Elon Musk Speaks at Trump Rally in Butler, PA
Tesla CEO Elon Musk addressed the crowd at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of a past assassination attempt on Trump in July 2024.
French President Macron Urges Halt on Arms Deliveries to Israel
President Emmanuel Macron of France has called for a cessation of arms deliveries to Israel amidst ongoing bombings in Gaza and recent military actions in Lebanon. In a France Inter interview, he emphasized the need for a political solution and confirmed that France is not supplying weapons to Israel. Macron's comments have drawn criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who labeled them a 'disgrace.' Meanwhile, Macron maintains that the priority should be to avoid regional escalation and preserve friendship with Israel.
Tight Race in U.S. Presidential Elections Amid Deep Partisan Divide
Americans vote in a contentious presidential battle between Democrats Harris and Walz, and Republicans Trump and Vance. With the nation starkly divided, USA TODAY provides a data tool to understand local political shifts since 2020. Tight margins mimic the 2020 elections, and trends show an increasing partisan divide, with rural areas leaning Republican and urban areas favoring Democrats. Voter turnout is significant, reflecting deep political engagement.
Partisan Polarization Intensifies in U.S. States
A USA TODAY analysis found a growing partisan divide in America's counties since 2012, with 40 states seeing intensified leanings and 40 states with one-party control of their government. These trends shape local laws on polarizing issues such as abortion and drive some Americans to relocate for political congruity. The recent polls indicate a majority value political and diverse community alignment but are split along party lines, impacting residential choices and intensifying state political identities.
Fresh Israeli Airstrike Hits Beirut
CNN reports a new Israeli airstrike targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon. No immediate details on casualties or damage, but the incident adds to the tensions in the region.
Postal Service Delays Could Impact Ballot Counting, Election Officials Warn
Election officials express concern over USPS delays potentially invalidating votes. Despite Postmaster General Louis DeJoy affirming that 99% of ballots are delivered within a week, officials highlight incidents of long delivery times and billing issues. Voters are urged to mail ballots at least seven days before Election Day to avoid counting issues in the tight presidential race.
Notre Dame Law School Gains Influence in Supreme Court
Notre Dame Law School is rising as a hub for conservative legal influence on the U.S. Supreme Court. Former faculty member Justice Amy Coney Barrett and the school's emphasis on originalism, a conservative legal philosophy, have led to more students and professors landing prestigious Supreme Court clerkships. The institution also actively engages in conservative legal causes, such as religious liberty, further integrating Notre Dame into the nation's top legal debates.
JD Vance's Pronatalist Remarks Stir Historical Echoes
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has sparked controversy with viral comments about increasing birth rates, calling for more children and criticizing 'childless cat ladies.' His remarks echo pronatalist policies of the past, amid global fertility decline. Historians note similarities with early 20th-century backlashes against women's rights and immigration.