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Harris and Trump in Michigan, Sinwar Death Aftermath, Cuba In The Dark

2024/10/19
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Both presidential candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, made multiple stops in Michigan to court swing state voters. Harris focused on union jobs and electric vehicle investments, while Trump aimed to cut into Democratic margins in Detroit.
  • Harris highlighted 650 jobs saved due to a $500 million federal investment in electric vehicles.
  • Trump's Detroit rally was plagued by technical issues, but he aimed to make inroads with black and Arab-American voters.
  • Both candidates are appealing to black men, a crucial voting bloc in Michigan.

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