Vice President Harris was in the nation’s capital on Tuesday, delivering what her campaign described as a “closing argument” at the Ellipse near the White House—the same location where former President Trump spoke on January 6, 2021. Harris emphasized lowering costs as a top priority and pledged to promote a new generation of leadership. Former President Trump held a rally in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where he focused on the economy, tariffs, lowering taxes, and immigration.
Iran-backed Hezbollah has appointed a new leader, Naim Qassem, though Israel suggests his tenure will be brief. His predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli strike last month. Meanwhile, the U.S. expressed concern over reports of civilian casualties from a strike on a residential building in Gaza. The State Department called the event ‘horrifying’ and stated it requested clarification from Israel.
With election day less than a week away, early voting nationwide has topped 53 million. Democrats lead with 39% of early votes; Republicans are close behind at 36%. In Colorado, voting system passwords were mistakenly posted online. Officials say security isn’t compromised. In Pennsylvania, voters faced long lines due to limited in-person early voting.
