In today’s edition of From the Politics Desk, senior national political reporter Sahil Kapur breaks down how Kamala Harris is addressing shifting border politics by taking a tough stance on immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona. With a goal of neutralizing a political vulnerability and rebutting Donald Trump’s message, Harris aims to signal to moderate voters her commitment to enforcing the law and keeping migration in check. While Democrats have historically struggled on the issue of immigration, recent polling shows that Trump’s lead over Harris on the border question is narrowing.
Additionally, “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker previews the upcoming vice presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz. While vice presidential debates typically don’t have a significant impact on the race, they can provide memorable moments that affect momentum. With Harris leading the polls, the debate could be pivotal for the 2024 presidential ticket.
Meanwhile, in other news, Trump discussed working on a deal to end Ukraine’s war with Russia, three Iranian nationals have been indicted for hacking Trump’s campaign, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges. Harris’ team is considering keeping some Biden appointees in the Cabinet if she wins in November, and Vance has faced criticism for remarks about his running mate. Lastly, Sen. Mark Warner is urging the Biden administration to combat disinformation ahead of the election, and the Supreme Court rejected Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s attempt to appear on New York’s general election ballot.
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