US Politics in Focus: Key Developments and Debates

This summary highlights current US domestic news including a new stopgap bill to prevent government shutdown, Trump’s stance on upcoming debates and his potential fourth run, updates on Harris's economic policies, an incident at Pennsylvania college, Harris’s growing popularity, Biden’s clemency decisions, and gun sale background checks.

The latest US domestic news features significant developments including a proposed three-month stopgap funding bill by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson aimed at averting a government shutdown. The bill excludes an immigration measure urged by Donald Trump and is set for a vote on Wednesday, according to sources.

In the political arena, Vice President Kamala Harris is advocating for another debate in October, which Trump has declined, citing early voting. Harris is also set to unveil new economic policies aimed at wealth creation. Polls show her gaining popularity against Trump as the November election approaches.

Other notable reports include an incident at Gettysburg College involving a racial slur, Biden's consideration of clemency for certain inmates, and enhanced background checks blocking thousands of gun sales. President Biden is also expected to meet with Vietnam's president on Wednesday during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

(With inputs from agencies.)