<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:68,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1705}">In 2016, Donald Trump defied polls and all expectations to defeat Hillary Clinton and become the American President. The victory which he described as "beautiful" happened despite Clinton winning nearly three million more votes than the Republicans. But how could that be? How can the candidate who won the second-highest number of votes win and be crowned president? Here's how the complex US electoral system works:</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:101,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1791}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:101,&quot;w&quot;:302,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1791}">How did Trump win in 2016?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:145,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1835}">Donald Trump did what was required: win enough individual states, some with very narrow margins, to surpass the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:198,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1888}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:198,&quot;w&quot;:407,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1888}">How does the Electoral College work?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:242,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1932}">The US Electoral College is made up of 538 members who gather in their state capitals after each presidential election to designate the winning president and vice president. To win, a candidate must receive an absolute majority—at least 270 electoral votes.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:308,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1998}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/melania-trump-breaks-ranks-contradicts-husband-donalds-views-on-abortion-in-memoir-764061">'It's about autonomy,' Melania Trump breaks ranks, contradicts husband Donald's views on abortion in memoir</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:340,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2030}">If you're wondering who these 538 voters are, the answer is they are mostly local elected officials or party leaders.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:372,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:68,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2062}">Each state has a number of electors equal to its total representation in Congress, combining its House — the number depends on the states' population and Senate members — two in every state irrespective of the state's size. For example, California has 54 electors, while smaller states like Wyoming have just three. US capital Washington has three electors even though it has no voting members in Congress.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:455,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2145}">This is why candidates focus heavily on a handful of "swing" states that can make or break the elections for them.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:487,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2177}">Most states follow a winner-takes-all approach, where the candidate with the most votes in that state gets all its electoral votes. However, Nebraska and Maine allocate some electors by the congressional district, adding complexity to the process.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:557,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2247}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:557,&quot;w&quot;:246,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2247}">A controversial system</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:601,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2291}">As the 2024 US elections approach, the question if Trump can achieve his 2016 feat is on many minds. Back then, he won 306 electoral votes, way more than the 270 he needs.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:650,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:68,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2340}">He's not the only one to achieved this. Before him, five presidents, including John Quincy Adams in 1824 and George W. Bush in 2000, have achieved this. Bush's win was particularly contentious. It hinged on a Supreme Court ruling that ultimately awarded him Florida's electoral votes and the presidency, even though he lost the nationwide popular vote by almost 500,000 votes.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:733,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2423}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:733,&quot;w&quot;:718,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2423}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:733,&quot;w&quot;:637,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2423}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-led-desperate-criminal-scheme-to-stay-in-power-prosecutors-reveal-new-evidence-revealed-764015">Trump led ‘desperate criminal scheme’ to stay in power, prosecutors reveal new evidence</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:769,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2459}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:769,&quot;w&quot;:207,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2459}">The role of electors</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:813,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2503}">The Electoral College is often viewed as a formality, as electors are not required by the Constitution to vote according to their state's popular vote. However, in July 2020, the Supreme Court allowed states to impose fines on "faithless electors" who stray from this norm. However, to date, no faithless elector has ever been changed for the outcome of an election.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:882,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2572}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:882,&quot;w&quot;:328,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2572}">The 2024 US election schedule</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:926,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2616}">US law states they "meet and cast their vote on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December." This year, electors will gather in state capitals on December 17 and cast their votes.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:975,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2665}">After that, on January 6, 2025, Congress will convene to certify the winner on Capitol Hill — the scene of the 2020 riots. Certifying the victory by convention is the Vice President. Finally, the&nbsp;winner will be sworn in on January 20.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1024,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2714}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1024,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2714}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In 2016, Donald Trump defied polls and all expectations to defeat Hillary Clinton and become the American President. The victory which he described as "beautiful" happened despite Clinton winning nearly three million more votes than the Republicans.

In 2016, Donald Trump defied polls and all expectations to defeat Hillary Clinton and become the American President. The victory which he described as "beautiful" happened despite Clinton winning nearly three million more votes than the Republicans. But how could that be? How can the candidate who won the second-highest number of votes win and be crowned president? Here's how the complex US electoral system works: How did Trump win in 2016? Donald Trump did what was required: win enough individual states, some with very narrow margins, to surpass the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House. How does the Electoral College work? The US Electoral College is made up of 538 members who gather in their state capitals after each presidential election to designate the winning president and vice president. To win, a candidate must receive an absolute majority—at least 270 electoral votes. Also read | 'It's about autonomy,' Melania Trump breaks ranks, contradicts husband Donald's views on abortion in memoir If you're wondering who these 538 voters are, the answer is they are mostly local elected officials or party leaders. Each state has a number of electors equal to its total representation in Congress, combining its House — the number depends on the states' population and Senate members — two in every state irrespective of the state's size. For example, California has 54 electors, while smaller states like Wyoming have just three. US capital Washington has three electors even though it has no voting members in Congress. This is why candidates focus heavily on a handful of "swing" states that can make or break the elections for them. Most states follow a winner-takes-all approach, where the candidate with the most votes in that state gets all its electoral votes. However, Nebraska and Maine allocate some electors by the congressional district, adding complexity to the process. A controversial system As the 2024 US elections approach, the question if Trump can achieve his 2016 feat is on many minds. Back then, he won 306 electoral votes, way more than the 270 he needs. He's not the only one to achieved this. Before him, five presidents, including John Quincy Adams in 1824 and George W. Bush in 2000, have achieved this. Bush's win was particularly contentious. It hinged on a Supreme Court ruling that ultimately awarded him Florida's electoral votes and the presidency, even though he lost the nationwide popular vote by almost 500,000 votes. Also read | Trump led ‘desperate criminal scheme’ to stay in power, prosecutors reveal new evidence The role of electors The Electoral College is often viewed as a formality, as electors are not required by the Constitution to vote according to their state's popular vote. However, in July 2020, the Supreme Court allowed states to impose fines on "faithless electors" who stray from this norm. However, to date, no faithless elector has ever been changed for the outcome of an election. The 2024 US election schedule US law states they "meet and cast their vote on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December." This year, electors will gather in state capitals on December 17 and cast their votes. After that, on January 6, 2025, Congress will convene to certify the winner on Capitol Hill — the scene of the 2020 riots. Certifying the victory by convention is the Vice President. Finally, the winner will be sworn in on January 20. (With inputs from agencies)

How Trump won the White House in 2016 despite losing the popular vote: Here's how US electoral college works

<p>The death toll from a devastating storm that battered the southeastern United States climbed to at least 130 on Monday, as the disaster became a hot topic in an already bitter election campaign, with the White House angrily refuting claims it had been slow to respond.</p>

<p>With hundreds still unaccounted for across several southeastern US states and the death toll climbing, President Joe Biden announced he would travel to storm-ravaged North Carolina Wednesday to monitor rescue efforts.</p>

<p>Biden also accused former president Donald Trump of spreading lies, after the Republican presidential candidate charged, without evidence, that the federal government was ignoring the disaster brought on by Hurricane Helene and denying help to his supporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He's lying," Biden told reporters in the Oval Office, adding that he had spoken to North Carolina governor Ray Cooper "and he told him he's lying. I don't know why he does it... that's simply not true, and it's irresponsible."</p>

<p>Later on CNN, Cooper, a Democrat, said when asked about Trump's accusations of Republican victims being ignored: "It makes no difference who you are. If you need help, we are going to provide it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"And if there is ever a time where we all need to come together and put politics aside, it is now."</p>

<p>At least 130 people were killed by the storm and associated flooding -- 57 in North Carolina, 29 in South Carolina, 25 in Georgia, 14 in Florida, four in Tennessee and one in Virginia, according to tallies from local authorities and media reports compiled by AFP.</p>

<p>Emergency workers continued a grim search for hundreds of people still unaccounted for across the affected states, where torrential rains brought widespread havoc.</p>

<p>They also worked to restore water and power supply to the affected areas as well as cell phone service, remove fallen trees, deliver supplies and register people for disaster assistance.</p>

<p><strong>- Biden accused of 'sleeping' -</strong></p>

<p>With Biden preparing to head to North Carolina, Trump on Monday visited Georgia, another epicenter of the destruction -- and both are among the key swing states where the US election will be decided in just five weeks' time.</p>

<p>In the city of Valdosta, Trump vowed to "bring lots of relief material, including fuel, equipment, water, and other things" to those in need.</p>

<p>"The federal government is not being responsive," he told reporters. "The vice president, she's out someplace, campaigning, looking for money," he said, referring to his election rival, Vice President Kamala Harris.</p>

<p>"We're not talking about politics now," he said later, wearing a bright red "Make America Great Again" hat while standing in the rubble of a furniture store.</p>

<p>Harris canceled campaign events to return to Washington Monday for a briefing on the federal response.</p>

<p>"Over the past few days, our nation has endured some of the worst destruction and devastation that we have seen in quite some time," Harris said afterwards.</p>

<p>"And we have responded with our best, with the best folks who are on the ground and here doing the kind of work that is about rising to a moment of crisis."</p>

<p>Responding to Trump's criticism that he was "sleeping" instead of dealing with the storm damage, Biden defended his decision to spend the weekend at his home in Delaware, saying he was working "the whole time."</p>

<p>When a major natural disaster hits the United States, the federal government responds at the request of states. A president's role is usually to oversee and coordinate aid, including funding.</p>

<p>Scientists say climate change likely plays a role in the rapid intensification of hurricanes, because there is more energy in warmer oceans for them to feed on, and Biden stressed as much Monday.</p>

<p>"Absolutely, positively, unequivocally, yes, yes, yes, yes," Biden told reporters in the Oval Office when asked if climate change was to blame for the trail of destruction left by the storm.</p>

<p><strong>- Drowned in their homes -</strong></p>

<p>The sheriff's office in Pinellas County, Florida published a grim litany of the nine people left dead there so far, almost all of whom were found in their homes.</p>

<p>Nearly all appeared to have drowned, it said, while the others were buried under debris.</p>

<p>In Georgia, residents faced power cuts, supply shortages, blocked roads and broken communication lines in often mountainous terrain, with Governor Brian Kemp describing the storm as a "250-mile wide tornado."</p>

<p>More than 1.6 million households and businesses remained without power on Monday, according to tracker poweroutage.us.</p>

<p>Cooper, the North Carolina governor, said Monday that hundreds of roads had been destroyed and many communities were "wiped off the map."</p>

<p>"This is an unprecedented storm," he told reporters. &nbsp;"The emotional and physical toll here is indescribable."</p>

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The death toll from a devastating storm that battered the southeastern United States climbed to at least 130 on Monday, as the disaster became a hot topic in an already bitter election campaign, with the White House angrily refuting claims it had been slow to respond.

The death toll from a devastating storm that battered the southeastern United States climbed to at least 130 on Monday, as the disaster became a hot topic in an already bitter election campaign, with the White House angrily refuting claims it had been slow to respond. With hundreds still unaccounted for across several southeastern US states and the death toll climbing, President Joe Biden announced he would travel to storm-ravaged North Carolina Wednesday to monitor rescue efforts. Biden also accused former president Donald Trump of spreading lies, after the Republican presidential candidate charged, without evidence, that the federal government was ignoring the disaster brought on by Hurricane Helene and denying help to his supporters. "He's lying," Biden told reporters in the Oval Office, adding that he had spoken to North Carolina governor Ray Cooper "and he told him he's lying. I don't know why he does it... that's simply not true, and it's irresponsible." Later on CNN, Cooper, a Democrat, said when asked about Trump's accusations of Republican victims being ignored: "It makes no difference who you are. If you need help, we are going to provide it. "And if there is ever a time where we all need to come together and put politics aside, it is now." At least 130 people were killed by the storm and associated flooding -- 57 in North Carolina, 29 in South Carolina, 25 in Georgia, 14 in Florida, four in Tennessee and one in Virginia, according to tallies from local authorities and media reports compiled by AFP. Emergency workers continued a grim search for hundreds of people still unaccounted for across the affected states, where torrential rains brought widespread havoc. They also worked to restore water and power supply to the affected areas as well as cell phone service, remove fallen trees, deliver supplies and register people for disaster assistance. - Biden accused of 'sleeping' - With Biden preparing to head to North Carolina, Trump on Monday visited Georgia, another epicenter of the destruction -- and both are among the key swing states where the US election will be decided in just five weeks' time. In the city of Valdosta, Trump vowed to "bring lots of relief material, including fuel, equipment, water, and other things" to those in need. "The federal government is not being responsive," he told reporters. "The vice president, she's out someplace, campaigning, looking for money," he said, referring to his election rival, Vice President Kamala Harris. "We're not talking about politics now," he said later, wearing a bright red "Make America Great Again" hat while standing in the rubble of a furniture store. Harris canceled campaign events to return to Washington Monday for a briefing on the federal response. "Over the past few days, our nation has endured some of the worst destruction and devastation that we have seen in quite some time," Harris said afterwards. "And we have responded with our best, with the best folks who are on the ground and here doing the kind of work that is about rising to a moment of crisis." Responding to Trump's criticism that he was "sleeping" instead of dealing with the storm damage, Biden defended his decision to spend the weekend at his home in Delaware, saying he was working "the whole time." When a major natural disaster hits the United States, the federal government responds at the request of states. A president's role is usually to oversee and coordinate aid, including funding. Scientists say climate change likely plays a role in the rapid intensification of hurricanes, because there is more energy in warmer oceans for them to feed on, and Biden stressed as much Monday. "Absolutely, positively, unequivocally, yes, yes, yes, yes," Biden told reporters in the Oval Office when asked if climate change was to blame for the trail of destruction left by the storm. - Drowned in their homes - The sheriff's office in Pinellas County, Florida published a grim litany of the nine people left dead there so far, almost all of whom were found in their homes. Nearly all appeared to have drowned, it said, while the others were buried under debris. In Georgia, residents faced power cuts, supply shortages, blocked roads and broken communication lines in often mountainous terrain, with Governor Brian Kemp describing the storm as a "250-mile wide tornado." More than 1.6 million households and businesses remained without power on Monday, according to tracker poweroutage.us. Cooper, the North Carolina governor, said Monday that hundreds of roads had been destroyed and many communities were "wiped off the map." "This is an unprecedented storm," he told reporters. "The emotional and physical toll here is indescribable." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

130 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden announced his visit to storm-hit North Carolina amid Trump controversy

<p>Ryan Routh, the 58-year-old man accused of plotting to kill Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course, pleaded not guilty on Monday to several federal charges.</p>

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<p>His lawyer Kristy Militello entered the not guilty plea during a brief arraignment in a West Palm Beach federal courthouse and requested a jury trial.</p>

<p>Wearing a beige prison uniform and shackles on his wrists and ankles, Routh answered "yes, your honor," when the magistrate judge asked him if he was aware of the charges against him.</p>

<p>Routh was arrested on September 15 after a Secret Service agent saw the barrel of a rifle poking out from brush on the perimeter of the West Palm Beach golf course where Trump was playing a round.</p>

<p>The agent opened fire and Routh, who fled in a vehicle, was arrested shortly later.</p>

<p>He has been charged with attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer and firearms offenses.</p>

<p>A federal judge ruled last week that Routh, identified as a Hawaii resident, should remain in custody.</p>

<p>FBI analysis of Routh's phone showed he had been in Florida since August 18, and his devices were located multiple times between that date and September 15 near Trump's golf course and his Mar-a-Lago residence, according to prosecutors.</p>

<p>Before being spotted by the Secret Service agent, Routh spent nearly 12 hours in the vicinity of the Trump International Golf Club, according to his phone location data.</p>

<p>Court documents said Routh allegedly dropped off a box at an unidentified person's home several months before the attempted assassination containing various letters.</p>

<p>One letter, addressed to "The World," allegedly said: "This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump but I am so sorry I failed you."</p>

<p>"I tried my best and gave it all the gumption I could muster," it said. "It is up to you now to finish the job; and I will offer $150,000 to whomever can complete the job."</p>

<p>It was the second assassination attempt on Trump this summer. The first took place on July 13 at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a gunman opened fire on the former president, killing one person and wounding Trump in the ear.</p>

<p>The candidate was otherwise unharmed, and the gunman was killed at the scene.</p>

<p>The Routh case has been assigned at random to federal District Judge Aileen Cannon -- a Trump appointee who dismissed criminal proceedings against the former president earlier this year over his retention of top-secret documents at his private residence.</p>

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Ryan Routh, the 58-year-old man accused of plotting to kill Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course, pleaded not guilty on Monday to several federal charges.

Ryan Routh, the 58-year-old man accused of plotting to kill Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course, pleaded not guilty on Monday to several federal charges. His lawyer Kristy Militello entered the not guilty plea during a brief arraignment in a West Palm Beach federal courthouse and requested a jury trial. Wearing a beige prison uniform and shackles on his wrists and ankles, Routh answered "yes, your honor," when the magistrate judge asked him if he was aware of the charges against him. Routh was arrested on September 15 after a Secret Service agent saw the barrel of a rifle poking out from brush on the perimeter of the West Palm Beach golf course where Trump was playing a round. The agent opened fire and Routh, who fled in a vehicle, was arrested shortly later. He has been charged with attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer and firearms offenses. A federal judge ruled last week that Routh, identified as a Hawaii resident, should remain in custody. FBI analysis of Routh's phone showed he had been in Florida since August 18, and his devices were located multiple times between that date and September 15 near Trump's golf course and his Mar-a-Lago residence, according to prosecutors. Before being spotted by the Secret Service agent, Routh spent nearly 12 hours in the vicinity of the Trump International Golf Club, according to his phone location data. Court documents said Routh allegedly dropped off a box at an unidentified person's home several months before the attempted assassination containing various letters. One letter, addressed to "The World," allegedly said: "This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump but I am so sorry I failed you." "I tried my best and gave it all the gumption I could muster," it said. "It is up to you now to finish the job; and I will offer $150,000 to whomever can complete the job." It was the second assassination attempt on Trump this summer. The first took place on July 13 at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a gunman opened fire on the former president, killing one person and wounding Trump in the ear. The candidate was otherwise unharmed, and the gunman was killed at the scene. The Routh case has been assigned at random to federal District Judge Aileen Cannon -- a Trump appointee who dismissed criminal proceedings against the former president earlier this year over his retention of top-secret documents at his private residence. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ryan Routh, accused of plotting to kill Donald Trump in Florida, pleads not guilty to federal charges

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1702}">In the aftermath of Sean "Diddy" Combs' recent arrest, Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump shared an image of his political rival Vice President Kamala Harris on his Truth Social platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:64,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1751}">The image was doctored, and even though he later deleted it, the edited image has stirred controversy.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:100,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1787}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:100,&quot;w&quot;:438,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1787}">Combs 'freak offs' or an innocent photo?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:145,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1832}">The manipulated image falsely depicted Democratic Party presidential candidate Kamala Harris alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs, with text implying her involvement in the American rapper's alleged "freak offs," a term linked to the charges against him.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:145,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1832}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:79,&quot;w&quot;:526,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1766}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/harris-slams-hypocrite-trump-for-his-immoral-abortion-bans-how-dare-they-760573">Harris slams 'hypocrite' Trump for his 'immoral' abortion bans: 'How dare they...'</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:212,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1899}">The image was a manipulation of 2001 photograph of Harris with former talk show host Montel Williams and his daughter, Ashley. However, in the photo, Trump shared Williams' face replaced by Combs'.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:262,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1949}">Have a look at the real vs fake image:</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:294,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1981}"><img alt="Diddy-Harris" bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:303,&quot;w&quot;:99,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1990}" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f17b6333-222b-4439-bf9e-cb43d0973ce2" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/New%20wion%20%2870%29.png" /></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:334,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2021}">A copy of the doctored image is now being widely shared with the embedded caption "Kamala doing the Diddy," and "Madam Vice President, have you ever been involved with or engaged in one of Puff Daddy's freak offs?"</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:334,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2021}"><img alt="Diddy-Harris 2" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8c39d846-c295-4ccb-911b-76ff7c38efb8" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/New%20wion%20%2873%29_2.png" /></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:571,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2258}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:571,&quot;w&quot;:200,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2258}">Trump and doctored images</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:603,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2290}">This manipulated image is nothing new. Trump has previously shared doctored&nbsp;images, including one falsely showing Taylor Swift supporting him and another misrepresenting Harris at the Democratic National Convention.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:674,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2361}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:674,&quot;w&quot;:313,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2361}">'Diddy' Combs' legal troubles</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:719,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:86,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2406}">Combs was recently arrested and indicted on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and other serious offences. The charges stem from accusations that he coerced victims into extended sexual acts, referred to as "freak offs," by the persecutors and which involved the use of drugs to ensure their compliance. These legal troubles follow a lawsuit filed by his former girlfriend, Cassie, in 2023, which was settled shortly after its filing, despite Combs' denial of the allegations.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:824,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2511}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:824,&quot;w&quot;:440,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2511}">Trump and Harris's connection to Combs</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:869,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2556}">Trump and Harris have both had previous public interactions with Combs. Harris praised Combs for his efforts to support Black communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, while Trump has called him a "good friend" in the past. Old photos of Trump and Combs have resurfaced, gaining traction online.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:869,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2556}"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In the aftermath of Sean "Diddy" Combs' recent arrest, Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump shared an image of his political rival Vice President Kamala Harris on his Truth Social platform.

In the aftermath of Sean "Diddy" Combs' recent arrest, Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump shared an image of his political rival Vice President Kamala Harris on his Truth Social platform. The image was doctored, and even though he later deleted it, the edited image has stirred controversy. Combs 'freak offs' or an innocent photo? The manipulated image falsely depicted Democratic Party presidential candidate Kamala Harris alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs, with text implying her involvement in the American rapper's alleged "freak offs," a term linked to the charges against him. Also read | Harris slams 'hypocrite' Trump for his 'immoral' abortion bans: 'How dare they...' The image was a manipulation of 2001 photograph of Harris with former talk show host Montel Williams and his daughter, Ashley. However, in the photo, Trump shared Williams' face replaced by Combs'. Have a look at the real vs fake image: A copy of the doctored image is now being widely shared with the embedded caption "Kamala doing the Diddy," and "Madam Vice President, have you ever been involved with or engaged in one of Puff Daddy's freak offs?" Trump and doctored images This manipulated image is nothing new. Trump has previously shared doctored images, including one falsely showing Taylor Swift supporting him and another misrepresenting Harris at the Democratic National Convention. 'Diddy' Combs' legal troubles Combs was recently arrested and indicted on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and other serious offences. The charges stem from accusations that he coerced victims into extended sexual acts, referred to as "freak offs," by the persecutors and which involved the use of drugs to ensure their compliance. These legal troubles follow a lawsuit filed by his former girlfriend, Cassie, in 2023, which was settled shortly after its filing, despite Combs' denial of the allegations. Trump and Harris's connection to Combs Trump and Harris have both had previous public interactions with Combs. Harris praised Combs for his efforts to support Black communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, while Trump has called him a "good friend" in the past. Old photos of Trump and Combs have resurfaced, gaining traction online. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump's shocking lie: Falsely ties rival Kamala Harris to Diddy's sex scandal 'freak offs'

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1702}">Kamala Harris on Friday (Sep 20) launched a fierce attack on&nbsp;her political rival Donald Trump and the Republican Party, calling them "hypocrites" over their stance on abortion as the first votes were cast in the crucial 2024 US presidential election.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1772}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:452,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1772}">Harris unleashes most forceful speech yet</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:130,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1817}">At a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, Democrat party presidential candidate Kamala Harris blamed Trump for a state law that bans abortion after six weeks, which she said had caused the deaths of two women.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:180,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1867}">Harris accused Republicans of failing to support women and children despite their claims to do so.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:180,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1867}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwi3z9SujtOIAxVnkK8BHeMPB_0QxfQBKAB6BAgTEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-targets-kamala-harriss-height-in-bizarre-post-ahead-of-debate-these-are-the-debate-rules-756796" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-targets-kamala-harriss-height-in-bizarre-post-ahead-of-debate-these-are-the-debate-rules-756796&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi3z9SujtOIAxVnkK8BHeMPB_0QxfQBKAB6BAgTEAE">Trump targets Kamala Harris’ height in bizarre post ahead of debate</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:212,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1899}">"These hypocrites want to start talking about how this is in the best interest of women and children."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:244,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1931}">"Well, where have you been? Where have you been when it comes to taking care of the women and children of America? Where have you been?" she asked the crowd, drawing cheers.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:294,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1981}">"How dare they," she remarked.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:326,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2013}">Since stepping in as the Democratic nominee two months ago, replacing President Joe Biden, Harris has sharpened her focus on abortion rights, often referring to what she calls "Trump abortion bans."&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:380,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2067}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:380,&quot;w&quot;:241,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2067}">Trump's abortion bans</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:424,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2111}">Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump is known to boast about appointing the Supreme Court justices responsible for overturning national abortion rights in 2022. Since then, at least 20 of the 50 US states have introduced full or partial restrictions, with Georgia being one of the strictest — banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:509,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2196}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:509,&quot;w&quot;:651,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2196}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:509,&quot;w&quot;:570,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2196}" data-ved="2ahUKEwi3z9SujtOIAxVnkK8BHeMPB_0QxfQBKAB6BAgQEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-claims-debate-with-kamala-harris-was-three-on-one-alleges-bias-757658" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-claims-debate-with-kamala-harris-was-three-on-one-alleges-bias-757658&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi3z9SujtOIAxVnkK8BHeMPB_0QxfQBKAB6BAgQEAE">Donald Trump claims debate with Kamala Harris was 'three on one,' alleges bias</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:545,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2232}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:545,&quot;w&quot;:253,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2232}">'Immoral' abortion bans</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:589,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2276}">Later on Friday, speaking at another rally in Madison, Wisconsin, Harris labelled these bans "immoral" and squarely blamed Trump for what she described as a "health care crisis."&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:639,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2326}">"This is a health care crisis, and Donald Trump is the architect," she said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:671,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2358}">She cited the death of Amber Nicole Thurman, a young mother from Georgia who died due to complications from abortion pills, as a tragic result of the state's restrictive laws. The case has become a rallying cry for her campaign.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:738,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2425}">"We will make sure Amber is not just remembered as a statistic," said the US Vice President, as quoted by AFP.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:788,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2475}">As early voting kicked off in key states, including Virginia, Minnesota, and South Dakota, Harris rallied her supporters, and said: "It (the election) is basically here and we have work to do, to energise, to organise and to mobilise."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:855,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2542}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:855,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2542}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Kamala Harris on Friday (Sep 20) launched a fierce attack on her political rival Donald Trump and the Republican Party, calling them "hypocrites" over their stance on abortion as the first votes were cast in the crucial 2024 US presidential election.

Kamala Harris on Friday (Sep 20) launched a fierce attack on her political rival Donald Trump and the Republican Party, calling them "hypocrites" over their stance on abortion as the first votes were cast in the crucial 2024 US presidential election. Harris unleashes most forceful speech yet At a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, Democrat party presidential candidate Kamala Harris blamed Trump for a state law that bans abortion after six weeks, which she said had caused the deaths of two women. Harris accused Republicans of failing to support women and children despite their claims to do so. Also read | Trump targets Kamala Harris’ height in bizarre post ahead of debate "These hypocrites want to start talking about how this is in the best interest of women and children." "Well, where have you been? Where have you been when it comes to taking care of the women and children of America? Where have you been?" she asked the crowd, drawing cheers. "How dare they," she remarked. Since stepping in as the Democratic nominee two months ago, replacing President Joe Biden, Harris has sharpened her focus on abortion rights, often referring to what she calls "Trump abortion bans." Trump's abortion bans Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump is known to boast about appointing the Supreme Court justices responsible for overturning national abortion rights in 2022. Since then, at least 20 of the 50 US states have introduced full or partial restrictions, with Georgia being one of the strictest — banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Also read | Donald Trump claims debate with Kamala Harris was 'three on one,' alleges bias 'Immoral' abortion bans Later on Friday, speaking at another rally in Madison, Wisconsin, Harris labelled these bans "immoral" and squarely blamed Trump for what she described as a "health care crisis." "This is a health care crisis, and Donald Trump is the architect," she said. She cited the death of Amber Nicole Thurman, a young mother from Georgia who died due to complications from abortion pills, as a tragic result of the state's restrictive laws. The case has become a rallying cry for her campaign. "We will make sure Amber is not just remembered as a statistic," said the US Vice President, as quoted by AFP. As early voting kicked off in key states, including Virginia, Minnesota, and South Dakota, Harris rallied her supporters, and said: "It (the election) is basically here and we have work to do, to energise, to organise and to mobilise." (With inputs from agencies)

Harris slams 'hypocrite' Trump for his 'immoral' abortion bans: 'How dare they...'

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1702}">United States&nbsp;on Wednesday (Sep 18) revealed that Iranian hackers had attempted to interfere in the 2024 election by sending stolen material from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign to people involved with Democratic President Joe Biden's re-election campaign.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:82,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1769}">This, according to US agencies, was part of Iran's broader effort to influence the US election and aimed to create discord and undermine confidence in the American electoral process.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:135,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1822}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:135,&quot;w&quot;:173,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1822}">Stolen materials</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:180,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1867}">In a joint statement, the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence said: "Iranian malicious cyber actors have continued their efforts since June to send stolen, non-public material associated with former President Trump's campaign to US media organisations".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:247,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1934}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:247,&quot;w&quot;:699,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1934}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:247,&quot;w&quot;:699,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1934}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-meeting-modi-news-donald-trump-says-will-meet-fantastic-indian-pm-narendra-modi-next-week-759639">Trump meeting Modi: Donald Trump says will meet 'fantastic' Indian PM Narendra Modi next week</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:296,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1983}">"This malicious cyber activity is the latest example of Iran’s multi-pronged approach ... to stoke discord and undermine confidence in our electoral process," it added.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:346,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2033}">According to the agencies, there is currently no evidence that the recipients of the stolen material&nbsp;— the Biden campaign&nbsp;—&nbsp;replied or engaged with the hackers. They did not specify what the stolen material was.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:396,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2083}">They also revealed that the cyber attackers also approached some US media organisations with the information, but did not name the outlets.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:449,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2136}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:449,&quot;w&quot;:242,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2136}">Iran denies allegations</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:494,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2181}">Tehran has, however, denied the allegations, labelling them "devoid" of credibility.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:526,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2213}">"Already devoid of any credibility and legitimacy, such allegations are fundamentally unfounded and wholly inadmissible," said Iran in a statement.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:576,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2263}">"Iran neither has any motive nor intent to interfere in the U.S. election; and, it therefore categorically repudiates such accusations."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:576,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2263}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:194,&quot;w&quot;:748,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2035}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:194,&quot;w&quot;:667,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2035}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/only-consequential-presidents-get-shot-at-boasts-trump-after-second-assassination-attempt-759624">'Only consequential presidents get shot at,' boasts Trump after second assassination attempt</a></strong>&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:629,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2316}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:629,&quot;w&quot;:372,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2316}">Trump campaign slams Democrats</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:674,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2361}">Donald Trump's campaign on Wednesday alleged that the stolen material was "proof," that "the Iranians are actively interfering in the election to help Kamala Harris and Joe Biden."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:723,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2410}">This, as per Trump campaign press secretary Karoline Leavitt, was "because they know President Trump will restore his tough sanctions and stand against their reign of terror."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:773,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2460}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:773,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2460}">(With inputs from agencies)</em>&nbsp;</p>


United States on Wednesday (Sep 18) revealed that Iranian hackers had attempted to interfere in the 2024 election by sending stolen material from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign to people involved with Democratic President Joe Biden's re-election campaign.

United States on Wednesday (Sep 18) revealed that Iranian hackers had attempted to interfere in the 2024 election by sending stolen material from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign to people involved with Democratic President Joe Biden's re-election campaign. This, according to US agencies, was part of Iran's broader effort to influence the US election and aimed to create discord and undermine confidence in the American electoral process. Stolen materials In a joint statement, the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence said: "Iranian malicious cyber actors have continued their efforts since June to send stolen, non-public material associated with former President Trump's campaign to US media organisations". Also read | Trump meeting Modi: Donald Trump says will meet 'fantastic' Indian PM Narendra Modi next week "This malicious cyber activity is the latest example of Iran’s multi-pronged approach ... to stoke discord and undermine confidence in our electoral process," it added. According to the agencies, there is currently no evidence that the recipients of the stolen material — the Biden campaign — replied or engaged with the hackers. They did not specify what the stolen material was. They also revealed that the cyber attackers also approached some US media organisations with the information, but did not name the outlets. Iran denies allegations Tehran has, however, denied the allegations, labelling them "devoid" of credibility. "Already devoid of any credibility and legitimacy, such allegations are fundamentally unfounded and wholly inadmissible," said Iran in a statement. "Iran neither has any motive nor intent to interfere in the U.S. election; and, it therefore categorically repudiates such accusations." Also read | 'Only consequential presidents get shot at,' boasts Trump after second assassination attempt Trump campaign slams Democrats Donald Trump's campaign on Wednesday alleged that the stolen material was "proof," that "the Iranians are actively interfering in the election to help Kamala Harris and Joe Biden." This, as per Trump campaign press secretary Karoline Leavitt, was "because they know President Trump will restore his tough sanctions and stand against their reign of terror." (With inputs from agencies)

Iranian hackers tried to tip 2024 US Election by leaking Trump campaign secrets to Biden's team: FBI and DNI

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1702}">More than 100 former Republican national security and foreign policy officials have thrown their support behind Kamala Harris for president, calling Donald Trump "unfit to serve."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:64,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1751}">This bipartisan group, as per reports, includes officials from the administrations of Ronald Reagan, both Bush presidencies, and even Trump himself, as well as some Democratic leaders.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:118,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1805}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:118,&quot;w&quot;:242,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1805}">Who signed the letter?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:162,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1849}">Prominent figures in the endorsement include former defence secretaries William Cohen and Chuck Hagel, and former CIA directors William Webster and Michael Hayden. Some of Trump's former staff, such as Mark Harvey and Elizabeth Neumann, also joined the endorsement.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1916}">The officials made their endorsement in a strongly worded joint letter.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:262,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1949}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:262,&quot;w&quot;:670,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1949}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:262,&quot;w&quot;:670,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1949}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-hackers-tried-to-tip-2024-us-election-by-leaking-trump-campaign-secrets-to-bidens-team-fbi-and-dni-759946">Iranian hackers tried to tip 2024 US Election by leaking Trump campaign secrets to Biden's team: FBI and DNI</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:311,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1998}">"We believe that the president of the United States must be a principled, serious, and steady leader," they wrote.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:361,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2048}">They acknowledged potential policy disagreements with Harris but stressed her leadership qualities and readiness for office, traits they believe Trump lacks.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:411,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2098}">"We expect to disagree with Kamala Harris on many domestic and foreign policy issues, but we believe that she possesses the essential qualities to serve as president and Donald Trump does not. We therefore support her election to be president."</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:481,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2168}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:481,&quot;w&quot;:405,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2168}">Republicans speak out against Trump</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:526,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2213}">The letter criticises Trump for fostering chaos in government, prioritising personal interests over national ones, and undermining US democracy—citing his role in the January 6 Capitol attack and his dealings with authoritarian leaders like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:526,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2213}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-a-difference-in-political-leaning-tesla-spacex-workers-donate-to-harris-while-musk-backs-trump-760012">US election | A difference in political leaning: Tesla, SpaceX workers donate to Harris while Musk backs Trump</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:593,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2280}">"We firmly oppose the election of Donald Trump. As president, he promoted daily chaos in government, praised our enemies and undermined our allies, politicised the military and disparaged our veterans, prioritized his personal interest above American interests, and betrayed our values, democracy, and this country's founding document," added the letter.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:677,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2364}">The group also highlighted Democratic Party presidential candidate Harris'&nbsp;commitment to NATO, and Israel, and her willingness to work across the aisle, including a pledge to appoint Republicans to her administration.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:744,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2431}">This endorsement follows a growing trend of Republicans, like former congressperson Barbara Comstock and former Trump aides, crossing party lines to back Harris ahead of the election.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:794,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2481}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:794,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2481}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


More than 100 former Republican national security and foreign policy officials have thrown their support behind Kamala Harris for president, calling Donald Trump "unfit to serve.

More than 100 former Republican national security and foreign policy officials have thrown their support behind Kamala Harris for president, calling Donald Trump "unfit to serve." This bipartisan group, as per reports, includes officials from the administrations of Ronald Reagan, both Bush presidencies, and even Trump himself, as well as some Democratic leaders. Who signed the letter? Prominent figures in the endorsement include former defence secretaries William Cohen and Chuck Hagel, and former CIA directors William Webster and Michael Hayden. Some of Trump's former staff, such as Mark Harvey and Elizabeth Neumann, also joined the endorsement. The officials made their endorsement in a strongly worded joint letter. Also read | Iranian hackers tried to tip 2024 US Election by leaking Trump campaign secrets to Biden's team: FBI and DNI "We believe that the president of the United States must be a principled, serious, and steady leader," they wrote. They acknowledged potential policy disagreements with Harris but stressed her leadership qualities and readiness for office, traits they believe Trump lacks. "We expect to disagree with Kamala Harris on many domestic and foreign policy issues, but we believe that she possesses the essential qualities to serve as president and Donald Trump does not. We therefore support her election to be president." Republicans speak out against Trump The letter criticises Trump for fostering chaos in government, prioritising personal interests over national ones, and undermining US democracy—citing his role in the January 6 Capitol attack and his dealings with authoritarian leaders like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Also read | US election | A difference in political leaning: Tesla, SpaceX workers donate to Harris while Musk backs Trump "We firmly oppose the election of Donald Trump. As president, he promoted daily chaos in government, praised our enemies and undermined our allies, politicised the military and disparaged our veterans, prioritized his personal interest above American interests, and betrayed our values, democracy, and this country's founding document," added the letter. The group also highlighted Democratic Party presidential candidate Harris' commitment to NATO, and Israel, and her willingness to work across the aisle, including a pledge to appoint Republicans to her administration. This endorsement follows a growing trend of Republicans, like former congressperson Barbara Comstock and former Trump aides, crossing party lines to back Harris ahead of the election. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump 'unfit to serve': Over 100 Republican ex-officials endorse Kamala Harris' presidential bid

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The cryptocurrency sector is closely monitoring the upcoming U.S. elections, with insiders largely downplaying its potential impact on market dynamics. Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum, expressed that "No matter if the US adopts a pro-crypto stance or not, the global landscape is advancing." This sentiment is shared by several experts who believe the global momentum towards crypto is unstoppable as detailed in a CNBC report.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Arthur Hayes, former CEO of BitEX, stated, "I don’t believe it’s significant. Bitcoin has surged from nothing to its current valuation without any definitive regulations or governmental endorsement. So why is it necessary now? It’s inconsequential."</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Further, in Singapore, experts remain unfazed by the US presidential election's potential effects on local crypto markets, although some perceive Donald Trump as more favorable towards cryptocurrency. Hoskinson noted, "When comparing Vice Kamala Harris and Trump, he clearly stands out as the preferred option from a cryptocurrency viewpoint."</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span lang="EN-GB">Trump is seen as more favorable for the crypto market<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">During a July conference, Trump pledged to position the US as the "crypto capital of the world" by preventing the liquidation of its Bitcoin assets. Despite such promises, Hoskinson highlighted, "Irrespective of the US stance on cryptocurrency, the global momentum is unstoppable."</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">SkyBridge Capital’s Scaramucci speculated that Vice President Kamala Harris might adopt a regulatory framework similar to Trump's approach if victorious, stating, "I expect we will see her clarify her economic strategies and stance on crypto regulation, and I remain hopeful."</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">In the current election cycle, cryptocurrency regulation is not viewed as a divisive issue. Jeremy Allaire from Circle emphasised bipartisan support for crypto, saying, "All parties are poised to act, regardless of who occupies the White House. This is essential technology for the United States to remain competitive."</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">As the election approaches, crypto entities have contributed over $190 million to political campaigns, with a notable share going to Republican candidates.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Despite varied opinions, the overarching view remains that US political changes will not significantly drive global crypto markets. Hayes affirmed, "It’s irrelevant. Bitcoin has evolved from nothing to its current value without needing clear regulations or government backing."</span></p>


The cryptocurrency sector is closely monitoring the upcoming U.S. elections, with insiders largely downplaying its potential impact on market dynamics. Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum, expressed that "No matter if the US adopts a pro-crypto stance or not, the global landscape is advancing.

The cryptocurrency sector is closely monitoring the upcoming U.S. elections, with insiders largely downplaying its potential impact on market dynamics. Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum, expressed that "No matter if the US adopts a pro-crypto stance or not, the global landscape is advancing." This sentiment is shared by several experts who believe the global momentum towards crypto is unstoppable as detailed in a CNBC report. Arthur Hayes, former CEO of BitEX, stated, "I don’t believe it’s significant. Bitcoin has surged from nothing to its current valuation without any definitive regulations or governmental endorsement. So why is it necessary now? It’s inconsequential." Further, in Singapore, experts remain unfazed by the US presidential election's potential effects on local crypto markets, although some perceive Donald Trump as more favorable towards cryptocurrency. Hoskinson noted, "When comparing Vice Kamala Harris and Trump, he clearly stands out as the preferred option from a cryptocurrency viewpoint." Trump is seen as more favorable for the crypto market During a July conference, Trump pledged to position the US as the "crypto capital of the world" by preventing the liquidation of its Bitcoin assets. Despite such promises, Hoskinson highlighted, "Irrespective of the US stance on cryptocurrency, the global momentum is unstoppable." SkyBridge Capital’s Scaramucci speculated that Vice President Kamala Harris might adopt a regulatory framework similar to Trump's approach if victorious, stating, "I expect we will see her clarify her economic strategies and stance on crypto regulation, and I remain hopeful." In the current election cycle, cryptocurrency regulation is not viewed as a divisive issue. Jeremy Allaire from Circle emphasised bipartisan support for crypto, saying, "All parties are poised to act, regardless of who occupies the White House. This is essential technology for the United States to remain competitive." As the election approaches, crypto entities have contributed over $190 million to political campaigns, with a notable share going to Republican candidates. Despite varied opinions, the overarching view remains that US political changes will not significantly drive global crypto markets. Hayes affirmed, "It’s irrelevant. Bitcoin has evolved from nothing to its current value without needing clear regulations or government backing."

Impact of the upcoming US elections on cryptocurrencies, experts weigh in

<p>Former United States President Donald Trump, known for not being fond of reading books, recently admitted that he hasn't read her wife's memoir.</p>

<p>Shortly after dodging another assassination attempt, Trump was seen holding a campaign rally in Uniondale, New York, where he urged his supporters to buy the former first lady's book. However, he confessed humorously that he doesn't know what's written in Melania's memoir.</p>

<p>"Go out and get her book. She just wrote a book. I hope she said good things about me—I don’t know, I didn’t. So busy," he said during his speech on Wednesday. "She just wrote a book called Melania. Go out and buy it. It’s great. And if she says bad things about me, I’ll call you all up and I’ll say, ‘Don’t buy it. Get rid of it."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/second-trump-assassination-attempt-suspect-ryan-routh-charged-with-gun-crimes-759227">Second Trump assassination attempt: Suspect Ryan Routh charged with gun crimes</a></strong></p>

<h2>Melania defends modelling nude</h2>

<p>Melania has been actively promoting her book on social media. In a recent promotional video, she defended her decision to model nude, urging that people should appreciate the beauty of the human body.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Can we no longer appreciate the human form?" she asked in her video as she referred to the famous Italian Renaissance sculpture of "David" by Michelangelo. "We should celebrate our bodies and honour the tradition of using art as a means of self-expression."</p>

<p>Previously, the former first lady was seen posing nude for the cover of GQ magazine in 2000. She also modelled for a French adult magazine in 1995 and others during her modelling career.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-meeting-modi-news-donald-trump-says-will-meet-fantastic-indian-pm-narendra-modi-next-week-759639">Trump meeting Modi: Donald Trump says will meet 'fantastic' Indian PM Narendra Modi next week</a></strong></p>

<p>Melania Trump is only the second foreign-born first lady the United States ever had after Louisa Adams. According to the description, her book titled Melania is about her "courtship" with Donald Trump and her "life in the spotlight, and experiencing the joy of motherhood."</p>

<p>"She shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time in the White House, shedding light on her advocacy work and the causes close to her heart," the description reads.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Melania has remained out of the spotlight since Trump's second presidential campaign. It is speculated that she is more focused on her son Barron, who recently enrolled for his academic session&nbsp;at New York University.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former United States President Donald Trump, known for not being fond of reading books, recently admitted that he hasn't read her wife's memoir. Shortly after dodging another assassination attempt, Trump was seen holding a campaign rally in Uniondale, New York, where he urged his supporters to buy the former first lady's book.

Former United States President Donald Trump, known for not being fond of reading books, recently admitted that he hasn't read her wife's memoir. Shortly after dodging another assassination attempt, Trump was seen holding a campaign rally in Uniondale, New York, where he urged his supporters to buy the former first lady's book. However, he confessed humorously that he doesn't know what's written in Melania's memoir. "Go out and get her book. She just wrote a book. I hope she said good things about me—I don’t know, I didn’t. So busy," he said during his speech on Wednesday. "She just wrote a book called Melania. Go out and buy it. It’s great. And if she says bad things about me, I’ll call you all up and I’ll say, ‘Don’t buy it. Get rid of it." Also read | Second Trump assassination attempt: Suspect Ryan Routh charged with gun crimes Melania defends modelling nude Melania has been actively promoting her book on social media. In a recent promotional video, she defended her decision to model nude, urging that people should appreciate the beauty of the human body. "Can we no longer appreciate the human form?" she asked in her video as she referred to the famous Italian Renaissance sculpture of "David" by Michelangelo. "We should celebrate our bodies and honour the tradition of using art as a means of self-expression." Previously, the former first lady was seen posing nude for the cover of GQ magazine in 2000. She also modelled for a French adult magazine in 1995 and others during her modelling career. Also read | Trump meeting Modi: Donald Trump says will meet 'fantastic' Indian PM Narendra Modi next week Melania Trump is only the second foreign-born first lady the United States ever had after Louisa Adams. According to the description, her book titled Melania is about her "courtship" with Donald Trump and her "life in the spotlight, and experiencing the joy of motherhood." "She shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time in the White House, shedding light on her advocacy work and the causes close to her heart," the description reads. Melania has remained out of the spotlight since Trump's second presidential campaign. It is speculated that she is more focused on her son Barron, who recently enrolled for his academic session at New York University. (With inputs from agencies)

'I don’t know, I didn’t': Trump admits not reading wife Melania's memoir

<p>One of the biggest cliches in foreign policy, but a useful one offered in various forms, goes: "Nations have no permanent friends or enemies but only permanent interests." That comes to mind this week amid news that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to meet US Presidential candidate Donald Trump, whose political fortunes seem to be going on a roller coaster ride.</p>

<p>It is notable that it is Trump himself who has announced the forthcoming meeting coinciding with Modi's visit to the US linked to the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly. There is no word yet from the Indian side. The fact that Trump has broken the news himself, but with a forked tongue, is enough for Modi and India to look at the meeting with a sense of caution –&nbsp;and there are other reasons as well.</p>

<p>Trump, with his notorious reputation for crude vocabulary, described Modi as a "fantastic" man but also described India as a "very big abuser".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“These, a lot of these leaders are fantastic," the Republican nominee aiming for a return to the White House, told a town hall meeting in Michigan. "... You know the expression, they’re at the top of their game, and they use it against us. But India is very tough.”</p>

<p>Here's the thing: for all we know, Trump with his dealmaker reputation may be describing Modi as a tough negotiator in trade so that he could himself claim credit for acting tough in the American interest. At the same time, the presidential candidate who has been convicted of falsifying business records and accused of inappropriate sexual conduct by women is clearly eyeing Indian American votes. The forked tongue comes in handy when he is trying to impress middle America as an economic dealmaker while praising an Indian PM with an eye on ethnic Indian votes.</p>

<p>Earlier this week, Trump took to social media to post about support from a Hindu community in Georgia. From all indications, his meeting with Modi might be part of a plan to woo right-wing Hindu American votes in his neck-and-neck race against Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee who has emerged&nbsp;to become a formidable challenger to Trump.</p>

<p>In October 2016, three weeks before the presidential polls that took him to the White House in 2017, Trump had declared himself "a big fan of Hindu" at a Republican Hindu Coalition event in New Jersey. “I am a big fan of Hindu, and I am a big fan of India,” Mr Trump had said.</p>

<p>His attempts to meet Modi this month seem like a replay of that spirit.</p>

<p>Trump has never been famous for gentlemanly ways and has to be taken with a pinch of salt. But more than that, Modi has to keep in mind the fact that there is much more to America than Trump and much more to India than a Trump presidency. If the controversial real estate tycoon-turned-self-appointed-America saviour is himself a role model to emulate, the Indian PM should bear in mind his country's interests first&nbsp;–&nbsp;and in that, he should resist the temptation to be seen as a bum-chum pal of the Republicans.</p>

<p>While it is broadly believed that Democratic nominee Harris is not as friendly to the country of her maternal origin as her name would suggest, there is a lot at stake for India –&nbsp;and therefore Modi –&nbsp;to ensure that he is equidistant in domestic politics in the United States. There is no news yet on whether the BJP leader will meet Harris, but many Indians would hope he does. In the current atmosphere, a photo opportunity in which Trump hugs Modi without a balancing image of Modi with Harris may well send a wrong signal across the world.</p>

<p>First up for consideration, there is a see-saw battle for the White House.</p>

<p>Last week, Vice President Harris led Trump 47 per cent to 42 per cent in the race to win the November 5 election according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. But this week, there is a poll of polls that shows Trump pushing ahead. Any which way, you cannot be sure.</p>

<p>With Pakistan and China making Asian geopolitics a tricky business for India, the US remains India's staunchest foreign policy ally, besides being a big power. The US is India's second-largest trading partner after China. Any balancing act that involves everything from border disputes to trade access to China must be what it is&nbsp;–&nbsp;a carefully calibrated move. For this, it is best for Modi not to fall for Trump's dubious charms and make sure that whoever wins in November is on India's side.</p>

<p>Kamala Harris is a clear pragmatist. Her recent remarks on fracking in fuels and Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas in Gaza show that she is not the hardline leftist she is often described as by her critics. There is no reason why India should be targeted on issues such as religious freedom or human rights by Democrats if Modi plays his cards well&nbsp;–&nbsp;and more importantly, with careful precision.</p>

<p>It is also pertinent to recall that prosperous technology-oriented Indians in Silicon Valley, for all practical purposes, are Democrat supporters.</p>

<p>In such a context, Modi must walk gingerly and show more of a firm handshake than a deceptive hug to the world at large when he meets Trump. It is best for India to wait for the outcome of the November elections and also make sure that it would be New Delhi doing business with Washington and not any old political party or individual leader from the US.</p>

<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: The writer's views do not represent those of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.</em></strong></p>


One of the biggest cliches in foreign policy, but a useful one offered in various forms, goes: "Nations have no permanent friends or enemies but only permanent interests.

One of the biggest cliches in foreign policy, but a useful one offered in various forms, goes: "Nations have no permanent friends or enemies but only permanent interests." That comes to mind this week amid news that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to meet US Presidential candidate Donald Trump, whose political fortunes seem to be going on a roller coaster ride. It is notable that it is Trump himself who has announced the forthcoming meeting coinciding with Modi's visit to the US linked to the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly. There is no word yet from the Indian side. The fact that Trump has broken the news himself, but with a forked tongue, is enough for Modi and India to look at the meeting with a sense of caution – and there are other reasons as well. Trump, with his notorious reputation for crude vocabulary, described Modi as a "fantastic" man but also described India as a "very big abuser". “These, a lot of these leaders are fantastic," the Republican nominee aiming for a return to the White House, told a town hall meeting in Michigan. "... You know the expression, they’re at the top of their game, and they use it against us. But India is very tough.” Here's the thing: for all we know, Trump with his dealmaker reputation may be describing Modi as a tough negotiator in trade so that he could himself claim credit for acting tough in the American interest. At the same time, the presidential candidate who has been convicted of falsifying business records and accused of inappropriate sexual conduct by women is clearly eyeing Indian American votes. The forked tongue comes in handy when he is trying to impress middle America as an economic dealmaker while praising an Indian PM with an eye on ethnic Indian votes. Earlier this week, Trump took to social media to post about support from a Hindu community in Georgia. From all indications, his meeting with Modi might be part of a plan to woo right-wing Hindu American votes in his neck-and-neck race against Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee who has emerged to become a formidable challenger to Trump. In October 2016, three weeks before the presidential polls that took him to the White House in 2017, Trump had declared himself "a big fan of Hindu" at a Republican Hindu Coalition event in New Jersey. “I am a big fan of Hindu, and I am a big fan of India,” Mr Trump had said. His attempts to meet Modi this month seem like a replay of that spirit. Trump has never been famous for gentlemanly ways and has to be taken with a pinch of salt. But more than that, Modi has to keep in mind the fact that there is much more to America than Trump and much more to India than a Trump presidency. If the controversial real estate tycoon-turned-self-appointed-America saviour is himself a role model to emulate, the Indian PM should bear in mind his country's interests first – and in that, he should resist the temptation to be seen as a bum-chum pal of the Republicans. While it is broadly believed that Democratic nominee Harris is not as friendly to the country of her maternal origin as her name would suggest, there is a lot at stake for India – and therefore Modi – to ensure that he is equidistant in domestic politics in the United States. There is no news yet on whether the BJP leader will meet Harris, but many Indians would hope he does. In the current atmosphere, a photo opportunity in which Trump hugs Modi without a balancing image of Modi with Harris may well send a wrong signal across the world. First up for consideration, there is a see-saw battle for the White House. Last week, Vice President Harris led Trump 47 per cent to 42 per cent in the race to win the November 5 election according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. But this week, there is a poll of polls that shows Trump pushing ahead. Any which way, you cannot be sure. With Pakistan and China making Asian geopolitics a tricky business for India, the US remains India's staunchest foreign policy ally, besides being a big power. The US is India's second-largest trading partner after China. Any balancing act that involves everything from border disputes to trade access to China must be what it is – a carefully calibrated move. For this, it is best for Modi not to fall for Trump's dubious charms and make sure that whoever wins in November is on India's side. Kamala Harris is a clear pragmatist. Her recent remarks on fracking in fuels and Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas in Gaza show that she is not the hardline leftist she is often described as by her critics. There is no reason why India should be targeted on issues such as religious freedom or human rights by Democrats if Modi plays his cards well – and more importantly, with careful precision. It is also pertinent to recall that prosperous technology-oriented Indians in Silicon Valley, for all practical purposes, are Democrat supporters. In such a context, Modi must walk gingerly and show more of a firm handshake than a deceptive hug to the world at large when he meets Trump. It is best for India to wait for the outcome of the November elections and also make sure that it would be New Delhi doing business with Washington and not any old political party or individual leader from the US. Disclaimer: The writer's views do not represent those of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

Modi must avoid Trump trap and walk a tightrope in US poll season

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1952}">Tim Walz slammed Donald Trump as "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" in a speech on Saturday (Sep&nbsp;14), a phrase inspired by a track from singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's album <em>The Tortured Poets Department.</em></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:64,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2001}">This playful jab came as Minnesota Governor Walz, Kamala Harris' vice-presidential running mate, addressed a crowd in Superior, Wisconsin, ahead of the 2024 presidential election.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:118,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2055}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:118,&quot;w&quot;:209,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2055}">What did Walz say?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:162,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2099}">During the speech, Walz shared a life lesson about surrounding oneself with intelligent women like his wife and Taylor Swift.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:212,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2149}">"Here's my life hack for all the guys out there," he said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:244,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2181}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:244,&quot;w&quot;:704,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2181}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:244,&quot;w&quot;:704,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2181}" data-ved="2ahUKEwjJxsTrv8SIAxXuia8BHcJJCSQQxfQBKAB6BAgREAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taylor-swift-endorses-kamala-harris-after-presidential-debate-757651" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/taylor-swift-endorses-kamala-harris-after-presidential-debate-757651&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjJxsTrv8SIAxXuia8BHcJJCSQQxfQBKAB6BAgREAE">Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after presidential debate with Donald Trump, takes potshot at JD Vance</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:294,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2231}">"Surround yourself with smart women and listen to them, and you'll do just fine. That includes my fellow cat owner Taylor Swift, too, by the way."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:344,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2281}">"It's really great to have all of these women help us beat the smallest man in the world: Donald Trump,"&nbsp;he said to cheers and applause.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:442,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2379}">Swift recently endorsed Harris-Walz for the White House after Vice President Kamala Harris debated&nbsp;with Trump on September 10.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:491,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2428}">It also follows Trump posting AI-generated images on his Truth Social, falsely suggesting Swift supported him, prompting the singer to clarify her political stance.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:541,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2478}">Taking to Instagram, the award-winning singer said that the AI-generated endorsement "really conjured up my fears around AI and the dangers of spreading misinformation."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:591,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2528}">"It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:640,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2577}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:640,&quot;w&quot;:512,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2577}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:640,&quot;w&quot;:432,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2577}" data-ved="2ahUKEwjJxsTrv8SIAxXuia8BHcJJCSQQxfQBKAB6BAgOEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musks-cheap-shot-at-taylor-swift-ill-give-you-a-child-757761" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musks-cheap-shot-at-taylor-swift-ill-give-you-a-child-757761&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjJxsTrv8SIAxXuia8BHcJJCSQQxfQBKAB6BAgOEAE">Elon Musk's 'cheap' shot at Taylor Swift; 'I'll give you a child'</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:673,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2610}">"I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election," she declared.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:705,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2642}">She then praised Harris, calling her "a steady-handed, gifted leader".&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:737,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2674}">"I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos," Swift wrote.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:770,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2707}">"I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman's right to her own body for decades," she added, signing the post "Childless Cat Lady," a dig at Trump's running mate JD Vance.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:837,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2774}">Swift's backing, which she shared with her 238 million Instagram followers, sparked a surge of 400,000 new voter registrations.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:886,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2823}">As a nod to Swift's endorsement, the Harris-Walz campaign has embraced everything Taylor Swift, even offering friendship bracelets on their campaign's online store and launching billboards with slogans like "We're In Our Kamala Era!" and "A New Way Forward… Ready For It?".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:953,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2890}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:953,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2890}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Tim Walz slammed Donald Trump as "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" in a speech on Saturday (Sep 14), a phrase inspired by a track from singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's album The Tortured Poets Department.

Tim Walz slammed Donald Trump as "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" in a speech on Saturday (Sep 14), a phrase inspired by a track from singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's album The Tortured Poets Department. This playful jab came as Minnesota Governor Walz, Kamala Harris' vice-presidential running mate, addressed a crowd in Superior, Wisconsin, ahead of the 2024 presidential election. What did Walz say? During the speech, Walz shared a life lesson about surrounding oneself with intelligent women like his wife and Taylor Swift. "Here's my life hack for all the guys out there," he said. Also read | Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after presidential debate with Donald Trump, takes potshot at JD Vance "Surround yourself with smart women and listen to them, and you'll do just fine. That includes my fellow cat owner Taylor Swift, too, by the way." "It's really great to have all of these women help us beat the smallest man in the world: Donald Trump," he said to cheers and applause. Tim Walz: Here’s my life hack for all the guys out there: surround yourself with smart women and listen to them and you’ll do just fine. That includes my fellow cat owner Taylor Swift. It’s really great to have all of these women help us beat the smallest man in the world..… pic.twitter.com/mA9JN2yYG2 — Acyn (@Acyn) September 14, 2024 × Taylor Swift endorses Harris-Walz Swift recently endorsed Harris-Walz for the White House after Vice President Kamala Harris debated with Trump on September 10. It also follows Trump posting AI-generated images on his Truth Social, falsely suggesting Swift supported him, prompting the singer to clarify her political stance. Taking to Instagram, the award-winning singer said that the AI-generated endorsement "really conjured up my fears around AI and the dangers of spreading misinformation." "It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth." Also read | Elon Musk's 'cheap' shot at Taylor Swift; 'I'll give you a child' "I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election," she declared. She then praised Harris, calling her "a steady-handed, gifted leader". "I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos," Swift wrote. "I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman's right to her own body for decades," she added, signing the post "Childless Cat Lady," a dig at Trump's running mate JD Vance. Swift's backing, which she shared with her 238 million Instagram followers, sparked a surge of 400,000 new voter registrations. As a nod to Swift's endorsement, the Harris-Walz campaign has embraced everything Taylor Swift, even offering friendship bracelets on their campaign's online store and launching billboards with slogans like "We're In Our Kamala Era!" and "A New Way Forward… Ready For It?". (With inputs from agencies)

Tim Walz calls Trump 'the smallest man who ever lived' in Taylor Swift-inspired jab

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<p>Pope Francis said Friday that he considered both candidates for the US presidency "against life", citing Donald Trump's anti-immigrant policies and Kamala Harris's support for abortion rights.</p>

<p>"Both are against life. The one who discards migrants and the one who kills children. Both are against life," Francis told reporters aboard his plane returning to Rome after a 12-day tour of Asia.</p>

<p>"I am not an American and I will not be voting there. But let it be clear: both sending migrants away and not giving migrants the ability to work or welcoming them is a sin, it is serious," he said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-no-change-in-long-range-missiles-policy-even-as-zelensky-fumes-over-delay-758542">US says ‘no change’ in long-range missiles policy as Zelensky fumes over delay</a></strong></p>

<p>Former president Trump has promised to round up illegal immigrants and deport them as he seeks to return to the White House in the looming November election.</p>

<p>He also paved the way for a 2022 US Supreme Court overturning of Roe v Wade, the 1973 ruling that made abortion a national right for women -- a right that Harris has pledged to restore.</p>

<p>"One has to choose the lesser of two evils. Who is the lesser evil? That lady or that gentleman? I don't know. Everyone have to think and make this decision according to their conscience," Francis said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Pope Francis said Friday that he considered both candidates for the US presidency "against life", citing Donald Trump's anti-immigrant policies and Kamala Harris's support for abortion rights.

Pope Francis said Friday that he considered both candidates for the US presidency "against life", citing Donald Trump's anti-immigrant policies and Kamala Harris's support for abortion rights. "Both are against life. The one who discards migrants and the one who kills children. Both are against life," Francis told reporters aboard his plane returning to Rome after a 12-day tour of Asia. "I am not an American and I will not be voting there. But let it be clear: both sending migrants away and not giving migrants the ability to work or welcoming them is a sin, it is serious," he said. Also read: US says ‘no change’ in long-range missiles policy as Zelensky fumes over delay Former president Trump has promised to round up illegal immigrants and deport them as he seeks to return to the White House in the looming November election. He also paved the way for a 2022 US Supreme Court overturning of Roe v Wade, the 1973 ruling that made abortion a national right for women -- a right that Harris has pledged to restore. "One has to choose the lesser of two evils. Who is the lesser evil? That lady or that gentleman? I don't know. Everyone have to think and make this decision according to their conscience," Francis said. (With inputs from agencies)

Pope Francis calls both Trump and Harris ‘against life’ over migrant and abortion stances

<p>Donald Trump has pledged to deport large numbers of migrants, starting with a small town in Ohio, Springfield, which has been the subject of baseless rumours claiming that the influx of Haitians there are harming local pets and wildlife.</p>

<p>During a speech on Friday, Trump said, “We’re going to start with Springfield,” alleging the town had been "destroyed" by immigration. He also referenced a city in Colorado, which has been falsely accused by right-wing commentators of being overtaken by a Venezuelan gang.</p>

<p>Local officials in Springfield have condemned the false claims of pet-eating, saying these rumours have deeply unsettled the community and triggered violent threats, forcing schools to close. President Joe Biden responded to the situation on Friday, calling the criticism of Haitians in Springfield “simply wrong” and urging for calm.</p>

<p>"This has to stop, what he’s doing. It has to stop," Biden said, in response to Trump's remarks.</p>

<p>Trump's deportation promise follows a week of misinformation about migrants allegedly killing pets and even children in Springfield. These accusations, which Trump repeated during a debate with Kamala Harris earlier in the week, have been debunked by local authorities, including the Springfield police chief, the town's mayor, and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-will-not-prevail-in-war-with-ukraine-us-president-joe-biden-758561">Putin will not prevail in war with Ukraine: US President Joe Biden</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile on Friday, three schools in Springfield were evacuated due to bomb threats, some of which included anti-Haitian sentiments, according to Springfield Mayor Bob Rue. This followed similar incidents on Thursday, when several buildings, including one school, were evacuated due to threats.</p>

<p>When asked during a press conference in Los Angeles whether he planned to visit Springfield, Trump responded, “I can say this, we will do large deportations from Springfield, Ohio – large deportations. We're going to get these people out. We're bringing them back to Venezuela."</p>

<p>Although the migrants in Springfield are primarily from Haiti and are legally in the US under a federal programme for Haitians, Trump also made repeated references to Venezuelan migrants, particularly those arriving in Aurora, Colorado, and suggested that deportations would begin there as well if he wins the upcoming presidential election.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Donald Trump has pledged to deport large numbers of migrants, starting with a small town in Ohio, Springfield, which has been the subject of baseless rumours claiming that the influx of Haitians there are harming local pets and wildlife.

Donald Trump has pledged to deport large numbers of migrants, starting with a small town in Ohio, Springfield, which has been the subject of baseless rumours claiming that the influx of Haitians there are harming local pets and wildlife. During a speech on Friday, Trump said, “We’re going to start with Springfield,” alleging the town had been "destroyed" by immigration. He also referenced a city in Colorado, which has been falsely accused by right-wing commentators of being overtaken by a Venezuelan gang. Local officials in Springfield have condemned the false claims of pet-eating, saying these rumours have deeply unsettled the community and triggered violent threats, forcing schools to close. President Joe Biden responded to the situation on Friday, calling the criticism of Haitians in Springfield “simply wrong” and urging for calm. "This has to stop, what he’s doing. It has to stop," Biden said, in response to Trump's remarks. Trump's deportation promise follows a week of misinformation about migrants allegedly killing pets and even children in Springfield. These accusations, which Trump repeated during a debate with Kamala Harris earlier in the week, have been debunked by local authorities, including the Springfield police chief, the town's mayor, and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Also read: Putin will not prevail in war with Ukraine: US President Joe Biden Meanwhile on Friday, three schools in Springfield were evacuated due to bomb threats, some of which included anti-Haitian sentiments, according to Springfield Mayor Bob Rue. This followed similar incidents on Thursday, when several buildings, including one school, were evacuated due to threats. When asked during a press conference in Los Angeles whether he planned to visit Springfield, Trump responded, “I can say this, we will do large deportations from Springfield, Ohio – large deportations. We're going to get these people out. We're bringing them back to Venezuela." Although the migrants in Springfield are primarily from Haiti and are legally in the US under a federal programme for Haitians, Trump also made repeated references to Venezuelan migrants, particularly those arriving in Aurora, Colorado, and suggested that deportations would begin there as well if he wins the upcoming presidential election. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump vows mass deportations amid rumours of migrants eating pets in Ohio

<p class="MsoNormal">Due to an extraordinary financial groundswell given by almost 600,000 contributors to various campaign committees and political action committees supporting the Harris-Walz ticket, the fundraising by the Vice President topped an astonishing $47 million during the first 24 hours after the debate Tuesday evening. Kamala Harris is seen as the winner of the debate with former President Donald Trump according to a report by CNBC. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The new cash adds significantly to Harris' already-successful fundraising, which has boomed since July when President Joe Biden called on her to take his place in the race. That put her efforts in an altogether new gear.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kamala Harris dominates debate, leaves Trump unsettled<o:p></o:p></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">With many hailing her dominant debate performance, Harris flexed her policy acumen in holding her own on major issues of the night in front of an attentive audience and a critical mass of viewers. The debate happened in Philadelphia, and it was moderated by ABC News; analysts said Trump seemed to be unfavorably fazed by Harris' assertiveness. This is especially evident from the live fact-checking sessions presented by ABC News, which even further emphasised the need for the truth in discourse during political debates.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Harris' fundraising outpaces Trump's August haul<o:p></o:p></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">These enormous fundraising figures are not only a proof to the huge effect Harris had during the debate but are also a massive blow to the Trump campaign, whose team struggles to keep up with the pace in terms of fundraising. Recent reports show that while Harris's campaign raked in a whopping $361 million in August, Trump's camp collected a mere $130 million within the same period. This corresponds to a difference of nearly three times between the two candidates in fund raising.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">With the election season warming up, the dynamics of fundraising just may turn out to be critical in setting the tone for the presidential contest, with Harris setting quite a formidable mark that her opponents may want or need to take into consideration for further strategic direction. Taken together, the support for her campaign forms a pivotal moment in the 2024 election landscape and thus raises the competitiveness among Harris and Trump who are both vying for the presidency.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Hence, the deft feat of fundraising by the Vice Presidency of Kamala Harris, an astonishing $47 million within 24 hours after her debate with former President Donald Trump, speaks to building momentum and enthusiasm for her campaign. Harris now has almost 600,000 contributors to this financial juggernaut, surpassing Trump's August fundraising-a new benchmark in presidential campaigns. Either way, Harris's sustained dominance in the debate and her natural way with the supporters will take this race in very specific direction in the upcoming US presidential elections. <o:p></o:p></p>

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Due to an extraordinary financial groundswell given by almost 600,000 contributors to various campaign committees and political action committees supporting the Harris-Walz ticket, the fundraising by the Vice President topped an astonishing $47 million during the first 24 hours after the debate Tuesday evening.

Due to an extraordinary financial groundswell given by almost 600,000 contributors to various campaign committees and political action committees supporting the Harris-Walz ticket, the fundraising by the Vice President topped an astonishing $47 million during the first 24 hours after the debate Tuesday evening. Kamala Harris is seen as the winner of the debate with former President Donald Trump according to a report by CNBC. The new cash adds significantly to Harris' already-successful fundraising, which has boomed since July when President Joe Biden called on her to take his place in the race. That put her efforts in an altogether new gear. Kamala Harris dominates debate, leaves Trump unsettled With many hailing her dominant debate performance, Harris flexed her policy acumen in holding her own on major issues of the night in front of an attentive audience and a critical mass of viewers. The debate happened in Philadelphia, and it was moderated by ABC News; analysts said Trump seemed to be unfavorably fazed by Harris' assertiveness. This is especially evident from the live fact-checking sessions presented by ABC News, which even further emphasised the need for the truth in discourse during political debates. Harris' fundraising outpaces Trump's August haul These enormous fundraising figures are not only a proof to the huge effect Harris had during the debate but are also a massive blow to the Trump campaign, whose team struggles to keep up with the pace in terms of fundraising. Recent reports show that while Harris's campaign raked in a whopping $361 million in August, Trump's camp collected a mere $130 million within the same period. This corresponds to a difference of nearly three times between the two candidates in fund raising. With the election season warming up, the dynamics of fundraising just may turn out to be critical in setting the tone for the presidential contest, with Harris setting quite a formidable mark that her opponents may want or need to take into consideration for further strategic direction. Taken together, the support for her campaign forms a pivotal moment in the 2024 election landscape and thus raises the competitiveness among Harris and Trump who are both vying for the presidency. Hence, the deft feat of fundraising by the Vice Presidency of Kamala Harris, an astonishing $47 million within 24 hours after her debate with former President Donald Trump, speaks to building momentum and enthusiasm for her campaign. Harris now has almost 600,000 contributors to this financial juggernaut, surpassing Trump's August fundraising-a new benchmark in presidential campaigns. Either way, Harris's sustained dominance in the debate and her natural way with the supporters will take this race in very specific direction in the upcoming US presidential elections.

Kamala Harris raises $47M in 24 hours after fiery debate with Trump

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">A day after US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced each other in what was their first and possibly last debate before the November 2024&nbsp;presidential election, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that he didn't think that "the debate hosts were fair to" Trump.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:82,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1919}">In a post on his social media platform X, Musk also acknowledged that Kamal Harris "exceeded people's expectations" with her debate performance.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:82,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1919}"><strong>Musk and Trump</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:82,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1919}">Elon Musk in recent days has emerged as a vocal Trump supporter. The X owner in his latest post said,&nbsp;"While I don’t think the debate hosts were fair to&nbsp;Donald Trump,&nbsp;Kamala Harris&nbsp;exceeded most people’s expectations tonight."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:82,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1919}">However, he said that despite Harris's debate performance, he believes that "when it comes to getting things done, not just saying nice-sounding words, I strongly believe that Trump will do a far better job."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:82,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1919}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-claims-debate-with-kamala-harris-was-three-on-one-alleges-bias-757658">Donald Trump claims debate with Kamala Harris was 'three on one,' alleges bias</a></strong></p>

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After…</p>
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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1699,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3586}">In an interview with Reuters last month, Trump said he was interested in bringing Musk into his team, either in a Cabinet role or as an advisor.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1749,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3636}">"I would tap Musk for such a position if he would do it," Trump told Reuters after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania.&nbsp;Responding to Trump's offer on X, Musk had said, "I am willing to serve".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1749,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3636}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-vs-harris-debate-kamala-slams-trump-over-controversial-project-2025-in-historic-debate-what-is-it-757634">Trump vs Harris: Kamala slams Trump over controversial 'Project 2025' in historic debate. What is it?</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1749,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3636}"><strong>Trump cries foul</strong></h2>

<p>Musk's allegations against the ABC News debate hosts come after the&nbsp;Republican&nbsp; presidential candidate himself cried foul.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday (Sep 10), after facing VP Harris&nbsp;in what was undeniably a historic debate, full of power-packed verbal punches, Trump alleged that the moderators of the ABC News debate were working against him.</p>

<p>Taking to Truth Social, Trump said this was his "best debate ever" since it was "THREE ON ONE".</p>

<p>"I thought that was my best Debate, EVER, especially since it was THREE ON ONE!"</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:398,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2235}"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A day after US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced each other in what was their first and possibly last debate before the November 2024 presidential election, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that he didn't think that "the debate hosts were fair to" Trump.

A day after US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced each other in what was their first and possibly last debate before the November 2024 presidential election, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that he didn't think that "the debate hosts were fair to" Trump. In a post on his social media platform X, Musk also acknowledged that Kamal Harris "exceeded people's expectations" with her debate performance. Musk and Trump Elon Musk in recent days has emerged as a vocal Trump supporter. The X owner in his latest post said, "While I don’t think the debate hosts were fair to Donald Trump, Kamala Harris exceeded most people’s expectations tonight." However, he said that despite Harris's debate performance, he believes that "when it comes to getting things done, not just saying nice-sounding words, I strongly believe that Trump will do a far better job." Also read | Donald Trump claims debate with Kamala Harris was 'three on one,' alleges bias "After all, if Kamala can do great things, why hasn’t she? Biden rarely shows up for work, so she’s basically in charge already. The question comes down to this: do you want current trends to continue for 4 more years or do you want change?," he questioned. While I don’t think the debate hosts were fair to @realDonaldTrump, @KamalaHarris exceeded most people’s expectations tonight. That said, when it comes to getting things done, not just saying nice-sounding words, I strongly believe that Trump will do a far better job. After… — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 11, 2024 × Earlier, Trump hinted at the possibility of offering SpaceX CEO Musk a prominent position in his administration if he secures a second term in the White House. In an interview with Reuters last month, Trump said he was interested in bringing Musk into his team, either in a Cabinet role or as an advisor. "I would tap Musk for such a position if he would do it," Trump told Reuters after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania. Responding to Trump's offer on X, Musk had said, "I am willing to serve". Also read | Trump vs Harris: Kamala slams Trump over controversial 'Project 2025' in historic debate. What is it? Trump cries foul Musk's allegations against the ABC News debate hosts come after the Republican presidential candidate himself cried foul. On Tuesday (Sep 10), after facing VP Harris in what was undeniably a historic debate, full of power-packed verbal punches, Trump alleged that the moderators of the ABC News debate were working against him. Taking to Truth Social, Trump said this was his "best debate ever" since it was "THREE ON ONE". "I thought that was my best Debate, EVER, especially since it was THREE ON ONE!" (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk claims debate hosts weren't 'fair' to Trump; says Harris 'exceeded expectations'

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1891}">As US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced-off each other in a historic debate on Tuesday (Sep 10), the Democratic presidential candidate Harris slammed Trump for his involvement in "Project 2025".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:82,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1958}">The 922-page controversial policy proposals emerged as a topic of contention between the two political rivals, with Trump once again denying knowledge or involvement in the drafting of the document.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:131,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2007}">But what is Project 2025? Here's everything you need to know:</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:167,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2043}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:167,&quot;w&quot;:132,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2043}">Project 2025</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:212,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2088}">The over 900-page document has been around since early 2023. In recent months, the campaign teams of Biden and now Harris have made concerted efforts to raise awareness about the document. They are turning it into a symbol of the hard-right political shift that another term of the Trump government may bring.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:279,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2155}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:279,&quot;w&quot;:686,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2155}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:279,&quot;w&quot;:686,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2155}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-vs-kamala-harris-what-to-expect-from-the-historic-debate-757602">Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris debate: What to expect from the historic presidential debate</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:329,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2205}">Project 2025 is a sweeping blueprint published by a hard-right think tank and seeks to remake the federal government in Trump's image, reports AFP.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:378,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2254}">The project is a collaboration of dozens of conservative organisations, overseen by the Heritage Foundation, which is independent of the Trump campaign — a fact both Project 2025 and Trump have emphasised.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:428,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2304}">It has been characterised as an authoritarian, right-wing wish list by critics and proof that Trump would adopt such policies if elected.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:478,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2354}">Biden himself has commented, "Project 2025 will destroy America."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:510,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2386}">The 'Project 2025' as per Reuters advocates expanding presidential powers, making mailing abortion pills over state lines illegal, criminalising pornography, eliminating the Department of Education, eliminating environmental regulations and cracking down on programmes to boost diversity in the workplace.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:577,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2453}">It calls for a makeover of almost every function of the US federal government, to centralise power in the White House while pushing right-wing policies on topics ranging from abortion to immigration.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:627,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2503}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwiQ79zXh7qIAxUi1zgGHe8qNfQQxfQBKAB6BAgNEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fake-fake-trump-accuses-harris-of-turning-black-for-political-gain-kamala-calls-attack-same-old-show-746093" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/fake-fake-trump-accuses-harris-of-turning-black-for-political-gain-kamala-calls-attack-same-old-show-746093&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiQ79zXh7qIAxUi1zgGHe8qNfQQxfQBKAB6BAgNEAE">'Fake, fake': Trump accuses Harris of 'turning black' for political gain; Kamala calls attack 'same old show'</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:680,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2556}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:680,&quot;w&quot;:389,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2556}">Trump's Involvement in Project 2025</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:725,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2601}">During the debate against Kamala Harris, Trump once again attempted to distance himself from the hard-right Project 2025. This is even though some of his closest policy advisers and those likely to take high-ranking positions in his administration — if Trump wins — are heavily involved in the project.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:792,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2668}">In July and in August, Trump on&nbsp;Truth Social said he has "nothing to do" with it.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1165,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3041}">"I have not seen it, have no idea who is in charge of it, and, unlike our very well-received Republican Platform, had nothing to do with it," posted the former US president.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1214,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:86,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3090}">Despite his denial of involvement, many of his remarks at rallies and his video statement on his Agenda 47 website&nbsp;are indistinguishable from many of the extreme proposals listed in Project 25 handbooks. An example of this is how the plan envisages mass deportation of undocumented migrants — a pledge Trump has made at his many rallies and something he even mentioned during the ABC News debate on Tuesday (Sep 10).</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1316,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3192}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1316,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3192}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced-off each other in a historic debate on Tuesday (Sep 10), the Democratic presidential candidate Harris slammed Trump for his involvement in "Project 2025".

As US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced-off each other in a historic debate on Tuesday (Sep 10), the Democratic presidential candidate Harris slammed Trump for his involvement in "Project 2025". The 922-page controversial policy proposals emerged as a topic of contention between the two political rivals, with Trump once again denying knowledge or involvement in the drafting of the document. But what is Project 2025? Here's everything you need to know: Project 2025 The over 900-page document has been around since early 2023. In recent months, the campaign teams of Biden and now Harris have made concerted efforts to raise awareness about the document. They are turning it into a symbol of the hard-right political shift that another term of the Trump government may bring. Also read | Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris debate: What to expect from the historic presidential debate Project 2025 is a sweeping blueprint published by a hard-right think tank and seeks to remake the federal government in Trump's image, reports AFP. The project is a collaboration of dozens of conservative organisations, overseen by the Heritage Foundation, which is independent of the Trump campaign — a fact both Project 2025 and Trump have emphasised. It has been characterised as an authoritarian, right-wing wish list by critics and proof that Trump would adopt such policies if elected. Biden himself has commented, "Project 2025 will destroy America." The 'Project 2025' as per Reuters advocates expanding presidential powers, making mailing abortion pills over state lines illegal, criminalising pornography, eliminating the Department of Education, eliminating environmental regulations and cracking down on programmes to boost diversity in the workplace. It calls for a makeover of almost every function of the US federal government, to centralise power in the White House while pushing right-wing policies on topics ranging from abortion to immigration. Also read | 'Fake, fake': Trump accuses Harris of 'turning black' for political gain; Kamala calls attack 'same old show' Trump's Involvement in Project 2025 During the debate against Kamala Harris, Trump once again attempted to distance himself from the hard-right Project 2025. This is even though some of his closest policy advisers and those likely to take high-ranking positions in his administration — if Trump wins — are heavily involved in the project. In July and in August, Trump on Truth Social said he has "nothing to do" with it. × × "I have not seen it, have no idea who is in charge of it, and, unlike our very well-received Republican Platform, had nothing to do with it," posted the former US president. Despite his denial of involvement, many of his remarks at rallies and his video statement on his Agenda 47 website are indistinguishable from many of the extreme proposals listed in Project 25 handbooks. An example of this is how the plan envisages mass deportation of undocumented migrants — a pledge Trump has made at his many rallies and something he even mentioned during the ABC News debate on Tuesday (Sep 10). (With inputs from agencies)

Trump vs Harris: Kamala slams Trump over controversial 'Project 2025' in historic debate. What is it?

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:171,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">Trump vs Harris debate:</strong> On Tuesday (Sep 10) Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and&nbsp; Democratic Party presidential candidate Kamala Harris faced-off in what was undeniably a historic debate, full of power-packed verbal punches.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:82,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1919}">There are many moments that made this debate historic, least of all, Harris initiating a handshake with Trump.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:131,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1968}">Here are the highlights from the September 10 ABC News presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:185,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2022}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:185,&quot;w&quot;:138,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2022}">On Economy</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2066}">Right off the bat, zingers were flying as responding to the question if she believes Americans were better off today than they were four years ago, Harris talked of her plans to help families and small businesses while Trump, she alleged, will provide a tax cut for "billionaires and big corporations".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:296,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2133}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:296,&quot;w&quot;:716,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2133}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:296,&quot;w&quot;:716,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2133}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-vs-harris-debate-kamala-slams-trump-over-controversial-project-2025-in-historic-debate-what-is-it-757634">Trump vs Harris debate: Kamala slams Trump over controversial 'Project 2025' in historic debate. What is it?</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:346,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2183}">"Let's talk about what Donald Trump left us. Donald Trump left us the worst unemployment since the great depression. Donald Trump left us the worst public health epidemic in a century. Donald Trump left us the worst attack on our democracy since the Civil War. And what we have done is clean up Donald Trump's mess," said Harris.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:610,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2447}">A central topic to the 2024 US Presidential Elections, reproduction rights, were discussed at the debate.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:675,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2512}">Trump, in turn, repeated his false claims about abortion in the ninth month of pregnancy and after delivery, a comment that was even corrected by the debate hosts.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:757,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2594}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:757,&quot;w&quot;:686,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2594}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:757,&quot;w&quot;:686,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2594}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-vs-kamala-harris-what-to-expect-from-the-historic-debate-757602">Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris debate: What to expect from the historic presidential debate</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:757,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2594}">Kamala said that Trump, if elected, would enforce an all-out ban on abortion and&nbsp;said that his abortion policy was 'insulting to the women of America'.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:757,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2594}">This was refuted by Trump, who said abortion rules were&nbsp;up to the states, but refused to accept or deny if he would veto an extensive abortion plan as President.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:855,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2692}">Donald Trump once again refused to accept his defeat in the 2020 election.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:887,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2724}">When asked about his false voter fraud claims, and his recent comment seemingly conceding defeat, Trump claimed he was being sarcastic: "Look, there's so much proof. All you have to do is look at it... I got almost 75 million votes, the most votes any sitting president has ever gotten. I was told if I got 63, which was what I got in 2016, you can't be beaten the election."</p>

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Trump vs Harris debate: On Tuesday (Sep 10) Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic Party presidential candidate Kamala Harris faced-off in what was undeniably a historic debate, full of power-packed verbal punches.

Trump vs Harris debate: On Tuesday (Sep 10) Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic Party presidential candidate Kamala Harris faced-off in what was undeniably a historic debate, full of power-packed verbal punches. There are many moments that made this debate historic, least of all, Harris initiating a handshake with Trump. Here are the highlights from the September 10 ABC News presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. On Economy Right off the bat, zingers were flying as responding to the question if she believes Americans were better off today than they were four years ago, Harris talked of her plans to help families and small businesses while Trump, she alleged, will provide a tax cut for "billionaires and big corporations". Also read | Trump vs Harris debate: Kamala slams Trump over controversial 'Project 2025' in historic debate. What is it? "Let's talk about what Donald Trump left us. Donald Trump left us the worst unemployment since the great depression. Donald Trump left us the worst public health epidemic in a century. Donald Trump left us the worst attack on our democracy since the Civil War. And what we have done is clean up Donald Trump's mess," said Harris. She also slammed Trump for the hard-right Republican "playbook," the 922 page 'Project 2025'. However, Trump denied involvement and said he has no knowledge of it. Trump, meanwhile, said Kamala was merely 'copying' Biden's economic plans. "She doesn't have a plan. She copied Biden's plan, and it's like four sentences... four sentences that are just, 'Oh, we'll try and lower taxes.' She doesn't have a plan," he said. On Reproduction Rights A central topic to the 2024 US Presidential Elections, reproduction rights, were discussed at the debate. Harris slammed Trump for his boasting about being responsible for the overturning of Roe V Wade. Trump, in turn, repeated his false claims about abortion in the ninth month of pregnancy and after delivery, a comment that was even corrected by the debate hosts. Also read | Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris debate: What to expect from the historic presidential debate Kamala said that Trump, if elected, would enforce an all-out ban on abortion and said that his abortion policy was 'insulting to the women of America'. This was refuted by Trump, who said abortion rules were up to the states, but refused to accept or deny if he would veto an extensive abortion plan as President. Trump refuses to accept 2020 loss Donald Trump once again refused to accept his defeat in the 2020 election. When asked about his false voter fraud claims, and his recent comment seemingly conceding defeat, Trump claimed he was being sarcastic: "Look, there's so much proof. All you have to do is look at it... I got almost 75 million votes, the most votes any sitting president has ever gotten. I was told if I got 63, which was what I got in 2016, you can't be beaten the election." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump-Harris debate: Highlights, top moments from the historic US presidential debate

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris debate: On Tuesday (Sep 10) US Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump will take part in their first and possibly the last face-to-face debate.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:64,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1901}">With just 56 days left before the November 5 vote, the stakes are high for both the Democratic vice president and the Republican ex-president. Tens of millions of American voters are prepared to watch what is expected to be a historic exchange of words and, given Trump's track-record: insults.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:212,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2049}">The debate is set to air on ABC News at 9:00 pm Eastern Time (0100 GMT/0630 IST Wednesday).&nbsp;Set to last 90 minutes, the debate could tip the balance of what is one of the most dramatic White House races in the US history in favour of&nbsp;one of the two candidates, who are currently neck and neck in terms of voter preference.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:345,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2182}">The stakes are higher for Harris, who not only needs to prove her might but also aid&nbsp;the Democratic Party recover from the disastrous performance of President Joe Biden at a June debate against Trump.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:394,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2231}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:394,&quot;w&quot;:717,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2231}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:394,&quot;w&quot;:717,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2231}" data-ved="2ahUKEwjgrtTi17mIAxURzzgGHdhdE60QxfQBKAB6BAgLEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fake-fake-trump-accuses-harris-of-turning-black-for-political-gain-kamala-calls-attack-same-old-show-746093" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/fake-fake-trump-accuses-harris-of-turning-black-for-political-gain-kamala-calls-attack-same-old-show-746093&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjgrtTi17mIAxURzzgGHdhdE60QxfQBKAB6BAgLEAE">'Fake, fake': Trump accuses Harris of 'turning black' for political gain; Kamala calls attack 'same old show'</a></strong></p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:492,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2329}">Donald Trump is expected to grill Harris on issues like immigration and the economy. Harris, on the other hand, is likely to focus on reproduction rights, an issue her rival has voiced controversial statements on.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:542,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2379}">It is expected that Trump might once again attack Harris' racial identity—previously he had questioned it and alleged that she "turned black" for votes.&nbsp;He also reposted a vulgar online message suggesting she used sex to advance her career and fired off insults that play into tropes about women and Black people, calling her "weak," "dumb as a rock" and "lazy."</p>

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Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris debate: On Tuesday (Sep 10) US Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump will take part in their first and possibly the last face-to-face debate.

Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris debate: On Tuesday (Sep 10) US Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump will take part in their first and possibly the last face-to-face debate. With just 56 days left before the November 5 vote, the stakes are high for both the Democratic vice president and the Republican ex-president. Tens of millions of American voters are prepared to watch what is expected to be a historic exchange of words and, given Trump's track-record: insults. Also read | US presidential debate: Stage set for first Trump-Harris showdown in Philadelphia When will the Trump vs Harris debate start? The debate is set to air on ABC News at 9:00 pm Eastern Time (0100 GMT/0630 IST Wednesday). Set to last 90 minutes, the debate could tip the balance of what is one of the most dramatic White House races in the US history in favour of one of the two candidates, who are currently neck and neck in terms of voter preference. High stakes The stakes are higher for Harris, who not only needs to prove her might but also aid the Democratic Party recover from the disastrous performance of President Joe Biden at a June debate against Trump. Also read | 'Fake, fake': Trump accuses Harris of 'turning black' for political gain; Kamala calls attack 'same old show' What to expect? Donald Trump is expected to grill Harris on issues like immigration and the economy. Harris, on the other hand, is likely to focus on reproduction rights, an issue her rival has voiced controversial statements on. It is expected that Trump might once again attack Harris' racial identity—previously he had questioned it and alleged that she "turned black" for votes. He also reposted a vulgar online message suggesting she used sex to advance her career and fired off insults that play into tropes about women and Black people, calling her "weak," "dumb as a rock" and "lazy." Harris, meanwhile, has not missed a chance to point at Trump's criminal record while calling attention to her prosecutorial background. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris debate: What to expect from the historic presidential debate

<p>Tesla CEO Elon Musk in an unscrupulous move took a "cheap" shot at pop star Taylor Swift for endorsing Kamala Harris after the US vice president's fierce debate with her Republican rival Donald Trump.</p>

<p>Swift in a post on her official Instagram account said that she would be voting for Harris in the US presidential elections that are set to take place in November this year.</p>

<p>The tech billionaire, in a low blow, took to his social media platform X and said, "Fine Taylor... you win... I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Musk's post was an apparent dig at Swift signing off her social media post, where she backed Harris, as 'Childless Cat Lady'.</p>

<p>It is pertinent to note that "Childless Cat Lady" is a term used by Trump's running mate JD Vance to mock women without children.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-vs-harris-key-quotes-from-the-historic-us-presidential-debate-757667">Trump vs Harris: Key quotes from the historic US presidential debate</a></p>

<h2><strong>'Creepy and weird'</strong></h2>

<p>The remarks by Musk quickly ignited sharp criticism on social media where netizens called the tech billionaire "creepy man".</p>

<p>"You are such a f**king creep," said one user.</p>

<p>"This sh*t is creepy man," posted another.</p>

<p>"Am I reading this right that you are offering to have a child with Taylor Swift," quipped the third.</p>

<p>Swift, on Tuesday (Sep 10), supporting Harris said, “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.”</p>

<p>Swift revealed that after an artificial intelligence of her 'falsely endorsing' Trump's presidential run was posted on social media, she decided to side with Harris.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It really conjured up my fears around Al, and the dangers of spreading misinformation. It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-attempts-to-water-down-his-previous-statements-questioning-harris-race-in-fierce-presidential-debate-757696">Trump attempts to water down his previous statements questioning Harris' race in fierce presidential debate</a></p>

<h2><strong>Donald Trump offers Tesla CEO cabinet spot in his administration</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, Trump hinted at the possibility of offering Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk a prominent position in his administration if he secures a second term in the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with Reuters last month, Trump said he was interested in bringing Musk into his team, either in a Cabinet role or as an advisor.</p>

<p>"I would tap Musk for such a position if he would do it," Trump told Reuters after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania.</p>

<p>Responding to Trump's offer, Musk said, "I am willing to serve".</p>

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<p>Musk's shift in political allegiances is being linked to Trump's stance on electric vehicle incentives which could impact Tesla’s business.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former president suggested he might eliminate the $7,500 tax credit available for certain new electric vehicles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing."</p>

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk in an unscrupulous move took a "cheap" shot at pop star Taylor Swift for endorsing Kamala Harris after the US vice president's fierce debate with her Republican rival Donald Trump.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk in an unscrupulous move took a "cheap" shot at pop star Taylor Swift for endorsing Kamala Harris after the US vice president's fierce debate with her Republican rival Donald Trump. Swift in a post on her official Instagram account said that she would be voting for Harris in the US presidential elections that are set to take place in November this year. The tech billionaire, in a low blow, took to his social media platform X and said, "Fine Taylor... you win... I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life". Fine Taylor … you win … I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 11, 2024 × Musk's post was an apparent dig at Swift signing off her social media post, where she backed Harris, as 'Childless Cat Lady'. It is pertinent to note that "Childless Cat Lady" is a term used by Trump's running mate JD Vance to mock women without children. Also read: Trump vs Harris: Key quotes from the historic US presidential debate 'Creepy and weird' The remarks by Musk quickly ignited sharp criticism on social media where netizens called the tech billionaire "creepy man". "You are such a f**king creep," said one user. "This sh*t is creepy man," posted another. "Am I reading this right that you are offering to have a child with Taylor Swift," quipped the third. Swift, on Tuesday (Sep 10), supporting Harris said, “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.” Swift revealed that after an artificial intelligence of her 'falsely endorsing' Trump's presidential run was posted on social media, she decided to side with Harris. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) × "It really conjured up my fears around Al, and the dangers of spreading misinformation. It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth." Also read: Trump attempts to water down his previous statements questioning Harris' race in fierce presidential debate Donald Trump offers Tesla CEO cabinet spot in his administration Earlier, Trump hinted at the possibility of offering Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk a prominent position in his administration if he secures a second term in the White House. In an interview with Reuters last month, Trump said he was interested in bringing Musk into his team, either in a Cabinet role or as an advisor. "I would tap Musk for such a position if he would do it," Trump told Reuters after a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania. Responding to Trump's offer, Musk said, "I am willing to serve". I am willing to serve pic.twitter.com/BJhGbcA2e0 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2024 × Musk's shift in political allegiances is being linked to Trump's stance on electric vehicle incentives which could impact Tesla’s business. The former president suggested he might eliminate the $7,500 tax credit available for certain new electric vehicles. "Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing." (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's 'cheap' shot at Taylor Swift; 'I'll give you a child'

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1228,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3065}">Trump and Harris faced-off on Tuesday (Sep 10) in what was undeniably a historic debate, full of power-packed verbal punches.&nbsp;There are many moments that made this debate historic, least of all, Harris initiating a handshake with Trump.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1295,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3132}">Right off the bat, zingers were flying. From Trump slamming Harris's alleged lack of economic policy and merely copying President Joe Biden, to Kamala hitting&nbsp;back at him for "insulting to the women of America" by his abortion policies, the debate had memorable moments and quotes.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1362,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3199}">A make-or-break moment for the two candidates, the debate has significantly helped the Democratic Party recover from the disaster that was the Joe Biden vs Donald Trump Presidential debate.</p>

<p>Throughout the debate, Harris riled up Trump and got under his skin, as her campaign had forecast.</p>

<p>At one point, she invited people to Trump's rallies where he says bizarre things like windmills cause cancer, and from where Harris said a bored audience leave out of boredom.</p>

<p>Trump, who prides himself on the big crowds his rallies draw, was clearly riled and replied angrily, "My rallies, we have the biggest rallies, the most incredible rallies in the history of politics". He even accused Harris of busing in attendees at her rallies.</p>

<p>Trump repeatedly lost his cool, to Harris's advantage, as she commented, he lacks the "temperament" to be president.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1411,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3248}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1411,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3248}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Trump vs Harris debate: On Tuesday (Sep 10), former US President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off in what was undeniably a historic debate, full of power-packed verbal punches.

Trump vs Harris debate: On Tuesday (Sep 10), former US President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off in what was undeniably a historic debate, full of power-packed verbal punches. Following the debate, Republican presidential candidate Trump alleged that the moderators of the ABC News debate were working against him. Taking to Truth Social, Trump said this was his "best debate ever" since it was "THREE ON ONE". "I thought that was my best Debate, EVER, especially since it was THREE ON ONE!" × He also posted a bunch of screenshots of public polls in which people voted for him as the winner of the Presidential debate. Also read | Trump vs Harris debate: Kamala slams Trump over controversial 'Project 2025' in historic debate. What is it? × × × × Also read | 'Fake, fake': Trump accuses Harris of 'turning black' for political gain; Kamala calls attack 'same old show' Historic debate Trump and Harris faced-off on Tuesday (Sep 10) in what was undeniably a historic debate, full of power-packed verbal punches. There are many moments that made this debate historic, least of all, Harris initiating a handshake with Trump. Right off the bat, zingers were flying. From Trump slamming Harris's alleged lack of economic policy and merely copying President Joe Biden, to Kamala hitting back at him for "insulting to the women of America" by his abortion policies, the debate had memorable moments and quotes. A make-or-break moment for the two candidates, the debate has significantly helped the Democratic Party recover from the disaster that was the Joe Biden vs Donald Trump Presidential debate. Throughout the debate, Harris riled up Trump and got under his skin, as her campaign had forecast. At one point, she invited people to Trump's rallies where he says bizarre things like windmills cause cancer, and from where Harris said a bored audience leave out of boredom. Trump, who prides himself on the big crowds his rallies draw, was clearly riled and replied angrily, "My rallies, we have the biggest rallies, the most incredible rallies in the history of politics". He even accused Harris of busing in attendees at her rallies. Trump repeatedly lost his cool, to Harris's advantage, as she commented, he lacks the "temperament" to be president. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump claims debate with Kamala Harris was 'three on one,' alleges bias

<p>Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to debate for the first time on Tuesday in what is shaping up to be a close race for the US presidency.</p>

<p>The debate, taking place in Philadelphia, is a key moment for both candidates. Harris has the opportunity to make a lasting impression following criticism of the Biden administration, while Trump can use the platform to reaffirm his position as the election approaches.</p>

<p>After weeks of negotiation regarding the event's details, ABC, which is organising the debate, revealed the final rules agreed upon by both campaigns earlier this week.</p>

<h2><strong>Details of the debate</strong></h2>

<p>Scheduled for September 10, the debate will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. It will begin at 9:00 pm local time on Tuesday (0100 GMT on Wednesday) and will be broadcast live. No audience will be present in the venue.</p>

<p>The 90-minute event will be moderated by ABC anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis and will include two commercial breaks.</p>

<h2><strong>Microphone arrangements</strong></h2>

<p>One of the main issues surrounding the debate was whether or not microphones would be muted, a topic that sparked tension between both sides. In a previous debate between Trump and President Biden, microphones were muted, and this time each side accused the other of being fearful over the matter.</p>

<p>ABC has confirmed that each candidate’s microphone will be live only when it is their turn to speak and will be muted when it’s not. Only the moderators will pose questions, and no topics or questions will be shared with the candidates beforehand.</p>

<p>Harris’s team expressed concerns in a letter to ABC, which was obtained by The Washington Post, stating that this arrangement could put her at a disadvantage, as it stops Trump from directly addressing her. "We believe this is why his campaign pushed for muted microphones," the letter read.</p>

<p>There will be no opening statements. Candidates will have two minutes to respond to each question, followed by a two-minute rebuttal from the opposing candidate. An additional minute is available for further clarification or response, based on the debate rules.</p>

<p>Both candidates will end the debate with a two-minute closing statement.</p>

<p>Trump, having won a coin toss, will speak last and selected the left side of the stage, allowing Harris to choose the right side. Both candidates will remain at podiums for the entire debate, with no props or notes allowed. They will each receive a pen, a pad of paper, and a bottle of water.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to debate for the first time on Tuesday in what is shaping up to be a close race for the US presidency.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to debate for the first time on Tuesday in what is shaping up to be a close race for the US presidency. The debate, taking place in Philadelphia, is a key moment for both candidates. Harris has the opportunity to make a lasting impression following criticism of the Biden administration, while Trump can use the platform to reaffirm his position as the election approaches. After weeks of negotiation regarding the event's details, ABC, which is organising the debate, revealed the final rules agreed upon by both campaigns earlier this week. Details of the debate Scheduled for September 10, the debate will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. It will begin at 9:00 pm local time on Tuesday (0100 GMT on Wednesday) and will be broadcast live. No audience will be present in the venue. The 90-minute event will be moderated by ABC anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis and will include two commercial breaks. Microphone arrangements One of the main issues surrounding the debate was whether or not microphones would be muted, a topic that sparked tension between both sides. In a previous debate between Trump and President Biden, microphones were muted, and this time each side accused the other of being fearful over the matter. ABC has confirmed that each candidate’s microphone will be live only when it is their turn to speak and will be muted when it’s not. Only the moderators will pose questions, and no topics or questions will be shared with the candidates beforehand. Harris’s team expressed concerns in a letter to ABC, which was obtained by The Washington Post, stating that this arrangement could put her at a disadvantage, as it stops Trump from directly addressing her. "We believe this is why his campaign pushed for muted microphones," the letter read. There will be no opening statements. Candidates will have two minutes to respond to each question, followed by a two-minute rebuttal from the opposing candidate. An additional minute is available for further clarification or response, based on the debate rules. Both candidates will end the debate with a two-minute closing statement. Trump, having won a coin toss, will speak last and selected the left side of the stage, allowing Harris to choose the right side. Both candidates will remain at podiums for the entire debate, with no props or notes allowed. They will each receive a pen, a pad of paper, and a bottle of water. (With inputs from agencies)

Muted mics and tense negotiations: What to expect from Trump-Harris debate

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1701}">In a rare statement, Melania Trump has criticised husband Donald Trump's political rival Joe Biden's administration over escalating living costs and what she describes as deliberate attempts to silence her husband.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:82,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1768}">The former first lady, who typically stays away from the press, has shared her concerns in a black-and-white video posted on social media on Sunday (Sep 8).&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:131,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1817}">This followed a Thursday teaser for her upcoming memoir.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:164,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1850}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-forecast-expert-with-near-perfect-presidential-election-predictions-claims-harris-will-win-757035">US election forecast: Expert with near-perfect presidential election predictions claims 'Harris will win'</a></strong></p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:244,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1930}">In the video, Melania starts by saying,&nbsp;"The 2020 election results changed our lives forever. It impacted our quality of life, cost of food, gasoline, safety and even the geopolitical landscape."&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:294,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1980}">She expressed deep concern over what she perceives as a nation more divided than ever and condemned the legal challenges her husband faces, labelling them an attack on free speech.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:344,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2030}">"It has become increasingly apparent that there are significant challenges to free speech as demonstrated by the efforts to silence my husband."</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:601,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2287}">The video then cuts to an image of a blank white book titled simply "MELANIA."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:633,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2319}">At 54, Melania Trump remains a figure of intrigue. During her time in the White House, she focused primarily on raising her son, Barron, who is now studying at NYU’s Stern School of Business.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:683,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2369}">Despite Donald Trump's renewed campaign for the White House, Melania has kept a low profile. According to Daily Mail, she appeared at the Republican National Convention but did not address the audience and has yet to make an appearance at a campaign rally or debate.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:753,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2439}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:753,&quot;w&quot;:187,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2439}">Melania's memoir</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:798,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2484}">This upcoming memoir, her first, offers a rare glimpse into her life. It promises to explore her journey from a Slovenian childhood to the fashion capitals of Europe and New York, culminating in her marriage to Donald Trump. The book reportedly reveals behind-the-scenes stories from her White House years.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:798,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2484}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/honeymoon-period-over-for-harris-trump-leads-among-likely-voters-in-fresh-poll-756917">Honeymoon period over for Harris? Trump leads among likely voters in fresh poll</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:865,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2551}">In a recent interview with the publication, Donald Trump, while discussing Melania's role in his campaign, acknowledged her careful approach.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:915,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2601}">Trump noted that while she deeply cares about the country, the harsh political climate has made her cautious about stepping into the public eye. "She'll do whatever necessary. But my kids haven't been treated properly...She hasn't been treated properly," he said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:982,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2668}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:982,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2668}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a rare statement, Melania Trump has criticised husband Donald Trump's political rival Joe Biden's administration over escalating living costs and what she describes as deliberate attempts to silence her husband.

In a rare statement, Melania Trump has criticised husband Donald Trump's political rival Joe Biden's administration over escalating living costs and what she describes as deliberate attempts to silence her husband. The former first lady, who typically stays away from the press, has shared her concerns in a black-and-white video posted on social media on Sunday (Sep 8). This followed a Thursday teaser for her upcoming memoir. Also read | US election forecast: Expert with near-perfect presidential election predictions claims 'Harris will win' What did Melania Trump say? In the video, Melania starts by saying, "The 2020 election results changed our lives forever. It impacted our quality of life, cost of food, gasoline, safety and even the geopolitical landscape." She expressed deep concern over what she perceives as a nation more divided than ever and condemned the legal challenges her husband faces, labelling them an attack on free speech. "It has become increasingly apparent that there are significant challenges to free speech as demonstrated by the efforts to silence my husband." Watch video here: My Story. My Perspective. The Truth. https://t.co/ZCTwZSqZND pic.twitter.com/HHGQaA6d5v — MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) September 5, 2024 × The video then cuts to an image of a blank white book titled simply "MELANIA." At 54, Melania Trump remains a figure of intrigue. During her time in the White House, she focused primarily on raising her son, Barron, who is now studying at NYU’s Stern School of Business. Despite Donald Trump's renewed campaign for the White House, Melania has kept a low profile. According to Daily Mail, she appeared at the Republican National Convention but did not address the audience and has yet to make an appearance at a campaign rally or debate. Melania's memoir This upcoming memoir, her first, offers a rare glimpse into her life. It promises to explore her journey from a Slovenian childhood to the fashion capitals of Europe and New York, culminating in her marriage to Donald Trump. The book reportedly reveals behind-the-scenes stories from her White House years. Also read | Honeymoon period over for Harris? Trump leads among likely voters in fresh poll In a recent interview with the publication, Donald Trump, while discussing Melania's role in his campaign, acknowledged her careful approach. Trump noted that while she deeply cares about the country, the harsh political climate has made her cautious about stepping into the public eye. "She'll do whatever necessary. But my kids haven't been treated properly...She hasn't been treated properly," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Melania Trump speaks out against Joe Biden, alleges 'efforts to silence' husband Donald Trump. Watch!

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">Amid the endless polls and media speculation, a historian with an almost impeccable track record predicting US election results, has predicted that the Democrat candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, will win the November elections.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1922}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:253,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1922}">The US election 'expert'</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:130,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1967}">Allan Lichtman, an American historian, has an almost perfect record predicting once-every-four year's election wins in the country, and this time he says,&nbsp;"Harris will win."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:180,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2017}">Lichtman, as per AFP, has been predicting since 1984 and of nine elections, his prediction has been wrong only once.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2066}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:660,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2066}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:579,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2066}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/honeymoon-period-over-for-harris-trump-leads-among-likely-voters-in-fresh-poll-756917">Honeymoon period over for Harris? Trump leads among likely voters in fresh poll</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:262,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2099}">His only miss was in 2000, when George W. Bush won despite losing the popular vote, due to a controversial Supreme Court decision.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:315,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2152}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:315,&quot;w&quot;:383,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2152}">How does he predict so accurately?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:360,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2197}">To predict which candidate will grace the White House, Allan Lichtman does not depend on the opinion polls, and instead uses the "13 keys" method.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:409,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2246}">He relies on 13 true-or-false statements about the current administration.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:442,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2279}">For instance, one key considers whether the incumbent party has gained or lost seats in recent midterms. Since the Democrats lost the House in 2022, this key is false, giving a slight edge to Republican challenger Donald Trump.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:509,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2346}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:509,&quot;w&quot;:563,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2346}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:509,&quot;w&quot;:482,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2346}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-targets-kamala-harriss-height-in-bizarre-post-ahead-of-debate-these-are-the-debate-rules-756796">Trump targets Kamala Harris’ height in bizarre post ahead of debate</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:541,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2378}">Lichtman's analysis is anything but straightforward. Some factors, such as Biden stepping down, might benefit Trump, but others favour Harris. For example, major policy achievements like the Biden administration's infrastructure and climate legislation count as positives. The departure of independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the lack of major scandals also work in Harris's favour.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:625,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2462}">He also acknowledged that significant foreign policy developments, like a major peace deal or hostage release in Gaza, could shift the balance in Harris's favour.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:675,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2512}">"I don't like to speculate, because the devil is in the details, but that could be seen as a big success," he said.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:711,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2548}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:711,&quot;w&quot;:467,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2548}">Critics don't agree with Lichtman's analysis</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:756,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2593}">Critics argue that some of Lichtman's criteria, such as defining a "charismatic" leader, are too subjective.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:788,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2625}">Lichtman, however, says, "We're dealing with human beings. Historians make judgments all the time, and the judgments are very tightly constrained."</p>

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Amid the endless polls and media speculation, a historian with an almost impeccable track record predicting US election results, has predicted that the Democrat candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, will win the November elections.

Amid the endless polls and media speculation, a historian with an almost impeccable track record predicting US election results, has predicted that the Democrat candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, will win the November elections. The US election 'expert' Allan Lichtman, an American historian, has an almost perfect record predicting once-every-four year's election wins in the country, and this time he says, "Harris will win." Lichtman, as per AFP, has been predicting since 1984 and of nine elections, his prediction has been wrong only once. Also read | Honeymoon period over for Harris? Trump leads among likely voters in fresh poll His only miss was in 2000, when George W. Bush won despite losing the popular vote, due to a controversial Supreme Court decision. How does he predict so accurately? To predict which candidate will grace the White House, Allan Lichtman does not depend on the opinion polls, and instead uses the "13 keys" method. He relies on 13 true-or-false statements about the current administration. For instance, one key considers whether the incumbent party has gained or lost seats in recent midterms. Since the Democrats lost the House in 2022, this key is false, giving a slight edge to Republican challenger Donald Trump. Also read | Trump targets Kamala Harris’ height in bizarre post ahead of debate Lichtman's analysis is anything but straightforward. Some factors, such as Biden stepping down, might benefit Trump, but others favour Harris. For example, major policy achievements like the Biden administration's infrastructure and climate legislation count as positives. The departure of independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the lack of major scandals also work in Harris's favour. He also acknowledged that significant foreign policy developments, like a major peace deal or hostage release in Gaza, could shift the balance in Harris's favour. "I don't like to speculate, because the devil is in the details, but that could be seen as a big success," he said. Critics don't agree with Lichtman's analysis Critics argue that some of Lichtman's criteria, such as defining a "charismatic" leader, are too subjective. Lichtman, however, says, "We're dealing with human beings. Historians make judgments all the time, and the judgments are very tightly constrained." (With inputs from agencies)

US polls forecast: Expert with near-perfect presidential election predictions says THIS candidate 'will win'

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">On Saturday (Sep 7) in a social media post, the former US President and current White House hopeful Donald Trump brought up a bizarre issue: the height of his political rival Kamala Harris.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:64,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1901}">Ahead of the much-awaited presidential debate where Trump will face off against Harris, the Republican nominee said the Democrat would not be allowed on "boxes or artificial lifts".</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:118,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1955}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:118,&quot;w&quot;:220,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1955}">Trump's bizarre post</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:162,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1999}">On his social media platform, Truth Social Trump wrote that during his upcoming ABC News debate with "Comrade Kamala Harris," on September 10, "No boxes or artificial lifts will be allowed to stand on."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:212,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2049}">Slamming the Democrats he said a lift&nbsp;"would be a form of cheating, and the Democrats cheat enough."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:244,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2081}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:244,&quot;w&quot;:721,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2081}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:244,&quot;w&quot;:721,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2081}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-accuses-biden-harris-of-importing-murderers-child-predators-and-serial-rapists-to-us-756779">'Rogue regime': Trump accuses Biden-Harris of importing 'murderers, child predators and serial rapists' to US</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:294,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2131}">"'You are who you are,' it was determined!" he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:326,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2163}">The "lifts" comment is an apparent dig at Kamala, whose height is around 5'4" while Trump himself is around 6'2".</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:380,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2217}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:380,&quot;w&quot;:541,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2217}">What are the rules for the Harris vs Trump debate?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:424,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2261}">The highly anticipated clash between US Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump will mark a pivotal moment in the fiercely contested race for the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:474,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2311}">After weeks of negotiation over the specifics of the debate, US broadcaster ABC has finalised the details.</p>

<h3 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:509,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:20,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2346}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:509,&quot;w&quot;:150,&quot;h&quot;:20,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2346}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:509,&quot;w&quot;:150,&quot;h&quot;:20,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2346}">When and where?</strong></em></h3>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:547,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2384}">The debate will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. It will start at 9:00 pm local time (0100 GMT Wednesday).&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:597,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2434}">Notably, the event won't have a live audience, and will only focus on the candidates' exchanges.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:629,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2466}">It will be moderated by ABC anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis and will span 90 minutes, including two commercial breaks.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:679,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2516}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:679,&quot;w&quot;:709,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2516}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:679,&quot;w&quot;:709,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2516}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blood-on-their-hands-donald-trump-blames-crooked-biden-comrade-harris-for-gaza-hostage-killings-755205">'Blood on their hands': Donald Trump blames 'crooked' Biden, 'comrade' Harris for Gaza hostage killings</a></strong></p>

<h3 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:731,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:20,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2568}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:731,&quot;w&quot;:85,&quot;h&quot;:20,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2568}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:731,&quot;w&quot;:85,&quot;h&quot;:20,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2568}">Mute mics</strong></em></h3>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:769,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2606}">Each candidate's microphone will be live only when they are speaking, and muted during the competitor's turn.&nbsp;</p>

<h3 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:821,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:20,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2658}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:821,&quot;w&quot;:139,&quot;h&quot;:20,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2658}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:821,&quot;w&quot;:139,&quot;h&quot;:20,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2658}">Debate structure</strong></em></h3>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:859,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2696}">Neither candidate will deliver an opening statement, instead, they will have two minutes to respond to each question posed by the moderators.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:909,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2746}">A rebuttal period of two minutes will follow each response. Additionally, a minute will be given for any "follow-up, clarification, or response" necessary, allowing for a deeper exploration of the issues at hand.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:959,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2796}">Each candidate will also have two minutes for a closing statement, with Trump set to speak last following a virtual coin toss.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1008,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2845}">A strict no-props rule will be enforced throughout the debate. Both Trump and Harris will remain at their podiums, with only a pen, a pad of paper, and a bottle of water permitted. The candidates are barred from using any pre-written notes or additional materials. Campaign staff will also be restricted from interacting with the candidates during commercial breaks.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1093,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2930}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1093,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2930}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


On Saturday (Sep 7) in a social media post, the former US President and current White House hopeful Donald Trump brought up a bizarre issue: the height of his political rival Kamala Harris.

On Saturday (Sep 7) in a social media post, the former US President and current White House hopeful Donald Trump brought up a bizarre issue: the height of his political rival Kamala Harris. Ahead of the much-awaited presidential debate where Trump will face off against Harris, the Republican nominee said the Democrat would not be allowed on "boxes or artificial lifts". Trump's bizarre post On his social media platform, Truth Social Trump wrote that during his upcoming ABC News debate with "Comrade Kamala Harris," on September 10, "No boxes or artificial lifts will be allowed to stand on." Slamming the Democrats he said a lift "would be a form of cheating, and the Democrats cheat enough." Also read | 'Rogue regime': Trump accuses Biden-Harris of importing 'murderers, child predators and serial rapists' to US "'You are who you are,' it was determined!" he added. The "lifts" comment is an apparent dig at Kamala, whose height is around 5'4" while Trump himself is around 6'2". What are the rules for the Harris vs Trump debate? The highly anticipated clash between US Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump will mark a pivotal moment in the fiercely contested race for the White House. After weeks of negotiation over the specifics of the debate, US broadcaster ABC has finalised the details. When and where? The debate will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. It will start at 9:00 pm local time (0100 GMT Wednesday). Notably, the event won't have a live audience, and will only focus on the candidates' exchanges. It will be moderated by ABC anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis and will span 90 minutes, including two commercial breaks. Also read | 'Blood on their hands': Donald Trump blames 'crooked' Biden, 'comrade' Harris for Gaza hostage killings Mute mics Each candidate's microphone will be live only when they are speaking, and muted during the competitor's turn. Debate structure Neither candidate will deliver an opening statement, instead, they will have two minutes to respond to each question posed by the moderators. A rebuttal period of two minutes will follow each response. Additionally, a minute will be given for any "follow-up, clarification, or response" necessary, allowing for a deeper exploration of the issues at hand. Each candidate will also have two minutes for a closing statement, with Trump set to speak last following a virtual coin toss. A strict no-props rule will be enforced throughout the debate. Both Trump and Harris will remain at their podiums, with only a pen, a pad of paper, and a bottle of water permitted. The candidates are barred from using any pre-written notes or additional materials. Campaign staff will also be restricted from interacting with the candidates during commercial breaks. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump targets Kamala Harris’ height in bizarre post ahead of debate

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1891}">Ahead of the much-awaited September 10 (Tuesday) debate, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday (Sep 7) at a rally in Wisconsin accused his democrat rivals President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris of running a "rouge regime".</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1961}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:230,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1961}">A leftist dictatorship?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:130,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2006}">Trump, who in December of last year had promised if elected he'll only be a dictator for one day, unleashed a tirade of insults and dark imagery against Harris.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:180,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2056}">Speaking to supporters in Mosinee, Wisconsin, Trump painted a grim picture of a dystopian America, run by a leftist dictatorship, as per news agency AFP reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2105}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:710,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2105}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:710,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2105}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-hunt-armed-and-dangerous-suspect-after-kentucky-i-75-highway-shooting-leaves-several-injured-756757">Police hunt 'armed and dangerous' suspect after Kentucky I-75 highway shooting leaves several injured</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:279,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2155}">Accusing the Biden-Harris administration of leading a "rogue regime," the former president claimed the government was importing "murderers, child predators and serial rapists from all over the planet while weaponizing law enforcement to jail political opponents".&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:346,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2222}">Delivering the remarks to a mostly conservative crowd, Trump, in his usual style, denounced the string of criminal cases that he faces&nbsp;for trying to overturn the 2020 election loss.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:399,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2275}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:399,&quot;w&quot;:323,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2275}">On impeaching Vice President</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:444,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2320}">During the speech in the swing state, Trump also said he would support the modification of the 25th amendment, to make a vice president covering up a president's mental incapacity an impeachable offence.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:494,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2370}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:494,&quot;w&quot;:675,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2370}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:494,&quot;w&quot;:675,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2370}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-he-will-save-tiktok-if-americans-vote-him-in-upcoming-elections-756457">Trump says he will 'save TikTok' if Americans vote for him in upcoming presidential elections</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:547,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2423}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:547,&quot;w&quot;:145,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2423}">"When I WIN"</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:592,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2468}">Later on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump once again falsely asserted that his 2020 loss to Biden was a result of "cheating". He vowed that this time, "WHEN I WIN," he would ensure "those people that CHEATED will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Law, which will include long-term prison sentences so that this Depravity of Justice does not happen again."</p>

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<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:850,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2726}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:850,&quot;w&quot;:312,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2726}">A clamp down on immigrants</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:895,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2771}">Speaking at a regional airport in Mosinee, Trump also pledged that he would clamp&nbsp;down on immigrants he said are stealing jobs and killing Americans.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:944,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2820}">"Crime is through the roof, and you haven't seen the migrant crime yet," Trump said. "It started, and it's vicious, but you haven't seen the extent of it yet."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:994,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2870}">Reiterating his previous claims, Trump once again claimed that the 2024 elections could be the country's last.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1044,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2920}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1044,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2920}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ahead of the much-awaited September 10 (Tuesday) debate, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday (Sep 7) at a rally in Wisconsin accused his democrat rivals President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris of running a "rouge regime".

Ahead of the much-awaited September 10 (Tuesday) debate, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday (Sep 7) at a rally in Wisconsin accused his democrat rivals President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris of running a "rouge regime". A leftist dictatorship? Trump, who in December of last year had promised if elected he'll only be a dictator for one day, unleashed a tirade of insults and dark imagery against Harris. Speaking to supporters in Mosinee, Wisconsin, Trump painted a grim picture of a dystopian America, run by a leftist dictatorship, as per news agency AFP reports. Also read | Police hunt 'armed and dangerous' suspect after Kentucky I-75 highway shooting leaves several injured Accusing the Biden-Harris administration of leading a "rogue regime," the former president claimed the government was importing "murderers, child predators and serial rapists from all over the planet while weaponizing law enforcement to jail political opponents". Delivering the remarks to a mostly conservative crowd, Trump, in his usual style, denounced the string of criminal cases that he faces for trying to overturn the 2020 election loss. On impeaching Vice President During the speech in the swing state, Trump also said he would support the modification of the 25th amendment, to make a vice president covering up a president's mental incapacity an impeachable offence. Also read | Trump says he will 'save TikTok' if Americans vote for him in upcoming presidential elections "When I WIN" Later on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump once again falsely asserted that his 2020 loss to Biden was a result of "cheating". He vowed that this time, "WHEN I WIN," he would ensure "those people that CHEATED will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Law, which will include long-term prison sentences so that this Depravity of Justice does not happen again." × A clamp down on immigrants Speaking at a regional airport in Mosinee, Trump also pledged that he would clamp down on immigrants he said are stealing jobs and killing Americans. "Crime is through the roof, and you haven't seen the migrant crime yet," Trump said. "It started, and it's vicious, but you haven't seen the extent of it yet." Reiterating his previous claims, Trump once again claimed that the 2024 elections could be the country's last. (With inputs from agencies)

'Rogue regime': Trump accuses Biden-Harris of importing 'murderers, child predators and serial rapists' to US

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:14,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1700}">A federal judge on Tuesday (Sep 3) ordered former US president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to cease using music created by the late Isaac Hayes at his campaign events.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:64,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1750}">The judge ordered the Trump campaign to stop using Hayes' song "Hold On, I'm Coming". However, they have not been ordered to take down existing videos featuring the music.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:114,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1800}">The ruling came after objections from Isaac Hayes III, son of the renowned musician, who strongly opposed Trump's use of his father's work.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:164,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1850}">Speaking outside the Richard B. Russell Federal Courthouse, Isaac Hayes III asserted, "We have to take a stand that we want to separate ourselves from someone with Donald Trump's character."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:213,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1899}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:249,&quot;w&quot;:663,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1935}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blood-on-their-hands-donald-trump-blames-crooked-biden-comrade-harris-for-gaza-hostage-killings-755205">'Blood on their hands': Donald Trump blames 'crooked' Biden, 'comrade' Harris for Gaza hostage killings</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:320,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2006}">The late musician's son emphasised that the decision was motivated by concerns over Trump's character and not political differences.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:370,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2056}">"This is not a political issue, this is a character issue," he said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:402,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2088}">"I want this to serve as an opportunity for other artists to come forward that don't want their music used by Donald Trump or other political entities and continue to fight for music artists' rights and copyright," he added.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:455,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2141}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:455,&quot;w&quot;:387,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2141}">Legal discussions and uncertainties</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:500,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2186}">New York attorney Ronald Coleman, who represented Trump and his campaign in the case, implied uncertainty over the Hayes family's ownership of the music rights.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:550,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2236}">"Before we left court, we spoke to the Hayes attorneys and to Mr. Hayes III about trying to work something out. We want this to be as a cooperative process as possible going forward," Coleman said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:550,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2236}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/melania-trump-wants-kamala-harris-to-win-ex-donald-trump-aide-makes-surprising-claim-755264">'Melania Trump wants Kamala Harris to win': Ex-Donald Trump aide makes surprising claim</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:603,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2289}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:603,&quot;w&quot;:270,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2289}">Music industry pushback</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:648,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2334}">The ruling adds to a growing list of artists who have protested the use of their music at the Republican presidential candidate's rallies and events.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:697,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2383}">Over the years, several prominent musicians and their representatives have voiced objections, including the late Tom Petty, Foo Fighters, British singer Adele, the rock band R.E.M, Celine Dion and most recently the Swedish pop group ABBA.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:764,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2450}">The legendary group ABBA last month announced that it has "recently discovered the unauthorised use of their music and videos at a Trump event through videos that appeared online," and has asked for prompt "removal and deletion of such content."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:831,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2517}">American rock band Foo Fighters has also&nbsp;protested against Trump's use of their song, "My Hero" at a recent Arizona campaign on August 23. Clapping back, the rock band announced that royalty earnings from the song will be donated to Kamala Harris' campaign.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:898,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2584}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:898,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2584}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A federal judge on Tuesday (Sep 3) ordered former US president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to cease using music created by the late Isaac Hayes at his campaign events.

A federal judge on Tuesday (Sep 3) ordered former US president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to cease using music created by the late Isaac Hayes at his campaign events. The judge ordered the Trump campaign to stop using Hayes' song "Hold On, I'm Coming". However, they have not been ordered to take down existing videos featuring the music. The ruling came after objections from Isaac Hayes III, son of the renowned musician, who strongly opposed Trump's use of his father's work. Speaking outside the Richard B. Russell Federal Courthouse, Isaac Hayes III asserted, "We have to take a stand that we want to separate ourselves from someone with Donald Trump's character." Also read | 'Blood on their hands': Donald Trump blames 'crooked' Biden, 'comrade' Harris for Gaza hostage killings The late musician's son emphasised that the decision was motivated by concerns over Trump's character and not political differences. "This is not a political issue, this is a character issue," he said. "I want this to serve as an opportunity for other artists to come forward that don't want their music used by Donald Trump or other political entities and continue to fight for music artists' rights and copyright," he added. Legal discussions and uncertainties New York attorney Ronald Coleman, who represented Trump and his campaign in the case, implied uncertainty over the Hayes family's ownership of the music rights. "Before we left court, we spoke to the Hayes attorneys and to Mr. Hayes III about trying to work something out. We want this to be as a cooperative process as possible going forward," Coleman said. Also read | 'Melania Trump wants Kamala Harris to win': Ex-Donald Trump aide makes surprising claim Music industry pushback The ruling adds to a growing list of artists who have protested the use of their music at the Republican presidential candidate's rallies and events. Over the years, several prominent musicians and their representatives have voiced objections, including the late Tom Petty, Foo Fighters, British singer Adele, the rock band R.E.M, Celine Dion and most recently the Swedish pop group ABBA. The legendary group ABBA last month announced that it has "recently discovered the unauthorised use of their music and videos at a Trump event through videos that appeared online," and has asked for prompt "removal and deletion of such content." American rock band Foo Fighters has also protested against Trump's use of their song, "My Hero" at a recent Arizona campaign on August 23. Clapping back, the rock band announced that royalty earnings from the song will be donated to Kamala Harris' campaign. (With inputs from agencies)

'Character issue': Federal judge orders Trump to stop using Isaac Hayes' music for campaigning

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1701}">Elon Musk and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have sparked controversy online, claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris would want to "shut down" X (formerly Twitter) if it fails to comply with government oversight.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1771}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:315,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1771}">What evidence do they have?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:130,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1816}">The two men shared a clip from a 2019 CNN interview with Harris where&nbsp;she criticised social media&nbsp;platforms for "directly speaking to millions and millions of people without any level of oversight and regulation," a practice she said "has to stop."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:197,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1883}">Kennedy, sharing his interpretation of the remark from the five-year-old interview, wrote: "Translation: If they don't police content to conform to government-approved narratives, they will be shut down."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kamala Harris: "He [Musk] has lost his privileges."<br />
Can someone please explain to her that freedom of speech is a RIGHT, not a "privilege"?<br />
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Kamala Harris: "There has to be a responsibility placed on these social media sites to understand their power."<br />
Translation: "If they… <a href="https://t.co/BzuTYoJjuV">https://t.co/BzuTYoJjuV</a></p>
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertKennedyJr/status/1830745926861758712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/judge-blocks-donald-trumps-appeal-to-intervene-in-hush-money-conviction-755758">US Judge blocks Donald Trump’s appeal to intervene in hush money conviction</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:250,&quot;w&quot;:335,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1936}">What did Harris say back then?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:295,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1981}">In the 2019 interview, Harris called for the shutdown of Trump's Twitter account because of its influence on society, including its role in spreading harmful narratives.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:345,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2031}">Citing the El Paso shooter’s manifesto as an example, she argued that Trump's rhetoric had real-world consequences.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:394,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2080}">"When you're talking about Donald Trump, he has 65 million Twitter followers, he has proven himself to be willing to obstruct justice – just ask Bob Mueller. You can look at the manifesto from the shooter in El Paso to know that what Donald Trump says on Twitter impacts peoples' perceptions about what they should and should not do," she said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:479,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2165}">She then said Trump's account "should be taken down" for violating the site's terms of service.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:511,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2197}">Harris also spoke of regulating social media platforms so that the words of popular figures like Trump can't become a bad influence on millions of users.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:561,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2247}">"And the bottom line is that you can’t say that you have one rule for Facebook and you have a different rule for Twitter. The same rule has to apply, which is that there has to be a responsibility that is placed on these social media sites to understand their power," she said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:561,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2247}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/character-issue-federal-judge-orders-trump-to-stop-using-isaac-hayes-music-for-campaigning-755674">'Character issue': Federal judge orders Trump to stop using Isaac Hayes' music for campaigning</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:628,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2314}">"They are speaking to millions of people without any level of oversight or regulation. And that has to stop," added Harris.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:677,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2363}">However, Kennedy misinterpreted Harris' comments, suggesting she was looking to destroy free speech.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:710,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2396}">"Can someone please explain to her that freedom of speech is a RIGHT, not a 'privilege'?" he wrote.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:742,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2428}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1015,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2701}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Elon Musk and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have sparked controversy online, claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris would want to "shut down" X (formerly Twitter) if it fails to comply with government oversight.

Elon Musk and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have sparked controversy online, claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris would want to "shut down" X (formerly Twitter) if it fails to comply with government oversight. What evidence do they have? The two men shared a clip from a 2019 CNN interview with Harris where she criticised social media platforms for "directly speaking to millions and millions of people without any level of oversight and regulation," a practice she said "has to stop." Kennedy, sharing his interpretation of the remark from the five-year-old interview, wrote: "Translation: If they don't police content to conform to government-approved narratives, they will be shut down." Kamala Harris: "He [Musk] has lost his privileges." Can someone please explain to her that freedom of speech is a RIGHT, not a "privilege"? Kamala Harris: "There has to be a responsibility placed on these social media sites to understand their power." Translation: "If they… https://t.co/BzuTYoJjuV — Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) September 2, 2024 × Musk backed Kennedy's claim, alleging that Harris and the Democratic Party were aiming to undermine free speech. He stated that "free speech is the bedrock of democracy," and accused Harris of merely acting as a puppet for the party's agenda. This is what she actually believes. Free speech is the bedrock of democracy and the Democratic Party (Kamala is just a puppet) wants to destroy it. https://t.co/kntGcq2WnK — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 3, 2024 × Also read | US Judge blocks Donald Trump’s appeal to intervene in hush money conviction What did Harris say back then? In the 2019 interview, Harris called for the shutdown of Trump's Twitter account because of its influence on society, including its role in spreading harmful narratives. Citing the El Paso shooter’s manifesto as an example, she argued that Trump's rhetoric had real-world consequences. "When you're talking about Donald Trump, he has 65 million Twitter followers, he has proven himself to be willing to obstruct justice – just ask Bob Mueller. You can look at the manifesto from the shooter in El Paso to know that what Donald Trump says on Twitter impacts peoples' perceptions about what they should and should not do," she said. She then said Trump's account "should be taken down" for violating the site's terms of service. Harris also spoke of regulating social media platforms so that the words of popular figures like Trump can't become a bad influence on millions of users. "And the bottom line is that you can’t say that you have one rule for Facebook and you have a different rule for Twitter. The same rule has to apply, which is that there has to be a responsibility that is placed on these social media sites to understand their power," she said. Also read | 'Character issue': Federal judge orders Trump to stop using Isaac Hayes' music for campaigning "They are speaking to millions of people without any level of oversight or regulation. And that has to stop," added Harris. However, Kennedy misinterpreted Harris' comments, suggesting she was looking to destroy free speech. "Can someone please explain to her that freedom of speech is a RIGHT, not a 'privilege'?" he wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

Fact check: Does Kamala Harris want to shut down X? Elon Musk, Robert F Kennedy Jr claim so

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">Donald Trump has blamed his political rivals US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for the "senseless deaths" of six hostages whose bodies were found in a Hamas tunnel in Rafah on Sunday (Sep 1).</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:82,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1919}">The Republican presidential candidate in a post on his social media channel Truth Social said he grieved the death of the hostages, which "horrifically" included "a wonderful American Citizen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin," who was "murdered by Hamas."</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:152,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1989}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:152,&quot;w&quot;:317,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1989}">Comrade Harris, Crooked Joe</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:197,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2034}">The former US president attributed the deaths of the hostages to a "complete lack of American Strength and Leadership." He also said that the failings of "Comrade Kamala Harris and Crooked Joe Biden," was the reason the hostages were killed.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:264,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2101}">"They have blood on their hands!"</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:264,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2101}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-finalising-take-it-or-leave-it-deal-for-israel-hamas-war-755114">US finalising 'take it or leave it' deal for Israel-Hamas war</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:296,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2133}">"Sadly, this is the total lack of 'Leadership' that Kamala and Biden represent - One that allows terrorists to take American lives."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:346,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2183}">He claimed that this was "because they only care about Weaponising the Department of Justice against their Political Opponent," an apparent reference to his own legal battles.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:396,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2233}">"Just like the Debacle of the Afghanistan Withdrawal that claimed 13 American lives, Kamala and Biden’s judgment has not only put lives at risk but is directly responsible for unnecessary deaths that should have never happened," he said, slamming the Democrat leaders.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:14,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1854}">The Israel Defence Forces on Saturday (Aug 31) night announced that its troops had located six bodies in the Gaza Strip. These bodies, as per AFP, are of hostages taken by the militant group Hamas on Oct 7.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:14,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1854}">The&nbsp;remains were recovered on Saturday "from an underground tunnel in the Rafah area" and formally identified in Israel,&nbsp;said the military. The dead were identified as Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Master Sergeant Ori Danino.</p>

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Donald Trump has blamed his political rivals US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for the "senseless deaths" of six hostages whose bodies were found in a Hamas tunnel in Rafah on Sunday (Sep 1).

Donald Trump has blamed his political rivals US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for the "senseless deaths" of six hostages whose bodies were found in a Hamas tunnel in Rafah on Sunday (Sep 1). The Republican presidential candidate in a post on his social media channel Truth Social said he grieved the death of the hostages, which "horrifically" included "a wonderful American Citizen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin," who was "murdered by Hamas." Comrade Harris, Crooked Joe The former US president attributed the deaths of the hostages to a "complete lack of American Strength and Leadership." He also said that the failings of "Comrade Kamala Harris and Crooked Joe Biden," was the reason the hostages were killed. "They have blood on their hands!" Also read | US finalising 'take it or leave it' deal for Israel-Hamas war "Sadly, this is the total lack of 'Leadership' that Kamala and Biden represent - One that allows terrorists to take American lives." He claimed that this was "because they only care about Weaponising the Department of Justice against their Political Opponent," an apparent reference to his own legal battles. "Just like the Debacle of the Afghanistan Withdrawal that claimed 13 American lives, Kamala and Biden’s judgment has not only put lives at risk but is directly responsible for unnecessary deaths that should have never happened," he said, slamming the Democrat leaders. × Trump further claimed that if he was president "this terror would have never happened," and promised that it would stop "the day I am back in the Oval Office." Also read | IDF discovers bodies of six Oct 7 hostages in Gaza : 'The country will tremble,' warn angry families "America will be Strong Again, and that will make the World Safe and Secure!" Gaza hostage remains The Israel Defence Forces on Saturday (Aug 31) night announced that its troops had located six bodies in the Gaza Strip. These bodies, as per AFP, are of hostages taken by the militant group Hamas on Oct 7. The remains were recovered on Saturday "from an underground tunnel in the Rafah area" and formally identified in Israel, said the military. The dead were identified as Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Master Sergeant Ori Danino. (With inputs from agencies)

'Blood on their hands': Donald Trump blames 'crooked' Biden, 'comrade' Harris for Gaza hostage killings

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1855}">US Vice President Kamala Harris has openly slammed her political rival Donald Trump for using footage from his visit to Arlington National Cemetery in a campaign video, calling it "a political stunt".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:64,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1904}">Harris emphasised the "sacred" nature of the cemetery, where fallen American soldiers are laid to rest, and said it should not be used for political purposes.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:113,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1953}">Trump's visit to the graves of 13 service members, killed during the 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan, was meant as a campaign boost but has instead sparked backlash, particularly after footage from the event was posted by his campaign.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:165,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2005}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:165,&quot;w&quot;:310,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2005}">What did Kamala Harris say?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:209,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2049}">"Let me be clear: the former president disrespected sacred ground, all for the sake of a political stunt," said the Democratic Party presidential candidate Harris.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:290,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2130}">"If there is one thing on which we as Americans can all agree, it is that our veterans, military families, and service members should be honoured, never disparaged, and treated with nothing less than our highest respect and gratitude," she added in a post on X.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:356,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2196}">Harris also highlighted Trump's history of derogatory comments about military service members, referencing his controversial remarks about veterans such as Senator John McCain and fallen World War I soldiers.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:406,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2246}">"This is nothing new from Donald Trump. This is a man who has called our fallen service members 'suckers' and 'losers' and disparaged Medal of Honour recipients," she wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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It is not a place for politics.<br />
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<h2><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:458,&quot;w&quot;:768,&quot;h&quot;:49,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2298}">Why has Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery snowballed into a controversy?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:527,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2367}">Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, last week&nbsp;visited the Arlington National Cemetery and Section 60 of the Virginia cemetery, both of which are considered hallowed ground by the US military.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:576,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2416}">As per federal law and Pentagon policies, political activities aren't allowed in hallowed grounds. This includes photo ops for campaign material.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:625,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2465}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jeff-walz-brother-of-kamala-harris-vp-pick-tim-walz-might-support-trump-754857">Jeff Walz, brother of Kamala Harris' VP pick Tim Walz, might support Trump</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:658,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2498}">Arlington National Cemetery, in a statement, said "Federal law prohibits political campaign or election-related activities within Army National Military Cemeteries, to include photographers, content creators or any other persons attending for purposes, or in direct support of a partisan political candidate's campaign."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:724,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2564}">The cemetery located just outside Washington added that it "reinforced and widely shared this law and its prohibitions with all participants."&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:773,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2613}">His visit and the photos ultimately used for campaigning have drawn criticism from Democrats, along with some veterans and soldiers' relatives.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:825,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2665}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:825,&quot;w&quot;:246,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2665}">Trump defends himself</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:869,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2709}">In response, Trump defended his actions, explaining that families of the fallen soldiers had asked him to visit the graves.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:901,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2741}">At a speech in Pennsylvania on Friday (Aug 30), he said, "I got there, and we had a ceremony."&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:933,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2773}">Trump said that the families had requested a photo: "I said, 'Absolutely.' So I was taking pictures at the grave."&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:965,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2805}">He has since posted videos of several of those families defending him and questioning Harris' support for military families.&nbsp;</p>

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US Vice President Kamala Harris has openly slammed her political rival Donald Trump for using footage from his visit to Arlington National Cemetery in a campaign video, calling it "a political stunt".

US Vice President Kamala Harris has openly slammed her political rival Donald Trump for using footage from his visit to Arlington National Cemetery in a campaign video, calling it "a political stunt". Harris emphasised the "sacred" nature of the cemetery, where fallen American soldiers are laid to rest, and said it should not be used for political purposes. Trump's visit to the graves of 13 service members, killed during the 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan, was meant as a campaign boost but has instead sparked backlash, particularly after footage from the event was posted by his campaign. What did Kamala Harris say? "Let me be clear: the former president disrespected sacred ground, all for the sake of a political stunt," said the Democratic Party presidential candidate Harris. Also read | Trump campaign was warned not to take `disgraceful` photo at Arlington cemetery "If there is one thing on which we as Americans can all agree, it is that our veterans, military families, and service members should be honoured, never disparaged, and treated with nothing less than our highest respect and gratitude," she added in a post on X. Harris also highlighted Trump's history of derogatory comments about military service members, referencing his controversial remarks about veterans such as Senator John McCain and fallen World War I soldiers. "This is nothing new from Donald Trump. This is a man who has called our fallen service members 'suckers' and 'losers' and disparaged Medal of Honour recipients," she wrote. As Vice President, I have had the privilege of visiting Arlington National Cemetery several times. It is a solemn place; a place where we come together to honor American heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of this nation. It is not a place for politics. And… — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 31, 2024 × Why has Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery snowballed into a controversy? Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, last week visited the Arlington National Cemetery and Section 60 of the Virginia cemetery, both of which are considered hallowed ground by the US military. As per federal law and Pentagon policies, political activities aren't allowed in hallowed grounds. This includes photo ops for campaign material. Also read | Jeff Walz, brother of Kamala Harris' VP pick Tim Walz, might support Trump Arlington National Cemetery, in a statement, said "Federal law prohibits political campaign or election-related activities within Army National Military Cemeteries, to include photographers, content creators or any other persons attending for purposes, or in direct support of a partisan political candidate's campaign." The cemetery located just outside Washington added that it "reinforced and widely shared this law and its prohibitions with all participants." His visit and the photos ultimately used for campaigning have drawn criticism from Democrats, along with some veterans and soldiers' relatives. Trump defends himself In response, Trump defended his actions, explaining that families of the fallen soldiers had asked him to visit the graves. At a speech in Pennsylvania on Friday (Aug 30), he said, "I got there, and we had a ceremony." Trump said that the families had requested a photo: "I said, 'Absolutely.' So I was taking pictures at the grave." He has since posted videos of several of those families defending him and questioning Harris' support for military families. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris slams Donald Trump's 'political stunt' at Arlington cemetery, comments: 'Nothing new'

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1705}">Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday (Aug 31) threw his support behind a ballot initiative aimed at legalising recreational marijuana use in Florida.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:64,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1754}">Taking to Truth Social, his social media platform, the former US president asserted his endorsement of the measure, and said, "Whether people like it or not, this will happen."</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:113,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1803}"><strong>Florida's Marijuana Initiative</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>"In Florida, like so many other States that have already given their approval, personal amounts of marijuana will be legalised for adults with Amendment 3," said Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-slams-donald-trumps-political-stunt-at-arlington-cemetery-comments-nothing-new-754918">Kamala Harris slams Donald Trump's 'political stunt' at Arlington cemetery, comments: 'nothing new'</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:145,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1835}">Putting a spin on the 'Make America Great Again' movement, Trump said through the legalisation, "We will make America SAFE again!"</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:194,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1884}">He argued that individuals should not face criminal charges in Florida for actions that are legal in many other states.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:226,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1916}">"Someone should not be a criminal in Florida when this is legal in so many other states," Trump wrote.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:258,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1948}">"We do not need to ruin lives &amp; waste Taxpayer Dollars arresting adults with personal amounts of it on them, and no one should grieve a loved one because they died from fentanyl-laced marijuana."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:307,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1997}">Trump also advocated for regulations on public cannabis use "so we do not smell marijuana everywhere we go like we do in many of the Democrat-run Cities."</p>

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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday (Aug 31) threw his support behind a ballot initiative aimed at legalising recreational marijuana use in Florida.

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump on Saturday (Aug 31) threw his support behind a ballot initiative aimed at legalising recreational marijuana use in Florida. Taking to Truth Social, his social media platform, the former US president asserted his endorsement of the measure, and said, "Whether people like it or not, this will happen." Florida's Marijuana Initiative "In Florida, like so many other States that have already given their approval, personal amounts of marijuana will be legalised for adults with Amendment 3," said Trump. Also read | Kamala Harris slams Donald Trump's 'political stunt' at Arlington cemetery, comments: 'nothing new' Putting a spin on the 'Make America Great Again' movement, Trump said through the legalisation, "We will make America SAFE again!" He argued that individuals should not face criminal charges in Florida for actions that are legal in many other states. "Someone should not be a criminal in Florida when this is legal in so many other states," Trump wrote. "We do not need to ruin lives & waste Taxpayer Dollars arresting adults with personal amounts of it on them, and no one should grieve a loved one because they died from fentanyl-laced marijuana." Trump also advocated for regulations on public cannabis use "so we do not smell marijuana everywhere we go like we do in many of the Democrat-run Cities." × Marijuana and the US In the US, the push for decriminalisation is resonating nationwide. As per news agency AFP, three-quarters of Americans reside in states where marijuana is either legal for recreational or medical use, or strictly medical use. Support is especially prevalent among younger demographics, a group that has increasingly aligned with Trump's rival, Kamala Harris since she secured the Democratic nomination for president. Also read | Jeff Walz, brother of Kamala Harris' VP pick Tim Walz, might support Trump However, the initiative, which is set to appear on the November ballot alongside the presidential election, has met with resistance from Governor Ron DeSantis and other state Republicans. Earlier this year, DeSantis voiced concerns that the amendment could turn Florida into a "San Francisco or Chicago." "We got to keep our streets clean," he asserted. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Ten Palestinians were killed in Israeli raids and strikes in several towns in the north of the occupied West Bank.&nbsp;The Israeli army said it was carrying out an "operation to thwart terrorism" in the northern West Bank.</p>

<p>In other news, the US Justice Department filed a new indictment against Donald Trump on Tuesday (Aug 27) over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.</p>

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<p>Israeli security forces have initiated an operation in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, according to a military spokesperson.</p>

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<p>A federal grand jury in the District of Columbia returned a superseding indictment, charging the defendant with the same criminal offences that were charged in the original indictment," said lawyers for Jack Smith.</p>

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<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently stated that his troops' incursion into Russia's Kursk region is a key part of a broader victory plan that he intends to present to US President Joe Biden in September.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched its 12-hour 'Bangla Bandh' or lockdown in the eastern West Bengal state on the morning of Wednesday (August 28) to protest police action against protesters who participated in the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally on Tuesday (August 27).&nbsp;</p>

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Ten Palestinians were killed in Israeli raids and strikes in several towns in the north of the occupied West Bank. The Israeli army said it was carrying out an "operation to thwart terrorism" in the northern West Bank.

Ten Palestinians were killed in Israeli raids and strikes in several towns in the north of the occupied West Bank. The Israeli army said it was carrying out an "operation to thwart terrorism" in the northern West Bank. In other news, the US Justice Department filed a new indictment against Donald Trump on Tuesday (Aug 27) over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Click on the links to read more... Israel launches operation to 'thwart terrorism' in West Bank Israeli security forces have initiated an operation in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, according to a military spokesperson. No presidential immunity? Trump reacts after new indictment over Jan 6 riots A federal grand jury in the District of Columbia returned a superseding indictment, charging the defendant with the same criminal offences that were charged in the original indictment," said lawyers for Jack Smith. Zelensky claims Russian incursion is part of victory plan Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently stated that his troops' incursion into Russia's Kursk region is a key part of a broader victory plan that he intends to present to US President Joe Biden in September. Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: BJP launches West Bengal shutdown Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched its 12-hour 'Bangla Bandh' or lockdown in the eastern West Bengal state on the morning of Wednesday (August 28) to protest police action against protesters who participated in the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally on Tuesday (August 27). WATCH | Pakistan: Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility for militants attacks in Balochistan ×

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