U.S. vice presidential candidates engage in a civil debate; port strikes on East Coast end; prosecutors reveal updated version of Trump’s election case.
Vance, Waltz Face Off in Vice Presidential Debate
The U.S. vice presidential candidates faced off on Oct. 1 in a surprisingly civilized debate, contrasting with previous presidential debates this year.
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz defended their policies and connected with voters without direct confrontations during their televised debate on CBS, the only one before the upcoming presidential elections in November.
Former President Donald Trump had a heated debate with President Joe Biden on CNN on June 28, leading to Biden dropping out of the race and nominating Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. Harris and Trump debated on ABC News on Sept. 11, with no further debates authorized between the two.
East Coast Port Strikes Come to an End
The East Coast port strikes have ended after a week of striking over pay disagreements, which could have severely impacted the country’s productivity.
Approximately 45,000 workers returned to work after the International Longshoremen’s Association reached a deal with the U.S. Maritime Alliance on Oct. 3. The strike began on Oct. 1 over demands for a pay increase, which was resolved when the alliance agreed to a 60 percent pay raise.
A one-week port strike could have cost the U.S. economy $540 million a day, according to The Conference Board.
Prosecutors Unveil Revision of Trump’s Election Case
Prosecutors have revealed a revised case against former President Donald Trump for allegedly conspiring to interfere with the 2020 presidential election results. Special Counsel Jack Smith stated that Trump’s efforts to sway the election results were done as a private citizen and not while holding office.
The trial is unlikely to take place before the Nov. 5 elections, where Trump faces Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
US Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Mexico’s Case Against Gun Makers
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a gun maker’s appeal against a case brought by Mexico, accusing the company of supplying firearms to Mexican cartels. Mexico is seeking $10 billion in their case against Smith & Wesson and Interstate Arms, alleging that the companies knowingly contributed to the trafficking of guns to Mexico.
Mexico claims that 70 percent of traced firearms entering the country come from the United States. Interstate Arms is a firearms distributing company involved in the case.
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