The Supreme Court allowed the biden administration to enforce it’s latest attempt to curb climate-warming carbon emissions from coal- and gas -fired plants that contribute to climate change. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has the state’s Court of Appeals to reinstate three specific counts in the election subversion case against Donald Trump. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has the state’s Court of Appeals to reinstate three specific counts in the election subversion case against Donald Trump. Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, also the world’s richest person, has given over $70 million helping Donald Trump and other Republicans. President Biden sent $425 million to Ukraine’s defense against Russia, including a security package containing munitions, armored vehicles, and other weapons. 

Supreme Court allows Biden to implement plan to curb carbon emissions from power plants (NBC) 

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had asked the state’s Court of Appeals to reinstate six count in the election subversion case against Donald Trump and his co-defendants, including three specifically against the former president (CNN) 

Biden eulogizes Ethel Kennedy as ‘hero’ who put her own stamp on country (AP)

Elon Musk commits $70 million to boost Donald Trump AP

Biden announces $425 million in Aid to Ukraine (NYT)

Kamala Harris is scheduled for an interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, airing at 6 pm EST. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. has suggested he could play a significant role in agriculture and health policy if Trump wins a second term, although the Trump campaign has not confirmed any positions. The Biden administration has sent a letter to Israel, urging action to mitigate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, warning that failure to do so could jeopardize U.S. military aid. Trump's recent comments about potentially using military force against political opponents if unrest occurs on November 5th have raised concerns about authoritarianism. On Georgia's first day of early voting, record turnout was reported, with over 150,000 votes cast by early afternoon.

What to know about Kamala Harris’ interview with Fox News this week (USA Today)

RFK Jr. suggests he’ll have a significant role on agriculture and health policy if Trump is elected (AP)

U.S. suggests military aid to Israel is at risk in letter demanding more aid for Gaza (CNN)

Trump's 'enemy from within' threat spurs critics' alarm about his authoritarian shift (ABC)

Georgia officials report record turnout on first day of early voting (NYT)

Vice President Harris has agreed to an exclusive interview with Fox News, anchored by Bret Baier. A year into the Israel and Gaza conflict, an Israel airstrike on a hospital courtyard in the Gaza Strip early Monday started a fire that swept through a camp for displaced people, leaving 4 dead and multiple injured. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the accusations regarding the military attacking peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, “completely false”. Former President Bill Clinton spoke in support of the Harris-Walz presidential campaign on October 13th, where he made a remark regarding Laken Riley’s death.Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump visited battleground state Pennsylvania, with Kamala taking the north, while Trump took the South. 

Harris agrees to sit for interview with Fox News (Hill)

Israeli strikes on Hospital tent camp kills 4 and ignites a fire that burnt dozens (Politico)

Netanyahu says claims that Israel attacked UNIFIL are ‘completely false’ (NBC)

Harris and Trump campaigning in battleground Pennsylvania on Monday (AP)

Trump campaign tries to push immigrant issue over Bill Clinton’s comments on Laken Riley (CNN)

FEMA has already utilized half of its annual disaster relief budget just eight days into the fiscal year due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, raising concerns about future funding. The UN accused Israel of firing on peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon amid its military operations against Hezbollah. Starting January, Social Security recipients will see a 2.5% increase in their monthly payments, approximately $50 for retirees. Trump plans to campaign in Aurora, Colorado, citing crime linked to migrants, despite the city's declining crime rate. Arizona Senate candidates Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake debated key issues like immigration and abortion.

FEMA spent almost half its disaster budget in just 8 days (Politico)

Israeli military fired on peacekeepers in southern Lebanon (The Hill)

Social Security recipients will receive a 2.5% cost of living boost in 2025, smaller than in recent past (AP)

Trump seizes on one block of a Colorado city to warn of migrant crime threat, even as crime dips (AP) 

Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake square off in sharp-edged Arizona Senate debate (NBC)

President Biden held a ‘direct’ 30 minute phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, providing a chance to discuss Israel’s planned response to an Iranian ballistic missile attack.  President Biden shut down claims made by Georgian Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and emphasizes the seriousness of Hurricane Milton. Vice President Kamala Harris has raised $1 billion in less than three months, after stepping into the role of Presidential candidate according to people with knowledge of her fundraising. U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross ruled on Wednesday that three voting rights groups have not proved that the damage and disruptions from Hurricane Helene ‘unfairly deprived people of the opportunity to register for voting last week’.Early in-person voting began on Wednesday in Arizona. Arizona is one of the country’s presidential battleground states, in which all residents can cast a ballot ahead of election day. This makes it the first of this election year. 

Biden held ‘direct’ 30-minute call with Netanyahu, White House says (CNN) ‘It’s so stupid’: Biden shoots down Marjorie Taylor Greene’s conspiracy theory about controlling the weather (NBC) 

Kamala Harris has raised $1 billion since entering 2024 presidential race (NYT) 

 A federal judge will hear new evidence on whether to reopen voter registration in Georgia (AP ) 

Early in-person voting begins in Arizona, drawing visits from Harris and Trump ( AP)

President Biden announced he would postpone his planned trip to Germany and Angola to stay at the White House to monitor Hurricane Milton, and made federal action to assist those in need. The FBI have arrested an Afghan man who officials say was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S. and was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization. The Supreme Court signaled on Tuesday that it was likely to uphold Biden's administration to regulate “ghost gun” kits, which allow people to build deadly weapons at home while avoiding current regulations. Due to a new Senate Democratic report, new findings concerning the investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh were unveiled. Senator Mitt Romney said he wouldn't endorse Kamala Harris as he hopes to keep his voice in the Republican party, following this election. 

Biden postponed trip to Germany and Angola to monitor Hurricane Milton (AP)

FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the US (AP)

Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Biden plan to crack down on ‘ghost gun’ kits( NBC) 

Internal emails dispute Trump’s claims that FBI had ‘free rein’ to probe Kavanaugh allegations, new report says (CNN)

Romney Won’t Endorse Harris, Saying He Wants to Keep His Voice in the Party (NYT) 

As the presidential election approaches and tensions in the Middle East rise, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris commemorated the one-year anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel through separate events. President Biden also marked the occasion with a phone call to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's super PAC is promoting a petition supporting the First and Second amendments, aiming for 1 million signatures in swing states. Vice President Harris appeared on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast to discuss reproductive rights and criticism of women without biological children. Additionally, the Supreme Court upheld a Texas court order preventing hospitals from providing abortions in violation of state law, leaving Texas without federal abortion protections. In a recent interview, Trump made controversial comments about migrants, later clarifying they referred only to murderers.

Trump and Harris mark somber anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel (AP)

Musk’s super PAC offers $47 to those who help it find Trump voters (NYT)

“Call Her Daddy” podcast jumps into political ring (The Hill)

Supreme Court declines Biden’s appeal in Texas emergency abortion case (AP)

Trump suggests immigrants have “bad genes” in latest disparagement of migrants (NBC)

President Biden has ordered nearly 1,500 active-duty troops to assist with relief efforts in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, alongside 6,100 National Guard members and over 7,000 federal personnel. This response was prompted by a request from FEMA and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. As the presidential election nears, candidates Trump and Harris have visited the storm-affected states multiple times, though residents have mixed feelings about how relief efforts may influence their votes. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is set to address significant cases and potential election disputes, while the Harris-Walz campaign plans increased media appearances. Trump held a campaign event in Pennsylvania, marking the site of a previous assassination attempt against him.

Biden orders 500 more active-duty troops to North Carolina to aid in Helene recovery (The Hill)

Voters in North Carolina have bigger problems than politics (AP)

Supreme Court returns to work with an eye on post-election drama (CNN)

Harris and Walz embark on media blitz amid Republican criticism that they’re avoiding press (NBC)

Security is tighter for Trump rally at site of July assassination attempt (NYT)

Florida's governor will sign an executive order giving election officials in 13 hurricane-affected counties greater flexibility in administering early and absentee voting for the upcoming election. The Biden administration is ending the legal status of Venezuelan migrants under the CHNV program, directing them to seek other immigration benefits or leave. Melania Trump expressed support for abortion rights, opposing her husband Donald Trump’s stance. A tentative wage deal ended a major dockworkers' strike on the East and Gulf Coasts. Meanwhile, both the Trump and Harris campaigns are intensifying efforts to win Latino voters in Pennsylvania.

U.S. won't extend legal status for Venezuelan migrants who arrived under Biden program (CBS)

Melania Trump confirms support for abortion rights in new video, putting her at odds with husband’s position (CNN)

Dockworkers on East Coast and Gulf Coast to return to work after reaching agreement on wages (NBC)

Harris and Trump campaigns fight for crucial Latino voters in battleground Pennsylvania (CNN)

Southern States Try to Minimize Voting Disruptions After Hurricane Helene (NYT)

Special counsel Jack Smith released a 165-page document in the 2020 election conspiracy case against former President Donald Trump, arguing that Trump's actions were as a candidate, circumventing Supreme Court protections for presidential actions. Meanwhile, President Biden and Vice President Harris assessed damage from Hurricane Helene in the South, with Biden planning further visits. Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas indicated that FEMA has immediate funding but lacks resources for the entire hurricane season. Biden also stated he wouldn't support an Israeli air strike on Iranian nuclear sites amid G7 discussions on new sanctions against Iran. Additionally, Trump indicated he would veto a federal abortion ban if reelected, asserting the decision should rest with the states.

Special counsel Jack Smith provides fullest picture yet in his 2020 election case against Trump in new filing (CNN)

Biden visits Carolinas, Harris goes to Georgia to view Hurricane Helene damage (NBC)

Mayorkas warns FEMA doesn’t have enough funding to last through hurricane season (AP)

Biden won’t support a strike on Iran nuclear sites as Israel weighs response to Iran missile attack (AP)

Trump says he would veto a federal abortion ban (CBS)