USA Election 2024: latest news 26th october
US presidential election 2024 live updates
- More than 36 million people have cast their ballots in early voting, according to he University of Florida Election Lab
- Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance's wifeUsha Vance, was "disgusted" on January 6th
- So-called 'Nostradamus of US elections' names his pick for November
- Trump and Harris on marijuana legalization as they attempt to widen their coalitions
- Which polls can be trusted? The agencies that got it right in the swing states in 2020
There were many doubts during the 2016 election campaign about whether Trump could legally build and finance his border wall. He declared the immigration issue a “national emergency” in 2019, which allowed him to use Pentagon funds to build the barrier.
When Trump became president, barriers and walls already existed for hundreds of miles, so much of what his government built was replacement or reinforcement of what was already there.
While the wall has fallen down the wayside, attitudes in both parties are much more hawkish on immigration this election.
What we’re deeply concerned about is that there are now elected officials in the Republican Party who are pushing yet another conspiracy theory that is just seeking to divide people based on lies and, let’s be honest, based on an element of racism.
This type of language, this type of misinformation, is dangerous because there are going to be people who believe it no matter how ridiculous and stupid it is, and they might act on that type of information and act on it in a way that could potentially hurt someone.
Absentee voting in the United States allows voters to cast their ballots without being physically present at their designated polling places, primarily benefiting those who are away from home on Election Day.
Read more about the deadlines for absentee voting this election
Trumps comments on Haiti during the debate with Kamala Harris
Several of the former president's statements contribute to misinformation and generate hatred towards specific groups in the migrant community. For example, when he accused Haitian immigrants of eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.
During this election campaign, migration has been one of the central themes. Both Harris and Trump have proposed increasing security on the country's southern border. However, the former president has adopted more dangerous rhetoric, as he has called immigrants "enemies" and "invaders," as well as describing them as "murderers" and "animals."
Trump has repeatedly said that if he becomes president again, he will implement the largest mass deportation program in U.S. history.
In the United States, voting rights laws for incarcerated people vary by state. While most prisoners lose their right to vote upon incarceration, a handful of states allow voting if the individuals in question are serving sentences for misdemeanors or are awaiting sentencing, meaning they have not been convicted of any crime.
Only two states, Maine and Vermont, along with the District of Columbia, allow all incarcerated individuals to vote, regardless of their conviction.
Could this be the moment Trump secured Michigan's electoral college votes?
Michigan holds 15 electoral votes, placing it among the top 10 states in terms of electoral college influence. The state has been a pivotal swing state in recent elections, with Republicans and Democrats trading wins in 2016 and 2020.
Its status as a "toss-up" state means it will play a decisive role in determining the outcome of the presidential race.
The state also has the largest proportion of Arab Americans in the country, becoming increasingly significant due to discontent with the Biden administration's approach to the Israeli invasion of Gaza.
Biden calls Trump a "loser" in Pennsylvania
At his recent campaign event at a union hall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, President Joe Biden focused his attention on his political rival.
Pennsylvania is one of the crucial swing-states.
The United States presently holds jurisdiction over more than 14 territories and commonwealths, five of them permanently inhabited: American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Those who live in the inhabited territories are U.S. citizens who pay some federal taxes. They hold United States passports and can travel feely within the U.S.
However, these residents do not have equal status to those of U.S. citizens in the 50 states.
Trump in Michigan to woo Arab voters
Kamala is campaigning with Muslim hating warmonger Liz Cheney wants to invade practically every Muslim country on the planet. And let me tell you the Muslims of our country, they see it and they know it. Her father was responsible for invading the Middle East, killing millions of Arabs, millions and this is the one that Kamala is campaigning with. And I know Cheney very well. She lost by the biggest margin in the history of the United States Congress ... by almost 40 points.
Poll: Most Americans expected post-Election Day violence
Majority of Americans expect violence following Election Day but are confident their vote will be counted accurately, according to a new Scripps News/Ipsos poll.
Most say they would support using the United States military to prevent potential threats around Election Day.
A large majority says they are willing to accept the election results if their preferred candidate loses.
NYT/Siena poll puts Harris and Trump in a tie for popular vote
A national poll conducted by the New York Times and Siena College has found Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a dead heat for the popular vote.
In 2016, Hillary Clinton won the popular vote over Trump, with 65.8 million votes to Trump's 63 million, and still lost the election.
If you are unable to vote in person on election day don’t worry, most states have measures in place that allow to vote early if you know you won’t be able to attend.
Be warned that each state will have different rules and eligibility around voting methods. Make sure to check with your local government what you can do and when the deadlines are, lest you miss out on voting this November.
Trump camp all set for Sunday's Madison Square Garden rally
The Trump campaign has announced the names of the speakers for former President Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.
The guests include billionaire Elon Musk, House Speaker Mike Johnson, former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson, and former Trump attorney and New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
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.
Away from traditional media, podcasts and online shows are the new battleground for certain demographics.
With former President Donald Trump’s recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, a new question arises: will Vice President Kamala Harris be next to take a seat across from the podcast’s unapologetically candid host?
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.
Marist College releases final polls
Marist College has released its last polls for Arizona, Georgia, and North Carolina, with less than two weeks until the election. All of the races are within the margin of error, meaning pollsters were not able to say that one candidate had a real lead.
Marist found that Donald Trump led Kamala Harris 50-49 percent in Arizona. It is anyone's race. However, the voters will also elect a new senator, and in that race, Congressman Ruben Gallego is outperforming Harris, leading Kari Lake by 53 - 45 percent.
In Georgia, the two candidates were tied with 49 percent of the vote each.
In North Carolina, pollsters found Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris 50-48 percent.
Donald Trump’s running mate for the 2024 presidential election J.D. Vance and his wife Usha Chilukuri Vance are the proud parents of three young children.
The Vance family maintains a low profile, with J.D. and Usha preferring to keep their children out of the public eye. The couple met at Yale Law School and married in 2014. Here's more on their family.
With less than two weeks until the election, celebrities are making their voices heard on important issues.
Hollywood A-lister, and U.S. citizen with one vote like everyone else, Leonardo DiCaprio couldn’t have been clearer in his criticism of the Republican candidate in the upcoming US presidential election, now just over a week away.
“Donald Trump continues to deny the facts. He continues to deny the science. He withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Accords and rolled back critical environmental protections.”
Here's more on why DiCaprio thinks a Trump win would not be not good for the environment.
The polls show a close race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. Both candidates have an interest in the polls remaining close as they use those numbers to mobilize their respective bases.
If the polls showed a knockout in one direction or another, the side projected to lose could see their votes fall off even more if they felt it was a lost cause. Similarly, the campaign trouncing in the polls could see voters stay home, thinking a victory is secure without them casting a ballot.
Read our full coverage for details on which polls got it right in 2020 by accounting for shifts in the intentions of the electorate.
There are approximately 4.4 million overseas Americans, and about 2.8 of them are of voting age. Citizens living abroad can use absentee voting to cast their ballot, in some cases, even if they have never lived in the United States.
Here’s how overseas voters participate in federal elections.
According to a Washington Post report, Usha Vance, wife of Trump's running mate J.D. Vance, privately shared her deep concerns about the Capitol riots with friends.
A close confidante, speaking anonymously, revealed that she was “outraged by Trump’s incitement of the deadly riot at the US Capitol and lamented the social breakdown that fueled his political support”.
The same friend stated that Usha was “generally appalled by Trump, from the moment of his first election”. The details in our coverage.
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.
WATCH: Beyonce speaks on the Democrat campaign trail
Here is the pop star's full quotes about Vice President Kamala Harris during a rally in Texas.
Ave Maria serenades stricken Trump supporter
A similar situation happened at a previous rally. During a recent town hall event in Oaks, Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump played "Ave Maria" after two attendees required medical assistance.
The first incident occurred about 30 minutes into the event when a man fainted, prompting Trump to pause the Q&A session.
Beyonce fires up Kamala
Superstar singer Beyonce, who was born in Houston, fired up the crowd at Friday's rally by introducing Harris, who came on stage to a recording of Beyonce's song "Freedom," which the candidate has made her campaign anthem.
Harris spoke about the danger former President Trump and Republicans could present to abortion rights across the country if he's elected, a campaign source said. She talked about the women and their family members who have suffered after Texas' anti-abortion regulations were passed.
"Texas, what is happening across this state and our country is a health care crisis, and Donald Trump is the architect of it," Harris said.
The right of ex-convicts to vote in the 2024 US election varies significantly depending on the state they reside in. While progress has been made in recent years to restore voting rights to formerly incarcerated individuals, an estimated 4 million Americans with felony convictions will still be unable to cast their ballots.
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Trump in Texas
Trump was campaigning in Texas on Friday, making a stop in Austin to record an episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," a popular podcaster with tens of millions of social media followers, most of them men.
After a three-hour interview with Rogan in Texas, Trump arrived late to a rally in battleground state Michigan.
"We've got a war going and she's out partying," Trump said Friday night, a reference to Israel's attacks on Iran.
In his interview with Rogan, Trump again suggested he favored eliminating income tax and replacing the lost revenue with tariffs.
"Did you just float out the idea of getting rid of income taxes and replacing it with tariffs? Are we serious about that," Rogan asked.
"Yeah, sure. Why not?" Trump replied.
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.
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.
Welcome to AS-USA’s live blog covering the United States 2024 presidential election
With only ten days 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 more than 36 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.