As the 2024 presidential race heats up, early voting has commenced in several states, including Minnesota, South Dakota, and Virginia. Candidates are actively engaging with voters, with Vice President Kamala Harris delivering remarks on women's reproductive rights in Georgia and attending a campaign event in Wisconsin. Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff has condemned Trump for his remarks targeting Jewish voters, stating that scapegoating Jews is unacceptable. Trump's comments suggesting that Jewish voters bear responsibility for the election outcome have sparked controversy.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has assured the public that the US Postal Service is committed to ensuring timely delivery of all mail-in ballots. In Georgia, a new rule mandating the hand counting of ballots cast on Election Day has been approved by the election board. The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to election offices in over 20 states.
In North Carolina, lawmakers are responding to a scandal involving gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, who made extreme and graphic comments on an adult website. The fallout from the scandal has raised concerns about its impact on other elections in the state.
The House has passed a bill unanimously to enhance Secret Service protection for major presidential and vice presidential candidates. The bill's future in the Senate remains uncertain, with Democrats questioning the need for additional security measures given the existing protections in place for former President Trump.
