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13 wildest lies Trump told in the debate with Kamala Harris

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Ex-President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for their first presidential debate—and Trump unleashed a barrage of lies and misleading claims.
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris holds a bag of Doritos chips at Sheetz convenience store during a campaign stop, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Coralpolis, Pa. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

High food prices are hurting Texas families. Here’s what Kamala Harris has proposed to lower costs.

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The vice president has said that she will call on Congress to pass a federal ban on price gouging and give the Federal Trade Commission more authority to prevent consolidation in the food industry.
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she steps on stage to address a crowd, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, during a campaign stop, in North Hampton, N.H. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Kamala Harris proposes plan to make it easier for Texans to start small businesses

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Harris has proposed expanding a tax deduction for costs that are incurred while starting a business, creating a new fund that would allow the country’s smallest banks to cover the interest accrued on loans to new businesses, and more. 
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Aug. 22, 2024 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Kamala Harris wants to make it easier to afford housing in Texas

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After years of a worsening housing crisis in Texas, Kamala Harris’ proposals seek to create three million homes by 2028, provide down payment assistance to first-time home buyers, and crack down on price fixing among corporate landlords. 
FTC spokesperson Victoria Graham said that the decision “does not prevent the FTC from addressing noncompetes through case-by-case enforcement actions” and said that the agency is “seriously considering” appealing the Texas court’s decision. (Photo via Getty Images/ Martinns)

Trump-appointed judge strikes down FTC ban on noncompete agreements

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FTC spokesperson Victoria Graham said that the decision “does not prevent the FTC from addressing noncompetes through case-by-case enforcement actions” and said that the agency is “seriously considering” appealing the Texas court’s decision.