Kamala Harris’s campaign raised an impressive $204m in July, outpacing Donald Trump’s campaign, which reported $48m in fundraising. Harris, who took control of Joe Biden’s fundraising group after he endorsed her, also outspent Trump last month, with $81m compared to $24m. The news of Harris’s successful fundraising comes as she continues to gain momentum in the race for the presidency.
In other news, former US national security adviser HR McMaster’s new book, scheduled for release later this month, claims that Vladimir Putin exploited Donald Trump’s “ego and insecurities” to exert influence over him. Meanwhile, Trump is set to hold his first outdoor rally since an assassination attempt earlier this month, with increased security measures in place.
Additionally, Michigan Democrats are gearing up for a crucial election, with high-profile figures such as Nancy Pelosi and Hakeem Jeffries attending a breakfast with delegates to drum up enthusiasm in the battleground state. Polling data shows that Kamala Harris’s running mate, Tim Walz, has had a smoother launch as the Democratic vice-presidential candidate compared to JD Vance for Trump.
Amidst all this, the US job market appears weaker than initially thought, with 818,000 fewer jobs created than previously calculated. The news comes as the Federal Reserve considers a cut in its benchmark interest rate. The economy remains a top priority for voters, with criticisms of President Biden’s handling of the economy despite a strong recovery from the pandemic.
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