As the United States presidential election approaches, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ramp up their campaigns with last-minute appeals to voters. Here’s a quick rundown of the key political news from the past week.
The election at a glance
With 23 days left until the November 5 election, national polling averages show Harris slightly ahead. As of October 11, FiveThirtyEight shows Harris leading by 2.5 points, while 270toWin gives her a marginal lead.
Harris aims to win over suburban voters, but recent polls show a slip in support among Black voters.
Hurricane Milton becomes disinformation battleground
Hurricane Milton intensifies political clashes as it heads towards Florida, with accusations of disinformation flying between Trump and Biden amid the storm’s approach.
Trump and Harris spar with mainstream media
Harris increases media appearances, while Trump withdraws from an interview with 60 Minutes, leading to clashes on disinformation and free speech.
Harris touts health as an advantage over Trump
Health and competency become central issues, with Trump and Harris trading jabs over physical and mental fitness for office.
Trump lays out blueprint for anti-immigrant agenda
Trump escalates anti-immigrant rhetoric on the campaign trail, promising stringent measures if re-elected, raising concerns about nativist sentiments.
Bob Woodward’s book paints an unflattering portrait
Woodward’s new book reveals alleged interactions between Trump and Putin, sparking controversy as the election heats up.