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US Election: VP Kamala leads Trump by five points in new poll 6 weeks to elections

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Just six weeks to the United States election day, Vice President Kamala Harris holds a 5-point lead over former President Donald Trump among registered voters, 49% to 44%.

This is a significant shift from July, when Trump led by 2 points before President Joe Biden exited the race.

Harris’ favorability has surged 16 points since July, marking the largest increase for any politician in NBC polling since George W. Bush after the 9/11 attacks.

According to a fresh national NBC News poll, she is now viewed more positively than Trump in terms of competence and physical and mental health to serve as president, reversing Trump’s earlier lead in these areas.

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In a country where voters overwhelmingly believe the U.S. is on the wrong track, Harris has gained an edge as the candidate more likely to represent change and guide the nation in a better direction.

“Today, the winds have turned in Kamala Harris’ favor,” said Jeff Horwitt of Hart Research Associates.

However, Trump still holds advantages on economic issues like inflation, although these leads are smaller than during Biden’s candidacy.

Two-thirds of voters report that their family income is falling behind the cost of living, which is their top election concern.

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Some of Trump’s declining support comes from Republicans who aren’t die-hard Trump loyalists but may return to him by Election Day, as they did in 2016 and 2020.

“They can get squishy on Trump, and then in the end they come back,” said Bill McInturff of Public Opinion Strategies.

Both pollsters agree that the 2024 race mirrors dynamics from 2020, with a deeply polarized electorate and the Democratic nominee more popular.

“All of this movement to Harris essentially returns the race to where it was in 2020,” Horwitt said.

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The NBC poll, conducted from September 13-17, comes after two months of political turbulence, including Biden’s withdrawal, two party conventions, and an assassination attempt on Trump.

Harris also leads in a head-to-head matchup with 49% to Trump’s 44%, and her lead expands to 6 points in a three-way race including third-party candidates.

Harris’ advantages are stronger than Biden’s, particularly among Black voters (85%-7%), voters aged 18-34 (57%-34%), and women (58%-37%).

Her support among independents mirrors Biden’s lead from July, with Harris holding a 43%-35% edge.

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US Secretary of State Rubio to meet Ukrainian counterparts in Saudi Arabia this week

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The US Department of State announced on Sunday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Saudi Arabia from March 10-12 to hold discussions with his Ukrainian counterparts.

A statement from spokesperson Tammy Bruce mentioned that Rubio will also meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

After his time in Saudi Arabia, Rubio will head to Canada for the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting scheduled for March 12-14.

It’s worth noting that Rubio had a conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Friday, during which he expressed that President Donald Trump aims to bring the Russia-Ukraine conflict to an end as soon as possible.

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Trump had halted military assistance and intelligence sharing with Ukraine following a dispute with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on February 28.

Zelenskyy has also confirmed plans to visit Saudi Arabia for a Monday meeting with Mohammed bin Salman, with Ukrainian diplomatic and military representatives set to meet the U.S. team on Tuesday.

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Russia releases 870 drones, 80 missiles on Ukraine

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia conducted over 2,100 aerial bomb attacks on Ukraine in the past week.

In a post on his X account on Sunday, Zelenskyy also stated that Russian forces launched nearly 870 attack drones and more than 80 missiles of various types at Ukraine.

The Ukrainian leader emphasized that many of Russia’s weapons depend on foreign-made components.

“Throughout this week, Russia has carried out hundreds of attacks against our people using various types of weapons: around 1,200 guided aerial bombs, nearly 870 attack drones, and over 80 missiles of different types,” Zelenskyy wrote.

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“Every Shahed drone and aerial bomb Russia uses contains components supplied in circumvention of sanctions. These weapons include more than 82,000 foreign components.

“Every day, we work with our partners to ensure that decisions are made to provide life-saving support: air defense systems, investments in our defense production, and the strengthening of sanctions against Russia.

“We continue our efforts to bring a just peace closer and ensure reliable security guarantees.”

Ukraine and Russia have been engaged in conflict for more than three years since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale military operation in Ukraine in February 2022.

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Forget it, we can never be part of US, new Canada PM Carney hammers Trump

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The newly elected leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Mark Carney sharply criticised United States President Donald Trump in his victory speech on Sunday, Forbes reported.

Carney rejected Trump’s suggestion that Canada should become the 51st US state, declaring that “Canada will never, ever… be a part of America in any way, shape or form.”

The economist, who previously served as governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, also condemned Trump’s trade policies, accusing the US president of attempting to weaken Canada’s economy through unjustified tariffs.

Carney warned that if Trump succeeded in his objectives, it would lead to the destruction of Canada’s way of life.

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The prime minister-designate said the Americans “want our resources, our water, our land, our country…if they succeeded, they would destroy our way of life.”

Carney, speaking on the U.S. healthcare system, saying, “In America, healthcare is a big business…in Canada it is a right.”

The newly elected leader, who won the leadership race with nearly 86 percent of the vote, vowed to maintain retaliatory tariffs against the US “until the Americans show us respect.”

He framed Canada’s response as part of a broader effort to protect the country’s resources, economy, and sovereignty.

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Carney is poised to take over from Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister after being sworn in by the country’s Governor General.

Trudeau announced his decision to step down earlier this year, facing pressure from his own party. Following his swearing-in, Carney is expected to call for an early federal election.

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