<p><strong>Is America preparing for election riots? </strong>Stores and properties in the US capital have put up big plywood planks,&nbsp;the National Guard is on standby, and security is beefed up across major government institutions&nbsp;as the US fears a redux of the 2020 election aftermath amid a likely nailbiting close contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.</p>

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<p>In Washington DC, the seat of American government and Congress, metal security fences have been erected around the White House, US Capitol and the official residence of Harris, the incumbent vice president who will be reading out the final results of the election on January 6, as per Constitution.</p>

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It was on that day in 2021 that riots broke out when Congress was in a joint session to officially declare the winner of the Electoral College votes, which decides the final outcome of the US presidential elections.</p>

<p>The Washington Post reported that the eight-foot-high metal fences were built by the US Secret Service around the White House, Treasury Department complex, Lafayette Square and the Naval Observatory.</p>

<p>Bicycle-rack barriers were seen at the Capitol, which houses the US Senate and House of Representatives, the site of the 2021 Capitol Hill riot when Trump supporters ran amock after he rejected the election results.</p>

<p>In&nbsp;view of assassination attempts on Trump, the Secret Service is not leaving anything to chance. Security has been beefed up outside the West Palm Beach convention centre in Florida, where Trump will be watching the results along with supporters on Election Night on November 5.</p>

<p>Streets will be closed and traffic restrictions will be in place at Howard University, where Harris will be with her supporters during Election Night.</p>

<p>In scenes reminiscent of 2020-21, several businesses have been putting up plywood barriers in front of their properties in view of any potential mayhem.</p>

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The Washington Post report said that security steps never seen before are in place, including drones, panic buttons and snipers on standby.</p>

<p>The snipers will be on the rooftop of key vote-counting centres.</p>

<p>Panic buttons will be given to election workers.<br />
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Surveillance drones will be deployed at several places.</p>

<p>Earlier reports said that in several states across the country, the National Guard troops are on standby, particularly in Washington state, Oregon and Nevada in view of possible unrest after elections.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Is America preparing for election riots? Stores and properties in the US capital have put up big plywood planks, the National Guard is on standby, and security is beefed up across major government institutions as the US fears a redux of the 2020 election aftermath amid a likely nailbiting close contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Is America preparing for election riots? Stores and properties in the US capital have put up big plywood planks, the National Guard is on standby, and security is beefed up across major government institutions as the US fears a redux of the 2020 election aftermath amid a likely nailbiting close contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Watch: Statue Evokes The 'Stain' Of Jan 6 U.S. Capitol Riot × In Washington DC, the seat of American government and Congress, metal security fences have been erected around the White House, US Capitol and the official residence of Harris, the incumbent vice president who will be reading out the final results of the election on January 6, as per Constitution. Also read: Trump calls January 6 US Capitol riots a 'day of love'; Harris hits out at him It was on that day in 2021 that riots broke out when Congress was in a joint session to officially declare the winner of the Electoral College votes, which decides the final outcome of the US presidential elections. The Washington Post reported that the eight-foot-high metal fences were built by the US Secret Service around the White House, Treasury Department complex, Lafayette Square and the Naval Observatory. Bicycle-rack barriers were seen at the Capitol, which houses the US Senate and House of Representatives, the site of the 2021 Capitol Hill riot when Trump supporters ran amock after he rejected the election results. In view of assassination attempts on Trump, the Secret Service is not leaving anything to chance. Security has been beefed up outside the West Palm Beach convention centre in Florida, where Trump will be watching the results along with supporters on Election Night on November 5. Streets will be closed and traffic restrictions will be in place at Howard University, where Harris will be with her supporters during Election Night. In scenes reminiscent of 2020-21, several businesses have been putting up plywood barriers in front of their properties in view of any potential mayhem. Also read: 'So much room for error': Netizens react as US election worker collects ballots from dropbox The Washington Post report said that security steps never seen before are in place, including drones, panic buttons and snipers on standby. The snipers will be on the rooftop of key vote-counting centres. Panic buttons will be given to election workers. Surveillance drones will be deployed at several places. Earlier reports said that in several states across the country, the National Guard troops are on standby, particularly in Washington state, Oregon and Nevada in view of possible unrest after elections. (With inputs from agencies)

US election riots likely? Fences up, snipers, National Guard on standby to prevent 2020 redux

<p>The custom of holding US elections on Tuesday has its roots in the twentieth century, taking into consideration factors such as farming schedules, church attendance patterns, and many other sociological aspects that were dominant then. While, of course, these considerations have changed quite significantly, that part of the southeastern states still bears this tradition, as there were some historical reasons for making Tuesday a voting day.</p>

<h2><strong>Revelling in Culture and Practicality</strong></h2>

<p>In the early 1800s, the US was mostly a structured agricultural society. They did&nbsp;not have a big population, but most Americans were farmers who lived miles away from the poll centre, most of which were in the urban areas. Voting within these hinterland regions could take more than a day to get to the nearest grown-up voting place, even worse in return. In some religiously hardened societies, dominion was considered inappropriate as such days were reserved for worship; thus, it made no sense to conduct elections on Sunday. Furthermore, opinions were not held on Monday because it would require the citizens and the farmers to travel on a Saturday.</p>

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<p>But still, it was also impossible to use a Wednesday because such a day was used by most men to go to the market and sell the produce. Therefore, this made Tuesday the most reasonable day. It was possible for the voters who wanted to vote to travel on Monday, vote on Tuesday and then return in time for the Wednesday market day or any other engagement.</p>

<h2><strong>The Date Determining Authority of Congress: A Brief Discussion</strong></h2>

<p>The tradition of holding presidential elections on a Tuesday was instituted in 1845 when Congress directed that Election Day be designated “on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November”. This measure was aimed at making sure that elections were held in all states at favourable periods and uniformity prevailed among states on the date of holding elections. November was perceived as the best month since it came at the end of the season in most states and before the onset of snowfall, giving a period when people could move about easily, especially the country folks.</p>

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<h2><strong>Contemporary Perspectives and Proposals for Transformation</strong></h2>

<p>The days of the week were instituted in the State of Colorado as days on which it was acceptable to hold elections decades ago, mainly because of legal reasons that have nothing to say about the culture of the state concerned. Numerous suggestions have arisen regarding this concern, including moving the elections to the weekend and&nbsp;making it a public holiday&nbsp;due to the problems with participation since many citizens do not vote on working days. This Is because it would call for some legislative changes at the minimum and a change of culture.</p>

<h2><strong>Aware of Setbacks, Yet Unwavering in Their Devotion to the New Constitution</strong></h2>

<p>The fact that election day continues to be observed on a Tuesday reveals the extent of how practical issues of a different time still influence Americans' way of casting their votes. These historical elements might also seem useless as they belong to the past but are still fundamental in conducting elections, thus showing the relevance of previous practices to present-day society.</p>

<h2><strong>Sticking to Tuesday as a Dedicated Day for Election</strong></h2>

<p>Sticking to Tuesday as a dedicated day for elections has modern implications that mostly concern the level of participation of the people. Most people find it difficult to vote due to the working hours, restrictions in the hours of polling, and problems associated with transportation. This arrangement tends to depress, especially, the young voters who are poorly paid and work on an hourly basis, and hence there are likely to be fewer voters. Others even go a notch higher, calling for the shift of the election day to the weekend or declaring it as a public holiday to avoid long queues and ensure more people participate so that democracy gets better.</p>

<h2><strong>Proposed Alternatives and Ongoing Debates</strong></h2>

<p>In addition to Tuesday voting, some proposed alternatives include shifting the day of elections to the weekend, instituting a national holiday, and increasing mail-in or advance voting options. Proponents of this view contend that such changes would enhance access to the electoral process, particularly for individuals who have rigid working hours, and in turn increase turnout. Yet, the critics are worried about the practical implementation challenges, the costs that would be incurred, and the risks of prolonged election campaigning activities. The discourse revolves also around assessing the need for early voting practices and the issues of safeguarding election security and integrity in view of the proposed changes.<br />
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The custom of holding US elections on Tuesday has its roots in the twentieth century, taking into consideration factors such as farming schedules, church attendance patterns, and many other sociological aspects that were dominant then.

The custom of holding US elections on Tuesday has its roots in the twentieth century, taking into consideration factors such as farming schedules, church attendance patterns, and many other sociological aspects that were dominant then. While, of course, these considerations have changed quite significantly, that part of the southeastern states still bears this tradition, as there were some historical reasons for making Tuesday a voting day. Revelling in Culture and Practicality In the early 1800s, the US was mostly a structured agricultural society. They did not have a big population, but most Americans were farmers who lived miles away from the poll centre, most of which were in the urban areas. Voting within these hinterland regions could take more than a day to get to the nearest grown-up voting place, even worse in return. In some religiously hardened societies, dominion was considered inappropriate as such days were reserved for worship; thus, it made no sense to conduct elections on Sunday. Furthermore, opinions were not held on Monday because it would require the citizens and the farmers to travel on a Saturday. Also read | Donald Trump vows he'll revive Alien Enemies Act during final campaign rally. Here's what it is But still, it was also impossible to use a Wednesday because such a day was used by most men to go to the market and sell the produce. Therefore, this made Tuesday the most reasonable day. It was possible for the voters who wanted to vote to travel on Monday, vote on Tuesday and then return in time for the Wednesday market day or any other engagement. The Date Determining Authority of Congress: A Brief Discussion The tradition of holding presidential elections on a Tuesday was instituted in 1845 when Congress directed that Election Day be designated “on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November”. This measure was aimed at making sure that elections were held in all states at favourable periods and uniformity prevailed among states on the date of holding elections. November was perceived as the best month since it came at the end of the season in most states and before the onset of snowfall, giving a period when people could move about easily, especially the country folks. Also read | US elections 2024: How Peanut, the squirrel became latest campaign talking point Contemporary Perspectives and Proposals for Transformation The days of the week were instituted in the State of Colorado as days on which it was acceptable to hold elections decades ago, mainly because of legal reasons that have nothing to say about the culture of the state concerned. Numerous suggestions have arisen regarding this concern, including moving the elections to the weekend and making it a public holiday due to the problems with participation since many citizens do not vote on working days. This Is because it would call for some legislative changes at the minimum and a change of culture. Aware of Setbacks, Yet Unwavering in Their Devotion to the New Constitution The fact that election day continues to be observed on a Tuesday reveals the extent of how practical issues of a different time still influence Americans' way of casting their votes. These historical elements might also seem useless as they belong to the past but are still fundamental in conducting elections, thus showing the relevance of previous practices to present-day society. Sticking to Tuesday as a Dedicated Day for Election Sticking to Tuesday as a dedicated day for elections has modern implications that mostly concern the level of participation of the people. Most people find it difficult to vote due to the working hours, restrictions in the hours of polling, and problems associated with transportation. This arrangement tends to depress, especially, the young voters who are poorly paid and work on an hourly basis, and hence there are likely to be fewer voters. Others even go a notch higher, calling for the shift of the election day to the weekend or declaring it as a public holiday to avoid long queues and ensure more people participate so that democracy gets better. Proposed Alternatives and Ongoing Debates In addition to Tuesday voting, some proposed alternatives include shifting the day of elections to the weekend, instituting a national holiday, and increasing mail-in or advance voting options. Proponents of this view contend that such changes would enhance access to the electoral process, particularly for individuals who have rigid working hours, and in turn increase turnout. Yet, the critics are worried about the practical implementation challenges, the costs that would be incurred, and the risks of prolonged election campaigning activities. The discourse revolves also around assessing the need for early voting practices and the issues of safeguarding election security and integrity in view of the proposed changes.

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<p>Donald Trump held his final rally in Macon, Georgia, on Sunday (Nov 2), where he drew a large crowd to the Atrium Health amphitheatre. Arriving an hour and a half late, Trump sported a black-and-gold "Make America Great Again" cap and stuck to his characteristic themes, including controversial proposals related to immigration and crime.</p>

<p>During the rally, Trump announced his intention to bring back the Alien Enemies Act of 1790.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1790?</strong></h2>

<p>The Alien Enemies Act of 1790 allows the US president to detain, relocate, or deport non-citizens from a country considered an enemy of the US during wartime. According to the Guardian, it has historically been used to relocate and detain Japanese, Italian, and German Americans during World War II.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump also suggested that he would pursue the death penalty for undocumented immigrants convicted of killing Americans.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The United States is now an occupied country. This is thousands of people all over our towns and cities," he said.</p>

<p>Trump referenced the recent murder of Minelys "Mimi" Zoe Rodriguez-Ramirez in Cornelia, Georgia, claiming that the suspect was in the US illegally. He then brought Rodriguez-Ramirez's mother, Carmen, to the stage.</p>

<p>"I lose my daughter, but I don’t lose my faith," she said, endorsing Trump as "the best choice for the USA".</p>

<p>"I met Donald Trump in person. He's the most wonderful person that I've seen."</p>

<p>Minelys "Mimi" Zoe Rodriguez-Ramirez, a TikToker, was found dead last month. A&nbsp;24-year-old man named Angel DeJesus Rivera-Sanches has been arrested in connection to her abduction and murder.</p>

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<h2><strong>Trump calls retired military generals 'stupid'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Trump, on Sunday, in another rally, criticised retired military leaders, including former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Mark Milley and former Defense Secretary James Mattis calling them "stupid". These remarks come as each of these retired generals has criticised Trump, with Kelly last month describing him as "fascist to the core".</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Donald Trump held his final rally in Macon, Georgia, on Sunday (Nov 2), where he drew a large crowd to the Atrium Health amphitheatre. Arriving an hour and a half late, Trump sported a black-and-gold "Make America Great Again" cap and stuck to his characteristic themes, including controversial proposals related to immigration and crime.

Donald Trump held his final rally in Macon, Georgia, on Sunday (Nov 2), where he drew a large crowd to the Atrium Health amphitheatre. Arriving an hour and a half late, Trump sported a black-and-gold "Make America Great Again" cap and stuck to his characteristic themes, including controversial proposals related to immigration and crime. During the rally, Trump announced his intention to bring back the Alien Enemies Act of 1790. What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1790? The Alien Enemies Act of 1790 allows the US president to detain, relocate, or deport non-citizens from a country considered an enemy of the US during wartime. According to the Guardian, it has historically been used to relocate and detain Japanese, Italian, and German Americans during World War II. Trump also suggested that he would pursue the death penalty for undocumented immigrants convicted of killing Americans. Also read | 'Fake news' first in line: Trump suggests he'd rather press take the bullet, says 'I don’t mind that so much' "The United States is now an occupied country. This is thousands of people all over our towns and cities," he said. Trump referenced the recent murder of Minelys "Mimi" Zoe Rodriguez-Ramirez in Cornelia, Georgia, claiming that the suspect was in the US illegally. He then brought Rodriguez-Ramirez's mother, Carmen, to the stage. "I lose my daughter, but I don’t lose my faith," she said, endorsing Trump as "the best choice for the USA". "I met Donald Trump in person. He's the most wonderful person that I've seen." Minelys "Mimi" Zoe Rodriguez-Ramirez, a TikToker, was found dead last month. A 24-year-old man named Angel DeJesus Rivera-Sanches has been arrested in connection to her abduction and murder. Also read | US election riots likely? Fences up, snipers, National Guard on standby to prevent 2020 redux Trump calls retired military generals 'stupid' Trump, on Sunday, in another rally, criticised retired military leaders, including former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Mark Milley and former Defense Secretary James Mattis calling them "stupid". These remarks come as each of these retired generals has criticised Trump, with Kelly last month describing him as "fascist to the core". (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump vows he'll revive Alien Enemies Act during final campaign rally. Here's what it is

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<p>On November 3, the Israeli military announced it had detained a Syrian national who was allegedly working for Iranian intelligence. This is the first time, the Jewish nation has admitted to sending troops to Syria. The military said that the man identified as Ali Soleiman al-Assi was an "Iranian terror network operative", and had been collecting information on Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) movements near the Israeli-Syrian border.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in the US, the Republican presidential candidate&nbsp;Donald Trump called the press "fake news" while saying an attacker would have to shoot through the&nbsp;"fake news" to reach him adding he does "not mind that." He made the statement while addressing a rally in Pennsylvania.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In other news, a latest political ad for Kamala Harris urged women to vote "secretly" for the Democrat without their husbands knowing about it. Reacting to that, the former president called the ad "stupid" and asked, "Can you imagine a wife not telling her husband who she's voting for?"</p>

<p><strong>Click on the headlines to read more:</strong></p>

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<p>Israel's military announced on Sunday (Nov 3) that it has detained a Syrian national allegedly acting as an operative for Iranian intelligence, during an operation that reportedly took place earlier this year.&nbsp;This is the first time in the current war that Israel has announced sending troops into&nbsp;Syria.&nbsp;The military said that the man identified as Ali Soleiman al-Assi was an "Iranian terror network operative", and had been collecting information on Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) movements near the Israeli-Syrian border.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Just days before the US presidential election, former President Donald Trump complained about gaps in the bulletproof glass surrounding him. At a rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania, the Republican Party presidential nominee noted that an attacker would have to shoot through members of the "fake news" to reach him, adding, "I don't mind that so much."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The latest advertisement for the Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris left the Republicans in fury as it showed a woman voting for the Democrat while her husband thinking otherwise. In the ad, a woman marks her ballot for the vice president while her husband thinks she's voting for Trump. "What happens in the booth, stays in the booth," a voiceover said in the ad.</p>

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<p>Moldova's pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu claimed victory at Sunday's closely-fought presidential election, defeating Alexandr Stoianoglo, her rival backed by the traditionally pro-Russian Socialist Party.&nbsp;With 98 per cent of the ballots counted, Sandu led Stoianoglo with 54.35 per cent, the Central Election Commission said at the end of an election and campaign that were marred by persistent allegations of interference denied by Russia.</p>

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On November 3, the Israeli military announced it had detained a Syrian national who was allegedly working for Iranian intelligence. This is the first time, the Jewish nation has admitted to sending troops to Syria.

On November 3, the Israeli military announced it had detained a Syrian national who was allegedly working for Iranian intelligence. This is the first time, the Jewish nation has admitted to sending troops to Syria. The military said that the man identified as Ali Soleiman al-Assi was an "Iranian terror network operative", and had been collecting information on Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) movements near the Israeli-Syrian border. Meanwhile, in the US, the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called the press "fake news" while saying an attacker would have to shoot through the "fake news" to reach him adding he does "not mind that." He made the statement while addressing a rally in Pennsylvania. In other news, a latest political ad for Kamala Harris urged women to vote "secretly" for the Democrat without their husbands knowing about it. Reacting to that, the former president called the ad "stupid" and asked, "Can you imagine a wife not telling her husband who she's voting for?" Click on the headlines to read more: Israel sends troops into Syria, detains alleged Iranian operative Israel's military announced on Sunday (Nov 3) that it has detained a Syrian national allegedly acting as an operative for Iranian intelligence, during an operation that reportedly took place earlier this year. This is the first time in the current war that Israel has announced sending troops into Syria. The military said that the man identified as Ali Soleiman al-Assi was an "Iranian terror network operative", and had been collecting information on Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) movements near the Israeli-Syrian border. 'Fake news' first in line: Trump suggests he'd rather press take the bullet, says 'I don’t mind that so much' Just days before the US presidential election, former President Donald Trump complained about gaps in the bulletproof glass surrounding him. At a rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania, the Republican Party presidential nominee noted that an attacker would have to shoot through members of the "fake news" to reach him, adding, "I don't mind that so much." Latest ad for Harris urges women to vote without their husbands knowing, Trump calls it 'stupid' The latest advertisement for the Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris left the Republicans in fury as it showed a woman voting for the Democrat while her husband thinking otherwise. In the ad, a woman marks her ballot for the vice president while her husband thinks she's voting for Trump. "What happens in the booth, stays in the booth," a voiceover said in the ad. Victory for pro-western Maia Sandu in Moldova's tight race against Russian-backed rival Moldova's pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu claimed victory at Sunday's closely-fought presidential election, defeating Alexandr Stoianoglo, her rival backed by the traditionally pro-Russian Socialist Party. With 98 per cent of the ballots counted, Sandu led Stoianoglo with 54.35 per cent, the Central Election Commission said at the end of an election and campaign that were marred by persistent allegations of interference denied by Russia. Watch | Serbia: Angry Protestors Call For President Vučić's Arrest ×

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The first session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly since its reconvening was marked by significant turmoil as a People's Democratic Party (PDP) MLA introduced a resolution opposing the abrogation of Article 370. The move sparked fierce protests from BJP members, leading to a heated exchange that disrupted proceedings. This clash underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding the status of Jammu and Kashmir and highlights the divergent political sentiments in the region.

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<p>Iowa, a Midwestern state in the US located between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, will join the rest of the country in casting its final votes on November 5 for the US Presidential Election. Here’s all you need to know about Iowa's role in the 2024 election, including voting details, candidates, and more.</p>

<h2><strong>Iowa population, registered voters and more</strong></h2>

<p>Iowa has a population of around 3.2 million, with 2,243,688 registered voters. Early voting began on October 16, and as of the morning of October 30, over 480,000 Iowans had cast their ballots, according to the Iowa Secretary of State. This year’s early voting turnout is 39% lower compared to the same period in 2020 but is slightly higher than during the 2016 general election, which took place before the pandemic.</p>

<h2><strong>Which candidate is Iowa backing in US Elections 2024?</strong></h2>

<p>A recent poll from the Des Moines Register/Mediacom reveals an unexpected lead for Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump, with Harris up by three points. This margin remains within the poll’s error range, indicating a close race. Trump won Iowa comfortably in 2016 and 2020, but with the race tight in several battleground states, the outcome is uncertain.</p>

<p>In the 2020 election, Trump defeated Democrat Joe Biden in Iowa, with 53% of the vote to Biden’s 45%.</p>

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<h2><strong>How many Senate seats are up for election in Iowa? Who are the candidates?</strong></h2>

<p>Iowa will hold elections for its State Senate in 2024, with 25 out of 50 seats up for grabs. The general election is set for November 5.</p>

<h2><strong>How many House of Representatives seats are up for election in Iowa? Who are the candidates?</strong></h2>

<p>Elections for Iowa's four U.S. House seats are also scheduled for November 5. The candidates for each district are as follows:</p>

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	<li><strong>District 1:</strong> Incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican) vs. Christina Bohannan (Democrat)</li>
	<li><strong>District 2:</strong> Incumbent Ashley Hinson (Republican) vs. Sarah Corkery (Democrat)</li>
	<li><strong>District 3:</strong> Incumbent Zach Nunn (Republican) vs. Lanon Baccam (Democrat)</li>
	<li><strong>District 4:</strong> Incumbent Randy Feenstra (Republican) vs. Ryan Melton (Democrat)</li>
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<h2><strong>Who won the presidential election in the state in 2020?</strong></h2>

<p>In the 2020 US presidential election, Donald Trump won Iowa with 53.1% of the vote, while Biden secured 44.9%.</p>

<h2><strong>Election results Iowa 2024</strong></h2>

<p>This section will be updated with the results once they are available after the November&nbsp;5 election.</p>


Iowa, a Midwestern state in the US located between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, will join the rest of the country in casting its final votes on November 5 for the US Presidential Election.

Iowa, a Midwestern state in the US located between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, will join the rest of the country in casting its final votes on November 5 for the US Presidential Election. Here’s all you need to know about Iowa's role in the 2024 election, including voting details, candidates, and more. Iowa population, registered voters and more Iowa has a population of around 3.2 million, with 2,243,688 registered voters. Early voting began on October 16, and as of the morning of October 30, over 480,000 Iowans had cast their ballots, according to the Iowa Secretary of State. This year’s early voting turnout is 39% lower compared to the same period in 2020 but is slightly higher than during the 2016 general election, which took place before the pandemic. Which candidate is Iowa backing in US Elections 2024? A recent poll from the Des Moines Register/Mediacom reveals an unexpected lead for Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump, with Harris up by three points. This margin remains within the poll’s error range, indicating a close race. Trump won Iowa comfortably in 2016 and 2020, but with the race tight in several battleground states, the outcome is uncertain. In the 2020 election, Trump defeated Democrat Joe Biden in Iowa, with 53% of the vote to Biden’s 45%. Also read: Indiana US Presidential Election 2024: Voting, Result info, Candidates and all you need to know How many Senate seats are up for election in Iowa? Who are the candidates? Iowa will hold elections for its State Senate in 2024, with 25 out of 50 seats up for grabs. The general election is set for November 5. How many House of Representatives seats are up for election in Iowa? Who are the candidates? Elections for Iowa's four U.S. House seats are also scheduled for November 5. The candidates for each district are as follows: District 1: Incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican) vs. Christina Bohannan (Democrat) District 2: Incumbent Ashley Hinson (Republican) vs. Sarah Corkery (Democrat) District 3: Incumbent Zach Nunn (Republican) vs. Lanon Baccam (Democrat) District 4: Incumbent Randy Feenstra (Republican) vs. Ryan Melton (Democrat) Who won the presidential election in the state in 2020? In the 2020 US presidential election, Donald Trump won Iowa with 53.1% of the vote, while Biden secured 44.9%. Election results Iowa 2024 This section will be updated with the results once they are available after the November 5 election.

Iowa US Presidential Election 2024: Voting, Result info, Candidates and all you need to know

<p>Israel's military announced on Sunday (Nov 3) that it has detained a Syrian national allegedly acting as an operative for Iranian intelligence, during an operation that reportedly took place earlier this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is the first time in the current war that Israel has announced sending troops into&nbsp;Syria.</p>

<h2><strong>"Iranian terror network operative"</strong></h2>

<p>The military said that the man identified as Ali Soleiman al-Assi was an "Iranian terror network operative", and had been collecting information on Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) movements near the Israeli-Syrian border. This, Israel claims, was tied to an Iranian network orchestrating operations within southern Syria.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Al-Assi's capture, Israel says, pre-empted potential attacks.</p>

<p>"The operation by Israel Defense Forces troops to detain al-Assi prevented a future attack and led to the exposure of the operational methods of Iranian terror networks located near the Golan Heights," said the Israeli military in a statement.</p>

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<h2><strong>When did the arrest happen?</strong></h2>

<p>Al-Assi, reportedly from Saida in southern Syria, is now being held in Israel for interrogation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israeli authorities have shared few specific details regarding the exact timeline of al-Assi's detention, but said, "His activities included gathering intelligence on IDF (Israeli military) troops in the border area for future terror activity of the network."</p>

<p>The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based watchdog, had reported in July about an incident in which Israeli forces seized a Syrian man near the village of Al-Razatiya, close to the Golan Heights. The Observatory stated that the man, who worked as a driver, was reportedly taken by Israeli forces who crossed the border to detain him, then transported to Israel.</p>

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<p>"An Israeli military force of three cars and an armoured vehicle crossed the border, entered the village and took the man to the occupied Golan Heights," the war monitor said.</p>

<p>Israel has recently been in an escalated, full-scale war with Iran-backed Hezbollah. This comes after Hezbollah intensified its cross-border actions that it claims are in support of Hamas. Hezbollah launched an extensive series of attacks from Lebanon into northern Israel last year, with activity increasing after Hamas'&nbsp;major assault on Israel on October 7, 2023.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel's military announced on Sunday (Nov 3) that it has detained a Syrian national allegedly acting as an operative for Iranian intelligence, during an operation that reportedly took place earlier this year.

Israel's military announced on Sunday (Nov 3) that it has detained a Syrian national allegedly acting as an operative for Iranian intelligence, during an operation that reportedly took place earlier this year. This is the first time in the current war that Israel has announced sending troops into Syria. "Iranian terror network operative" The military said that the man identified as Ali Soleiman al-Assi was an "Iranian terror network operative", and had been collecting information on Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) movements near the Israeli-Syrian border. This, Israel claims, was tied to an Iranian network orchestrating operations within southern Syria. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: 'Fart spray' ? Columbia University pays $400,000 settlement to Jewish student. Here's why Al-Assi's capture, Israel says, pre-empted potential attacks. "The operation by Israel Defense Forces troops to detain al-Assi prevented a future attack and led to the exposure of the operational methods of Iranian terror networks located near the Golan Heights," said the Israeli military in a statement. During an intelligence-based, special IDF operation, IDF soldiers detained an Iranian terror network operative in Syria named Ali Soleiman al-Assi. Al-Assi, a Syrian citizen who lives in the area of Saida in southern Syria, was under IDF surveillance and was found to be a… pic.twitter.com/Q2yAGIliiC — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) November 3, 2024 × When did the arrest happen? Al-Assi, reportedly from Saida in southern Syria, is now being held in Israel for interrogation. Israeli authorities have shared few specific details regarding the exact timeline of al-Assi's detention, but said, "His activities included gathering intelligence on IDF (Israeli military) troops in the border area for future terror activity of the network." The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based watchdog, had reported in July about an incident in which Israeli forces seized a Syrian man near the village of Al-Razatiya, close to the Golan Heights. The Observatory stated that the man, who worked as a driver, was reportedly taken by Israeli forces who crossed the border to detain him, then transported to Israel. Also read | West Asia crisis: Israel captures senior Hezbollah operative in North Lebanon "An Israeli military force of three cars and an armoured vehicle crossed the border, entered the village and took the man to the occupied Golan Heights," the war monitor said. Israel has recently been in an escalated, full-scale war with Iran-backed Hezbollah. This comes after Hezbollah intensified its cross-border actions that it claims are in support of Hamas. Hezbollah launched an extensive series of attacks from Lebanon into northern Israel last year, with activity increasing after Hamas' major assault on Israel on October 7, 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel sends troops into Syria, detains alleged 'Iranian terror network operative'

At least twelve people have been injured after terrorists threw a grenade at a Sunday market in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar. Those injured in the explosion have been rushed to hospital. More details are awaited.

Jammu and Kashmir: Grenade Attack Near Sunday Market In Srinagar; 12 Injured

<p>The latest advertisement for the Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris left the Republicans in fury as it showed a woman voting for the Democrat while her husband thinking otherwise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the ad, a woman marks her ballot for the vice president while her husband thinks she's voting for Trump. "What happens in the booth, stays in the booth," a voiceover said in the ad.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fake-news-first-in-line-trump-suggests-hed-rather-press-take-the-bullet-says-i-dont-mind-that-so-much-773020">'Fake news' first in line: Trump suggests he'd rather press take the bullet, says 'I don’t mind that so much'</a></strong></p>

<p>The 30-second clip, narrated by actor Julia Roberts, shows the couple arriving at a polling station wearing baseball caps featuring the American flag, a symbol often sported by Trump supporters.</p>

<p>Reacting to the "stupid" ad, which was financed by a religious non-profit organisation, the former president asked, "Can you imagine a wife not telling her husband who she's voting for?"</p>

<p>In the ad, the wife exchanges knowing glances with another female voter, before filling in her choice for Harris.</p>

<p>"You can vote any way you want, and no one will ever know," the voiceover said before the husband asked, "Did you make the right choice?"&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Sure did, honey," the woman replied.</p>

<h2>'Wife secretly voting for Harris equals to having an affair'</h2>

<p>On Fox News, a host recently said his wife secretly voting for Harris would be "the same thing as having an affair," while former Republican House speaker Newt Gingrich said the Harris spot was an example of the depth of her camp's "corruption."</p>

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<p>Anti-Trump political group The Lincoln Project aired a similar ad showing two upper-middle-class men who assured each other their wives were voting for Trump. The women, along with other females at the voting precinct, then filled in their ballots for Harris.</p>

<h2>'Secret' voters of Harris&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney, who has stumped for Harris, is openly betting on "secret" votes for the Democrat.</p>

<p>"I think you're going to have, frankly, a lot of men and women who will go into the voting booth and will vote their conscience and will vote for Vice President Harris," said Cheney, who is the daughter of former vice president Dick Cheney.</p>

<p>"They may not ever say anything publicly, but the results will speak for themselves," she said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/republican-nominee-jd-vance-says-indian-food-better-calls-lab-meat-disgusting-772966">Republican nominee JD Vance says 'Indian food better', calls lab meat 'disgusting'</a></strong></p>

<p>Former first lady Michelle Obama recently reiterated this point, reminding the female electorate, "If you are a woman who lives in a household of men who don't listen to you or value your opinion, just remember that your vote is a private matter."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The latest advertisement for the Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris left the Republicans in fury as it showed a woman voting for the Democrat while her husband thinking otherwise.

The latest advertisement for the Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris left the Republicans in fury as it showed a woman voting for the Democrat while her husband thinking otherwise. In the ad, a woman marks her ballot for the vice president while her husband thinks she's voting for Trump. "What happens in the booth, stays in the booth," a voiceover said in the ad. Also read | 'Fake news' first in line: Trump suggests he'd rather press take the bullet, says 'I don’t mind that so much' The 30-second clip, narrated by actor Julia Roberts, shows the couple arriving at a polling station wearing baseball caps featuring the American flag, a symbol often sported by Trump supporters. Reacting to the "stupid" ad, which was financed by a religious non-profit organisation, the former president asked, "Can you imagine a wife not telling her husband who she's voting for?" In the ad, the wife exchanges knowing glances with another female voter, before filling in her choice for Harris. "You can vote any way you want, and no one will ever know," the voiceover said before the husband asked, "Did you make the right choice?" "Sure did, honey," the woman replied. 'Wife secretly voting for Harris equals to having an affair' On Fox News, a host recently said his wife secretly voting for Harris would be "the same thing as having an affair," while former Republican House speaker Newt Gingrich said the Harris spot was an example of the depth of her camp's "corruption." Also read | Kamala Harris faces criticism for SNL appearance ahead of US Election Day Anti-Trump political group The Lincoln Project aired a similar ad showing two upper-middle-class men who assured each other their wives were voting for Trump. The women, along with other females at the voting precinct, then filled in their ballots for Harris. 'Secret' voters of Harris Former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney, who has stumped for Harris, is openly betting on "secret" votes for the Democrat. "I think you're going to have, frankly, a lot of men and women who will go into the voting booth and will vote their conscience and will vote for Vice President Harris," said Cheney, who is the daughter of former vice president Dick Cheney. "They may not ever say anything publicly, but the results will speak for themselves," she said. Also read | Republican nominee JD Vance says 'Indian food better', calls lab meat 'disgusting' Former first lady Michelle Obama recently reiterated this point, reminding the female electorate, "If you are a woman who lives in a household of men who don't listen to you or value your opinion, just remember that your vote is a private matter." (With inputs from agencies)

Political ad for Harris urges women to hide their votes from husband, Trump calls it 'stupid'

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<p>The Khalistani extremists attacked a Hindu Sabha temple in Canada’s Brampton on Sunday (Nov 3) while devotees were inside the temple.</p>

<p>In the video, which is doing rounds on social media, a group of men can be seen holding Khalistani flags and beating people inside the temple with sticks. The mob hit at the gate of the temple first and then entered the premises with flags in their hands, while devotees inside the temple can be seen running, while some retaliating to the thrashing.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Very disturbing images! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Khalistanis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Khalistanis</a> have attacked devotees at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HinduSabhaTemple?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HinduSabhaTemple</a> , Brampton. This is unacceptable! <a href="https://twitter.com/PeelPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PeelPolice</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickbrownont?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@patrickbrownont</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JustinTrudeau</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/fordnation?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fordnation</a> - Take action and protect Canadians <a href="https://t.co/FN18xY2rBT">pic.twitter.com/FN18xY2rBT</a></p>
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<p>The attack witnessed widespread condemnation from Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who called the attack “unacceptable”, without naming the group that instigated the violence.</p>

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<p>Following the attacks, the Hindu Canadian Foundation, a non-profit organisation working for the Hindu community in Canada shared a video of the attack on the temple and said that the Khalistani extremists also attacked kids and women.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The acts of violence at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton today are unacceptable. Every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely.<br />
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Thank you to the Peel Regional Police for swiftly responding to protect the community and investigate this incident.</p>
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<p>Sharing a post on X, Poilievre wrote, "Completely unacceptable to see violence targeting worshippers at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton today."</p>

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All Canadians should be free to practice their faith in peace. Conservatives condemn this violence unequivocally. I will unite our people and end the chaos.</p>
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<p>The Ontario Sikh Gurdwara Council (OSGC) also condemns the incident of Khalistani violence outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, saying, "Violence and intimidation have no place in our community."</p>
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<h2><strong>India official condemns the attack</strong></h2>

<p>The High Commission of India in Ottawa condemned the Brampton attack on Monday (Nov 4).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have seen violent disruption today orchestrated by anti-India elements outside the consular camp co-organized with the Hindu Sabha Mandir, Brampton, near Toronto," the Indian consulate said in a statement.</p>

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<p>"On account of the prevailing security situation in Canada, the Canadian authorities had been requested well in advance to provide strong security measures for these events, which constitute routine consular work," it added.</p>

<h2><strong>Red line has been crossed, said Canadian MP</strong></h2>

<p>Canadian MP Chandra Arya, who has been vocal about the Canadian Hindu community in the past as well condemned the violence in the Hindu temple and said that a “red line has been crossed” by Khalistani extremists.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The recent attack adds to a string of similar incidents documented in recent years, underscoring a distressing trend of religious intolerance in Canada.&nbsp;In July, a Hindu BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir was vandalised with hateful graffiti towards India and Hindus. Acts of such temple vandalism are common in the Greater Toronto Area, British Columbia and other parts of Canada.&nbsp;</p>

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The Khalistani extremists attacked a Hindu Sabha temple in Canada’s Brampton on Sunday (Nov 3) while devotees were inside the temple. In the video, which is doing rounds on social media, a group of men can be seen holding Khalistani flags and beating people inside the temple with sticks.

The Khalistani extremists attacked a Hindu Sabha temple in Canada’s Brampton on Sunday (Nov 3) while devotees were inside the temple. In the video, which is doing rounds on social media, a group of men can be seen holding Khalistani flags and beating people inside the temple with sticks. The mob hit at the gate of the temple first and then entered the premises with flags in their hands, while devotees inside the temple can be seen running, while some retaliating to the thrashing. Very disturbing images! #Khalistanis have attacked devotees at #HinduSabhaTemple , Brampton. This is unacceptable! @PeelPolice @patrickbrownont @JustinTrudeau @fordnation - Take action and protect Canadians pic.twitter.com/FN18xY2rBT — HinduForumCanada #HFC (@canada_hindu) November 3, 2024 × The attack witnessed widespread condemnation from Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who called the attack “unacceptable”, without naming the group that instigated the violence. Also Read | Republican nominee JD Vance says 'Indian food better', calls lab meat 'disgusting Following the attacks, the Hindu Canadian Foundation, a non-profit organisation working for the Hindu community in Canada shared a video of the attack on the temple and said that the Khalistani extremists also attacked kids and women. The acts of violence at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton today are unacceptable. Every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely. Thank you to the Peel Regional Police for swiftly responding to protect the community and investigate this incident. — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 3, 2024 × Sharing a post on X, Poilievre wrote, "Completely unacceptable to see violence targeting worshippers at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton today." Completely unacceptable to see violence targeting worshippers at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton today. All Canadians should be free to practice their faith in peace. Conservatives condemn this violence unequivocally. I will unite our people and end the chaos. — Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) November 3, 2024 × The Ontario Sikh Gurdwara Council (OSGC) also condemns the incident of Khalistani violence outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, saying, "Violence and intimidation have no place in our community." India official condemns the attack The High Commission of India in Ottawa condemned the Brampton attack on Monday (Nov 4). "We have seen violent disruption today orchestrated by anti-India elements outside the consular camp co-organized with the Hindu Sabha Mandir, Brampton, near Toronto," the Indian consulate said in a statement. PRESS RELEASE "Violent disruption outside consular camp in Brampton, Ontario (Nov 3)"@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @diaspora_india @cgivancouver @IndiainToronto pic.twitter.com/V7QNMmA4eR — India in Canada (@HCI_Ottawa) November 4, 2024 × "On account of the prevailing security situation in Canada, the Canadian authorities had been requested well in advance to provide strong security measures for these events, which constitute routine consular work," it added. Red line has been crossed, said Canadian MP Canadian MP Chandra Arya, who has been vocal about the Canadian Hindu community in the past as well condemned the violence in the Hindu temple and said that a “red line has been crossed” by Khalistani extremists. A red line has been crossed by Canadian Khalistani extremists today. The attack by Khalistanis on the Hindu-Canadian devotees inside the premises of the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton shows how deep and brazen has Khalistani violent extremism has become in Canada. I begin to feel… pic.twitter.com/vPDdk9oble — Chandra Arya (@AryaCanada) November 3, 2024 × Also Read | ‘Some friends are complicated’: EAM Jaishankar on India’s evolving global alliances The recent attack adds to a string of similar incidents documented in recent years, underscoring a distressing trend of religious intolerance in Canada. In July, a Hindu BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir was vandalised with hateful graffiti towards India and Hindus. Acts of such temple vandalism are common in the Greater Toronto Area, British Columbia and other parts of Canada. (With inputs from agencies)

India condemns attack on Hindu devotees at Canada temple by 'anti-India' elements

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:128,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1818}">While referring to the press as "fake news," Trump's rhetoric at the event targeted the media heavily, calling outlets like ABC, CBS, and NBC "seriously corrupt."&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:177,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1867}">"ABC, it's ABC, fake news, CBS, ABC, NBC. These are, these are, in my opinion, in my opinion, these are seriously corrupt people," he said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:226,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:35,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1916}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:281,&quot;w&quot;:766,&quot;h&quot;:49,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1971}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/keep-calm-ala-kamala-harris-makes-surprise-snl-cameo-ahead-of-us-election-day-772869">'Keep Calm-ala': Kamala Harris makes surprise SNL cameo ahead of US Election Day</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:350,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2040}">Trump's remarks come as, this year, the Republican has escaped two assassination attempts, including an incident in July where he was grazed by a bullet at another rally.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:399,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2089}">Campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung later clarified that Trump's comments focused on security concerns due to "dangerous rhetoric from Democrats," rather than intentions to harm the media.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:448,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2138}">"The president’s statement about protective glass placement has nothing to do with the media being harmed, or anything else. It was about threats against him that were spurred on by dangerous rhetoric from Democrats," said the statement.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:544,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2234}">At Sunday's rally in Pennsylvania, one of seven critical battleground states, Trump again took potshots at his political rival, the Democratic Party presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:594,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2284}">"Here's all you need to know: Kamala broke it, and we're going to fix it," said Trump.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:675,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2365}">"They spend all this money, all this money on machines, and they're going to say we may take an extra 12 days to determine," he said, asking the crowd what could happen in those days. To this, some in the crowd shouted "cheating" and "fraud."&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:741,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2431}">"It's a crooked country. And we're going to make it straight," Trump added.</p>

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US elections: Just days before the US presidential election, former President Donald Trump complained about gaps in the bulletproof glass surrounding him. At a rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania, the Republican Party presidential nominee noted that an attacker would have to shoot through members of the "fake news" to reach him, adding, "I don't mind that so much.

US elections: Just days before the US presidential election, former President Donald Trump complained about gaps in the bulletproof glass surrounding him. At a rally in Lititz, Pennsylvania, the Republican Party presidential nominee noted that an attacker would have to shoot through members of the "fake news" to reach him, adding, "I don't mind that so much." Taking a shot at the press While referring to the press as "fake news," Trump's rhetoric at the event targeted the media heavily, calling outlets like ABC, CBS, and NBC "seriously corrupt." "ABC, it's ABC, fake news, CBS, ABC, NBC. These are, these are, in my opinion, in my opinion, these are seriously corrupt people," he said. Also read | 'Keep Calm-ala': Kamala Harris makes surprise SNL cameo ahead of US Election Day Trump's remarks come as, this year, the Republican has escaped two assassination attempts, including an incident in July where he was grazed by a bullet at another rally. Campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung later clarified that Trump's comments focused on security concerns due to "dangerous rhetoric from Democrats," rather than intentions to harm the media. "The president’s statement about protective glass placement has nothing to do with the media being harmed, or anything else. It was about threats against him that were spurred on by dangerous rhetoric from Democrats," said the statement. A 'crooked' country At Sunday's rally in Pennsylvania, one of seven critical battleground states, Trump again took potshots at his political rival, the Democratic Party presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris. "Here's all you need to know: Kamala broke it, and we're going to fix it," said Trump. Also read | Trump says surrounded by 'tremendously strong women,' claims only he can save US economy from 'obliteration' He criticised the US election process, and early voting systems, and said that the election results should be determined by the end of election day. Questioning the integrity of the system, he suggested the results could take an additional 12 days. "They spend all this money, all this money on machines, and they're going to say we may take an extra 12 days to determine," he said, asking the crowd what could happen in those days. To this, some in the crowd shouted "cheating" and "fraud." "It's a crooked country. And we're going to make it straight," Trump added. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The European&nbsp;Chemicals&nbsp;Agency (ECHA) said Wednesday that it had found hazardous and banned&nbsp;chemicals&nbsp;in hundreds of cosmetic products sold across Europe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Helsinki-based agency has inspected almost 4,500 cosmetic products in 13 European countries and found that six percent of the products -- or 285 products -- contained substances banned due to their detrimental effects on health.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;chemicals&nbsp;were found in products "from various sellers and at all price ranges" during controls between November 2023 and April 2024, the agency said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Products containing the hazardous&nbsp;chemicals&nbsp;included eyeliners, lip-liners, conditioners and hair masks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The substances found are banned under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants as well as under EU-law and exposure to them may reduce fertility and increase risks of cancer, the agencies said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to ECHA, the inspections had been conducted primarily by controlling the products' list of ingredients products, and the agency noted that the control measure "can be easily used also by consumers".&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the inspections "enforcement authorities have taken measures to remove the non-compliant products from the market", the ECHA said.</p>

<p>The countries where controls were carried out were Austria, Denmark, Germany, Finland, Iceland, Italy, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Romania and Sweden.</p>

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) said Wednesday that it had found hazardous and banned chemicals in hundreds of cosmetic products sold across Europe. The Helsinki-based agency has inspected almost 4,500 cosmetic products in 13 European countries and found that six percent of the products -- or 285 products -- contained substances banned due to their detrimental effects on health.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) said Wednesday that it had found hazardous and banned chemicals in hundreds of cosmetic products sold across Europe. The Helsinki-based agency has inspected almost 4,500 cosmetic products in 13 European countries and found that six percent of the products -- or 285 products -- contained substances banned due to their detrimental effects on health. The chemicals were found in products "from various sellers and at all price ranges" during controls between November 2023 and April 2024, the agency said in a statement. Products containing the hazardous chemicals included eyeliners, lip-liners, conditioners and hair masks. The substances found are banned under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants as well as under EU-law and exposure to them may reduce fertility and increase risks of cancer, the agencies said. According to ECHA, the inspections had been conducted primarily by controlling the products' list of ingredients products, and the agency noted that the control measure "can be easily used also by consumers". After the inspections "enforcement authorities have taken measures to remove the non-compliant products from the market", the ECHA said. The countries where controls were carried out were Austria, Denmark, Germany, Finland, Iceland, Italy, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Romania and Sweden. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

EU agency says dangerous and banned chemicals found in hundreds of cosmetic products

<p>United States Vice President Kamala Harris criticised US&nbsp;House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday (Nov 1)&nbsp;after he mentioned he would “probably” work to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act during a campaign event. Johnson later retracted his statement, explaining in a joint message with Representative Brandon Williams&nbsp;that he had “misheard” the question.</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters in Milwaukee, Harris addressed the issue directly, “I also want to speak to the comments that have been recently made by the speaker of the House. It is just further evidence of everything that I’ve actually been talking about for months now, about [former President Donald] Trump’s intention to implement Project 2025.”</p>

<p>“It is my plan and intention to continue to invest in American manufacturing,” Harris continued.</p>

<p>Harris responded to Johnson’s retraction, saying, “Let’s be clear why he walked it back. Because it’s not popular. And their agenda is not popular.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement from her campaign, Harris’&nbsp;rapid response director, Ammar Moussa, also criticised the House Speaker's comments, framing them as part of a broader conservative agenda. “His and Donald Trump’s closing argument is clear: cut billions in key investments, ship American jobs overseas, and end the Affordable Care Act,” Moussa said.</p>

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<p>Moussa added, “Vice President Harris is running to bring manufacturing jobs back to America and make us competitive globally. The only way to guarantee these Republicans never get a chance to repeal these laws that are creating jobs and saving Americans money is to elect her President.”</p>

<p>Johnson’s initial comments came during a New York event with Representative Williams. During&nbsp;the event, the House Speaker suggested Republicans might repeal the CHIPS Act, to which the New York representative responded by stressing the law’s importance, particularly for his constituency, describing the CHIPS Act as “hugely impactful.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Williams vowed to “remind” Johnson of the law’s significance “night and day.”</p>

<p>“My job is to keep lobbying on my side,” New York Representative Williams added. “That’s why I crossed the aisle and supported many things against leadership. But that’s our partnership, that’s how we’re going to get through it.”</p>

<p>Although Johnson later clarified his stance, Democrats have been quick to use his comments as campaign material, drawing attention to the potential repercussions of repealing the CHIPS Act.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States Vice President Kamala Harris criticised US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday (Nov 1) after he mentioned he would “probably” work to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act during a campaign event.

United States Vice President Kamala Harris criticised US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday (Nov 1) after he mentioned he would “probably” work to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act during a campaign event. Johnson later retracted his statement, explaining in a joint message with Representative Brandon Williams that he had “misheard” the question. Speaking to reporters in Milwaukee, Harris addressed the issue directly, “I also want to speak to the comments that have been recently made by the speaker of the House. It is just further evidence of everything that I’ve actually been talking about for months now, about [former President Donald] Trump’s intention to implement Project 2025.” “It is my plan and intention to continue to invest in American manufacturing,” Harris continued. Harris responded to Johnson’s retraction, saying, “Let’s be clear why he walked it back. Because it’s not popular. And their agenda is not popular.” In a statement from her campaign, Harris’ rapid response director, Ammar Moussa, also criticised the House Speaker's comments, framing them as part of a broader conservative agenda. “His and Donald Trump’s closing argument is clear: cut billions in key investments, ship American jobs overseas, and end the Affordable Care Act,” Moussa said. Also read: US presidential election: Washington state activates National Guard amid poll violence concerns Moussa added, “Vice President Harris is running to bring manufacturing jobs back to America and make us competitive globally. The only way to guarantee these Republicans never get a chance to repeal these laws that are creating jobs and saving Americans money is to elect her President.” Johnson’s initial comments came during a New York event with Representative Williams. During the event, the House Speaker suggested Republicans might repeal the CHIPS Act, to which the New York representative responded by stressing the law’s importance, particularly for his constituency, describing the CHIPS Act as “hugely impactful.” Williams vowed to “remind” Johnson of the law’s significance “night and day.” “My job is to keep lobbying on my side,” New York Representative Williams added. “That’s why I crossed the aisle and supported many things against leadership. But that’s our partnership, that’s how we’re going to get through it.” Although Johnson later clarified his stance, Democrats have been quick to use his comments as campaign material, drawing attention to the potential repercussions of repealing the CHIPS Act. (With inputs from agencies)

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