The running mates of the two major parties, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris, are facing increased scrutiny as the presidential election approaches. Republican Ohio Senator JD Vance is wrapping up unsuccessful charities he established following the success of his book “Hillbilly Elegy,” while the decades-old DUI arrest of Democrat and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has garnered attention from critics.

In the political landscape, there are concerns among members of Congress about the military becoming politicized during the election and the potential misuse of active-duty troops as a domestic law enforcement force. This presidential race is the first since the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, which aimed to disrupt the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory.

During a recent press conference at his New Jersey golf club, former President Trump made false claims about the economy, inflation, and his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, mixing inaccurate information with personal attacks. Despite his assertions, independent estimates suggest his claims were either exaggerated or misleading.

Vice President Kamala Harris has been scrutinized for changing her stance on various issues such as fracking, cash bail, healthcare, immigration, and gun control over her political career. It is common for politicians to adjust positions based on evolving public opinion and circumstances, and Harris is no exception.

JD Vance, Trump’s Vice Presidential nominee, is preparing to dissolve the remaining aspects of a charitable initiative he founded to aid individuals in Appalachia after writing his book. Vance launched two nonprofit organizations in 2016 to address challenges in Ohio and other Rust Belt states, focusing on employment, mental health, and combating the opioid crisis.

Meanwhile, Governor Tim Walz’s 1995 arrest for drunken driving in Nebraska has resurfaced following his selection as Kamala Harris’s running mate. Walz, who was a teacher at the time, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of reckless driving the following year.

Amid the ongoing campaign, lawmakers are urging the Pentagon leadership to uphold laws preventing the military from being involved in civilian law enforcement or executing unlawful directives. This intervention comes as the presidential election intensifies following the events of Jan. 6, 2021, and the false claims of electoral fraud made by former President Trump, despite investigations disproving such allegations.