The online version of From the Politics Desk is an evening newsletter that provides the latest reporting and analysis from the NBC News Politics team on the campaign trail, White House, and Capitol Hill. In today’s edition, there is a breakdown on how Kamala Harris is addressing shifting border politics, as well as a preview of the upcoming vice presidential debate. Harris is working to neutralize immigration vulnerability by emphasizing her tough stance on migration and enforcing the law. Democratic messaging is focusing on the Trump administration’s role in killing a bipartisan bill for tougher border controls earlier this year. Harris, a former prosecutor, is emphasizing her law enforcement background and is advocating for bringing back the bipartisan border security package.
The upcoming debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz is examined, with its potential impact on the race being discussed. Harris currently holds a narrow lead, and a strong showing in the debate could bolster her campaign’s momentum. The different media strategies of Vance and Walz leading into the debate are compared, and polling on both candidates is analyzed. The newsletter also highlights other top stories, including Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy, hacking charges against three Iranian nationals, and legal updates involving New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Other topics covered include potential Cabinet appointments in a Harris administration, criticism of Harris by Vance in the past, and political events involving Vance and Senator Mark Warner.
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