Vice President Kamala Harris is set to outline her economic policies in a speech in Pittsburgh, a swing state where neither she nor Donald Trump have a clear advantage with voters. Harris has been campaigning on creating an “opportunity economy” and will address issues such as raising the minimum wage, protecting organized labor, and providing government assistance to families. Her speech comes as polls show a close race between her and Trump in Pennsylvania.
Meanwhile, a Secret Service agent is under investigation for allegedly sexually assaulting a campaign staffer for Harris. The incident reportedly took place in Green Bay, Wisconsin, during a scouting trip for campaign stops.
In other news, a bipartisan Senate report found that the Secret Service made “preventable” errors in securing Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where an assassination attempt took place. The agency faced criticism for communication issues that hampered their response to the gunman.
On the campaign trail, a CNN poll shows Harris leading Trump among young voters by 12 points. And the Muslim voter-mobilization group Emgage Action has endorsed Harris for president, citing concerns over the crisis in the Middle East and the need for change in US policy.
Overall, the race for the presidency remains tight in swing states like Pennsylvania, with both Harris and Trump vying for voters’ support. Harris’s speech in Pittsburgh will shed light on her economic plans and could influence undecided voters as the election approaches.
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