US Refocuses Customs Policies and Civil Rights Strategies Amid Election Tensions

Current US domestic news highlights include the call by senators for a revision of customs policy to curb fentanyl smuggling, President Biden's wind auction in the Gulf of Maine, and the stalled police reform efforts by the Justice Department. As elections approach, key figures like Vice President Harris engage in prominent public speeches.

On Tuesday, U.S. senators urged a reevaluation of the customs program to combat fentanyl chemical smuggling from China. Following a Reuters report, senators asked for restrictions on e-commerce shipments under a duty-free program lacking stringent checks.

Vice President Harris plans to speak at the location of Trump's January 6 rally to present her campaign's final argument. Harris aims to distinguish her stance from Trump amid close opinion polls.

President Biden announced a historic wind rights auction in the Gulf of Maine as his administration emphasizes clean energy, while ongoing civil rights investigations under his term have yet to result in settlements or reforms.

(With inputs from agencies.)