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