Trump had him unjustly returned to prison.
“60 Minutes” Refutes Trump Accusations of Manipulative Editing
CBS’ “60 Minutes” has dismissed allegations from the Trump campaign that it misleadingly edited a clip of their conversation with Kamala Harris. The program clarified that excerpts provided to different CBS shows featured various parts of the same response.
Latino and Black Voter Support for Harris Declines
A recent USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll indicates a drop in Latino voter support for Harris, who now trails Trump by 11 points among this demographic. Black voter support remains in Harris’s favor, but by a lesser margin than typical for Democratic candidates.
Election Interference Concerns Raised Over Elon Musk’s Reward Scheme
Election law experts have voiced concern over Elon Musk’s plan to award $1 million to a person who signs his online petition daily until Election Day. The lottery announcement at a Trump rally could violate federal laws prohibiting vote-buying.
Harris and Trump Battle for Votes in Electoral Swing States
As the presidential race approaches its final stages, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue to battle for votes in key swing states. Current polling averages show Trump leading by small margins in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
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