### Trump and Harris Campaigns Hit Michigan as Hurricane Helene Disrupts Voting in Swing States

Former President Donald J. Trump is set to hold a rally in Saginaw, Michigan, a critical swing county in a state pivotal for the upcoming election. As recent polls indicate a narrow lead for Vice President Kamala Harris, the race remains tightly contested for Michigan's valuable 15 electoral votes. Trump's rally is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. Eastern time.

Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is gearing up for her campaign in Michigan, arriving there tomorrow after an event tonight in Ripon, Wisconsin. Harris will be accompanied by former Representative Liz Cheney, a prominent Republican critic of Trump. This bipartisan approach is part of Harris's strategy to appeal to Republicans who are disillusioned with Trump's leadership.

In other developments, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida announced an executive order granting election officials in 13 storm-affected counties more flexibility with early and absentee voting. This move follows the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, which disrupted plans for the November election in several Southern states, including North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. DeSantis assured voters that the changes would ensure everyone could vote securely and safely.

Amidst these political maneuvers, Melania Trump made headlines with a strong statement supporting abortion rights, suggesting no compromise on a woman's right to individual freedom. Her stance, revealed just weeks before the election, might clash with much of the Republican base.

Former President Trump also stirred controversy by pledging to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Haitian immigrants living in the U.S. under the Temporary Protected Status program if re-elected. This announcement comes after a month of false accusations targeting the Haitian community, particularly in Springfield, Ohio, by Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance.

Adding to the already heated political climate, Trump has refused to disclose essential health information and signaled no interest in a second debate with Harris, potentially marking the recent vice-presidential debate as the last major event before Election Day. The debate attracted 43.1 million viewers, a notable drop compared to the 2020 vice-presidential debate viewership.

As Trump continues his campaign, Senator JD Vance, his running mate, is in Damascus, Virginia, another community severely impacted by Hurricane Helene. Vance and Governor Glenn Youngkin are meeting local officials and assessing the damage at the heavily hit First Baptist Church.

With election procedures already strained by the storm's aftermath, states are scrambling to ensure voting accessibility. In North Carolina, damaged polling places and delayed absentee ballots due to a state Supreme Court ruling have added complexities. Georgia officials, however, have expressed confidence in starting early voting as scheduled, despite the hurricane's impact.

As the campaigns unfold and natural disasters disrupt, both political and electoral landscapes remain in flux, shaping up to be a highly unpredictable election season.