NBC News Politics’ newsletter, From the Politics Desk, provides a breakdown of how Kamala Harris is handling shifting border politics and a preview of the upcoming vice presidential debate. Harris is working to neutralize a political vulnerability by taking a tough stance on migration and highlighting her background as a tough prosecutor. This shift in messaging reflects a broader turn on immigration within the Democratic Party. The newsletter also discusses the upcoming debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz, noting that while vice presidential debates typically don’t have a significant impact, they can provide memorable moments. The debate comes as Harris has opened up a narrow lead in the polls and after her strong performance in the first debate with Trump.
Other notable stories covered in the newsletter include Trump’s comments on working on a deal to end Ukraine’s war with Russia, indictments of three Iranian nationals for hacking into Trump’s campaign, New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleading not guilty to federal corruption charges, and Harris considering keeping some Biden appointees in the Cabinet if she wins in November. Additionally, the newsletter covers Vance’s past criticisms of Trump, his attendance at an event with a self-described prophet who accused Harris of using “witchcraft,” Sen. Mark Warner’s efforts to combat disinformation ahead of the election, and the Supreme Court rejecting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s attempt to appear on New York’s general election ballot. The newsletter also includes polling data on voter views of Taylor Swift, showing a divide along party lines.
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