Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a new indictment against former President Donald Trump, maintaining the same criminal charges but narrowing the allegations following a Supreme Court opinion granting broad immunity to former presidents. The updated indictment, filed on Tuesday, omits a section accusing Trump of attempting to misuse the Justice Department's law enforcement powers to overturn his election loss.
Vice President Kamala Harris' Campaign and Election Prospects
Vice President Kamala Harris has launched a new ad campaign aiming to link former President Donald Trump to the conservative 'Project 2025,' despite Trump distancing himself from it. The campaign asserts Trump's desire for control over voters and highlights aspects of the plan. Harris has allocated $370 million for digital and television ads between Labor Day and Election Day, targeting battleground states and Trump's home market in Palm Beach, Florida.
Efforts to Address Family Costs
Both Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have acknowledged the financial burden on families due to the high costs of childcare and eldercare. While Harris plans to build on President Joe Biden's initiatives to make care services more affordable, Trump has not provided specific plans on this issue. Both candidates have supported an expanded child tax credit as a common ground.
Historical Context of Vice Presidential Election
Vice President Kamala Harris faces historical odds as only one sitting vice president, George H.W. Bush in 1988, has been elected president since 1836. Previous vice presidents like Richard Nixon, Hubert Humphrey, and Al Gore failed in their presidential bids due to various factors, including public perception of the incumbent president and the relationship between the president and vice president.
