President Biden has ordered nearly 1,500 active-duty troops to assist with relief efforts in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, alongside 6,100 National Guard members and over 7,000 federal personnel. This response was prompted by a request from FEMA and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. As the presidential election nears, candidates Trump and Harris have visited the storm-affected states multiple times, though residents have mixed feelings about how relief efforts may influence their votes. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is set to address significant cases and potential election disputes, while the Harris-Walz campaign plans increased media appearances. Trump held a campaign event in Pennsylvania, marking the site of a previous assassination attempt against him.
Biden orders 500 more active-duty troops to North Carolina to aid in Helene recovery (The Hill)
Voters in North Carolina have bigger problems than politics (AP)
Supreme Court returns to work with an eye on post-election drama (CNN)
Harris and Walz embark on media blitz amid Republican criticism that they’re avoiding press (NBC)
Security is tighter for Trump rally at site of July assassination attempt (NYT)
