US Election 2024 Live Updates: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump in dead heat across swing states

US Election 2024 Live Updates: All attention is focused on the high-stakes battle between US Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump on November 5.

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a sharp critique of her presidential opponent, former President Donald Trump, describing him as "unstable, dangerous, and unfit to serve" in the lead-up to the upcoming US elections. She made these statements during an interview with Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier.

With two weeks remaining in the presidential campaign, Democrat Kamala Harris is dedicating much of her time to bolstering support in the "blue wall" states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. She aims to prevent a repeat of Hillary Clinton's setback in those states eight years ago. Her itinerary highlights the Democratic nominee's strategy to secure a victory against Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Harris made these remarks during an interview with Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier.

During the interview, she said, "Listen to me... Donald Trump is unfit to serve, he is unstable, dangerous and people are exhausted with someone who professes to be a leader who spends fulltime demeaning and engaging in personal grievances... American people are tired of that."

Harris further criticised Trump, accusing him of being willing to use the American military against US citizens and targeting individuals engaged in peaceful protests.

She said, “And here's the bottom line, he has repeated it many times, he has talked about turning the American Military on the American people, he has talked about going after people who are engaged in peaceful protest, he has talked about locking people up because they disagree with him."

Vice President Kamala Harris is the first woman, first Black, and first Asian American to hold the vice presidency. If elected president, the 59-year-old would make history as the first woman to assume the role.

She is up against former President Donald Trump, who is eyeing a historic return to the White House after a bitter exit in 2020. If he wins, it would be the first time in over 100 years in US history, that a President would serve two non-consecutive presidential terms.

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22 Oct 2024, 08:45:35 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Trump’s Culture War Meets a Historic Time for Transgender Rights

Sarah McBride is set to make American history as the first openly transgender lawmaker in Congress. She also steps onto the national stage in a country deeply divided over trans rights — a rupture set to widen if Donald Trump wins the presidency next month.

In the first half of October, Trump and his supporters released a barrage of television ads attacking rival presidential candidate Kamala Harris for her past support of transgender people, spending more than $21 million to air them during NFL games, college football broadcasts and in swing states, according to CNN. He’s also amped up the rhetoric around transgender issues during his rallies and made rolling back rights for the community a cornerstone of his campaign platform. (Bloomberg)

22 Oct 2024, 08:16:23 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Harris, Trump in dead heat across swing states in Washington Post poll

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remain in a tight contest across seven battleground states with just over two weeks until the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, a Washington Post/Schar School opinion poll showed on Monday.

Democratic former prosecutor Harris led among likely voters in Georgia 51% to 47%, while Republican Trump was slightly ahead in Arizona with 49% to 46%. Both findings fell within the plus or minus 4.5 percentage points margin of error in the poll, which surveyed 5,016 registered voters from Sept. 30 to Oct. 15. (Reuters)

22 Oct 2024, 07:37:04 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Kamala Harris recognizes Gen Z’s potential, calls them ‘clear-eyed leaders’

US Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Pennsylvania on Monday expressed her admiration for Generation Z — those born from the mid-to-late 1990s to the early 2010s, pledging to invest in their future. Speaking to an audience crowd in this key swing state, Harris emphasized the importance of empowering the younger generation, describing them as "young leaders" who possess a "clear-eyed" view of the challenges ahead.

“They've only known the climate crisis, they've only known active shooter drills," Harris stated, highlighting the unique experiences that have shaped Gen Z's worldview. She remarked on their eagerness for change, adding, “They’re so wonderfully impatient," which she emphasized as a positive trait. 

22 Oct 2024, 07:29:28 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Harris, Trump pick up the pace two weeks to Election Day

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her Republican rival, Donald Trump, delivered radically different messages on the U.S. campaign trail on Monday as they sought to win over undecided voters in the two weeks before Election Day.

Vice President Harris, campaigning alongside Republican former lawmaker Liz Cheney, attempted to convince conservative, suburban women in three Midwestern battleground states that former President Trump was a threat to abortion rights, national security and democracy.

22 Oct 2024, 07:16:43 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Trump makes more debunked claims about FEMA as he surveys storm damage in North Carolina

Surveying storm damage in North Carolina, former President Donald Trump on Monday blasted federal emergency responders whose work has been stymied by armed harassment and a deluge of misinformation, but he said he was not concerned that the aftermath of Hurricane Helene would affect election results in the battleground state.

Trump was asked whether it was helpful to criticize hurricane relief workers after the Federal Emergency Management Agency recently paused work in the area because of reports they could be targeted by militia. He responded by again assailing the agency and repeating the falsehood that the response was hampered because FEMA spent its budget helping people who crossed the border illegally. That claim was debunked weeks ago by U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., who stood behind Trump as he spoke. (AP)

22 Oct 2024, 06:56:19 AM IST

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

US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris made a push to woo moderates in her rival's camp in three swing states Monday, while Donald Trump slammed the government's response to Hurricane Helene as he toured the devastated state of North Carolina.

With just over two weeks until Election Day, the Democratic vice president and her Republican opponent are on a blitz through the battlegrounds that will decide the outcome in a race that polls say is too close to call. (AFP)

22 Oct 2024, 06:55:42 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Trump makes more debunked claims about FEMA as he surveys storm damage in North Carolina

Surveying storm damage in North Carolina, former President Donald Trump on Monday blasted federal emergency responders whose work has been stymied by armed harassment and a deluge of misinformation, but he said he was not concerned that the aftermath of Hurricane Helene would affect election results in the battleground state.

Trump was asked whether it was helpful to criticize hurricane relief workers after the Federal Emergency Management Agency recently paused work in the area because of reports they could be targeted by militia. He responded by again assailing the agency and repeating the falsehood that the response was hampered because FEMA spent its budget helping people who crossed the border illegally. That claim was debunked weeks ago by U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., who stood behind Trump as he spoke. (AP)

22 Oct 2024, 05:55:03 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Man accused of threatening Pennsylvania party employee over poll watchers

A Pennsylvania man was charged with threatening to kill an employee of a state political party who had been recruiting people to monitor polls for the Nov. 5 U.S. election, according to court documents made public on Monday.

John Courtney Pollard, 62, of Philadelphia, is accused of sending threatening messages to the unidentified party employee, including vowing to "SKIN YOU ALIVE," according to an indictment filed by federal prosecutors in the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Pollard was arrested on Monday and charged with one count of transmitting interstate threats. He has not yet entered a plea and it was not immediately clear if he had an attorney. (Reuters)

22 Oct 2024, 05:53:58 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Some Jewish voters in presidential swing states reconsider their longtime devotion to Democrats

For Rona Kaufman, the signs are everywhere that more Jews feel abandoned by the Democratic Party and may vote for Republican Donald Trump.

It's in her Facebook feed. It's in the discomfort she observed during a question-and-answer at a recent Democratic Party campaign event in Pittsburgh. It's in her own family.

“The family that is my generation and older generations, I don’t think anybody is voting for Harris, and we’ve never voted Republican, ever," Kaufman, 49, said, referring to Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. “My sister has a Trump sign outside her house, and that is a huge shift." (AP)

22 Oct 2024, 05:44:50 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Elon Musk promises $1 million every day until US election day, awards first cheque in Pennsylvania: Know why

As the US presidential election is nearing, billionaire Elon Musk is holding several events in support of former US president and Republican candidate Donald Trump.

In one such event on Saturday in Harrisburg, Musk promised to give away $1 million every day until election day to anyone who will sign his online petition supporting the US Constitution. And he wasted no time, awarding a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Republican Donald Trump. The winner was a man named John Dreher, according to event staff.

This is Musk’s latest attempt to influence the tightly-contested presidential race between Trump and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris through his extraordinary wealth.

22 Oct 2024, 05:37:00 AM IST

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

US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris made a push to woo moderates in her rival's camp in three swing states Monday, while Donald Trump slammed the government's response to Hurricane Helene as he toured the devastated state of North Carolina.

With just over two weeks until Election Day, the Democratic vice president and her Republican opponent are on a blitz through the battlegrounds that will decide the outcome in a race that polls say is too close to call.

On Monday, Harris appeared in Pennsylvania alongside Liz Cheney -- a prominent Republican -- who called on undecided voters "to reject the kind of vile vitriol that we've seen from Donald Trump." (AFP)

22 Oct 2024, 05:08:00 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway tests limits of election law

Elon Musk’s $1 million giveaway for voters who sign his free-speech and gun-rights petition falls into a gray area of election law, and legal experts are divided about whether the billionaire supporter of Donald Trump could be running afoul of prohibitions on paying people to register to vote.

The Tesla CEO is promising to give $1 million each day to a randomly selected person who signs his online petition pledging to support the First and Second amendments of the U.S. Constitution, which protect the rights to free speech and gun ownership. (Reuters)

22 Oct 2024, 05:07:08 AM IST

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

Kamala Harris teamed up with Liz Cheney on Monday to make a bipartisan appeal to Republican voters uneasy about Donald Trump, describing the former president as a malignant force that needs to be excised from American politics.

The Democratic vice president said at an event in the Philadelphia suburbs that Trump “has been using the power of the presidency to demean and to divide us" and “people are exhausted with that."

“People around the world are watching," Harris said. “And sometimes I do fret a bit about whether we as Americans truly understand how important we are to the world." (AP)

22 Oct 2024, 05:06:33 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Harris, Trump pick up the pace two weeks to Election Day

22 Oct 2024, 05:06:15 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Trump makes more debunked claims about FEMA

Surveying storm damage in North Carolina, former President Donald Trump on Monday blasted federal emergency responders whose work has been stymied by armed harassment and a deluge of misinformation, but he said he was not concerned that the aftermath of Hurricane Helene would affect election results in the battleground state.

Trump was asked whether it was helpful to criticize hurricane relief workers after the Federal Emergency Management Agency recently paused work in the area because of reports they could be targeted by militia. He responded by again assailing the agency and repeating the falsehood that the response was hampered because FEMA spent its budget helping people who crossed the border illegally. That claim was debunked weeks ago by U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., who stood behind Trump as he spoke. (AP)

22 Oct 2024, 01:58:17 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: We must raise the minimum wage," Harris Insists while targeting Trump

Kamala Harris spoke to reporters in Michigan, criticized Donald Trump’s stance on the federal minimum wage and social security.

She highlighted that Trump does not support raising the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, which equates to an annual income of $15,000 for full-time workers.

Harris labeled the current minimum wage as "essentially poverty wages".

22 Oct 2024, 01:40:47 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Supreme Court dismisses Michael Cohen's bid to revive lawsuit against Trump

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear Michael Cohen's request to revive a lawsuit against Donald Trump.

Michael Cohen is Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer.

Cohen and Trump experienced a public fallout, leading to Cohen's testimony against Trump in a New York courtroom.

The testimony involved hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

22 Oct 2024, 01:36:52 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Vance says, ‘Trump speaks from the heart, not just slogans

JD Vance, Donald Trump's running mate, was asked why it was "necessary" for him to continue using the term "enemy from within" to describe US citizens who disagree with him.

"Donald Trump is unfiltered. I think this is one of the reasons why the campaign has gone well, because he's not doing a basement campaign strategy," Vance said. "He's not just running on slogans. When people ask him questions, he speaks from the heart."

22 Oct 2024, 01:03:15 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney calls Trump 'Erratic'

Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney who endorses Kamala Harris for president references the January 6, 2021, riots and expresses the importance of a country with a "peaceful transfer of power."

Cheney states, “Every one of us has a duty and an obligation to do what's right for the country."

She criticizes Donald Trump's foreign policy, labeling it as "totally erratic" and "completely unstable."

Cheney claims Trump "idolizes tyrants."

She argues that the choice in national security is between a man who has failed to defend the nation and Vice President Harris.

22 Oct 2024, 12:47:45 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Harris acknowledges Gen Z as 'clear-eyed leaders' with great potential

At the campaign event in Pennsylvania, Vice President Kamala Harris expressed strong admiration for Generation Z.

She highlighted their unique experiences, stating that they have "only known the climate crisis" which have shaped their perspectives.

Harris emphasized the importance of empowering this younger generation, calling them "young leaders" with a "clear-eyed" view of the challenges they face.

22 Oct 2024, 12:14:47 AM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: White House dismisses questions on Elon Musk's role in Trump's campaign

During the daily press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre dismissed several inquiries regarding tech billionaire Elon Musk's growing involvement in Donald Trump's campaign, stating, "I have no response."

21 Oct 2024, 11:55:21 PM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Liz Cheney declares support for Kamala Harris, rejects Trump’s misogyny

"We're going to reject the misogyny that we've seen from Donald Trump and JD Vance," Cheney said.

"We're not always going to agree, but I know vice-president Harris will always do what she believes is right for this country. She has a sincere heart, and that's why I'm honoured to be here," Cheney said.

21 Oct 2024, 11:49:07 PM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Central Park Five sue Trump for defamation over debate comments

Five men, famously known as the "Central Park Five" who were wrongfully convicted of raping a jogger in New York city's Central Park 30 years ago, have filed a defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump. The lawsuit stems from statements Trump made during a televised debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on September 10.

The Central Park Five, who were teenagers at the time of their convictions, claim they were coerced into making false confessions. Although they were exonerated years later, the group points to Trump’s false remarks regarding their case, particularly his statement during the debate, where he claimed the men had "pled guilty".

21 Oct 2024, 11:07:55 PM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Daughter of late Republican president backs Harris

Susan Ford Bales, daughter of the late President Gerald Ford, announced her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday.

In her statement, she reflected on her father's presidency following Richard Nixon's resignation, noting that the country then needed a leader who was "serious, compassionate, and honorable".

She emphasized that her father demonstrated "the courage to do what was right" and consistently defended the U.S. Constitution.

21 Oct 2024, 10:14:22 PM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Trump showcases mental acuity at Lancaster Town Hall, jokes about age

Trump after working the fryer at a McDonald’s in a battleground state Pennsylvania, held a town hall event in Lancaster.

During the event, Trump emphasized his mental sharpness, highlighting his fitness at 78.

Trump humorously claimed that at 78, he is “not close" to being 80 years old.

21 Oct 2024, 09:54:43 PM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Obama derides Trump’s lengthy speeches, calling them 'just word salads

During a recent rally in Tucson, Arizona, in support of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz, former President Barack Obama made several pointed remarks about former President Donald Trump.

Key highlights from Obama's speech include:

- Obama referred to Trump as "a 78-year-old billionaire who has not stopped complaining about his problems since he rode down that golden escalator nine years ago."

- He criticized Trump’s behavior during public events, specifically mentioning a town hall where Trump appeared to sway to music on stage. Obama quipped, “You would be worried if your grandpa was acting like this," and remarked, “We do not need to see what an older, loonier Donald Trump looks like with no guardrails."

-Obama dismissed Trump's assertion of being the “father of IVF," saying, “I do not know what that means, and you do not either."

- Obama asserted that Trump’s political approach is aimed at creating division among Americans, stating, “Most of all, Donald Trump wants you to think that this country is hopelessly divided... Having people divided, angry, resentful, and full of grievance boosts his chances of being elected."

-Obama raised doubts about Trump's competence, stating, “Have you seen him lately? I mean, he is out there, giving two, two-and-a-half-hour speeches, just word salads. You have no idea what he’s talking about."

21 Oct 2024, 09:08:06 PM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: McDonald’s declares neutral stance in Presidential Election amid Trump’s visit

McDonald’s has stated that it will remain neutral in the upcoming presidential election following Donald Trump's visit to a franchise in Pennsylvania, emphasizesthat it does not endorse candidates for elected office.

In an internal message as reported, the company said, “We are not red or blue — we are golden." They also clarified that the local franchisee, Derek Giacomantonio, received a request from law enforcement regarding former President Donald Trump’s intent to visit the restaurant.

Additionally, McDonald’s franchisees have extended invitations to Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, to visit as well, it reportedly said.

21 Oct 2024, 08:16:13 PM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: CBS News addresses Trump’s editing allegations concerning Kamala Harris interview, stating, 'This is false'

CBS News issued a statement on Sunday addressing accusations from former US President Donald Trump regarding deceitful editing of the October 7 interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The network categorically denied these claims, stating, "This is false."

The network clarified that an excerpt provided to "Face the Nation" featured a longer segment of Harris's response compared to the version aired on "60 Minutes." Both segments responded to the same question, though they highlighted different parts of her answer.

CBS News asserted, "When we edit any interview, whether a politician, an athlete, or a movie star, we strive to be clear, accurate, and on point." The network noted that the edited version was more concise, allowing for broader discussion within the show's 21-minute segment.

21 Oct 2024, 06:57:49 PM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Harris to hit three key swing states, Trump focuses on North Carolina

Kamala Harris, alongside Liz Cheney, is on a three-stop swing state tour today, to visit Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

The tour kicks off in Pennsylvania.

- Speech in Chester, Pennsylvania

- Address in Oakland County, Michigan

- Rally in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Donald Trump focuses on gathering support in hurricane-hit North Carolina.

21 Oct 2024, 06:51:21 PM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Obama to campaign in North Carolina next week

Former US President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Charlotte, North Carolina, next Friday for a campaign event.

This visit is part of his efforts to support Democratic candidates Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in key states as the election approaches.

Obama has been actively campaigning in various swing states, including recent stops in Arizona and Nevada, aiming to mobilize voters ahead of the critical election.

He campaigned in Arizona on Oct 18 and in Nevada on Oct 19. Next week, he's expected to also hit Michigan and Wisconsin.

21 Oct 2024, 06:49:28 PM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Obama and Harris team up for first joint appearance in Georgia on Thursday

Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris will make their first joint appearance in Georgia on Thursday. The event aims to rally support ahead of the upcoming election.

This joint effort comes as Democrats seek to maintain momentum in critical battleground states.

Obama is making campaign stops in several swing states as the election approaches. After visiting Arizona on October 18 and Nevada on October 19, he is scheduled to head to Michigan and Wisconsin next week.

21 Oct 2024, 06:43:57 PM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Trump to attend Steelers-Jets Game in Pittsburgh tomorrow

Former President Donald Trump will be at the Steelers-Jets game in Pittsburgh tomorrow night, watching alongside energy industry leaders, elected officials, and former NFL players Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell.

Trump is also scheduled for an interview with a local news station WPXI.

21 Oct 2024, 06:41:30 PM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Tim Walz and Obama to campaign in Wisconsin on Tuesday

Harris-Walz campaign's upcoming visits in Wisconsin on Tuesday, October 22.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz will kick off the day by speaking alongside former President Barack Obama in Madison, Wisconsin.

Following the Madison event, Governor Walz will travel to Racine, to deliver remarks in the evening.

21 Oct 2024, 06:28:10 PM IST

US Election 2024 Live Updates: Trump faces backlash over 'fat pig' comments at Detroit rally

Former US President Donald Trump is facing widespread backlash after making controversial comments during a rally past weekend in Detroit, Michigan, where he referred to potential voters as "fat pigs".

Trump encouraged his supporters to participate in early voting, stating, “Early voting is underway, so get everyone you know and go out and vote. Go tomorrow, it’s just starting, go and vote." However, in his controversial comments as he addressed women directly, said, “Tell them, ‘Jill, get your fat husband off the couch, get that fat pig off the couch. Tell him to go and vote for Trump; he’s going to save our country.’" He added, “Get him up, Jill, slap him around, get him up!"