Current US Domestic News Highlights: Online Voting, Travis Scott, Trump Campaign Hacked, and More
This summary covers various US domestic news topics, including the testing of an online voting platform in Las Vegas, Travis Scott's release from Paris police, the Trump campaign hacking claims, and more. It also highlights the Biden administration's decision to lift an arms sales ban to Saudi Arabia and recent poll data showing Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in three battleground states.
Hackers from around the world converged in Las Vegas to test the new Secure Internet Voting platform, aiming to identify vulnerabilities in the latest election systems being piloted in the US. This platform allows voting via phones or computers.
Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott was released without charges after an altercation in Paris. A representative said Scott, arrested at the Georges V hotel, is not facing any legal consequences.
The Trump campaign has accused Iran of hacking its internal communications, revealing the breach after receiving emails from an anonymous source offering campaign documents. The incident underscores ongoing cybersecurity threats facing political campaigns.
In a significant policy shift, the Biden administration announced it will lift the ban on offensive weapon sales to Saudi Arabia. The move reverses a stance taken to pressure the kingdom to end the Yemen war, and new transfers will be evaluated case-by-case.
US Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the independence of the Federal Reserve, asserting she would not interfere with its decisions if elected president. This statement comes amid Donald Trump's contrasting views on presidential influence over the Fed.
(With inputs from agencies.)