Amid rising tensions and recent violent racist attacks in Britain, thousands of police and anti-racism protesters gathered to counter expected far-right groups that ultimately did not appear. In the U.S., reactions to Donald Trump's performance in a recent presidential debate were mixed, with Florida Democrats condemning his remarks as disrespectful to Floridians and highlighting Kamala Harris's empathetic leadership. Several Senate Republicans also critiqued Trump's performance, with some expressing disappointment at the lack of clarity on key issues, while others emphasized the need for fiscal responsibility. Veterans groups reacted strongly to Trump's debate comments, warning of the potential consequences of his short-term policies on national security, and criticized his previous remarks about veterans. Concurrently, behind-the-scenes reports suggest the Trump campaign is strategizing in response to the debate fallout. Overall, the contrasting opinions underscore a polarized political landscape leading up to the upcoming elections.