US Politics Update: Abortion Drugs, Assassination Threats, and VP Debate Drama

This article summarizes the latest US domestic news, including Washington state's stockpile of abortion drugs, Kamala Harris' stance on ending the Senate filibuster, assassination threats against Donald Trump, Harris' economic plans, and more. Key topics of interest include election strategies, protests against US support for Israel, and the upcoming VP debate.

Following is a summary of current US domestic news briefs.

In a move against future lawsuits or a potential second term for Donald Trump, Washington state has built a stockpile of abortion drugs, Governor Jay Inslee announced. The state ordered 30,000 doses of mifepristone in anticipation of nationwide legal battles over abortion rights.

Kamala Harris endorsed ending the Senate filibuster to restore national abortion rights, gaining support for her stance in light of a 2022 Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. This issue is expected to be pivotal in the 2024 presidential election.

Donald Trump has been briefed by U.S. intelligence officials about alleged assassination threats from Iran, aiming to destabilize the U.S., his campaign reported. Meanwhile, Trump rival Kamala Harris will soon announce new incentives to boost domestic manufacturing.

Protests against US support for Israel have emerged in several cities, with anti-war activists demanding an arms embargo. In other developments, a man was charged with attempted assassination after allegedly staking out Trump's Florida golf course with a rifle.

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll places Harris ahead of Trump by seven percentage points in the presidential race, citing her advantage on economic issues. The US House is working on a stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown ahead of the election.

Lastly, the upcoming VP debate promises drama as candidates J.D. Vance and Tim Walz prepare to face off. Both have made headlines for their contentious remarks and campaign strategies.

(With inputs from agencies.)