Vice President Kamala Harris visited the union stronghold of Flint, Michigan, as she competes with Donald Trump for working-class voters in the upcoming election. Harris’s appearance in Michigan comes after dockworkers suspended a strike to reach a new contract, avoiding potential labor unrest that could have impacted the economy. Meanwhile, Trump headed to Georgia to show unity with Gov. Brian Kemp, signaling a repaired relationship with the top Republican in a key battleground state.
In North Carolina, Trump engaged with a military-heavy audience, discussing various issues including veterans affairs and hurricane relief. The event took place near Fort Liberty, among the world’s largest military installations. Trump also announced plans to revert the name of Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg, following the Department of Defense’s renaming last year to shed Confederate soldier names in response to anti-racism protests.
Democrats and civil rights groups are urging election officials in states affected by Hurricane Helene to extend voter registration deadlines for the upcoming presidential election. While South Carolina has extended its deadline, other states like North Carolina and Georgia are yet to make a decision. Advocacy groups in Georgia are urging the governor and secretary of state to extend the registration deadline in affected counties, citing the storm’s impact on voter registration efforts.
A Muslim American voter mobilization group met with Vice President Harris to discuss the ongoing crisis in Gaza and Lebanon, urging Harris to take action to end the conflict and change U.S. policy in the region. The group expressed disappointment in the administration’s handling of the violence, stating that it has endangered Muslim communities at home and expanded to a broader regional war. The group requested Harris to relay their message to President Biden and emphasize the urgency of ending the violence.
A federal judge has ordered a small town in Wisconsin to offer accessible voting systems for disabled people, following a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice. The towns of Thornapple and Lawrence were accused of not providing accessible voting systems as required by federal law. The judge’s order mandates Thornapple to ensure every polling place has accessible voting systems for the November election. Lawrence reached a settlement with the Justice Department requiring them to make voting machines available at all polling places in future elections.
Former President Trump and Gov. Kemp of Georgia showed unity during a visit to the state after Hurricane Helene, praising citizens and first responders for their efforts. Trump commended Kemp for his handling of the aftermath and mentioned the upcoming election, hinting that Georgia would be treated well under his presidency. Meanwhile, President Biden expressed confidence in the upcoming election’s fairness but expressed uncertainty about its peacefulness, citing Trump’s dangerous claims about the 2020 election being stolen.
