In Detroit, Harris blasts Trump as anti-labor over opposing min wage increase, putting “union busters” on NLRB, backing right to work laws and cutting taxes for the rich. “America has tried those failed policies before—and they are failed policies—and we are not going back.”

Harris rallies with unions on Labor Day, in Detroit and then Pittsburgh alongside Biden — drawing sharp contrasts for workers and urging them to help make the difference in two key states. w/ ⁦Holly Otterbein⁩ politico.com/news/2024/09/0…

“Of course people get motivated about voting against somebody. But when they’re as motivated or more motivated about voting for somebody, there’s magic there,” Plouffe⁩ said. “She’s the one with room to grow.” politico.com/news/2024/09/0…

LONDON — One of U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s top advisers, Deborah Mattinson, will brief Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign on Labour’s election-winning strategy next week. politico.eu/article/kamala…

Confirming The Wall Street Journal, per source: Harris will break w Biden's proposal to lift the top cap gains tax rate to 39.6%. Harris wants a smaller hike, but is not proposing a specific level Of note: Harris camp for now is not breaking with Biden over the proposed tax on unrealized cap gains

Muted mics “will serve to shield Donald Trump from direct exchanges with the VP,” Harris adviser Brian Fallon wrote to ABC on Wednesday — begrudgingly agreeing to the rules, he said, so Trump didn’t walk away. “We do not want to jeopardize the debate.” politico.com/newsletters/we…

NEW: CNN has independently confirmed the Russia funded US media company that paid American right-wing social media stars is Tenet Media, based in Tennessee. Some very big names tied up in all of this. Reporting w/ Zachary Cohen Evan Pérez Sean Lyngaas cnn.com/2024/09/04/pol…

Macron appoints Michel Barnier as new PM, hoping to end political impasse politico.eu/article/france…

News: VP Harris is likely to attend the UN General Assembly in NYC later this month, per a person familiar with the plans.

Donald Trump was asked today what he’d do about child care if elected president. This is what he said, in its entirety:

Get ready to hear this quote repeated, again and again.

Karen Dunn, who is leading Harris’ prep for Tuesday’s debate, will also be in court Monday to deliver the opening statement for Google in the DOJ’s latest antitrust case against it. via Reid J. Epstein nytimes.com/2024/09/06/us/…

Trump says he’s “disappointed with my legal talent” as he’s flanked by them, nearly 25 minutes into detailing the accusations made against him of sexual misconduct.

Trump, on the allegation made by Jessica Leeds he touched and made out with her on a plane: "I know you're going to say it's a terrible thing to say but it couldn't have happened...and she would not have been the chosen one...now I assume she is going to sue me for defamation."

Stop Calling School Shootings ‘Unimaginable’ New from me thebulwark.com/p/stop-calling…

NEW - Frustrated Kamala Harris' advisers are throwing out their debate playbook b/c of muted mic rule. But these complaints could also get into Trump's head. "There’s an element of trying to psych-out their side." w/ Holly Otterbein Eli Stokols: politico.com/news/2024/09/0…

Harris has benefitted from her political inheritance, running on Biden’s record, taking over his campaign. But she's also stuck with his debate rules, drawn up “for someone who needed to be protected." ⁦w Elena Schneider⁩ ⁦Holly Otterbein⁩ politico.com/news/2024/09/0…