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Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, participated in a Univision town hall on October 10 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During the event, she emphasized her commitment to reinforcing President Joe Biden's asylum policies but did not detail her plans for Dreamers—immigrants brought to the U.S. as children under DACA. Previously, Harris had promised executive actions to provide citizenship pathways for Dreamers and protect immigrants without legal status from deportation.
"So our Dreamers — this is again a very big example of what the price is to pay for our broken immigration system," Harris stated. She added that they "should not have to live in fear but should have the ability to be on a path to earn their citizenship."
When asked about Donald Trump, her opponent, Harris said, "I think Donald Trump loves his family, and I think that's very important." However, she noted that she doesn't know him well personally.
In Oklahoma, State Superintendent Ryan Walters revised a directive mandating Bibles in public school classrooms after criticism arose over its apparent exclusivity toward a Bible sold by former President Donald Trump. The initial request specified Bibles with certain features only found in Trump's "God Bless the USA Bible." Following backlash, requirements were broadened to include more options.
Walters defended teaching the Bible due to its historical significance and criticized media coverage: "The left-wing media hates Donald Trump so much...they will lie and go to any means necessary."
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer faced criticism from some Catholics after appearing in a video feeding chips to a podcaster. Critics argued it mocked Communion. Whitmer's office did not comment immediately.
Tim Graham from NewsBusters expressed concerns: "Many Catholics are going to see this as mocking the communion rail." In contrast, Catholic author Gloria Purvis questioned if people truly believed Whitmer intended disrespect: "Are Catholics that easily duped?"
Kate Scanlon reports for OSV News covering Washington events.
