Election Security and Political Shuffles: U.S. Domestic News Highlights

This article summarizes various current U.S. domestic news. It covers topics like the security evaluations of online voting platforms, Trump’s press conference slip-ups, Kamala Harris’ vice-presidential pick, Hunter Biden’s legal troubles, and policy shifts such as lifting the ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia. The article also touches upon weather-related issues and upcoming political debates.

A new online voting platform was put to the test in Las Vegas as hackers aimed to uncover vulnerabilities. The platform, Secure Internet Voting (SIV), is already being used in small pilot programs across the U.S.

Donald Trump confused former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown with ex-Californian Governor Jerry Brown while recounting a near-death helicopter experience.

Kamala Harris' selection of Tim Walz as her running mate emphasizes the rise of progressive economics in U.S. politics. Walz, known for his progressive policies, brings a focus on school meals, greenhouse gas reduction, and expanded paid leave.

In the legal realm, prosecutors claim Hunter Biden was hired by a Romanian businessman seeking influence over U.S. policies. Hunter Biden faces tax evasion charges in a Los Angeles federal court.

The Biden administration plans to rescind the ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, reversing a three-year policy aimed at winding down the Yemen conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)