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Trump also increased his share of voters without a college degree, gained ground with Black voters in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and held steady nationally with white women, shocking Democrats who had expected a post-Dobbs uprising.

At every sign that Trump gained ground, the crowd erupted into loud applause and chants of “Trump” and “fight”.

On the other hand, Harris may be gaining ground with Black men … while she’s losing with Latino men.

Ukraine is planning to draft another 160,000 troops into its military as Russia gains ground in the east.

Worrying for Democrats is that Trump has gained ground in the crucial "blue wall" states that offer Harris her clearest path to victory – Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania – as well as among black and Latino voters.