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US economy slowing but solid in final run-up to presidential election

Voters have long been frustrated with the economy under President Joe Biden, which has featured the worst inflation

Elon Musk's X falls behind on updating political advertising disclosures

X isn't legally required to update the database, but it's become an expected practice for the company and its tech peers

Trump, Harris host rallies in Milwaukee in final push to win Wisconsin

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will host rallies within 7 miles of each other Friday night in the Milwaukee area as part of a fevered final push for votes in swing-state Wisconsin's largest county. Milwaukee is home to the most Democratic votes in Wisconsin, but its conservative suburbs are where most Republicans live and are a critical area for Trump as he tries to reclaim the state he narrowly won in 2016 and lost in 2020. One reason for his defeat was a drop in support in those Milwaukee suburbs and an increase in Democratic votes in the city. Both candidates recognize that the road to the White House runs directly through Milwaukee County, said Hilario Deleon, chair of the county's Republican Party. The dueling rallies Trump is in downtown Milwaukee and Harris is in a suburb may be the candidates' last appearances in Wisconsin before Election Day. Both sides say the race is once again razor tight for the state's 10 electoral votes. Four of the .

US elections: Kamala Harris slams Trump's 'protector of women' remarks

She added, He does not believe that women should have agency and authority to make decisions about their own bodies

Musk declares financial emergency: What's fueling $36 trillion debt crisis?

During a recent rally, Elon Musk raised concerns about the soaring $36 trillion national debt and its potential impact on the economy, labelling it a 'financial emergency' in the US

Election threats remain yrs after far-right extremists stormed US Capitol

After the 2020 presidential election, thousands of Donald Trump's most fervent supporters heeded his call to join a wild protest of his defeat. Following Trump's lies about a stolen election, hundreds of them stormed the US Capitol under the banners of the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and other extremist groups and movements. Many of those far-right networks have dissolved, splintered or receded from public view since the January 6, 2021, attack. But the spectre of election-related chaos hasn't vanished with them. Political violence remains a persistent threat heading into the November 5 election, experts warn. Election officials have been inundated with threats, misinformation and the prospect of election denialist" organisations wreaking havoc. The FBI was investigating on Monday after fires destroyed hundreds of ballots inside drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and in nearby Vancouver, Washington. Trump has used social media to promote violent conspiracy theories that have become ...

Democrats go after Jill Stein, Cornel West in ads aimed at young US voters

Democrats are spending about USD 5,00,000 for a last-minute push to persuade voters in battleground states to reject third-party candidates Jill Stein and Cornel West, warning a vote for them will help Republican Donald Trump. The Democratic National Committee said Monday that the digital ads will run on Instagram and YouTube, targeting younger voters and college campuses. They use video of Trump from a June rally in Philadelphia, when he said: Cornel West. He's one of my favourite candidates, Cornel West. And I like her also, Jill Stein, I like her very much. You know why? She takes 100 per cent from them. He takes 100 per cent. Stung by narrow losses in 2000 and 2016 that they blame in part on support for Green Party nominees, Democrats have put a major emphasis this year on discouraging left-leaning voters from backing third-party candidates. They pushed back aggressively against No Labels, a nascent third-party movement, and the independent candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ...

People in US want to restrict immigration from Asia: Prez's policy adviser

US President's domestic policy adviser Neera Tanden has slammed those political groups who are trying to restrict legal migration from Asian countries and other parts of the globe and said their policy of deportation would many a time impact the near and dear ones of people who have legally migrated to the US. I will just say there's a lot of conversation about immigration. Both people, our administration, the others have been focused on securing our border. But there is a big difference between national leaders on the issue of legal immigration. Our community has grown in part because this country has seen expansions of legal immigration as crucially important, Tanden told PTI. But that is a big difference... There are people who want to restrict legal immigration, specifically legal immigration from Asia and other parts of the globe. That is an issue that's really at stake. I don't think there's been enough discussion of that, those sets of issues, Tanden said in an apparent dig at

US elections: Harris calls chip workers in Michigan 'source of optimism'

Kamala Harris has emphasised how government funding for computer chip manufacturers could create factory jobs in the electoral battleground of Michigan, days after Donald Trump criticised the bipartisan 2022 law that provides the money and said he would rather just charge tariffs. The Democratic vice president visited Saginaw County to tour a Hemlock Semiconductor factory. Last week, the Commerce Department said the company would receive up to USD 325 million in direct support to build a new factory making hyper-pure polysilicon, a building block for electronics and solar panels, among other technologies. The new facility would add 180 factory jobs in Michigan. Harris met with workers as she toured the factory and spoke about American leadership to a small audience before she departed for her next appearance in the state. The vice president said the United States has a tradition of taking pride in its leadership in many areas, but cannot rest on tradition and must keep pushing ...

Democrats escalate attacks on Trump after comedian's Puerto Rico remark

Democrats have stepped up their attacks on Donald Trump over a comedian opening a rally for the former president calling Puerto Rico a floating island of garbage, a comment that drew wide condemnation and highlighted the rising power of a key Latino group in the swing state of Pennsylvania. Vice President Kamala Harris described Trump's rally Sunday at Madison Square Garden as more vivid than usual and said he fans the fuel of hate before she flew to Michigan for a campaign event. President Joe Biden called the rally simply embarrassing. In a rare move late Sunday, the Trump campaign distanced itself from the remarks on Puerto Rico made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe. The garbage he spoke about is polluting our elections and confirming just how little Donald Trump cares about Latinos specifically, about our Puerto Rican community, Eddie Moran, mayor of Reading, said at a news conference with other Puerto Rican officials. With just over a week before Election Day, the fallout underscor

US pursues modest Mideast plans amid uncertainty over upcoming elections

With the U.S. presidential election just a week away, the Biden administration is not giving up hope for short-term deals for cease-fires between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. But U.S. officials are mindful that political uncertainty in the United States has made the sides reluctant to commit to any significant agreements before it is clear who has won the White House. In the meantime, the Middle East is uneasy about what happens next after Israel struck Iranian military targets over the weekend in retaliation for Iran's barrage of ballistic missile attacks on Oct. 1. U.S. officials said they believe Israel's attack whose targets were coordinated with Washington will not draw an escalatory reaction from Iran. But the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to share sensitive diplomatic discussions, caution that nothing is certain. The Biden administration was able to persuade Israel to keep its response limited gaining assurances it wouldn'

Trump's campaign faces backlash for racist jokes, anti-immigration push

Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden criticised for harsh anti-immigrant push, racist jokes, misogyny, and fear-mongering a week ahead of US polls

Two major US newspapers refuse to endorse Trump, sparking democracy debate

At stake is whether the United States remains a functioning democracy or descends into a corrupt plutocracy

US election: Why did LA Times, Washington Post skip candidate endorsement?

Editors at both legacy media outlets have resigned following the billionaire owner's decision to shun endorsing any candidate in this presidential election

Here's how US presidential elections will affect economy, stock market

Both sides have outlined radically different visions of America's economic future, with major implications for the rest of the world

Trajectory of Ukraine's fight against Russia hangs on US election outcome

There is no doubt that the US election will determine the trajectory of the war in Ukraine. The status of military aid from Kyiv's chief international backer is dependent on who becomes president, as is any prospect for a cease-fire that could benefit Ukraine. Some in Kyiv say the country's very existence hinges on who wins the White House. As Americans vote, exhausted and outmanned Ukrainian soldiers are holding defensive lines under constant Russian fire, knowing the results will dictate their future. The war in Ukraine is one of the most divisive issues of the November 5 election: Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, advocate very different views on how much support the US should continue to give Ukraine. After a whirlwind Western tour, Kyiv's leaders have tried to promote their version of what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls his victory plan. They hope key decisions will be made including Ukraine'

US elections: Elon Musk and friends smothering internet's truth seekers

In early October, the head of the US intelligence community warned of a serious threat from foreign actors including Russia, Iran and China, aimed at undermining trust in polls

US voters fear post-election violence, attempts to overturn results: Poll

American voters are approaching the presidential election with deep unease about what could follow, including the potential for political violence, attempts to overturn the election results and its broader implications for democracy, according to a new poll. The findings of the survey, conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research, speak to persistent concerns about the fragility of the world's oldest democracy, nearly four years after former President Donald Trump's refusal to accept the 2020 election results inspired a mob of his supporters to storm the US Capitol in a violent attempt to stop the peaceful transfer of power. About 4 in 10 registered voters say they are extremely or very concerned about violent attempts to overturn the results after the November election. A similar share is worried about legal efforts to do so. And about 1 in 3 voters say they are extremely or very concerned about attempts by local or state election officials to stop the

US elections: Latest poll shows Trump, Harris tied at 48% for popular vote

The results of the poll are not encouraging for Harris as it comes just less than two weeks ahead of the elections

Progressives warn Harris must change closing message as election looms

Progressive Democrats warn Kamala Harris risks losing the support of a small but significant portion of her political base unless she changes her campaign's closing message and its messengers immediately. Specifically, several progressive leaders believe that the Democratic nominee has been too focused on winning over moderate Republicans in recent days at the expense of her own party's passionate liberals. And they say that Harris' closing message, which is increasingly centred on Republican Donald Trump and the threat he poses to US democracy, ignores the economic struggles of the nation's working class. Some far-left leaders are also irked that Harris has shared the stage in recent days with former House Republican leader Liz Cheney and billionaire businessman Mark Cuban while progressive icons like Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have been relegated to low-profile roles. The truth of the matter is that there are a hell of a lot more ...