Harris Criticizes Trump Over Cemetery Visit, Giuliani Sued by Georgia Workers, and Other US News Briefs

US Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes Trump over using soldiers' graves for a campaign video. Giuliani faces a lawsuit from Georgia election workers. Pro-Palestinian groups plan protests at Harris and Trump events. Fake cows appear at state fairs, and various other topical US news stories are covered.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 01-09-2024 18:28 IST | Created: 01-09-2024 18:28 IST
Harris Criticizes Trump Over Cemetery Visit, Giuliani Sued by Georgia Workers, and Other US News Briefs
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In the latest update on US domestic news, Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump for using a visit to Arlington National Cemetery for political gain. She described the act as a 'political stunt' unworthy of such a solemn site of remembrance.

Meanwhile, Rudy Giuliani is facing legal challenges from two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million judgment against him. They accuse him of attempting to place his Florida luxury condo out of their legal reach.

Additionally, activists are gearing up to protest at upcoming campaign stops by Kamala Harris and debates with Donald Trump, citing her support for Israel's actions in Gaza.

In a lighter vein, Michigan state fair organizers have introduced life-sized fiberglass cows, 'Milkshake' and 'Buttercup,' for milking demos amid bird flu concerns.

Former President Donald Trump suggested that small amounts of marijuana should not warrant arrests, aligning with efforts to decriminalize the substance in Florida.

Furthermore, hotel workers in Boston and Greenwich have initiated a three-day strike due to stalled contract negotiations, raising the likelihood of similar actions spreading nationwide.

Trump also indicated his opposition to a Florida amendment that would enshrine abortion rights.

In a troubling development, bird flu has spread to dairy cows in California, the top milk-producing state in the US.

The news round-up concludes with a tragic bus accident in Mississippi that left seven dead, including two young siblings, and a call by Vice President Harris for open microphones during her debate with Trump.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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