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<p>Proud Boys, a far-right group in the United States (US) which played a major role in the 2021 Capitol riots, has told the makers of a Donald Trump documentary that it wants to make America hate again.</p>

<p>According to British media reports on Monday (Oct 28), the above remark was made by Proud Boys' founder&nbsp;Gavin McInnes who said that his group was not responsible for&nbsp;what happened at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Trump: A Second Chance?</strong></h2>

<p>The documentary is&nbsp;<em>Trump: A Second Chance?</em>- where its makers talked to ardent Trump supporters about their enduring support for the Republican presidential candidate.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Speaking to the BBC,&nbsp;McInnes, 54, said that Proud Boys was not responsible for the Capitol riots.</p>

<p>“It was you. If anyone should apologise … it should be the corrupt leftwing media, and I’ll accept your apology now if you want to do it,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>McInnes was not present at the January 6 protest. However, 50 members of Proud Boys faced charges for their part in the insurrection, which was staged to prevent the certification of the 2020 presidential election which Joe Biden won.</p>

<h2><strong>McInnes left Proud Boys in 2018, but...</strong></h2>

<p>McInnes left Proud Boys in November 2018 after 10 members of the group were charged in connection with a brawl in Manhattan. However, four years later, he was seen&nbsp;in a black hoodie embroidered with the group's logo, The Guardian reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | US election 2024: Harris and Trump make their final pitches to voters</strong></p>

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<p>The 54-year-old said on his podcast that he was wearing the hoodie as a homage to "our brothers behind bars."</p>

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Proud Boys, a far-right group in the United States (US) which played a major role in the 2021 Capitol riots, has told the makers of a Donald Trump documentary that it wants to make America hate again.

Proud Boys, a far-right group in the United States (US) which played a major role in the 2021 Capitol riots, has told the makers of a Donald Trump documentary that it wants to make America hate again. According to British media reports on Monday (Oct 28), the above remark was made by Proud Boys' founder Gavin McInnes who said that his group was not responsible for what happened at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Trump: A Second Chance? The documentary is Trump: A Second Chance?- where its makers talked to ardent Trump supporters about their enduring support for the Republican presidential candidate. Also read | Trump comes under fire after comedian calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage' at his rally Speaking to the BBC, McInnes, 54, said that Proud Boys was not responsible for the Capitol riots. “It was you. If anyone should apologise … it should be the corrupt leftwing media, and I’ll accept your apology now if you want to do it,” he added. McInnes was not present at the January 6 protest. However, 50 members of Proud Boys faced charges for their part in the insurrection, which was staged to prevent the certification of the 2020 presidential election which Joe Biden won. McInnes left Proud Boys in 2018, but... McInnes left Proud Boys in November 2018 after 10 members of the group were charged in connection with a brawl in Manhattan. However, four years later, he was seen in a black hoodie embroidered with the group's logo, The Guardian reported. Also watch | US election 2024: Harris and Trump make their final pitches to voters × The 54-year-old said on his podcast that he was wearing the hoodie as a homage to "our brothers behind bars." (With inputs from agencies)

Want to make America hate again: Far-right group Far Boys' founder

<p>With just a few days left for the high-stake presidential election in the United States (US),&nbsp;Chinese state-linked hackers reportedly intercepted calls and text messages involving prominent American figures including the campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, American media reported on Sunday (Oct 27).</p>

<p>North Korea has accused South Korea of flying drones over its territory for propaganda purposes. North Korea&nbsp;labelled this a violation of its sovereignty. Photos released by state media&nbsp;show what it claims to be a downed South Korean drone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In other news from around the world, British media reported on Sunday that the Labour Party suspended its MP&nbsp;Mike Amesbury after a video appeared to show him punching a man.</p>

<p><strong>Click on the headlines to read more:</strong></p>

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<p>The Labour Party has suspended its MP Mike Amesbury after a video appeared to show him punching a man, British media reported on Sunday (Oct 27).&nbsp;Amesbury had been the Labour MP from&nbsp;Runcorn and Helsby. The incident occurred last Friday (October 25) in Frodsham.&nbsp;</p>

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With just a few days left for the high-stake presidential election in the United States (US), Chinese state-linked hackers reportedly intercepted calls and text messages involving prominent American figures including the campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, American media reported on Sunday (Oct 27).

With just a few days left for the high-stake presidential election in the United States (US), Chinese state-linked hackers reportedly intercepted calls and text messages involving prominent American figures including the campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, American media reported on Sunday (Oct 27). North Korea has accused South Korea of flying drones over its territory for propaganda purposes. North Korea labelled this a violation of its sovereignty. Photos released by state media show what it claims to be a downed South Korean drone. In other news from around the world, British media reported on Sunday that the Labour Party suspended its MP Mike Amesbury after a video appeared to show him punching a man. Click on the headlines to read more: Chinese hackers allegedly intercept calls, texts of Trump, Harris campaigns ahead of 2024 US election Chinese state-linked hackers reportedly intercepted calls and text messages involving prominent US political figures, including a Trump campaign adviser, reported by The Washington Post on Sunday. North Korea accuses South Korea of drone incursions, warns of 'merciless offensive' North Korea has accused South Korea of flying drones over its territory for propaganda purposes. Pyongyang has labelled this a violation of its sovereignty, reported the country's state media outlet KCNA on Monday (Oct 28). British politician Mike Amesbury suspended from Labour Party after video appears to show him punching man The Labour Party has suspended its MP Mike Amesbury after a video appeared to show him punching a man, British media reported on Sunday (Oct 27). Amesbury had been the Labour MP from Runcorn and Helsby. The incident occurred last Friday (October 25) in Frodsham. Japan PM Ishiba loses majority in snap election: 'We are receiving severe judgement' Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was on thin ice on Monday after his ruling coalition was projected to have lost its parliamentary majority in disastrous snap elections. Ishiba, 67, called Sunday's vote days after taking office on October 1, but voters angry at a slush fund scandal punished his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Watch | World DNA: Report says Elon Musk stayed illegally in US ×

Morning brief: Chinese hackers target Trump & Harris campaigns; Labour MP suspended, and more

<p>As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris fight in the race for the White House, one key term is back in the limelight: the US Electoral College.</p>

<p>The US president is elected on the basis of two, not one, elections: the popular votes, followed by electoral college votes.</p>

<p>This is a unique form of proportionate voting which could be confusing to people in other countries.</p>

<p>Here is what you should know about the Electoral College.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: US Presidential Elections: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris Make Final Push For Victory</strong></p>

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<p>Simply put, the Electoral College is a group of electors chosen to represent the election choices of each American state.</p>

<p>Based on population data derived from the Census, each state is allocated a specific number of electoral college votes that adds up to 538 (see list below).</p>

<h2><strong>Why was the Electoral College established in the US?</strong></h2>

<p>The Electoral College system was established in view of the possibility that, considering the different population sizes of each state, the popular vote could be skewed in favour of one winner.</p>

<p>For instance, whoever wins California could take the White House, as it has the largest population. This would not be a proportionate mandate that takes into account the wishes of the people of all states.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In order to solve this, the Founding Fathers of the US introduced the Electoral College as a compromise between congressional selection and direct popular vote.</p>

<p>The Electoral College consists of 538 votes. Whoever gets a total of 270 or more electoral college votes wins the election.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-la-times-owner-blocks-newspaper-from-endorsing-kamala-harris-heres-why-771258">Also read: US election: LA Times owner blocks newspaper from endorsing Kamala Harris. Here's why</a></strong></p>

<p>The electors' numbers in each state are proportionate to how many members of Congress it sends. One electoral college vote is equal to one house seat plus two senate seats.</p>

<p>The District of Columbia, which is not a state, has three electors. This exemption was given under the 23rd Amendment of the Constitution, which treats the District of Columbia as a state for electoral college purposes.</p>

<h2><strong>How are Electoral College electors chosen?</strong></h2>

<p>In the general elections, voters are actually choosing their preferred electors rather than directly voting for the presidential candidates.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-wraps-up-msg-rally-while-grooving-with-melania-vows-to-win-new-york-771283"><strong>Also read: Trump wraps up MSG rally while grooving with Melania, vows to win New York</strong></a><br />
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In most states, the 'winner-takes-all' system is used, meaning all electoral votes for these states go to the candidate who has won the popular vote there.</p>

<p>The states of Maine and Nebraska, however, use a proportionate&nbsp;method.</p>

<h2><strong>How electoral votes are recorded and announced</strong></h2>

<p>Once the general election is over on 5th November, the state officials will prepare a Certificate of Ascertainment listing the electors and their votes, which is sent to the National Archives and Records Administration or NARA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These electors will meet on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December to cast their votes for president and vice president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Their votes are then recorded and sent to Congress, which counts them on January 6 at a joint session presided over by the incumbent vice president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The announcement of the electoral college by the Congress will follow.</p>

<p>This is the formal declaration of the president-elect and vice president-elect, ending the US presidential election process.</p>

<p>The new president will the oath of office on January 20.</p>

<h2><strong>The Electoral College in numbers: States and votes</strong></h2>

<p>As already mentioned, there are a total of 538 electoral votes, and the majority mark, or the magic number, is 270.</p>

<p>Below are the electoral college votes of each state, and District of Columbia</p>

<p>Alabama - 9 votes</p>

<p>Kentucky - 8 votes</p>

<p>North Dakota - 3 votes</p>

<p>Alaska - 3 votes</p>

<p>Louisiana - 8 votes</p>

<p>Ohio - 17 votes</p>

<p>Arizona - 11 votes</p>

<p>Maine - 4 votes</p>

<p>Oklahoma - 7 votes</p>

<p>Arkansas - 6 votes</p>

<p>Maryland - 10 votes</p>

<p>Oregon - 8 votes</p>

<p>California - 54 votes</p>

<p>Massachusetts - 11 votes</p>

<p>Pennsylvania - 19 votes</p>

<p>Colorado - 10 votes</p>

<p>Michigan - 15 votes</p>

<p>Rhode Island - 4 votes</p>

<p>Connecticut - 7 votes</p>

<p>Minnesota - 10 votes</p>

<p>South Carolina - 9 votes</p>

<p>Delaware - 3 votes</p>

<p>Mississippi - 6 votes</p>

<p>South Dakota - 3 votes</p>

<p>District of Columbia - 3 votes</p>

<p>Missouri - 10 votes</p>

<p>Tennessee - 11 votes</p>

<p>Florida - 30 votes</p>

<p>Montana - 4 votes</p>

<p>Texas - 40 votes</p>

<p>Georgia - 16 votes</p>

<p>Nebraska - 5 votes</p>

<p>Utah - 6 votes</p>

<p>Hawaii - 4 votes</p>

<p>Nevada - 6 votes</p>

<p>Vermont - 3 votes</p>

<p>Idaho - 4 votes</p>

<p>New Hampshire - 4 votes</p>

<p>Virginia - 13 votes</p>

<p>Illinois - 19 votes</p>

<p>New Jersey - 14 votes</p>

<p>Washington - 12 votes</p>

<p>Indiana - 11 votes</p>

<p>New Mexico - 5 votes</p>

<p>West Virginia - 4 votes</p>

<p>Iowa - 6 votes</p>

<p>New York - 28 votes</p>

<p>Wisconsin - 10 votes</p>

<p>Kansas - 6 votes</p>

<p>North Carolina - 16 votes</p>

<p>Wyoming - 3 votes</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris fight in the race for the White House, one key term is back in the limelight: the US Electoral College. The US president is elected on the basis of two, not one, elections: the popular votes, followed by electoral college votes.

As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris fight in the race for the White House, one key term is back in the limelight: the US Electoral College. The US president is elected on the basis of two, not one, elections: the popular votes, followed by electoral college votes. This is a unique form of proportionate voting which could be confusing to people in other countries. Here is what you should know about the Electoral College. Watch: US Presidential Elections: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris Make Final Push For Victory × Simply put, the Electoral College is a group of electors chosen to represent the election choices of each American state. Based on population data derived from the Census, each state is allocated a specific number of electoral college votes that adds up to 538 (see list below). Why was the Electoral College established in the US? The Electoral College system was established in view of the possibility that, considering the different population sizes of each state, the popular vote could be skewed in favour of one winner. For instance, whoever wins California could take the White House, as it has the largest population. This would not be a proportionate mandate that takes into account the wishes of the people of all states. In order to solve this, the Founding Fathers of the US introduced the Electoral College as a compromise between congressional selection and direct popular vote. The Electoral College consists of 538 votes. Whoever gets a total of 270 or more electoral college votes wins the election. Also read: US election: LA Times owner blocks newspaper from endorsing Kamala Harris. Here's why The electors' numbers in each state are proportionate to how many members of Congress it sends. One electoral college vote is equal to one house seat plus two senate seats. The District of Columbia, which is not a state, has three electors. This exemption was given under the 23rd Amendment of the Constitution, which treats the District of Columbia as a state for electoral college purposes. How are Electoral College electors chosen? In the general elections, voters are actually choosing their preferred electors rather than directly voting for the presidential candidates. Also read: Trump wraps up MSG rally while grooving with Melania, vows to win New York In most states, the 'winner-takes-all' system is used, meaning all electoral votes for these states go to the candidate who has won the popular vote there. The states of Maine and Nebraska, however, use a proportionate method. How electoral votes are recorded and announced Once the general election is over on 5th November, the state officials will prepare a Certificate of Ascertainment listing the electors and their votes, which is sent to the National Archives and Records Administration or NARA. These electors will meet on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December to cast their votes for president and vice president. Their votes are then recorded and sent to Congress, which counts them on January 6 at a joint session presided over by the incumbent vice president. The announcement of the electoral college by the Congress will follow. This is the formal declaration of the president-elect and vice president-elect, ending the US presidential election process. The new president will the oath of office on January 20. The Electoral College in numbers: States and votes As already mentioned, there are a total of 538 electoral votes, and the majority mark, or the magic number, is 270. Below are the electoral college votes of each state, and District of Columbia Alabama - 9 votes Kentucky - 8 votes North Dakota - 3 votes Alaska - 3 votes Louisiana - 8 votes Ohio - 17 votes Arizona - 11 votes Maine - 4 votes Oklahoma - 7 votes Arkansas - 6 votes Maryland - 10 votes Oregon - 8 votes California - 54 votes Massachusetts - 11 votes Pennsylvania - 19 votes Colorado - 10 votes Michigan - 15 votes Rhode Island - 4 votes Connecticut - 7 votes Minnesota - 10 votes South Carolina - 9 votes Delaware - 3 votes Mississippi - 6 votes South Dakota - 3 votes District of Columbia - 3 votes Missouri - 10 votes Tennessee - 11 votes Florida - 30 votes Montana - 4 votes Texas - 40 votes Georgia - 16 votes Nebraska - 5 votes Utah - 6 votes Hawaii - 4 votes Nevada - 6 votes Vermont - 3 votes Idaho - 4 votes New Hampshire - 4 votes Virginia - 13 votes Illinois - 19 votes New Jersey - 14 votes Washington - 12 votes Indiana - 11 votes New Mexico - 5 votes West Virginia - 4 votes Iowa - 6 votes New York - 28 votes Wisconsin - 10 votes Kansas - 6 votes North Carolina - 16 votes Wyoming - 3 votes (With inputs from agencies)

US elections: What is Electoral College? Understanding myths and facts

<p>Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump are currently in a nail-biting race as the&nbsp;election day in the&nbsp;United States nears. However, the Democrats have reportedly been expressing fear about Harris'&nbsp;victory, whereas Republicans feel confident about Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, polls suggest that both candidates have a near-equal chance of entering the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Guardian's 10-day polling tracking average shows that Harris has been maintaining the single-point advantage over her Republican rival she had a week earlier, 47 per cent to 46 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the poll averages, Vice President Harris is leading by a single point in Michigan and by less than one per cent in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Wisconsin and Nevada.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/washington-post-says-will-not-endorse-harris-or-trump-in-election-770804"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Washington Post says will not endorse Harris or Trump in election</strong></a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Trump has been leading with two points in North Carolina and with one point in Arizona.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even though Harris has been warning that Trump represents fascism and dictatorship-in-waiting, her Democrats&nbsp;have been nervous recently.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A growing number of top Democrats tell us privately they feel Vice-President Kamala Harris will lose – even though polls show a coin-toss finish 11 days from now," Axios founders, Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei wrote in their&nbsp;newspaper on Friday (Oct 25).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Candidates Trump, Harris Tied 47%-47% In Final CNN Poll</strong></p>

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<p>"Our private conversations with Democrats inside and outside her campaign reveal broad concern that little she does, says – or tries – seems to move the needle," Allen and&nbsp;VandeHei wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They also noted how the "top Democrats are already starting to point fingers at who'd be more responsible for a Harris loss — President Biden for dragging his feet, or Harris herself. 'Going down?'&nbsp;a top Democratic official texted," according to the Axios story.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Trump campaign looks "shockingly confident", talking in "granular detail" about White House posts and policy playbooks for next year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, Trump who is 78, has been rated "too old" by more than half of the voters, 51 per cent compared with just five per cent who said the same of Harris.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump are currently in a nail-biting race as the election day in the United States nears.

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump are currently in a nail-biting race as the election day in the United States nears. However, the Democrats have reportedly been expressing fear about Harris' victory, whereas Republicans feel confident about Trump. However, polls suggest that both candidates have a near-equal chance of entering the White House. The Guardian's 10-day polling tracking average shows that Harris has been maintaining the single-point advantage over her Republican rival she had a week earlier, 47 per cent to 46 per cent. According to the poll averages, Vice President Harris is leading by a single point in Michigan and by less than one per cent in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Wisconsin and Nevada. Also read: Washington Post says will not endorse Harris or Trump in election Meanwhile, Trump has been leading with two points in North Carolina and with one point in Arizona. Even though Harris has been warning that Trump represents fascism and dictatorship-in-waiting, her Democrats have been nervous recently. "A growing number of top Democrats tell us privately they feel Vice-President Kamala Harris will lose – even though polls show a coin-toss finish 11 days from now," Axios founders, Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei wrote in their newspaper on Friday (Oct 25). Watch | US Candidates Trump, Harris Tied 47%-47% In Final CNN Poll × "Our private conversations with Democrats inside and outside her campaign reveal broad concern that little she does, says – or tries – seems to move the needle," Allen and VandeHei wrote. They also noted how the "top Democrats are already starting to point fingers at who'd be more responsible for a Harris loss — President Biden for dragging his feet, or Harris herself. 'Going down?' a top Democratic official texted," according to the Axios story. Meanwhile, the Trump campaign looks "shockingly confident", talking in "granular detail" about White House posts and policy playbooks for next year. Moreover, Trump who is 78, has been rated "too old" by more than half of the voters, 51 per cent compared with just five per cent who said the same of Harris. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump-Harris in a nail biting race; Democrats panicking for no reason, say pollsters

<p>Less than 10 days are left for the high-stakes presidential election in the United States (US) with the top contenders being Donald Trump (Republican Party) and Kamala Harris (Democratic Party).</p>

<p>Voters across the country are gearing up to head to the polls on November 5 to vote for their preferred candidate who will lead the country for the next four years. Millions of voters have already cast their ballot early, both by mail and in person.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>A few guidelines are to be kept in mind on the day of the election. These are as follows:</strong></h3>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Keep in mind the date of the election day – this time the presidential election is on November 5.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>Voter ID requirements: Each state in the US has its own voter ID rules which determine when you will need to show identification proof, and if so, what kind.&nbsp;Your state may require you to show a photo ID like a driver's license, state ID, or passport. Or they may ask to see another form of identification like your birth certificate, or Social Security card.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/voter-id#toggleContent-15991">Click on this link to find the voter ID requirements of states</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>If you are a registered voter and have a voter registration card, you are not required to bring it with you when you vote. But you can still use it as a form of identification.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.usa.gov/voter-registration-card">Click on this link to find out how to get a voter registration card</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>In case you do not have an ID, you may still be able to vote.&nbsp;Some states may ask you to sign a form affirming your identity.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/voter-verification-without-id-documents">Click on this link to check if you can vote in your state without ID</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>To find your polling booth, contact your state or local election office for help with registering, voting and getting results.<b> </b><strong><a href="https://www.usa.gov/state-election-office">Click to know more</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>Use voter guides and sample ballots to learn about candidates.<strong> <a href="https://www.usa.gov/who-you-can-vote-for">Click to know more</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Can you vote online?</strong></h2>

<p>No, you cannot vote online.&nbsp;On election day, you will need to either vote in person at an official polling place or by casting <strong><a href="https://www.usa.gov/absentee-voting">an absentee ballot</a></strong>.</p>

<p>States allow voters who cannot or do not want to vote in person to cast mail-in or drop off ballots through absentee voting or vote-by-mail programs. Absentee and mail-in ballots can be cast for both primary and general elections.</p>

<h2><strong>The eligibility&nbsp;to vote</strong></h2>

<h3><strong>Here's how you know you are eligible to vote:</strong></h3>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>You are a US citizen and are 18 years or older on the day of the election.</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>You are registered to vote by your state's voter registration deadline.</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>You are also eligible to vote if you're an American citizen living outside the country or if you hold dual citizenship.<strong> <a href="https://www.usa.gov/who-can-vote">Click to know more</a></strong></p>

<p>&gt;&nbsp;Non-citizens, including permanent legal residents, cannot vote in the election.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong> Some people cannot vote after being convicted of a felony or if they are currently serving time for other types of crimes. However, the rules are different in each state. <strong><a href="https://vote.gov/guide-to-voting/after-felony-conviction">Click to know more</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>Some people who have a mental disability may not be able to vote.&nbsp;But these rules vary by state. <strong><a href="https://www.bazelon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Bazelon-2020-Voter-Guide-Plain-Language.pdf">Click to know more</a></strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&gt; The Electoral College process does not provide for residents of US&nbsp;Territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, the US&nbsp;Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the US&nbsp;Minor Outlying Islands) to vote in the presidential elections.&nbsp;Unless citizens are in the US. Territories have official residency (domicile) in a US&nbsp;State.&nbsp;</p>


Less than 10 days are left for the high-stakes presidential election in the United States (US) with the top contenders being Donald Trump (Republican Party) and Kamala Harris (Democratic Party).

Less than 10 days are left for the high-stakes presidential election in the United States (US) with the top contenders being Donald Trump (Republican Party) and Kamala Harris (Democratic Party). Voters across the country are gearing up to head to the polls on November 5 to vote for their preferred candidate who will lead the country for the next four years. Millions of voters have already cast their ballot early, both by mail and in person. A few guidelines are to be kept in mind on the day of the election. These are as follows: > Keep in mind the date of the election day – this time the presidential election is on November 5. > Voter ID requirements: Each state in the US has its own voter ID rules which determine when you will need to show identification proof, and if so, what kind. Your state may require you to show a photo ID like a driver's license, state ID, or passport. Or they may ask to see another form of identification like your birth certificate, or Social Security card. Click on this link to find the voter ID requirements of states > If you are a registered voter and have a voter registration card, you are not required to bring it with you when you vote. But you can still use it as a form of identification. Click on this link to find out how to get a voter registration card > In case you do not have an ID, you may still be able to vote. Some states may ask you to sign a form affirming your identity. Click on this link to check if you can vote in your state without ID > To find your polling booth, contact your state or local election office for help with registering, voting and getting results. Click to know more > Use voter guides and sample ballots to learn about candidates. Click to know more Can you vote online? No, you cannot vote online. On election day, you will need to either vote in person at an official polling place or by casting an absentee ballot. States allow voters who cannot or do not want to vote in person to cast mail-in or drop off ballots through absentee voting or vote-by-mail programs. Absentee and mail-in ballots can be cast for both primary and general elections. The eligibility to vote Here's how you know you are eligible to vote: > You are a US citizen and are 18 years or older on the day of the election. > You are registered to vote by your state's voter registration deadline. > You are also eligible to vote if you're an American citizen living outside the country or if you hold dual citizenship. Click to know more > Non-citizens, including permanent legal residents, cannot vote in the election. > Some people cannot vote after being convicted of a felony or if they are currently serving time for other types of crimes. However, the rules are different in each state. Click to know more > Some people who have a mental disability may not be able to vote. But these rules vary by state. Click to know more > The Electoral College process does not provide for residents of US Territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the US Minor Outlying Islands) to vote in the presidential elections. Unless citizens are in the US. Territories have official residency (domicile) in a US State.

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<p>Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, during his interview with Joe Rogan&nbsp;on Friday (Oct 25), said that he is completely committed to bringing Robert F&nbsp;Kennedy Jr, into his administration if he wins the United States presidential election on November 5 and returns&nbsp;to the White House.</p>

<p>Trump sat for a three-hour interview in Austin, Texas on Friday, which was then published to Rogan's social media channels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Robert F&nbsp;Kennedy Jr&nbsp;was the former independent presidential nominee, who later suspended his bid and endorsed the former US president.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-he-will-open-up-jfk-martin-luther-king-jr-assassination-files-if-gets-elected-770922"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Trump says he will open up JFK, Martin Luther King Jr assassination files if elected</strong></a></p>

<p>The podcaster asked the former president whether he was "completely committed" to bringing Kennedy Jr, into his administration.</p>

<p>"Oh, I completely am," Trump responded. "But the only thing I want to be a little careful about with him is the environmental. Because he doesn't like oil, I love oil and gas."</p>

<p>Trump added that he would like Kennedy to "focus on health, do whatever you want."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Elections 2024: Donald Trump Makes Fries At McDonald's In Pennsylvania | WION Originals</strong></p>

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<p>He said that he had been pressured not to work with Kennedy Jr, citing "big Pharma" as one of the examples.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kennedy Jr has been involved in spreading scepticism about vaccines, rejecting the overwhelming consensus among scientists that the benefits of vaccinations outweigh the rare risk of side effects.</p>

<p>He further claimed pharmaceutical companies conspire to prevent health improvements because they make so much money selling drugs to people with chronic illnesses.</p>

<h2><strong>'Taiwan' in limelight</strong></h2>

<p>Trump also&nbsp;slammed Taiwan, which has been aligned with the US for a long time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump said, "You know, Taiwan, they stole our chip business. OK. They want us to protect and they want protection. They don't pay us money for the protection, you know? The mob makes you pay money, right?"</p>

<p>He further called Chinese President Xi Jinping "a brilliant guy, whether you like it or not."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, during his interview with Joe Rogan on Friday (Oct 25), said that he is completely committed to bringing Robert F Kennedy Jr, into his administration if he wins the United States presidential election on November 5 and returns to the White House.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, during his interview with Joe Rogan on Friday (Oct 25), said that he is completely committed to bringing Robert F Kennedy Jr, into his administration if he wins the United States presidential election on November 5 and returns to the White House. Trump sat for a three-hour interview in Austin, Texas on Friday, which was then published to Rogan's social media channels. Robert F Kennedy Jr was the former independent presidential nominee, who later suspended his bid and endorsed the former US president. Also read: Trump says he will open up JFK, Martin Luther King Jr assassination files if elected The podcaster asked the former president whether he was "completely committed" to bringing Kennedy Jr, into his administration. "Oh, I completely am," Trump responded. "But the only thing I want to be a little careful about with him is the environmental. Because he doesn't like oil, I love oil and gas." Trump added that he would like Kennedy to "focus on health, do whatever you want." Watch | US Elections 2024: Donald Trump Makes Fries At McDonald's In Pennsylvania | WION Originals × He said that he had been pressured not to work with Kennedy Jr, citing "big Pharma" as one of the examples. Kennedy Jr has been involved in spreading scepticism about vaccines, rejecting the overwhelming consensus among scientists that the benefits of vaccinations outweigh the rare risk of side effects. He further claimed pharmaceutical companies conspire to prevent health improvements because they make so much money selling drugs to people with chronic illnesses. 'Taiwan' in limelight Trump also slammed Taiwan, which has been aligned with the US for a long time. Trump said, "You know, Taiwan, they stole our chip business. OK. They want us to protect and they want protection. They don't pay us money for the protection, you know? The mob makes you pay money, right?" He further called Chinese President Xi Jinping "a brilliant guy, whether you like it or not." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump 'completely committed' to bring Robert F Kennedy Jr to his administration if returns to White House

<p>Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Saturday (Oct 26) said that he would open up the files on the assassinations of former United States president John F&nbsp;Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr&nbsp;if he gets elected next month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump appeared on <em>The Joe Rogan Experience</em>, where he said that he was asked "by a lot of reasonable people" not to open the Kennedy files but he will open them upon returning to the White House.</p>

<p>"I opened them up partially. I met with good people. I mean, you know, look, I've met with good people, people that were well-meaning. Mike Pompeo was one of them. He's a good person. They called me. They said, 'Sir, would rather have you not' and I did open them, but I was asked by some people not to open them," Trump said referring to the Kennedy files.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/you-cant-be-voting-for-kamala-trump-asks-joe-rogan-to-endorse-him-for-november-election-770910"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'You can't be voting for Kamala': Trump asks Joe Rogan to endorse him for November election</strong></a></p>

<p>He continued, "There's a Martin Luther King file, too, by the way, that they'd like to see. I don't know if you know, but there is that."</p>

<p>"But JFK in particular. So they called me, a lot of good people called me, people that I, you know, that you would find reasonable people. And they asked me not to do it. So I said, well, we'll close it for another time, but if I win, I'm going to open them up. I'm just going to open it up," the Republican presidential candidate&nbsp;stressed.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;U.S. Elections 2024: Survey Shows Donald Trump Ahead by Two Points Over Kamala Harris</strong></p>

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<p>When Rogan asked him why Trump did not open the files during his first term, he responded, "Addresses of people that are still living."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There are people that are affected. And there could be some national security reason that you know, that I don't have to necessarily know about. But some very good, talented people asked me not to do it. I opened it up, and then they said, would it be possible for us to do that a different day?" he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Saturday (Oct 26) said that he would open up the files on the assassinations of former United States president John F Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr if he gets elected next month.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Saturday (Oct 26) said that he would open up the files on the assassinations of former United States president John F Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr if he gets elected next month. Trump appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, where he said that he was asked "by a lot of reasonable people" not to open the Kennedy files but he will open them upon returning to the White House. "I opened them up partially. I met with good people. I mean, you know, look, I've met with good people, people that were well-meaning. Mike Pompeo was one of them. He's a good person. They called me. They said, 'Sir, would rather have you not' and I did open them, but I was asked by some people not to open them," Trump said referring to the Kennedy files. Also read: 'You can't be voting for Kamala': Trump asks Joe Rogan to endorse him for November election He continued, "There's a Martin Luther King file, too, by the way, that they'd like to see. I don't know if you know, but there is that." "But JFK in particular. So they called me, a lot of good people called me, people that I, you know, that you would find reasonable people. And they asked me not to do it. So I said, well, we'll close it for another time, but if I win, I'm going to open them up. I'm just going to open it up," the Republican presidential candidate stressed. Watch | U.S. Elections 2024: Survey Shows Donald Trump Ahead by Two Points Over Kamala Harris × When Rogan asked him why Trump did not open the files during his first term, he responded, "Addresses of people that are still living." "There are people that are affected. And there could be some national security reason that you know, that I don't have to necessarily know about. But some very good, talented people asked me not to do it. I opened it up, and then they said, would it be possible for us to do that a different day?" he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump says he will open up JFK, Martin Luther King Jr assassination files if elected

Across the United States, about 14 million voters are members of labor unions, which protect workers' rights. Although members of these unions make up a small portion of the American electorate, presidential candidates go to great lengths to secure their support. Watch this report for more details!

US Elections 2024: Union Workers Vote Crucial For Trump and Harris

Battleground Michigan is home to one of the largest Arab-American communities in the US. Still, with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, many are questioning their loyalty to the Democratic party. Watch this report for more details!

US Elections 2024: How The West Asia War Will Impact Michigan's Arab-American Voters

Some opinion polls say that more black men are choosing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. That's a key voter base for the Democrats. In 2020, 90% of Black Americans voted for current US President Joe Biden. Is Democratic candidate Kamala Harris losing support among black male voters to her rival? A new survey now shows that more than a quarter of black men prefer former President Trump in November’s presidential election.

Black Males in US Edge Over Trump as Obama Loses Cool

<p>A man has been arrested for carrying out three shootings, targeting a Democratic office in the US state of Arizona, authorities said on Thursday (Oct 24).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jeffrey Michael Kelly, 60, had more than 120 guns and more than 250,000 rounds of ammunition in his home, prosecutors said. This has further led law enforcement officers to believe that he may have been planning a mass shooting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maricopa County prosecutor Neha Bhatia said, "This person was preparing to commit an act of mass casualty."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kelly has been detained on terrorism charges in connection with the shootings at the Democratic Party's campaign office in suburban Phoenix on September 16 and 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/battleground-states-the-key-to-unlocking-the-2024-presidential-election-768442"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Battleground states: The key to unlocking the 2024 presidential election</strong></a></p>

<p>Following the shooting, the Arizona Democratic party was forced to close its office on October 6.&nbsp;Nobody was hurt during the shootings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All the shootings happened during midnight when the office was empty. However, it has prompted concerns about the safety of campaign workers and volunteers.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Trump Shooting Attempt: Donald Trump safe after new assassination attempt in Florida</strong></p>

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<p>Kelly fired BB pellets and then gunshots at the glass front door and a window of the Arizona Democrats’ field office, the police said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police said Kelly, who was being held on three felony counts of acts of terrorism and four other counts related to the shootings, also placed anti-Democratic party signs outside his home, which were equipped with razor blades, and he attached bags containing an unknown white powder labelled “Biohazard”.</p>

<p>All this comes ahead of the US presidential elections scheduled on November 5. Violence in the country has risen ahead of&nbsp;the elections, including two assassination attempts on former president Donald Trump, &nbsp;at a campaign rally and at one of his Florida golf courses.</p>

<p>Kelly has been scheduled to next appear in Maricopa County Superior Court on October 29.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Arizona is one of the battleground states where the competition between Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump has been&nbsp;intense.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A man has been arrested for carrying out three shootings, targeting a Democratic office in the US state of Arizona, authorities said on Thursday (Oct 24). Jeffrey Michael Kelly, 60, had more than 120 guns and more than 250,000 rounds of ammunition in his home, prosecutors said.

A man has been arrested for carrying out three shootings, targeting a Democratic office in the US state of Arizona, authorities said on Thursday (Oct 24). Jeffrey Michael Kelly, 60, had more than 120 guns and more than 250,000 rounds of ammunition in his home, prosecutors said. This has further led law enforcement officers to believe that he may have been planning a mass shooting. Maricopa County prosecutor Neha Bhatia said, "This person was preparing to commit an act of mass casualty." Kelly has been detained on terrorism charges in connection with the shootings at the Democratic Party's campaign office in suburban Phoenix on September 16 and 23. Also read: Battleground states: The key to unlocking the 2024 presidential election Following the shooting, the Arizona Democratic party was forced to close its office on October 6. Nobody was hurt during the shootings. All the shootings happened during midnight when the office was empty. However, it has prompted concerns about the safety of campaign workers and volunteers. Watch | Trump Shooting Attempt: Donald Trump safe after new assassination attempt in Florida × Kelly fired BB pellets and then gunshots at the glass front door and a window of the Arizona Democrats’ field office, the police said. Police said Kelly, who was being held on three felony counts of acts of terrorism and four other counts related to the shootings, also placed anti-Democratic party signs outside his home, which were equipped with razor blades, and he attached bags containing an unknown white powder labelled “Biohazard”. All this comes ahead of the US presidential elections scheduled on November 5. Violence in the country has risen ahead of the elections, including two assassination attempts on former president Donald Trump, at a campaign rally and at one of his Florida golf courses. Kelly has been scheduled to next appear in Maricopa County Superior Court on October 29. Arizona is one of the battleground states where the competition between Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump has been intense. (With inputs from agencies)

Arizona man arrested in connection with three shootings at Democratic office had over 120 guns in his home

Donald Trump has opened a narrow lead over his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in the US presidential race as per a new Wall Street Journal poll. The national survey published on Wednesday showed the Republican presidential candidate leading Harris 47% to 45%. Watch to know more.

U.S. Elections 2024: Survey Shows Donald Trump Ahead by Two Points Over Kamala Harris

<p>Weeks before the US Presidential elections, Democratic circles feared that the race could be slipping further away from Vice President Kamala Harris. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, margins between the two candidates are close in the seven battleground states, which are likely to decide the contest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Democrats still think Harris can defeat Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, at the same time, they are privately having discussions, expressing fear that the battleground polling appeared to be moving in Trump’s direction over the last two weeks, The Hill reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bill-gates-backs-kamala-harris-by-secretly-donating-50-million-for-her-presidential-run-report-769917"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Bill Gates backs Kamala Harris by secretly donating $50 million for her presidential run: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>There have been cracks in the "blue wall" of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, with Senate incumbents in both Pennsylvania and Wisconsin now in toss-up races, according to the Cook Political Report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Generally, the three northern states move in the same direction in the presidential race, but Harris has been losing ground to Trump, particularly in Wisconsin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Everyone keeps saying, ‘It’s close.’ Yes, it’s close, but are things trending our way? No. And no one wants to openly admit that,” said one Democratic strategist. “Could we still win? Maybe. Should anyone be even slightly optimistic right now? No.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Elections 2024: Trump Holds Lead Over Harris on Economic Issues: Poll</strong></p>

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<p>Another strategist said, “If this is a vibe election, the current vibes ain’t great.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Democratic strategist Jim Manley, a former senior aide for the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.), said that he feels optimistic about Harris's chances.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s pretty damn frustrating for it to be so close given how extreme and unhinged Trump’s rhetoric has become in the last couple of weeks,” Manley said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>About Harris's campaign, he said, "I just hope and trust they’ve got a plan."&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Weeks before the US Presidential elections, Democratic circles feared that the race could be slipping further away from Vice President Kamala Harris. Notably, margins between the two candidates are close in the seven battleground states, which are likely to decide the contest.

Weeks before the US Presidential elections, Democratic circles feared that the race could be slipping further away from Vice President Kamala Harris. Notably, margins between the two candidates are close in the seven battleground states, which are likely to decide the contest. However, the Democrats still think Harris can defeat Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Meanwhile, at the same time, they are privately having discussions, expressing fear that the battleground polling appeared to be moving in Trump’s direction over the last two weeks, The Hill reported. Also read: Bill Gates backs Kamala Harris by secretly donating $50 million for her presidential run: Report There have been cracks in the "blue wall" of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, with Senate incumbents in both Pennsylvania and Wisconsin now in toss-up races, according to the Cook Political Report. Generally, the three northern states move in the same direction in the presidential race, but Harris has been losing ground to Trump, particularly in Wisconsin. “Everyone keeps saying, ‘It’s close.’ Yes, it’s close, but are things trending our way? No. And no one wants to openly admit that,” said one Democratic strategist. “Could we still win? Maybe. Should anyone be even slightly optimistic right now? No.” Watch | US Elections 2024: Trump Holds Lead Over Harris on Economic Issues: Poll × Another strategist said, “If this is a vibe election, the current vibes ain’t great.” Democratic strategist Jim Manley, a former senior aide for the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Nev.), said that he feels optimistic about Harris's chances. “It’s pretty damn frustrating for it to be so close given how extreme and unhinged Trump’s rhetoric has become in the last couple of weeks,” Manley said. About Harris's campaign, he said, "I just hope and trust they’ve got a plan." (With inputs from agencies)

Democrats worry US presidential race slipping away from Kamala Harris

Donald Trump hits the campaign trail in hurricane-hit North Carolina on Monday (October 21), having heavily criticised the Biden government's disaster response after at least 124 people were killed there by storm Helene.

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<p>Liz Cheney, a former US Republican congresswoman, has now been backing Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris for the November 5 elections and has stressed that the Republican women can vote for Harris, and they don’t need to tell anyone about it.</p>

<p>Cheney, who has been a longtime opponent of abortion rights, condemned bans imposed by Republicans on the procedure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking during three joint events with Vice President Harris in three swing states, Cheney, 58, said that only Harris had the compassion to deal with the issue.</p>

<p>Earlier, she also celebrated the demise of Roe v. Wade and warned women aren’t getting needed reproductive health care after the Supreme Court’s momentous 2022 decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-election-2024-dick-cheney-says-he-will-vote-for-kamala-harris-hits-out-at-donald-trump-756644"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;US presidential election 2024: Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris, hits out at Donald Trump</strong></a></p>

<p>She again made it clear that she still opposes abortion, adding, “I have been very troubled, deeply troubled by what I have watched happen in so many states. I have been troubled by the extent to which you have women who, as the vice president said, in some cases, have died, who can’t get medical treatment that they need because providers are worried about criminal liability.”</p>

<p>Cheney said, “We are facing a situation today where I think that it’s an untenable one" and America needs a president “who understands how important compassion is, who understands that these shouldn’t be political issues, that we ought to be able to have these discussions and say, ‘You know what? Even if you are pro-life, as I am, I do not believe, for example, that the state of Texas ought to have the right, as they’re currently suing to do, to get access to women’s medical records."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Elections: Liz Cheney Joins Campaign Stage With Harris | Trump Tours Storm-Damaged North Carolina</strong></p>

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<p>“There are some very fundamental and fundamentally dangerous things that have happened and so I think that it’s crucially important for us to find ways to have the federal government play a role and protect women from some of the worst harms that we’re seeing," she continued.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the January 6 US Capitol riots, Cheney has been opposing Trump. Moreover, her recent endorsement of Harris has also raised speculations that she could play a role in future Harris administration.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Liz Cheney, a former US Republican congresswoman, has now been backing Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris for the November 5 elections and has stressed that the Republican women can vote for Harris, and they don’t need to tell anyone about it.

Liz Cheney, a former US Republican congresswoman, has now been backing Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris for the November 5 elections and has stressed that the Republican women can vote for Harris, and they don’t need to tell anyone about it. Cheney, who has been a longtime opponent of abortion rights, condemned bans imposed by Republicans on the procedure. Speaking during three joint events with Vice President Harris in three swing states, Cheney, 58, said that only Harris had the compassion to deal with the issue. Earlier, she also celebrated the demise of Roe v. Wade and warned women aren’t getting needed reproductive health care after the Supreme Court’s momentous 2022 decision. Also read: US presidential election 2024: Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris, hits out at Donald Trump She again made it clear that she still opposes abortion, adding, “I have been very troubled, deeply troubled by what I have watched happen in so many states. I have been troubled by the extent to which you have women who, as the vice president said, in some cases, have died, who can’t get medical treatment that they need because providers are worried about criminal liability.” Cheney said, “We are facing a situation today where I think that it’s an untenable one" and America needs a president “who understands how important compassion is, who understands that these shouldn’t be political issues, that we ought to be able to have these discussions and say, ‘You know what? Even if you are pro-life, as I am, I do not believe, for example, that the state of Texas ought to have the right, as they’re currently suing to do, to get access to women’s medical records." Watch | US Elections: Liz Cheney Joins Campaign Stage With Harris | Trump Tours Storm-Damaged North Carolina × “There are some very fundamental and fundamentally dangerous things that have happened and so I think that it’s crucially important for us to find ways to have the federal government play a role and protect women from some of the worst harms that we’re seeing," she continued. Since the January 6 US Capitol riots, Cheney has been opposing Trump. Moreover, her recent endorsement of Harris has also raised speculations that she could play a role in future Harris administration. (With inputs from agencies)

Liz Cheney urges Republican women to side with Harris in US elections over abortion rights

US Vice President and the Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris celebrated her 60th birthday in Georgia to woo voters ahead of the November 5 election. Watch in this report for more details!

US Election 2024: Kamala Harris Celebrates 60th Birthday in Battleground Georgia

In the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. elections, recent polling indicates that Donald Trump has opened up his largest lead over Kamala Harris since the September 10 debate. This shift reflects changing voter sentiments and highlights Trump's growing support among key demographics. As the election approaches, the dynamics between the candidates are intensifying, with both parties ramping up their campaign efforts to sway undecided voters. The evolving political landscape suggests a competitive race ahead, with significant implications for both candidates' strategies.

US Elections 2024: Donald Trump Takes Betting Odds Lead Against Kamala Harris

US Elections 2024: Donald Trump Edges Out Kamala Harris in Betting Odds

<p>Former United States president Donald Trump's&nbsp;exclusive interview with the Saudi state-owned Al Arabiya is set to air&nbsp;on Sunday (Oct 20), as the Republican presidential nominee continues his campaigning for the upcoming US presidential&nbsp;elections.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>When to watch?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Trump's interview with Al Arabiya's Nadia Bilbassy-Charters will be live on Sunday at 12:30 am (IST) (19:00 GMT).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Where to watch?</strong></h2>

<p>The full interview will be available on Al Arabiya and Al Arabiya News.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Key highlights of interview:</strong></h2>

<p>The Republican presidential nominee is expected to criticise his successor&nbsp;Joe Biden and his administration’s foreign policy failures for the wars on multiple fronts.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Elections: Harris Slams Trump For 'Day Of Love' Remark | Early Voting Begins In North Carolina</strong></p>

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<p>During the interview, which as per the media outlet has already been recorded, Trump&nbsp;stressed that if he were president, the October 7 attack on Israel wouldn’t have happened.</p>

<p>“If I were president, that war would have never started. You wouldn’t have all those dead people… [and] demolished cities and areas. [We] wouldn’t have had October 7,” the former US president&nbsp;said according to Al Arabiya.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Trump has been cancelling some of his lined-up interviews and events recently, saying that there have been "scheduling conflicts", and adding that he is really exhausted according to Yahoo News.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-to-interview-with-wwe-legend-undertaker-on-his-podcast-to-win-bro-votes-reports-768837"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Donald Trump to interview with WWE legend Undertaker on his podcast to win 'bro' votes: Reports</strong></a></p>

<p>Recently, he has withdrawn from his planned appearance on CBS'&nbsp;60 Minutes as his campaign had a disagreement over live fact-checking.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump's campaign spokesperson said that he has conducted nearly three times as many interviews as his Democratic rival candidate Kamala Harris, emphasising his high energy levels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, Trump has several rallies planned across the US, while Harris will be campaigning alongside former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michele Obama.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former United States president Donald Trump's exclusive interview with the Saudi state-owned Al Arabiya is set to air on Sunday (Oct 20), as the Republican presidential nominee continues his campaigning for the upcoming US presidential elections.

Former United States president Donald Trump's exclusive interview with the Saudi state-owned Al Arabiya is set to air on Sunday (Oct 20), as the Republican presidential nominee continues his campaigning for the upcoming US presidential elections. When to watch? Trump's interview with Al Arabiya's Nadia Bilbassy-Charters will be live on Sunday at 12:30 am (IST) (19:00 GMT). Where to watch? The full interview will be available on Al Arabiya and Al Arabiya News. Key highlights of interview: The Republican presidential nominee is expected to criticise his successor Joe Biden and his administration’s foreign policy failures for the wars on multiple fronts. Watch | US Elections: Harris Slams Trump For 'Day Of Love' Remark | Early Voting Begins In North Carolina × During the interview, which as per the media outlet has already been recorded, Trump stressed that if he were president, the October 7 attack on Israel wouldn’t have happened. “If I were president, that war would have never started. You wouldn’t have all those dead people… [and] demolished cities and areas. [We] wouldn’t have had October 7,” the former US president said according to Al Arabiya. However, Trump has been cancelling some of his lined-up interviews and events recently, saying that there have been "scheduling conflicts", and adding that he is really exhausted according to Yahoo News. Also read: Donald Trump to interview with WWE legend Undertaker on his podcast to win 'bro' votes: Reports Recently, he has withdrawn from his planned appearance on CBS' 60 Minutes as his campaign had a disagreement over live fact-checking. Trump's campaign spokesperson said that he has conducted nearly three times as many interviews as his Democratic rival candidate Kamala Harris, emphasising his high energy levels. Moreover, Trump has several rallies planned across the US, while Harris will be campaigning alongside former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michele Obama. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump to discuss wars on multiple fronts in high-stakes exclusive interview: When and where to watch?

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<p>With just 18 days until November 5, early voting has started in Louisiana, Hawaii, and Washington as of Friday, marking the official start of the 2024 election season.</p>

<h2><strong>What is early voting?</strong></h2>

<p>In the United States, voters typically have three ways to cast their ballots before Election Day, with mail-in voting being the most common for the upcoming presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.</p>

<p>Traditionally, voting involved heading to a polling station on Election Day to fill out a ballot in person. However, early in-person voting, absentee voting, and mail-in voting have become popular alternatives, giving voters the option to vote before the official Election Day, which is always the first Tuesday in November.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/federal-judge-releases-1800-pages-of-election-interference-evidence-against-trump-768817">Federal judge releases over 1,800 pages of previously sealed evidence in Trump election subversion case</a></strong></p>

<p>At least eight states automatically mail ballots to all registered voters, while 14 states still require voters to provide a reason to request an absentee ballot for mail-in voting. In three states—Alabama, Mississippi, and New Hampshire—there is no option for early in-person voting, though absentee voting may be available to those who qualify.</p>

<h2><strong>What is absentee voting?</strong></h2>

<p>Absentee voting is designed for people who are unable or choose not to vote in person at their designated polling station. This can be done through different methods such as voting at another location, mailing in a ballot, having someone else vote on their behalf (proxy voting), or voting online in some cases.</p>

<p>Many believe that expanding access to absentee ballots helps increase voter participation by making the process more convenient, a practice known as "convenience voting." However, some countries require specific conditions, such as illness or travel, for absentee voting to be allowed.</p>

<h2><strong>Who can vote absentee?</strong></h2>

<p>Absentee voting is available for individuals who are unable to vote in person. This includes military personnel and their families who are stationed away from their home voting district, as well as U.S. citizens living abroad who once lived in the United States. However, US&nbsp;citizens born abroad who have never lived in the country may face restrictions on absentee voting. It's recommended to check the state's rules where the individual's parent or guardian last lived to determine eligibility.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-leads-trump-among-black-voters-in-swing-states-poll-768738">US presidential election: Kamala Harris leads Trump among Black voters in swing&nbsp;states, poll shows</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>What is the window for early in-person voting?</strong></h2>

<p>The window for early in-person voting varies from state to state, ranging from as short as three days to as long as 46 days before Election Day. In some places, early voting can start as early as 50 days before the election or as late as the Friday right before Election Day.</p>

<p>Most states in the US allow voters to cast their ballots in person before November 5. According to The Center for Election Innovation &amp; Research, nearly 97% of Americans of voting age live in a state that offers early voting. The number of people voting early increased between 2016 and 2020, largely because states expanded early voting options.</p>

<p>The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 also caused a sharp rise in early voting as more people chose to avoid the crowds at polling stations on Election Day.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


With just 18 days until November 5, early voting has started in Louisiana, Hawaii, and Washington as of Friday, marking the official start of the 2024 election season.

With just 18 days until November 5, early voting has started in Louisiana, Hawaii, and Washington as of Friday, marking the official start of the 2024 election season. What is early voting? In the United States, voters typically have three ways to cast their ballots before Election Day, with mail-in voting being the most common for the upcoming presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Traditionally, voting involved heading to a polling station on Election Day to fill out a ballot in person. However, early in-person voting, absentee voting, and mail-in voting have become popular alternatives, giving voters the option to vote before the official Election Day, which is always the first Tuesday in November. Also read: Federal judge releases over 1,800 pages of previously sealed evidence in Trump election subversion case At least eight states automatically mail ballots to all registered voters, while 14 states still require voters to provide a reason to request an absentee ballot for mail-in voting. In three states—Alabama, Mississippi, and New Hampshire—there is no option for early in-person voting, though absentee voting may be available to those who qualify. What is absentee voting? Absentee voting is designed for people who are unable or choose not to vote in person at their designated polling station. This can be done through different methods such as voting at another location, mailing in a ballot, having someone else vote on their behalf (proxy voting), or voting online in some cases. Many believe that expanding access to absentee ballots helps increase voter participation by making the process more convenient, a practice known as "convenience voting." However, some countries require specific conditions, such as illness or travel, for absentee voting to be allowed. Who can vote absentee? Absentee voting is available for individuals who are unable to vote in person. This includes military personnel and their families who are stationed away from their home voting district, as well as U.S. citizens living abroad who once lived in the United States. However, US citizens born abroad who have never lived in the country may face restrictions on absentee voting. It's recommended to check the state's rules where the individual's parent or guardian last lived to determine eligibility. Also read: US presidential election: Kamala Harris leads Trump among Black voters in swing states, poll shows What is the window for early in-person voting? The window for early in-person voting varies from state to state, ranging from as short as three days to as long as 46 days before Election Day. In some places, early voting can start as early as 50 days before the election or as late as the Friday right before Election Day. Most states in the US allow voters to cast their ballots in person before November 5. According to The Center for Election Innovation & Research, nearly 97% of Americans of voting age live in a state that offers early voting. The number of people voting early increased between 2016 and 2020, largely because states expanded early voting options. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 also caused a sharp rise in early voting as more people chose to avoid the crowds at polling stations on Election Day. (With inputs from agencies)

Early voting begins in Louisiana, Washington: Who can vote early, how it works, which states allow it

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are all set to hold dueling events in battleground Michigan. Watch in form more US election-related updates!

US Elections 2024: Trump And Harris Campaign In Michigan In Final Sprint To Election

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<p>Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his Democratic rival and current Vice President Kamala Harris are on a close edge ahead of the US presidential elections, with both the candidates holding rallies and addressing events across the country.</p>

<p>The question on everyone’s mind is whether America will get its first woman president or a second Trump term.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump and Harris both made several claims attacking each other at several campaign rallies and speeches. However, as the claims went through fact-checking, it was revealed some of the statements made by them were false, or only partially true.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two candidates faced off against each other during the 90-minute debate, held at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center on September 11, with both focusing on some of the pressing issues which concern the American voters. Later, Trump at a Fox News town hall event on Tuesday told several lies. A CNN fact check revealed that he made around 19 false claims in a one-hour interview.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-media-suggests-trumps-lead-in-betting-markets-could-be-manufactured-768907"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;US media suggests Trump’s lead in betting markets could be ‘manufactured’</strong></a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Harris also made six&nbsp;statements that were false, inaccurate, or lacking context, in one of her speeches.&nbsp;</p>

<h1><strong>Donald Trump’s claims</strong></h1>

<h2><strong>‘Inflation during Biden’s tenure worst in our nation's history’</strong></h2>

<p>“We had the worst – they say it’s in 48 years I say ever. We had the worst inflation in the history of our country,” Trump said. However, the claim made by him is ‘false’ according to CNN fact check.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While it is true that early in Joe&nbsp;Biden’s presidency, the annual inflation rate peaked at roughly nine per cent (June of 2022), however, that is not the highest it has ever been.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the immediate aftermath of World War II and during the oil embargo and shortages of the late '70s and early 1980s, the inflation rate peaked at 14.5 per cent, as per ABC News.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Sex change operations on minors’</strong></h2>

<p>Trump claimed, “Kamala supports states being able to take minor children and perform sex-change operations on them without their parents’ consent.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Elections: Trump, Harris Try To Sway Voters To Balance The Elections</strong></p>

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<p>However, this was false as surgical procedures for minor children receiving gender-affirming care require parental consent. Moreover, she has not said she supports changing state laws, the New York Times reported.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Haitian migrants eating pets’</strong></h2>

<p>During the&nbsp;presidential debate between Trump and&nbsp;Harris in September, the former US president&nbsp;claimed that the Haitian migrants are “eating the pets of the people that live there”. When he was fact-checked by the debate moderator, Trump&nbsp;said that he saw people on television who said “their dog was eaten by the people that went there.”</p>

<p>An Ohio city spokesperson told ABC News that there have been "no credible reports or specific claims of pets being harmed, injured or abused by individuals in the immigrant community,” terming Trump’s claims as false once again.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Every single job taken by a migrant worker’</strong></h2>

<p>In yet another claim made about the migrants, Trump said that almost every job was taken by them. “You know, the jobs, almost every single job, was taken by a migrant worker.”</p>

<p>However, the number of native-born workers and foreign-born workers has both increased by millions in the US, under the Biden administration.</p>

<h1><strong>Kamala Harris’&nbsp;claims</strong>&nbsp;</h1>

<h2><strong>‘Trump intends to cut Social Security and Medicare’</strong></h2>

<p>In one of her speeches from September, Harris claimed that&nbsp;Trump “intends to cut Social Security and Medicare.”</p>

<p>However, during his 2024 presidential campaign, the former US president&nbsp;has repeatedly said that he would not cut Social Security and Medicare, though&nbsp;he had earlier, shown brief and vague support for such proposals, making Harris’&nbsp;claims 'misleading'.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Goldman Sachs report saying Harris’s plan would grow economy, while Trumps’ plan would shrink’</strong></h2>

<p>Harris said, “In fact, independent economists like Goldman Sachs have said my plan would grow our economy and his plan would shrink the economy, reignite inflation, and send us into a recession by the middle of next year.”</p>

<p>The claim was labelled as “exaggerating” as the Goldman Sachs analysis did show that Harris’&nbsp;victory in November polls would lead to a “very slight boost” to economic growth, while a Trump’s victory, regardless of what happens in Congress, would cause growth to slow in 2025.</p>

<p>But Goldman's chief executive <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzJCIL1F610&amp;ab_channel=NewYorkPost" target="_blank">said</a> “A lot more has been made of this than should be,” given the report showed a mere “two-tenth of 1 percent” difference between the two cases.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Trump ‘intends to end the Affordable Care Act’</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Harris said, “On top of all of this, Donald Trump intends to end the Affordable Care Act.”</p>

<p>According to the New York Times fact check, Trump <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/17/us/politics/trump-harris-fact-check-policies-records.html" target="_blank">has made vague and contradictory statements</a> about his health care plan, and said that he would not end it but replace it only with “something better and less expensive.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his Democratic rival and current Vice President Kamala Harris are on a close edge ahead of the US presidential elections, with both the candidates holding rallies and addressing events across the country.

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his Democratic rival and current Vice President Kamala Harris are on a close edge ahead of the US presidential elections, with both the candidates holding rallies and addressing events across the country. The question on everyone’s mind is whether America will get its first woman president or a second Trump term. Trump and Harris both made several claims attacking each other at several campaign rallies and speeches. However, as the claims went through fact-checking, it was revealed some of the statements made by them were false, or only partially true. The two candidates faced off against each other during the 90-minute debate, held at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center on September 11, with both focusing on some of the pressing issues which concern the American voters. Later, Trump at a Fox News town hall event on Tuesday told several lies. A CNN fact check revealed that he made around 19 false claims in a one-hour interview. Also read: US media suggests Trump’s lead in betting markets could be ‘manufactured’ Meanwhile, Harris also made six statements that were false, inaccurate, or lacking context, in one of her speeches. Donald Trump’s claims ‘Inflation during Biden’s tenure worst in our nation's history’ “We had the worst – they say it’s in 48 years I say ever. We had the worst inflation in the history of our country,” Trump said. However, the claim made by him is ‘false’ according to CNN fact check. While it is true that early in Joe Biden’s presidency, the annual inflation rate peaked at roughly nine per cent (June of 2022), however, that is not the highest it has ever been. In the immediate aftermath of World War II and during the oil embargo and shortages of the late '70s and early 1980s, the inflation rate peaked at 14.5 per cent, as per ABC News. ‘Sex change operations on minors’ Trump claimed, “Kamala supports states being able to take minor children and perform sex-change operations on them without their parents’ consent.” Watch | US Elections: Trump, Harris Try To Sway Voters To Balance The Elections × However, this was false as surgical procedures for minor children receiving gender-affirming care require parental consent. Moreover, she has not said she supports changing state laws, the New York Times reported. ‘Haitian migrants eating pets’ During the presidential debate between Trump and Harris in September, the former US president claimed that the Haitian migrants are “eating the pets of the people that live there”. When he was fact-checked by the debate moderator, Trump said that he saw people on television who said “their dog was eaten by the people that went there.” An Ohio city spokesperson told ABC News that there have been "no credible reports or specific claims of pets being harmed, injured or abused by individuals in the immigrant community,” terming Trump’s claims as false once again. ‘Every single job taken by a migrant worker’ In yet another claim made about the migrants, Trump said that almost every job was taken by them. “You know, the jobs, almost every single job, was taken by a migrant worker.” However, the number of native-born workers and foreign-born workers has both increased by millions in the US, under the Biden administration. Kamala Harris’ claims ‘Trump intends to cut Social Security and Medicare’ In one of her speeches from September, Harris claimed that Trump “intends to cut Social Security and Medicare.” However, during his 2024 presidential campaign, the former US president has repeatedly said that he would not cut Social Security and Medicare, though he had earlier, shown brief and vague support for such proposals, making Harris’ claims 'misleading'. ‘Goldman Sachs report saying Harris’s plan would grow economy, while Trumps’ plan would shrink’ Harris said, “In fact, independent economists like Goldman Sachs have said my plan would grow our economy and his plan would shrink the economy, reignite inflation, and send us into a recession by the middle of next year.” The claim was labelled as “exaggerating” as the Goldman Sachs analysis did show that Harris’ victory in November polls would lead to a “very slight boost” to economic growth, while a Trump’s victory, regardless of what happens in Congress, would cause growth to slow in 2025. But Goldman's chief executive said “A lot more has been made of this than should be,” given the report showed a mere “two-tenth of 1 percent” difference between the two cases. Trump ‘intends to end the Affordable Care Act’ Harris said, “On top of all of this, Donald Trump intends to end the Affordable Care Act.” According to the New York Times fact check, Trump has made vague and contradictory statements about his health care plan, and said that he would not end it but replace it only with “something better and less expensive.” (With inputs from agencies)

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In this last month of US Presidential campaigning, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both are trying to reach the relatively small number of voters who say they still have not decided who to support. Watch this report for more details!

US Elections 2024: Trump and Harris Trying To Woo Undecided Voters

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<p>Former United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (Oct 17) described the January 6&nbsp;riot at the&nbsp;US Capitol&nbsp;as a "day of love", days before the November 5&nbsp;presidential elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump during a campaign event, claimed the thousands of people who travelled to Washington DC that day did so because "they thought the election was a rigged election”.</p>

<p>On January 6, 2021 a mob of Trump supporters&nbsp;breached the US Capitol building in an effort to stop&nbsp;the certification of current US President Joe Biden's win in the 2020 presidential elections, forcing lawmakers to flee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several people died amid the riot, including a police officer. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The former US president has repeatedly and falsely claimed that the 2020 presidential election was "stolen" from him&nbsp;and that the polls were rigged to favour Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-rioter-to-enter-us-capitol-sentenced-to-53-months-753904"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;First rioter to enter US Capitol sentenced to 53 months</strong></a></p>

<p>Trump, during his "town hall" event in Miami, Florida, was challenged to win back the vote of a man who said he had been disturbed by what happened after the Republicans lost the 2020 elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Nothing done wrong at all," Trump said, adding, "There were no guns down there. We didn’t have guns. The others had guns, but we didn’t have guns. And when I say we, these are people that walked down — this was a tiny percentage of the overall which nobody sees and nobody, nobody shows. But that was a day of love."</p>

<p>He further recalled addressing a group of "hundreds of thousands" people during a speech in Washington DC.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US: Donald Trump returns to Capitol Hill to discuss poll, stresses party unity</strong></p>

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<p>"They didn't come because of me," he said. "They came because of the election. They thought the election was a rigged election, and that's why they came."</p>

<h2><strong>Kamala Harris hits out at Trump's comment&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee&nbsp;Kamala Harris took to X, and reacting to Trump's statement, said, "Donald Trump incited an attack on our nation’s democracy because he didn’t like the outcome of the election."</p>

<p>"If January 6 was a bridge too far, there is a place for you in our campaign," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (Oct 17) described the January 6 riot at the US Capitol as a "day of love", days before the November 5 presidential elections.

Former United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (Oct 17) described the January 6 riot at the US Capitol as a "day of love", days before the November 5 presidential elections. Trump during a campaign event, claimed the thousands of people who travelled to Washington DC that day did so because "they thought the election was a rigged election”. On January 6, 2021 a mob of Trump supporters breached the US Capitol building in an effort to stop the certification of current US President Joe Biden's win in the 2020 presidential elections, forcing lawmakers to flee. Several people died amid the riot, including a police officer. The former US president has repeatedly and falsely claimed that the 2020 presidential election was "stolen" from him and that the polls were rigged to favour Biden. Also read: First rioter to enter US Capitol sentenced to 53 months Trump, during his "town hall" event in Miami, Florida, was challenged to win back the vote of a man who said he had been disturbed by what happened after the Republicans lost the 2020 elections. "Nothing done wrong at all," Trump said, adding, "There were no guns down there. We didn’t have guns. The others had guns, but we didn’t have guns. And when I say we, these are people that walked down — this was a tiny percentage of the overall which nobody sees and nobody, nobody shows. But that was a day of love." He further recalled addressing a group of "hundreds of thousands" people during a speech in Washington DC. Watch | US: Donald Trump returns to Capitol Hill to discuss poll, stresses party unity × "They didn't come because of me," he said. "They came because of the election. They thought the election was a rigged election, and that's why they came." Kamala Harris hits out at Trump's comment Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris took to X, and reacting to Trump's statement, said, "Donald Trump incited an attack on our nation’s democracy because he didn’t like the outcome of the election." "If January 6 was a bridge too far, there is a place for you in our campaign," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>As the 2024 presidential election approaches, attention turns to the crucial battleground states that will likely decide the outcome.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These states, characterised by their swing voting histories and electoral significance, hold the power to tip the balance in favour of either Democratic nominee Kamala Harris or Republican nominee Donald Trump.</p>

<h2>What are the Battleground States?</h2>

<p>Battleground states are the states where the margin of victory between the two major parties is historically narrow, making them highly contested and critical to winning the presidency. These states typically have:</p>

<p>1. Competitive voting demographics<br />
2. High electoral vote values<br />
3. Significant campaign spending and resource allocation</p>

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<h2>2024 Battleground States</h2>

<p>Based on past election trends, polling data, and demographic shifts, the following states are expected to be battlegrounds in 2024:</p>

<p>1. Pennsylvania (20 electoral votes): A perennial swing state, Pennsylvania has voted Democratic in recent presidential elections but remains competitive.<br />
2. Michigan (16 electoral votes): Michigan's diverse electorate and union influence make it a prized battleground.<br />
3. Wisconsin (10 electoral votes): Wisconsin's swing-voting history and proximity to the Midwest make it a key target.<br />
4. Arizona (11 electoral votes): Arizona's growing Hispanic population and shifting demographics have turned it into a battleground.<br />
5. Georgia (16 electoral votes): Georgia's increasingly diverse electorate and suburban swing voters make it a crucial state.<br />
6. North Carolina (15 electoral votes): North Carolina's mix of urban and rural areas creates a competitive landscape.<br />
7. Ohio (18 electoral votes): Ohio's bellwether status and significant electoral vote value make it a prized battleground.<br />
8. Florida (29 electoral votes): Florida's diverse population and massive electoral vote haul make it a critical state.</p>

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<h2>Why These States Matter</h2>

<p>Battleground states hold significant influence over the election outcome due to:</p>

<p>1. Electoral Vote Allocation: These states possess substantial electoral votes, accounting for over 130 of the 270 needed to win.<br />
2. Campaign Resource Allocation: Candidates will focus resources, including advertising and grassroots efforts, on these states.<br />
3. Swing Voter Dynamics: Battleground states often have high proportions of swing voters, whose decisions can swing the election.</p>

<h2>Conclusion</h2>

<p>With less than three weeks to Election Day, the presidential race remains neck and neck. Recent swing state polls show Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris in Georgia and Arizona, while Harris holds slim advantages in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Nevada's outcome is mixed. With margins razor-thin, these states are truly up for grabs. The contest's outcome will hinge on which candidate mobilizes their base most effectively.&nbsp;</p>


As the 2024 presidential election approaches, attention turns to the crucial battleground states that will likely decide the outcome. These states, characterised by their swing voting histories and electoral significance, hold the power to tip the balance in favour of either Democratic nominee Kamala Harris or Republican nominee Donald Trump.

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, attention turns to the crucial battleground states that will likely decide the outcome. These states, characterised by their swing voting histories and electoral significance, hold the power to tip the balance in favour of either Democratic nominee Kamala Harris or Republican nominee Donald Trump. What are the Battleground States? Battleground states are the states where the margin of victory between the two major parties is historically narrow, making them highly contested and critical to winning the presidency. These states typically have: 1. Competitive voting demographics 2. High electoral vote values 3. Significant campaign spending and resource allocation Also read: US elections, Gen Z and Gen Y: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for young voters? 2024 Battleground States Based on past election trends, polling data, and demographic shifts, the following states are expected to be battlegrounds in 2024: 1. Pennsylvania (20 electoral votes): A perennial swing state, Pennsylvania has voted Democratic in recent presidential elections but remains competitive. 2. Michigan (16 electoral votes): Michigan's diverse electorate and union influence make it a prized battleground. 3. Wisconsin (10 electoral votes): Wisconsin's swing-voting history and proximity to the Midwest make it a key target. 4. Arizona (11 electoral votes): Arizona's growing Hispanic population and shifting demographics have turned it into a battleground. 5. Georgia (16 electoral votes): Georgia's increasingly diverse electorate and suburban swing voters make it a crucial state. 6. North Carolina (15 electoral votes): North Carolina's mix of urban and rural areas creates a competitive landscape. 7. Ohio (18 electoral votes): Ohio's bellwether status and significant electoral vote value make it a prized battleground. 8. Florida (29 electoral votes): Florida's diverse population and massive electoral vote haul make it a critical state. Watch | US Elections 2024: Trump And Harris Clash Over Housing Crisis Solutions × Why These States Matter Battleground states hold significant influence over the election outcome due to: 1. Electoral Vote Allocation: These states possess substantial electoral votes, accounting for over 130 of the 270 needed to win. 2. Campaign Resource Allocation: Candidates will focus resources, including advertising and grassroots efforts, on these states. 3. Swing Voter Dynamics: Battleground states often have high proportions of swing voters, whose decisions can swing the election. Conclusion With less than three weeks to Election Day, the presidential race remains neck and neck. Recent swing state polls show Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris in Georgia and Arizona, while Harris holds slim advantages in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Nevada's outcome is mixed. With margins razor-thin, these states are truly up for grabs. The contest's outcome will hinge on which candidate mobilizes their base most effectively.

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