Early Voting Hits 60 Million: Trump Rallies, Harris Endorsements, and Key Battlegrounds

With just five days to go until the US presidential election, over 60 million Americans have already cast their votes. This staggering number includes nearly 32 million in-person early votes and around 28 million mail-in ballots. The enthusiasm is high, with voter turnout expected to be significant. Donald Trump held a rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico, focusing on border issues. He criticized Kamala Harris, calling her incompetent and falsely claiming she imports criminals and mental patients into the US. Meanwhile, the Trump campaign rebuked Mark Cuban for his comments about women being intimidating to Trump. Michael Bloomberg, a former Republican mayor of New York City, publicly endorsed Kamala Harris. Despite some disagreements, Bloomberg praised Harris's policies on women's reproductive rights, immigration, gun safety, and climate change. He also criticized Trump for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack. The Economist magazine endorsed Kamala Harris, warning that electing Trump would gamble with the economy, rule of law, and international peace. Polls show a close race in key states like North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Former Trump attorney Kenneth Chesebro had his law license suspended in New York for his role in the "fake electors" plan. The situation in Pennsylvania, where many have early voted, is being closely watched. Cardi B will be joining Kamala Harris at a Wisconsin rally, adding some celebrity flair to the campaign trail. Harris also addressed Trump's comments about protecting women, calling them offensive and dismissive of women's agency. Arab American communities are divided on who to vote for, with some concerned about the Biden administration's support for Israel. In Georgia, voters are still reeling from ballot fires earlier in the week, with officials working to replace damaged ballots.