**Kamala Harris Campaigns with Barack Obama and Stars in Georgia While Millions Cast Early Votes**

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to ignite the campaign trail in Atlanta this Thursday, flanked by a host of notable figures including former President Barack Obama, rock legend Bruce Springsteen, director Spike Lee, actor Samuel L. Jackson, and entertainer Tyler Perry. This event highlights Georgia's significance as a battleground state in the upcoming 2024 elections.

Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is making his presence felt in Arizona and Nevada, part of a series of rallies ahead of Election Day. Millions of Americans have already taken advantage of early voting options, with significant numbers choosing mail and in-person early voting. In 2020, these alternatives accounted for 70% of the overall turnout, a considerable increase from the 40% seen in 2016, largely due to state expansions during the pandemic.

In another political development, the Senate Majority PAC has announced a hefty $5 million spend on TV ads targeting Senator Ted Cruz in Texas. This move comes just days after the group declared a multimillion-dollar investment in radio and digital ads aimed at unseating the Republican senator. The new anti-Cruz commercials will begin airing on Friday across Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.

Across the aisle, former President Trump is set to appear in Glendale, Arizona, at an event organized by Tucker Carlson. This "Hurricane Relief Benefit" scheduled for October 31, will also feature Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a speaker. Carlson recently drew attention with a speech in Georgia that controversially compared Trump to a disciplinarian father.

Interestingly, a Republican super PAC has thrown its support behind Green Party candidate Jill Stein in Wisconsin, underscoring the potential impact smaller party campaigns could have on the election outcome.

In a surprising turn, longtime Wisconsin Senator Robert Cowles, a Republican, has declared his support for Kamala Harris, citing concerns over democracy and labeling Trump as a fascist, echoing sentiments expressed by Trump’s former chief of staff, John Kelly. Harris's focus on GOP outreach in Wisconsin included a campaign event with former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney.

Pennsylvania remains a hotly contested state with the latest Franklin & Marshall College poll showing a razor-thin margin between Trump and Harris, each capturing close to 50% of the likely voters' support.

Vice President Harris addressed the issue of gender disparity in her voter support, noting that concerns about democracy are shared equally among men and women on the campaign trail. She emphasized her commitment to serving all Americans and highlighted the importance of protecting women's reproductive rights while addressing economic priorities.

As Election Day approaches, the race remains tight with Harris leading nationally and in key states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, while Trump holds the lead in Arizona and Georgia, with Nevada and North Carolina too close to call.

In Wilmington, North Carolina, Governor Tim Walz will hold a rally with musician James Taylor and his family performing.

In Dearborn, Michigan, there's mixed sentiment within the Arab American community, with some like Imam Mika'il Stewart Saadiq endorsing Harris despite facing backlash.

The Harris campaign also criticized Trump's promise to fire special counsel Jack Smith if re-elected, framing it as an attempt to place himself above the law. Smith has been investigating Trump’s actions surrounding the 2020 election and classified documents.

Lastly, the Justice Department has cautioned Elon Musk's political group against a contest offering $1 million to registered voters in swing states for signing a petition, warning it might violate federal election laws.