Hope Springs volunteers surveyed over 13,000 voters in swing states and observed trends in President Biden's favor. Democrats are divided over handling college protests and concern over President Biden's support for Israel. Black voter enthusiasm for Biden is down due to concerns about the economy, Middle East tension, and election reforms. President Biden is hoping to flip North Carolina in the upcoming election after narrowly losing it to Trump in 2020. A judge fined Trump $1,000 for violating a gag order, warning of potential jail time for future violations.