The 2024 U.S. presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris remains highly competitive, with fluctuating leads in both national and battleground state polls. Trump has recently gained an edge in states like Arizona and Wisconsin, according to CBS News and Rasmussen Reports, while Harris maintains a slight national lead in some surveys, such as Emerson College's. Notably, Trump has shown significant strength in the RealClearPolitics average, leading in all seven swing states, which are critical for electoral victory. Concerns about potential manipulation in prediction markets like Polymarket, where a single user has significantly influenced Trump's odds, have been raised, highlighting the volatility and unpredictability of the current election landscape. Political forecasters, including Nate Silver and Allan Lichtman, suggest that the race is too close to call, with potential for late shifts in voter sentiment. The outcome may ultimately depend on developments in key issues such as the economy and border security, where Trump currently holds an advantage.