A recent Washington Post/Schar School poll shows Kamala Harris and Donald Trump nearly tied in key battleground states, with Harris leading in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, while Trump holds an advantage in Arizona and North Carolina. Trump visited North Carolina to address flood recovery, reiterating unfounded claims about FEMA funds and criticizing Harris as a 'cognitive mess.' Meanwhile, Harris is actively courting independent and disillusioned Republican voters, joining forces with Liz Cheney on a campaign tour through Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Cheney, who has criticized Trump, encourages GOP voters to support Harris despite differing views on issues like abortion. In a separate legal matter, Trump faces a defamation lawsuit from the Central Park Five, a group wrongfully convicted of a crime he publicly condemned decades ago. The upcoming election may hinge on voter sentiment in these contested regions as both candidates intensify their outreach efforts.