Harris Gets Under Trump’s Skin

Can't-miss moments from the debate. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( September 11, 2024 Good morning! Here’s a preview of what’s ahead: - [The biggest takeaways from last night’s debate]( — with [input from politico Brian Goldsmith]( - [Taylor Swift's highly anticiapted presidential endorsement]( - [Home essentials to get you through a power outage]( - [The fall fashion finds we're eyeing]( And more. Read on!   In the News [Big screen showing Harris looking amusedly at Trump]( Getty Images After weeks of rising tensions, Vice President Kamala Harris finally came face to face with former President Donald Trump in their first presidential debate. Safe to say, it went nothing like the last one. Harris kept her cool, testing Trump's patience with jibes throughout. She told him that military leaders say he's a "disgrace," world leaders are laughing at him, and that 81 million voters had fired him. “Clearly, he’s having a very difficult time processing that,” she said. Trump consistently rose to the bait, at one point exclaiming testily "Wait a minute, I'm talking now. You don't mind? ... Does that sound familiar?" when Harris tried to call him out on his claims about her "defunding the police." She replied calmly: "Don't lie." Trump was particularly upset when Harris questioned the size of the crowds at his rallies. At one point, he veered into a bizarre, unfounded rant about migrants eating Americans' pets (we've got more on that very odd claim from the Trump camp, below). Here's a rundown of the debate's most dramatic moments — plus [a little fact-checking of the contenders' claims.]( [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Fharris-trump-debate-takeaways%2F   Breaking It Down That was some debate! There was a lot to unpack, and I was glad to debrief with two incredibly smart people. First up, [I chatted with political strategist Brian Goldsmith]( about how each candidate performed and the impact this could have come November. Then, I appeared on NPR’s “The Middle” with Jeremy Hobson to give my thoughts — [listen right here](.   More Stories [Taylor Swift's head and shoulders, wearing a denim corset top]( Getty Images One of the most anticipated endorsements of the 2024 race is in: Taylor Swift says she'll be supporting Kamala Harris. "She is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos," Swift wrote — signing off with [a sharp jab at J.D. Vance](. Storm Francine has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane, and is on a collision course with the Louisiana coast, where it's expected to land packing powerful winds later today. 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They depict tragedy, pain, and terror — but also the resilience and unity of fearless rescue workers and the American people. [SEE MORE](   Down the Rabbit Hole [J.D. Vance]( Getty Images Donald Trump’s running mate, J.D. Vance, is spreading widely debunked claims about Haitian immigrants eating people’s pets, and Republicans and X owner Elon Musk are amplifying them. The nonprofit Haitian Community Help and Support Center slammed the remarks as “just bigotry, discrimination and racism.” Here's how this bizarre myth began, and [why conservatives are pushing it](. [READ MORE](   Extra Credit [Alison Bruhn holding up a patterned jacket and hot pink velvet shoes]( KCM Style files: Buying secondhand clothing is a sustainable way to add one-of-a-kind pieces to your wardrobe. Our fashion expert Alison Bruhn breaks down [the shopping mistakes to avoid]( at a consignment store. Plan ahead: Are you really prepared in case of a power outage? 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