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Middle East Crisis Looms Over Election, Associated Press
The conflict between Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah continues to affect the Jewish, Arab, and Muslim vote as Harris attempts to balance her distributed support and Trump claims the conflict wouldn’t have happened under him.

Harris, Trump Dead Heat in Swing States, Reuters
Harris and Trump are neck and neck in seven battleground states. Harris leads in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, while Trump leads in North Carolina, and they are tied in Nevada

Is Musk’s Giveaway Election Interference?, Al Jazeera
Elon Musk’s daily $1 million giveaway to swing state voters who sign a pro-Trump petition faces legal scrutiny since it could violate election laws on voter inducement.

Campaign Divides Famous Philly Deli, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philly’s Hymie’s Deli faced backlash after appearing in a pro-Trump ad for the Republican Jewish Coalition, with owner Louis Barson clarifying he’d also welcome Harris’ campaign

They Lost It All, but Still Voting, Politico
Voters in western North Carolina, many still reeling from Hurricane Helene’s devastation, showed up for early voting, with both parties scrambling to mobilize support amid the wreckage.

The Chronically Underestimated Harris, National Review
Despite critics labeling Harris a “dunce,” her billion-dollar fundraising, political savvy, and undefeated record reveal her underestimated rise and potential path to the presidency.

Should Kamala Harris have attended the Al Smith dinner?
56.8% – No
43.2% – Yes
*Percentage of 27,738 votes