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Renowned political consultant and former senior adviser to President Trump, Kellyanne Conway, has voiced her primary concern: the safety of the former president.

“My main worry is that President Trump, his family and those around him remain safe,” the 57-year-old shared in an interview with Politico.

Conway’s apprehensions come after Trump survived two assassination attempts since July 13.

As for Election Night, the seasoned pollster is focused on whether Vice President Kamala Harris can secure the crucial “blue wall” states—Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania—for the Democrats.

“Politically, I have had my eye on Kamala and the Dems making the trade of a lifetime: running up the totals of white college educated households, including in the suburbs, and mostly in the three Blue Wall states, rather than chase the rural and urban voters and typically core Democratic voters where Trump is seeing gains,” she explained to Politico. “Once she was running out the clock; now it seems she is racing against it.”

“Her ‘I’m not Biden’ and ‘I’m not Trump’ worked for a while, but she never answered the obvious, essential questions, ‘Who are you?’”

When asked what the Harris campaign has done effectively, Conway was succinct: “Spending money.”

“Even though in politics, as in life, money is distorting,” she remarked. “Money can’t buy love, and it also can’t buy votes.”

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Three kedoshei elyon had one common concept when it came to learning Torah – they were the Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh (Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar 1696-1743) when he came to Eretz Yisroel; the Ramchal (Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto 1707-1746) when he lived in Padua, Italy;  and Hagaon, Harav Chaim Volozhiner, (1749-1821) the famous talmid of the Gaon of Vilna.

They each had a yeshiva with ‘around-the-clock’ Torah learning, 24-hours a day, so that there would be no minute when the sound of Torah learning would not be heard in this world. The 24-hour period would be divided into shifts, and as one ended the next would begin.

Torah-24

A “Torah-24” Center has been opened in Yerushalayim and the Nasi is Maran Sar Hatorah, Harav Chaim Kanievsky, zt”l.

Under ONE ROOF, from 6:00 am – 6:00 am, 10 kollelim fill successive learning shifts. Each kollel focuses on a specific area of in-depth Torah study. The “Torah-24” Kollelim include: Boker (Gemora), Yerushalmi, Bavli, Zeraim-Taharot, Dalet Chelkei Shulchan Aruch, Erev (Gemora), Chatzos- Zohar/Kabbolah, Erev Shabbos (Chumash / Medrash b’iyun). 

Already there are 52 avreichim metzuyonim, and a large number of candidates are vying for the remaining slots in the kollelim. All the avreichim are required to take rigorous monthly tests.

Endorsements & Letters

Endorsements include Maranan Hagaonim shlit”a: Harav Gershon Edelstein, Harav Berel Povarsky, Harav Shimon Badani, Harav Dovid Cohen, Harav Boruch Mordechai Ezrachi, Harav Chaim Feinstein, Harav Shimon Galai, Harav Shraga Shteinman.

Letters of support-encouragement have been received from Maranan Hagaonim, shlit”a: Hamekubal Harav David Bazri, Hamashpia Hagadol Reb Elimelech Biderman, Hamekubal Harav Yaakov Meir Schechter, Harav Moishe Sternbuch, Harav Yitzchak Tuvia Weiss.

For more “Torah-24” information click on: www.torah-24.com or call 718-766-5022

Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the Jewish billionaire founder of Home Depot who donated extensively to Jewish causes, died in Boca Raton, Fla. He was 95.

Morton Klein, national president of the Zionist Organization of America, stated that Marcus was an “extraordinary Zionist, American patriot, business giant, philanthropic titan, devoted ZOA supporter and my dear friend.”

“I can’t imagine the world without Bernie Marcus,” Klein said. “The world and I will never be quite the same.”

Marcus was a member of the Republican Jewish Coalition board of directors.

“Bernie was truly one of the greats of his generation. He came from poverty to build a company that today employs over 500,000 people. He was an extraordinary leader, whose warmth and caring were evident to everyone he met,” stated Norm Coleman and Matt Brooks, national chairman and CEO respectively of the RJC.

Marcus and his wife Billi Marcus “gave away billions of dollars to causes that directly improved the lives of his fellow Americans: children with autism; veterans fighting post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries and substance abuse; cancer patients and others,” the RJC leaders stated.

They noted that he also built the Georgia Aquarium and “supported many Israeli and Jewish causes, including the Israel Democracy Institute.”

“Bernie was a patriot who generously shared his resources, his wisdom and his eloquence to defend capitalism, freedom and our republic,” they added. “The RJC was proud to feature Bernie in an ad we ran in battleground states in the 2012 election, in which he shared his concerns for America’s future under President Obama.”

Blessing in disguise

Born to Russian Jewish immigrants in 1929, Macrus grew up in a Newark, N.J., tenement, according to a Home Depot statement. “He dreamed of becoming a doctor. When his family couldn’t afford medical school, he enrolled in pharmacy school and received a degree from Rutgers University,” the company stated. “Bernie said he’d often cut classes to sell Amana freezers door-to-door.”

After graduating, Marcus worked at the O’Dell’s and Vornado, and he became chairman of the board and president of Handy Dan Improvement Centers, which was part of Daylin, in 1972, Home Depot stated.

“While working for Daylin, Bernie formed a friendship with Arthur Blank that would last for the rest of his life,” Home Depot said. “The watershed moment in Bernie’s career came when he was fired from Handy Dan in April 1978, along with Arthur and Ron Brill. Bernie was faced with the prospect of reinventing himself at 49.”

With a “vision of a one-stop shop for do-it-yourselfers, something that did not exist in the home improvement retail landscape at the time,” Marcus launched Home Depot, opening stores in Atlanta. “From those first stores in 1979, Bernie and his fellow founders grew a business that created jobs worldwide—eventually employing more than 500,000 associates,” the company said.

Home Depot added that “giving back was part of Bernie’s upbringing,” adding that Marcus said, “My mother taught me to be generous. She believed that the more you give, the more you get.”

“Bernie would practice the Jewish tradition of tzedakah throughout his life,” the company said. “In his book Kick Up Some Dust: Lessons on Thinking Big, Giving Back and Doing It Yourself, he writes, ‘I was able to do things my parents could only dream about … and have focused on helping those I will never meet.’”

Jared Powers, CEO of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta—named for Marcus—called the late businessman “a visionary philanthropist, devoted community leader and beloved friend to our agency and the entire Jewish community.”

“Bernie’s enduring generosity and unwavering philanthropic support to the Marcus JCC transformed our organization in ways beyond measure, ensuring that our agency remained innovative, vibrant, inclusive and a safe hub for Jewish life,” Powers stated. “His tremendous philanthropy shaped the Marcus JCC’s past and present and has inspired countless individuals and future generations to celebrate their Jewish values and connect with each other.”

“His legacy lives on in the spaces he helped create, the lives he impacted and the community he strengthened,” he added. “The entire Jewish community in Atlanta is better for having Bernie Marcus as its champion and role model.”

Home Depot stated that Marcus “was an inspiration in many ways. He was a master merchant and a genius with customer service. Together with Arthur Blank and Ken Langone, Bernie helped create a nation of doers who could tackle any project, large or small. He loved our customers.”

“He also loved the associates who made the company what it is today,” the company said. “He never lost sight of his humble roots, using his success not for fame or fortune but to generously help others. In business and in charity, Bernie was unparalleled in generosity and goodwill.”

Marcus is survived by his wife Billi, three children and grandchildren. JNS

{Matzav.com}

Pundits and pollsters offer their predictions and keys to victory for former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

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‘The Ben Shapiro Show’ host speaks to ‘Jesse Watters Primetime’ about the upcoming election.

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R’ Mendel Roth, the son of the Shomrei Emunim Rebbe from Ashdod and a descendant of Rav Aharon Roth, publicly declared his intention to join the newly established charedi Hashmonaim Brigade on Monday evening.

R’ Roth is widely recognized for his bold and candid stances on both public and halachic matters.

In a heartfelt post on his Facebook page, R’ Roth, who is also a musician, described the inner struggles he has faced over the past year since the onset of the war: “Throughout the year, I’ve been plagued by a deep sense of unease. As the blood of my fellow Jews flows freely, I’ve remained silent,” he confessed. “Instead of compiling a list of justifications while my conscience gnaws at me, I must confront the truth head-on and take decisive action.”

This pivotal decision followed an impactful conversation with Col. Avinoam Emunah, the officer set to command the brigade. “Speaking with him felt more like conversing with a Rosh Yeshiva than a military leader,” R’ Roth recounted.

He expressed his determination to serve as a combat soldier: “The decision is final. Mendel is joining the new charedi brigade as a combat soldier, embracing the mission of instilling Jewish values and spiritual influence within the unit.”

At 33, R’ Roth acknowledged the potential challenges ahead: “I’m fully aware that during basic training, I might discover I’m not cut out for the mental or physical demands of being a combat soldier. If that happens, I will dedicate myself entirely to the brigade’s spiritual and emotional welfare, with God’s help.”

R’ Roth believes the establishment of this brigade represents a significant transformation within the IDF: “The IDF has recognized something it hadn’t before and is now fully committed to ensuring the success of this initiative. They’re ready to address the spiritual and emotional needs of the charedi community like never before.”

He noted that many charedi rabbonim who have reviewed the program details have expressed strong support for the initiative, though they emphasized that widespread enlistment of charedim would likely follow only after an initial trial period.

“I am deeply moved and proud of this decision,” R’ Roth concluded. “This brigade ushers in a new era of hope and unity, carrying profound historical significance for the fractured and troubled Israeli society.”

{Matzav.com Israel}

Concerns over voter interference and election integrity emerged early this morning at PS 164 in Queens, NY, where scanner malfunctions reportedly disrupted the voting process during the ongoing 2024 elections, Matzav.com has learned.

Voters were initially told to leave their ballots with election workers due to problems with the scanning machines. As a result, it is claimed that hundreds of ballots have been voided.

A call has gone out for individuals who cast their votes before 8:30 AM to return and vote again, sparking outrage among some community members.

One local resident, Olga Shimanova, shared her alarming experience on social media, stating that upon arriving to vote, she was informed that her ballot had already been cast on October 27, a date she insists she did not vote. Despite filling out an affidavit to rectify the issue, she was told her vote for the day would not be counted. Shimanova’s neighbor, who was volunteering at the site, disclosed that his deceased mother still appeared on the voter rolls despite multiple attempts to have her name removed.

Reacting to these incidents, community members expressed frustration, likening the situation to that of a “banana republic,” questioning the integrity of the voting system, and calling for accountability and transparency.

In response to the reports, the NYC Board of Elections released a statement confirming the technical issues at some polling locations in Queens. The statement assured that technicians were dispatched promptly, and all 290 sites in the borough were inspected. Voters were reportedly able to continue casting their ballots either by rescanning or placing them in the emergency bin as per protocol. The Board emphasized that all votes would be counted and sought to reassure the public of the system’s integrity.

The incident has reignited debates over the effectiveness of election protocols and voter confidence, especially in light of recurring technical challenges.

{CB Frommer – Matzav.com}

GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance spoke with the press in Cincinnati, Ohio, after casting his ballot in the 2024 presidential election.

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‘Special Report’ anchor Bret Baier discusses the path to victory for both former President Trump and Vice President Harris on ‘Varney & Co.’

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“Fox & Friends Weekend'” co-host Rachel Campos Duffy has “Breakfast with Friends” with Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., on how Republicans are feeling this Election Day and takes questions from Pennsylvania locals.

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Today is Election Day! This is your last chance to vote and make your voice heard at the polls. Each of us has the opportunity—and responsibility—to take part in shaping the future for our community, our families, and the values we hold dear.

The Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah has issued a kol korei, urging every eligible member of our community to vote. Participating in the election process is not merely a civic responsibility, but a profound expression of our commitment to the well-being of our fellow Jews wherever they reside.

Click here to watch an important message from Rabbi Aharon Feldman.

For voting resources go to Agudah.org/Vote

Did you vote? Send your ‘I voted’ photos to Vote@Agudah.org

Why Every Vote Matters—Even if You Don’t Live in a Swing State

Some may feel that if they live outside a “swing state,” their vote may not carry much weight. This is not true. Every vote demonstrates the strength and unity of our community. Voting even in reliably “blue” or “red” states is critical in influencing local and state decisions and showing to elected officials that we are a community that matters. Your vote has an impact, wherever you are.

Click here to watch videos from Agudah regional directors about how your vote makes a difference even though you don’t live in a swing state.

Here’s What You Can Do Today to Make Sure Your Vote Counts Today:

1. ⁠Confirm Your Polling Location: Check your polling place today, even if you have voted there in the past, as locations may have changed.
2. ⁠Prepare Any Necessary ID: Bring any identification your polling place may require to avoid any issues at the polls.
3. ⁠Register: If you have not yet registered to vote and live in any of the following states you can register and vote on election day. (States: CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, ID, IL, IA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MT, NV, NH, NM, ND, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, and WY)
4. Bring Someone with You: Voting is a community effort. Invite family members, friends, or neighbors to go with you. Each additional vote amplifies our impact.

We have seen how elections can are decided by the narrowest of margins. When our community comes together, our voices are stronger, our values are protected, and our future is more secure.

Let us honor the call of our Gedolim and stand up for the principles and the future that matter to us all.

Thank you for your commitment and for standing together as part of a strong, unified community.

Former President Trump and former first lady Melania Trump arrived at headquarters Tuesday after casting their ballots in the 2024 election. The ‘Outnumbered’ panel also weighs in on Kamala Harris’ closing message to voters in Pennsylvania.

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UPDATED REPORT: Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu has fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the premier’s office announced on Tuesday.

Foreign Minister Yisroel Katz will be appointed to Gallant’s position, while Minister-without-Portfolio Gideon Sa’ar has been offered to fill the post of Israel’s top diplomat, according to Netanyahu.

“Unfortunately, over the past months, the trust between me and the minister of defense has been broken. There were significant gaps regarding the management of the [military] campaign, and these gaps were accompanied by statements and actions that contradicted the decisions of the government,” the premier said in a video statement.

“I made repeated efforts to bridge these gaps, but they only widened. These issues even reached the public in an unacceptable manner, and, worse, became known to our enemies, who took pleasure and found advantage in it,” added Netanyahu.

In a missive published by Channel 12, the premier told Gallant that his dismissal would be effective 48 hours after the delivery of the letter. “I would like to thank you for your work as defense minister,” Netanyahu wrote. A meeting between the two was said to have lasted three minutes.

The Channel 12 report noted that, as part of the move, Netanyahu and Katz are expected to launch a bid to replace Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi and other senior Israeli security officials.

Responding to his firing on X, the defense minister wrote, “The security of the State of Israel was and will always remain my life’s mission.”

Katz thanked Netanyahu for entrusting him with the responsibility, vowing to lead the Israeli military “towards victory against our enemies and to achieve the goals of the war: The return of all the hostages as the most important mission, the destruction of Hamas in Gaza, the defeat of Hezbollah in Lebanon, the curbing of Iranian aggression and the safe return of the residents of the north and south to their homes.”

Netanyahu and Gallant had been at odds since the 2023 judicial reform crisis. In May of last year, while Netanyahu was abroad, Gallant called a solo press conference and urged the prime minister to halt the judicial reform legislation amid massive street protests throughout Israel.

Some 24 hours later, Netanyahu announced his intention to fire Gallant. Nationwide protests against the government’s now-shelved judicial reform agenda intensified, and the premier reversed his decision.

Six months ago, Netanyahu and other members of his coalition slammed Gallant after he demanded that Israel commit to Palestinian control over the Gaza Strip post-war with Hamas.

In September, after news broke that the Israel Defense Forces found the bodies of six hostages in a Hamas tunnel in southern Gaza, Gallant demanded that Netanyahu renege on a decision to keep IDF troops on the enclave’s border with Egypt, known as the Philadelphi Corridor.

Gallant apologized in a bid to stave off his dismissal, Maariv reported later that month, citing conversations among the premier’s associates.

The majority of Likud Party voters lost faith in Gallant and wanted to see him fired, according to a JNS/Direct Polls survey carried out in July.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised Tuesday’s move, writing on X, “I congratulate the prime minister on the decision to fire Gallant. With Gallant, who is still deeply trapped in the [pre-Oct. 7, 2023, security] concept, it is not possible to achieve absolute victory—and the prime minister did well to remove him from his position.”

Meanwhile, opposition leader Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid Party) called the firing an “act of madness,” urging his supporters to take to the streets.

Following the announcement of Gallant’s dismissal, protesters blocked Tel Aviv’s Ayalon Highway while lighting bonfires. At the same time, police erected barriers in front of Netanyahu’s Jerusalem residence.

“Israel Police officers are deployed in large forces at the protest hotspots throughout the country with the purpose of maintaining security and public order, as well as to enable a balance between the freedom to legitimately protest and the freedom of movement,” police stated.

“We call on the protesting public to obey instructions of police officers at the scene and to behave in a way that will not endanger the safety of the protestors, the police officers and road users,” the statement urged.

{Matzav.com Israel}

Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu has presented a new proposal that would see Yerushalayim pay “several million dollars” for each hostage, in exchange for safe passage abroad for the captors and their families, Channel 12 reported on Monday.

Netanyahu previewed this type of proposal in a statement following the killing of Hamas terror leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza on Oct. 16.

“To the Hamas terrorists, I say—your leaders are fleeing and will be eliminated. I call on anyone holding our hostages: Lay down your weapons and return our hostages, and we will allow you to leave and live. At the same time, I say that anyone who harms our hostages will pay with his life, and we will settle accounts with him,” added the premier.

The plan was reportedly discussed in Sunday’s meeting with the government’s point man on the hostage issue, Gal Hirsch.

(JNS)

It’s Election Day. If you haven’t registered to vote or aren’t sure whether you need to, you might not be out of luck. Each state has different rules for when and how to register, and one state – North Dakota – doesn’t even require registration. Here’s what to know.

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The basics

Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia allow in-person registration on Election Day. Others states’ deadlines vary – some are as early as Oct. 6 – and can also differ for online, mail-in or in-person registration.

-Not sure if you’re registered? You can check on your state’s election website.

-Proof of residency and identification are generally required, but rules vary by state.

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Which states allow same-day voter registration?

The states that allow in-person registration on Nov. 5 are: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Washington, D.C., allows it as well.

There are also nuances among these states. In Alaska and Rhode Island, for example, same-day registration is only possible for presidential and vice-presidential votes. In most places that allow same-day voter registration, it can be done at all polling places, but there are exceptions: In Connecticut and Rhode Island, it must be done at one designated location in each town; in Michigan, at a city or township clerk’s office; and in Montana, at the county elections office.

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What do I need to register to vote?

In most cases, you will need to provide some form of identification such as a driver’s license, state ID or a Social Security number. You may be able to use other documents such as a bank statement or utility bill that show your name and address, but it’s best to check the rules in your state beforehand.

For example, in Idaho you must have photo identification and, if that photo ID doesn’t have your Idaho address, proof of residence such as a rental agreement, paycheck or letter from a social service agency. In Maine, you can use your birth certificate, student ID from a state-approved education institution or a description of your place of residence given under oath to a municipal clerk, among other options. Wisconsin requires a proof-of-residence document that can either be hard copy or displayed on an electronic device.

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Do I need to register to vote every election?

Millions of names are removed from electoral rolls each term when the person has moved, died or otherwise become ineligible to vote, and these processes sometimes remove eligible voters.

In some states, this removal process is triggered after a certain number of years without the person voting in that state. You can check the rules for your state or territory using this tool from advocacy group Voting Rights Lab. In Ohio and Massachusetts, this process begins after two years. In 13 states, it begins after four years. In 28 states and D.C., nonvoting does not result in removal from the electoral roll.

You should reregister if you move to a different state, and update your information if you move within the same state. Most jurisdictions do not require you to cancel your voter registration after you move, but allow you to cancel it if you want.

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An American soldier who was critically hurt six months ago while on the Biden administration’s Gaza-aid pier mission died of his injuries last week, the U.S. military announced on Monday.

Sgt. Quandarius Davon Stanley, 23, served in the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia and was injured in a non-combat incident on May 23. He died on Oct. 31.

The fallen soldier “was injured while supporting the mission that delivered humanitarian aid to Gaza in May 2024 and was receiving treatment in a long-term care medical center,” Capt. Shkeila Milford-Glover, a spokesman for the Army, said in a statement cited by CNN.

Stanley “was an instrumental and well respected first line leader,” added Col. John “Eddie” Gray, commander of the unit, “especially during the mission to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.”

“We will continue to provide support to his family during this difficult time. Our entire unit mourns alongside his family,” Gray concluded.

It remains unclear how Stanley was injured, though officials have said that the incident took place out on a ship. Two other troops sustained minor injuries in the incident and immediately returned to duty.

Announced by President Joe Biden at his State of the Union address in March, the $230 million floating dock was intended to increase the flow of humanitarian aid via a sea route from Cyprus. However, the project was plagued with problems after the pier became operational on May 7.

In the first week of operations, some three-fourths of the humanitarian aid transported from the dock was stolen by unspecified Palestinian actors while en route to a United Nations warehouse.

Over the summer, a U.S. Agency for International Development internal watchdog noted that the agency tasked with coordinating the pier, also called the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore, had pushed back on the idea.

Problems during the mission, primarily caused by rough seas and bad weather, rendered the pier inoperable for large stretches of time, the USAID report noted. The JLOTS dock operated for only 20 days before being closed on July 17, bringing in enough food for some 450,000 Palestinians. Both figures fell well short of the project’s stated goals.

Two Israel Defense Forces soldiers were killed in June while securing the humanitarian-aid pier, an Israeli source deployed to Gaza told JNS in July. On June 15, IDF tanks based at a makeshift military outpost set up near the pier ran over a large IED some 400 meters north of it, killing two soldiers and wounding two others, according to the military source.

“What led me to talk is really just the frustration towards the end of the last few weeks. It’s a very unsafe operation; anything could happen,” the source claimed. “They [the U.S.] could have delivered the aid through any land port and finished within a week, but for whatever publicity reason, they built the pier. Then they failed and tried to cover it up.

“When the pier broke the first time, it was a lot more dangerous than they made it sound. It sounded like they were on top of things, but Israel had to fix it all for them,” he said. “Everything they tried to accomplish, whether it was a defensive operation or daily operations, nothing went without a hitch.”

(JNS)

Election Day is here. The presidential contest between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is here, and the race is razor-thin.

Political experts largely agree that the outcome will hinge on seven key swing states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Here’s an overview by Newsmax of the latest polling data in these pivotal states:

Arizona: Trump is showing strength in a state he narrowly lost to Joe Biden by 10,457 votes in 2020, but won in 2016. A Victory Insights poll from Monday puts Trump slightly ahead at 49.2% to Harris’s 48.4%. Another survey by Emerson College/The Hill also shows Trump leading 50% to 48%.

Georgia: Trump maintains a slim lead here as well. According to an Emerson College/The Hill poll released on Monday, he’s ahead 50% to 49%. Similarly, an InsiderAdvantage poll from Sunday has Trump leading 48.7% to 47.7%, although a New York Times/Siena College poll on the same day gives Harris a slight edge at 48% to 47%.

Michigan: Harris holds a narrow advantage in this critical state. A Research Co. poll from Monday shows her leading 51% to 47%, but a Trafalgar Group poll from Sunday shows Trump slightly ahead at 47.8% to 47.4%.

Nevada: This state is proving to be a dead heat. Emerson College/The Hill’s Monday poll has the candidates tied at 48% each. However, a New York Times/Siena College poll from Sunday gives Harris a 49% to 46% lead.

North Carolina: Trump is leading in North Carolina according to multiple polls. Emerson College/The Hill’s Monday poll shows Trump ahead 49% to 48%, and a Patriot Polling survey from Sunday puts him at 50.5% to Harris’s 48.9%.

Pennsylvania: Widely seen as a crucial battleground, Pennsylvania is neck-and-neck. A Research Co. poll from Monday shows Harris with a slight lead at 50% to 49%, while the New York Times/Siena College poll from Sunday has the candidates tied at 48% each.

Wisconsin: The race in Wisconsin is extremely close as well. Emerson College/The Hill’s Monday poll shows both candidates tied at 49%, while the New York Times/Siena College poll from Sunday gives Harris a slight advantage at 49% to 47%.

These states will be closely watched as the nation heads to the polls, with each percentage point potentially tipping the balance in this tightly contested election.

{Matzav.com}

In anticipation of potential unrest following Tuesday’s presidential election, federal and local authorities are bolstering security measures in Washington, D.C. This includes the installation of fencing around key locations such as the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence, and the U.S. Capitol.

Additionally, 8-foot barriers have been erected around the Treasury Department, parts of Lafayette Square, and the Naval Observatory. These steps, implemented by the U.S. Secret Service, are described as “part of wide-ranging public safety preparations for Tuesday’s election,” according to a statement from the agency released on Sunday.

The Secret Service is extending similar measures to the convention center in Palm Beach, Florida, where Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump plans to hold his election-night event, as reported by The Washington Post.

D.C. police have announced road closures starting Monday night in the vicinity of Howard University, where Harris will be hosting her election-night gathering on Tuesday.

“The Secret Service is working closely with federal, state, and local partners in Washington, DC, and Palm Beach County, Florida to ensure heightened levels of Election Day safety and security,” the agency’s statement noted. “These enhancements are not in response to any specific issue but are part of wide-ranging public safety preparations for Tuesday’s election.”

Business owners in D.C. are also taking precautionary measures, mindful of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, which followed the 2020 election. Many have boarded up their establishments or added security fencing to prevent potential looting.

“There is concern around the city. We’re not expecting full-fledged pandemonium like we saw after Jan. 6 or four years ago,” said Eric J. Jones, vice president of government affairs for the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington. He also referenced the riots following George Floyd’s death in May 2020, adding, “Honestly, it’s just fear.”

Jones remarked, “People would rather be overprepared and have nothing happen, as opposed to the alternative.”

The report indicates that all 3,300 D.C. police officers will be on duty in 12-hour shifts.

Additionally, a private security firm is deploying approximately 2,000 guards to protect client businesses near the White House and Capitol, as noted by The Washington Post.

{Matzav.com}