Monday, November 4th, 2024 - Election Eve: Harris leads IA, AZ AG probes Trump, PA ballots challenged; TX abortion tragedy; Netanyahu scandal

Morning Announcements

Today’s Headlines: With less than a day before Election Day, national polls show a tight race. In Iowa, the Selzer poll has Vice President Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by 3 points—a notable shift in a traditionally Republican state. The poll, known for accuracy, attributes Harris's lead to strong support among older women. Meanwhile, Trump’s controversial comments about Liz Cheney, including a firing squad reference, have prompted an investigation by Arizona’s attorney general. Cheney condemned Trump’s remarks as tyrannical. In Michigan, Trump courted Arab American voters in Dearborn, tapping into frustrations over U.S. policy on Gaza. Legal challenges in Pennsylvania threaten to disqualify thousands of mail-in ballots, mostly from overseas voters, but officials are defending their validity. Amidst heightened threats, Washington Governor Jay Inslee has activated the National Guard to protect election infrastructure. In Texas, a young woman died after being denied medical care following a miscarriage, highlighting the severe impacts of the state’s restrictive abortion law. Finally, in Israel, a scandal involving leaks of sensitive intelligence has raised questions about Prime Minister Netanyahu's involvement, as his aide was implicated in actions risking national security.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• Des Moines Register: Iowa Poll: Kamala Harris leapfrogs Donald Trump to take lead near Election Day. Here's how
• Reuters: Arizona prosecutor investigating Trump for saying Cheney should face gunfire
• AP News: Trump meets with Arab Americans in Dearborn, Michigan, but top community leaders skipped the event
• Lancaster Online: More than 4,000 mail-in voters receive legal challenge across 14 Pa. counties [update]
• WA Post: Washington state activates National Guard in case of election unrest
• Pro Publica: A Pregnant Teenager Died After Trying to Get Care in Three Visits to Texas Emergency Rooms
• Axios: Classified leaks by detained Netanyahu aide may have undermined hostage operations

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