Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh, criticizing Donald Trump’s views on freedom and leadership. Obama accused Trump of prioritizing making sales over real leadership. Obama’s remarks come ahead of a close Maryland Senate race that could determine the balance of power in Congress. Meanwhile, Kari Lake has refused to commit to certifying election results ahead of an Arizona Senate debate. President Biden condemned the spread of reckless disinformation about the federal response to hurricanes and discussed the likelihood of the Supreme Court allowing Biden’s regulation on ‘ghost guns’. Biden also addressed Netanyahu’s influence on the election and joked about reentering the presidential race. He expressed confidence that the election would be free and fair but suggested uncertainty about its peacefulness. In other news, Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate is distancing himself from Trump while still campaigning with him, and House task force investigates the shooting incident at a Trump rally. Congress passed a funding bill to prevent a government shutdown, while a Secret Service agent is on leave after an alleged groping incident with a Harris staffer. Missouri is set to execute a death row inmate after the Supreme Court denied a last-minute appeal, and former NFL player Brett Favre revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Sen. Schumer believes there is a good chance of avoiding a government shutdown.
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