Key Updates on US Domestic Affairs: Electoral Shifts, Legal Rulings, and Political Trends

The latest US domestic news covers Nebraska's decision not to change its electoral vote allocation, Caroline Ellison's sentencing for crypto fraud, Kamala Harris's stance on Senate filibusters and abortion rights, a judge's ruling on NYC's food delivery data law, Trump advisers' UN meetings, a contempt charge for Blinken, a judge backing Catholic employers on abortion regulation, a Trump gunman indictment, Harris leading Trump in polls, and a controversial Missouri execution.

Nebraska's governor will not proceed with altering the state's electoral vote system ahead of the November presidential election, a move that could have benefited Donald Trump. This decision comes after state Senator Mike McDonnell's refusal to support the change, leaving Republicans without the necessary votes.

Former crypto exec Caroline Ellison was sentenced to two years for her role in the FTX fraud. Despite her cooperation with authorities, the judge emphasized that this did not equate to a 'get out of jail free' card due to the case's severity.

Kamala Harris has voiced support for ending the Senate filibuster to restore national abortion rights following the 2022 Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. This issue has become a significant aspect of the 2024 election discourse.

A federal judge struck down a NYC law requiring food delivery companies to share customer data with restaurants, siding with DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats. The judge ruled the law unconstitutional for regulating commercial speech.

Advisers to Donald Trump are engaging with foreign officials at the UN General Assembly as allies seek to understand potential shifts in US foreign policy if Trump wins the upcoming presidential election.

A House committee recommended holding Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress for not complying with a subpoena regarding the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

A judge blocked a Biden administration rule mandating employers to accommodate abortions and fertility treatments, siding with Catholic employers who challenged the regulation.

Ryan Routh was indicted for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course. He remains in custody awaiting trial.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump 47% to 40% in the presidential race, with Harris gaining ground on economic issues.

Despite objections from the prosecuting office, a Missouri man is set for execution, with the US Supreme Court declining to intervene in the case.

(With inputs from agencies.)