USA Election 2024: latest news 24th october
US Elections 2024: Live Updates
US presidential election live updates
- Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaign in key swing states in run-up to election day: Harris joins town hall in Pennsylvania, Trump in Georgia
- Recent polls find close races in Michigan and Wisconsin:Which polls got it right in 2020?
- Republicans buck trend and make up larger share of early voters in battleground states
- So-called 'Nostradamus of US elections' names his pick for November
- If you mailed in your ballot, this is the process it goes through after you send it
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk / Rachel Wisniewski / REUTERS
Musk sends more money to back Trump
Elon Musk gave about $44 million to his pro-Donald Trump spending group during the first half of October, federal disclosures showed on Thursday, as the billionaire stepped up his efforts for the Republican candidate in the Nov. 5 election.
The contributions, disclosed in a filing to the Federal Election Commission by Musk's America PAC group, come after a prior report showed he gave the group around $75 million over three months between July and September.
America PAC, which is focused on turning out voters in closely contested states that could decide the election, also disclosed spending more than $47 million in the first half of October.
The Trump campaign is broadly reliant on outside groups for canvassing voters, meaning the super PAC founded by Musk - the world's richest man - plays an outsized role in what is expected to be a razor-thin election between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Donald Trump / Carlos Barria / REUTERS
Europe seeks to underpin Russia sanctions, fearing Trump overhaul
European diplomats are preparing to underpin sanctions on Russia anticipating that a return of former U.S. president Donald Trump could undermine Western efforts to isolate Moscow.
The talks among EU officials and envoys are centred on several initiatives to ensure that European sanctions would remain in place longer term, bolstering them through tighter enforcement, even if Washington changes tack.
The possible steps include "catch-all" clauses to identify and stop suspect goods shipments destined for Russia and wider oil shipping curbs, the people said.
Compared to the last two elections, Donald Trump Jr. has been far less conspicuous on the campaign trail. The Trump family as a whole is no longer an unknown quantity, with myriad legal cases levied against them as well as other reports of strange dealings. It is perhaps no wonder they have been left on the sidelines while Trump Sr. leads the campaign relatively alone.
Let us take a look at his first son’s specific controversies that may have left him out in the cold.
Racist Hollywood actor comes out in favor of Donald Trump
Mel Gibson has publicly expressed his support for Donald Trump in the upcoming election, making headlines with his recent comments. During an interaction with reporters at Los Angeles International Airport, Gibson criticized Vice President Kamala Harris, stating she has "the IQ of a fence post" and a "miserable track record" in leadership.
"I don’t think it’s going to surprise anyone who I vote for" he said.
This type of behaviour is meant to sow division and distrust in our election systems, and makes a mockery of the people working incredibly hard to ensure a free and fair election is carried out. The Board of Elections unequivocally condemns this purposeful spreading of dangerous disinformation. We will not be distracted from the job the voters of Bucks County have entrusted to us.
Video showing ballot intereference in Pennsylvania revealed as fake
A misleading video is circulating online that allegedly shows an individual opening and destroying mail-in ballots marked for Donald Trump in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. However, local officials have confirmed that this video is fabricated and intended to undermine public confidence in the electoral process.
In a statement, the Bucks County Board of Elections said: "This video is fake."
Immigration is one of the main issues that voters are considering when deciding who to vote for in the upcoming presidential elections.
Republican candidate Donald Trump has shared several times that he will implement the largest deportation program in the history of the United States, in addition to securing the border, enforcing immigration laws, implementing a deportation program, strict investigation, stopping sanctuary cities, and prioritizing American workers. Read more.
Following the 2016 elections, Donald Trump became president of the United States, a position he held from 2017 to 2021. During those years, he promoted new measures such as tax reform, the management of international relations and the centerpiece of his platform, the construction of a wall on the border with Mexico.
This last project was one of the most controversial during his presidency, and even after being replaced by President Joe Biden, he continued to insist on the need to finish the wall. VP Harris has softened her position on the wall, which could revive the debate over its efficacy and whether or not it should be built. Read more.
The right to bear arms is often a contentious topic of discussion among Americans. While in many parts of the world political debates and campaigns tend to focus on issues such as the economy, foreign policy, security or health, in the United States one key and emotional point for attracting voters is the right to carry weapons.
Across the political spectrum, this year's presidential candidates and their running mates have been open about their gun ownership. Read more.
In May this year, Donald Trump became the first United States president, past or sitting, to be convicted of felony crimes.
A New York jury found him guilty of all 34 charges in the hush money trial involving porn actor Stormy Daniels, where Trump was said to be involved in a plan to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. Read more.
Kamala Harris has not made Social Security a pillar of her campaign. Instead, the Democratic nominee has focused on abortion rights, immigration, and what she calls the creation of an “opportunity economy.”
This year, the Social Security Administration announced that the COLA (Cost-of-living Adjustment) offered to beneficiaries of the programs it oversees will see their benefits increase by 2.5 percent in 2025. The COLA offered this year was 3.2 percent; in 2023, it reached 8.7 percent. While prices are still increasing, the pace at which they are rising has slowed, leading to a lower COLA for 2025.
Read our full coverage for details on what proposals the candidates have supported during this election cycle and during their time in office.
Marijuana legalization has increasing bipartisan support in the United States. While more than a third of states have legalized the drug recreationally or medically, it remains a Schedule I (the highest and most dangerous categorization) drug at the federal level. Other Schedule 1 drugs include meth and heroin.
Most Democratic leaders have been supporters of legalization or, at a minimum, decriminalization, meaning that no one should be behind bars for consumption. Different states have taken different approaches to the question of legalization, with some enacting laws that benefit the communities that were targets of the war on drugs.
These laws are an attempt at correcting past injustices as lawmakers admit that the harsh policing surrounding marijuana that was common practice for decades destroyed the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Read more.
In all US states, voters can check their registration status to ensure they appear on the voter rolls. This is very important in the lead-up to the election, as several states are conducting audits of their voter rolls, which can "strip" voters who don't know until they show up to a polling place and cannot cast a ballot. The GOP says that conducting these audits is necessary to ensure that those ineligible, including non-citizens, cannot cast a ballot. However, voting rights advocates say that these actions often make the issue appear much larger than it is. In a recent audit conducted in Georgia, the Secretary of State found that twenty non-citizens had registered, and 8.2 million registrations were verified. Voters removed from the rolls or who did not register in time still might be able to vote by casting a provisional ballot. Read more.
Donald Trump will be interviewed by Joe Rogan
On Friday, the Joe Rogan Experience podcast will release an interview with Donald Trump, the GOP nominee. Earlier this month, there were rumors that both candidates would sit down with the podcaster, but in less than two weeks until election day, it looks like only Trump will stop by the studio.
On Wednesday, Vice President Harris made comments attacking Donald Trump from her residence in DC over comments made public by his former Chief of Staff in which he praised German fascist leader Adolf Hitler. On X, formally known as Twitter, the account for Rogan's podcast asked followers if Trump should be asked about Harris' statement.
As the US election approaches, online betting markets have piqued the interest of analysts seeking insights into the state of the race. One of these markets is Polymarket, which allows some users to bet on the potential winner of the November election, either Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris. However, the site's legality for US voters is a gray area. While it's illegal for the site to offer bets, it's not illegal for US citizens to place bets. Since the site is operated overseas, the US government has limited power to shut it down or prevent citizens from participating. Read more.
Vice President Harris slams Trump over his comments praising Hitler
So, yesterday, we learned that Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, John Kelly, a retired four-star general, confirmed that while Donald Trump was president, he said he wanted generals like Adolf Hitler had.
It is deeply troubling and incredibly dangerous that Donald Trump would invoke Adolf Hitler, the man who is responsible for the deaths of 6 million Jews and hundreds of thousands of Americans.
Quinnipiac releases updated Michigan poll numbers
Quinnipiac is one of the most well-known polling organizations in US politics.
On Thursday afternoon, the researchers released updated numbers on the state of the presidential race in Michigan and Wisconsin. The report released earlier this month showed major signs that Vice President Kamala Harris was failing to reach voters. However, these results show that she is leading slightly in Michigan and tied with Donald Trump in Wisconsin.
In Michigan, Quinnipiac reported that Harris stood at 49 percent, Trump 46 percent, and the other candidates were polling around 2 percent. With a margin of error of +/—2.9 percent, the race remains too close to call with any real level of uncertainty, but the Harris camp will likely take the improvement well.
In Wisconsin, the two major candidates were tied at 48 percent, with a margin of error of +/- 2.9 percent as well.
Millions of voters will opt to cast their ballots by mail rather than heading to a polling place to vote early or on election day.
But what happens to these ballots once they are mailed? Where do they go? Are they counted before election day?
Here's more on the journey your mail-in ballot will go on after you post it through election day.
Election Day is just around the corner and everyone is looking for polls they can trust. Before driving yourself crazy by looking at all the available surveys, it is critical to remember that polls are merely snapshots.
Some interviewed voters have every intention to go out and then don’t, while some who may report to a pollster that they are sitting out of the election end up casting a ballot.
Here's a look at the agencies that got it right in 2020.
State judges dismiss Republican lawsuits challenging overseas votes
Michigan and North Carolina judges have dismissed Republican lawsuits challenging the legitimacy of overseas votes. This suit affects members of the U.S. military who are deployed abroad.
Around 1.6 million U.S. overseas voters are eligible to vote in one of the seven battleground states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. This number could determine the outcome of the election.
High turnout for women in early voting in North Carolina
In North Carolina, there's been a gender gap in terms of those who have turned out for early voting.
The latest numbers show 160,000 more women than men have already cast their ballots in the state.
Almost 25 million Americans have cast their ballots
Nearly 25 million Americans have already cast their votes, either through in-person early voting or mail-in ballots, according to tracking data from the Election Lab at the University of Florida.
Several states, including the battlegrounds of North Carolina and Georgia, set records on their respective first day of early voting last week.
Rapper Yung Gravy gets the youth to go out and vote in Wisconsin
Minnesota native and graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, rapper Yung Gravy, led students at his alma mater to the polls for early voting on Wednesday.
Wall Street Journal poll gives Trump slight edge over Harris
A Wall Street Journal poll has found Donald Trump has a slim lead in the presidential race, as voters now have a more positive view of his agenda and past performance and a more negative view of Kamala Harris.
The national survey shows Trump leading Harris by two percentage points, 47% to 45%, compared with a Harris lead of two points in the Journal’s August survey. Both figures are within the polls’ margins of error, meaning that either candidate could actually be ahead.
Donald Trump is one of the most media-savvy people of recent decades, and beyond the obvious influence derived from his time as a politician and president of the United States, he has always had a direct relationship with the screen.
The presidential candidate has appeared on the big screen several times, in most of them he has portrayed himself. Here are some you may have missed.
Harris pays tribute to 'Toro'
Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican baseball legend and star of the Los Angeles Dodgers, passed away this Tuesday in Los Angeles, California.
This is how the MLB organization gave him the last farewell: “Fernandomania” swept baseball in 1981 when the 20-year-old rookie sensation began the season with an 8-0 record and a 0.50 ERA. The lefthander capped his incredible year by winning the National League Rookie of the Year and Cy Young awards while helping lead Los Angeles to a World Series title,” reads the statement shared on social media.
The woman hoping to be in the White House in the coming years also sent her message.
Abortion realities by John Legend
Singer John Legend talks about the need for women to have access to abortion.
He draws from his own personal experience in this powerful interview.
Voter intimidation being investigated in Wisconsin
Free Speech for People, on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, asked state and federal authorities to investigate possible case of voter intimidation in the Badger State.
Anonymous text messages were sent last week that appeared to be targeting young voters at universities in the state which warned them “Don’t vote in a state where you’re not eligible.”
Students attending college in the state of Wisconsin are able to register to vote either at their home address or at school.
'Compromise to get stuff done!'
Vice President Harris says she won't compromise her values, but will certainly compromise when it's needed to fix America's problems.
She will not let ego get in the way, she asserts.
Since the second half of the twentieth century, all United States presidents have had a college degree... but this wasn’t always the case.
The November presidential election is drawing ever closer. Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump continue to hold campaign events and share their proposals to the electorate.
Harris' plan includes several measures to help American families, which include some economic stimulus and tax credits for people with children, students, housing and access to health care.
Message on voter ID rules in North Carolina
North Carolina enacted a voter ID law in 2020. However, if you arrive at your polling place and you left it at home you can still vote but you’ll have to ask for an ID exception form.
Governor Roy Cooper advises voter that are turned away because they forgot their ID to call the North Carolina Voter Assistance Hotline at 1-833-VOTE4NC (1-833-868-3462).
On Night 3 of the DNC convention in Chicago earlier this summer, those in the stadium and those tuning in at home heard from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz directly, the man selected as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate.
As the spotlight narrowed in on the slots at the top of the tickets, one’s family, particularly one’s spouse, comes into the public’s focus. Gwen Walz, the wife of Governor Walz, has been subject to scrutiny before, but nothing will compare to the attention she is currently receiving.
Here’s everything you need to know about Gwen, the lifelong educator who could be the next second spouse.
The film adaptation of vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance’s memoir says it offers a gripping look into the struggles and triumphs of an Appalachian family.
Welcome to AS-USA’s live blog covering the United States 2024 presidential election.
With less than two weeks left to election day, Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump try to win over voters in key swing states.
A number of states have begun the early voting process, and almost 25 million people have already cast their ballot, either in person or by mailing them in.
We’ll keep you posted on the latest news as they develop, as we draw closer to election day.