News Brief: New Details on Trump–Harris ABC Debate; California’s Gun Law Blocked; Temu Questioned for Its CCP Connections

ABC News will host a highly anticipated political debate, a California law limiting gun purchases is blocked...

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris waits to speak at a campaign rally at United Auto Workers Local 900 in Wayne, Mich., on Aug. 8, 2024. (Right) Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a rally at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St Cloud, Minn., on July 27, 2024. (Andrew Harnik, Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Good morning, and welcome to The Epoch Times News Brief for Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. I’m Bill Thomas, we have some very compelling stories to share with you today, and here’s what’s going on.

ABC News will host a highly anticipated political debate, a California law limiting gun purchases is blocked—for now—and state attorneys general are questioning a Chinese online retailer regarding data security. Also, an American athlete is appealing for the return of her Olympic medal, and there’s a salmonella outbreak affecting 31 U.S. states.

We’ll get to each of these stories momentarily, but first up, the former president wants three debates, the vice president says two will suffice, and the first one is rapidly approaching. Here’s the story.

ABC Reveals New Details for Trump–Harris Debate on Sept. 10

ABC News, which is hosting the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, has revealed new details regarding the event.