Trump calls Biden ‘essentially convicted’ in classified documents case where he wasn’t even charged
At a rally in Reading, Pennsylvania tonight, Trump referred to Biden's facing a classified documents probe, claiming he was "essentially convicted" but did not have to stand trial because "he's incompetent" — despite Biden not being charged in the case.
Robert Hur, the special counsel tasked with overseeing Biden's handling of classified documents after he left office as vice president, declined to prosecute Biden. In a scathing report explaining his decision, Hur described Biden as "a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory,” who would be likely to present similarly to a jury at trial.
Third gunfire incident at Harris-Walz office in Arizona
Tempe, Arizona, police reported a third gunfire incident at a Democratic Party-coordinated campaign office for Harris. As in the two previous incidents, no one was injured.
The police department said the latest incident occurred at 12:21 a.m. local time Sunday. The office was hit by "BB Gun and firearm rounds," just as it had been in the two previous incidents — on Sept. 16 and Sept. 23 — at around the same time at night.
Police said the shooter was driving a silver Toyota Highlander during the incident. They're offering up to a $1,000 reward for information that could lead to an arrest or an indictment.
Harris speaks with mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida, ahead of Milton landfall
Harris spoke with the mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida, today "about ongoing preparations for Hurricane Milton," a White House official said.
"The Vice President discussed federal efforts to prepare for the storm, including the prepositioning of rescue teams and other resources," the official said. "More than 8,000 Federal personnel are on the ground across the Southeast, including in Florida, to continue Hurricane Helene recovery efforts and respond to the impacts of Hurricane Milton."
Harris will stay in touch with Florida officials over the next several days, the official said.
The call was in her official capacity as vice president, not as the Democratic presidential nominee.
Senate candidate Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., talked to NBC News about border politics, the presidential campaign and accusations that he’s campaigning as more of a moderate than his record would suggest. He also talks about why he wants to keep his divorce records sealed, arguing that his family deserves privacy.
On potential second debate with Harris, Trump says 'there will be no rematch'
Trump said in an all-caps post on Truth Social tonight that "there will be no rematch" with Harris, referring to a potential second debate.
Trump argued that he felt he won the debates against Biden in June and against Harris in September. He also pointed to early voting that's underway in some states. "It is very late in the process, voting has already begun," he said.
Trump participated in two October debates in 2016 and one in 2020.
CNN sets noon deadline tomorrow for Trump, Harris to agree to its debate
CNN wants Trump and Harris to agree to its Oct. 23 debate — or disagree — by noon tomorrow.
In a new statement, a spokesperson said the network sent invitations to both candidates on Sept. 21 but is "placing a deadline for a formal response from both campaigns for this Thursday, October 10 at 12pm ET to participate."
The Harris campaign accepted the invitation last month. But Trump has not committed to the debate, and he has said there “will be no third debate,” a reference to Trump's June debate against Biden on CNN.
Vance says Harris' comment on 'The View' shows she would 'double down' on Biden policies if elected
Vance criticized Harris tonight over a comment she made during her media blitz this week when she initially said she wouldn't have done anything differently from Biden in the past four years.
"It just drives home how everything that has been tried and found wanting over the last 3½ years. She’s offering to double down on it," Vance said at a campaign event in Tucson, Arizona.
The criticism came in response to Harris' remark in an interview on ABC’s “The View” that aired yesterday that "there is not a thing that comes to mind" when she was asked whether she would have done anything differently from Biden. She later said that if she’s elected, she would differ from Biden by asking a Republican to serve in her Cabinet.
‘It’s so stupid’: Biden shoots down Marjorie Taylor Greene’s conspiracy theory about controlling the weather
As Biden delivered a stark warning today about the dangerous hurricane barreling toward Florida, he shot down misinformation about the storm, including one particular conspiracy theory propagated by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
“Marjorie Taylor Greene, the congresswoman from Georgia, is now saying the federal government is literally controlling the weather, we’re controlling the weather. It’s beyond ridiculous. It’s so stupid. It’s got to stop,” Biden said in televised remarks at the White House.
‘I don’t want to be nice’: Trump ramps up personal attacks on Harris at Pennsylvania rally
Trump rallied a raucous crowd in Scranton, Pennsylvania, today as he seeks to halt Harris’ gains in the polls on handling the economy, launching a wave of insults at her and painting a dark vision of the future if he loses the election.
Trump lashed out at Harris by calling her “a horrible person,” “a liar,” a “radical left Marxist” and “not a smart person,” often drawing jeers and boos as his supporters fed off his energy.
First to NBC News: House Dems to raise money with David Letterman and Hillary Clinton
The campaign arm for House Democrats is holding a high-dollar fundraiser tonight featuring some big names as they continue their efforts to take back the majority. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., will hold a conversation with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and talk show host David Letterman in New York City, a source familiar with the event planning told NBC News.
The event is expected to raise $2 million for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
The battle between Republicans and Democrats for control of the House is highly competitive, and it is playing out in several states that will not be competitive in the presidential election. As a result, the House campaigns are being forced to raise their own resources and sell their messages in swing districts in states like New York and California.
Jeffries has made fundraising a priority. In August, the DCCC raised $22.3 million and the Jeffries-aligned super PAC, the House Majority PAC, outraised its GOP counterpart, the Congressional Leadership Fund, for the first time in the third quarter of an election cycle. The DCCC ended August having raised $250 million over the cycle.
Letterman has been very active in boosting Democrats this year. He announced his endorsement of Biden in July and had planned to hold a fundraiser for him. He backed Harris after Biden dropped out and instead held a fundraiser for her.