Politics Aug 19 3 takeaways as Democrats kick off their national convention in Chicago A refreshed Democratic Party reintroduces itself to a divided nation this week, having been transformed by the money, momentum, relief and even joy that followed Vice President Kamala Harris' rise to the top of its ticket.
Politics Aug 16 WATCH: Biden designates 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Springfield, Ill. In August 1908, mobs of white residents tore through Illinois' capital city under the pretext of meting out judgment against two Black men. Two innocent Black men were hanged, dozens of homes and businesses in Springfield's majority-Black neighborhoods were burned…
Politics Aug 15 WATCH: Biden and Harris announce deal to cut Medicare prices of popular drugs “I've been waiting for this moment for a long long time," President Joe Biden said Thursday, during his first policy-oriented appearance with Vice President Kamala Harris since leaving the presidential race. “We pay more for prescription drugs, it’s not hyperbole,…
Politics Aug 13 Harris cautious on policy, aims to outmaneuver Trump and address 2020 vulnerabilities After four years of following President Joe Biden's lead, Harris is taking a cautious approach to unveiling a policy vision in her own right.
Politics Aug 07 Inside the 16 days from Harris’ campaign launch to picking Walz There was no playbook for the newly elevated candidate and a vetting team that in a normal campaign would have months, not days, to make such a critical decision.
Politics Aug 06 WATCH: Harris holds first rally with Tim Walz, saying he’s ‘the kind of vice president America deserves’ Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the nation at a raucous rally Tuesday in Philadelphia aimed at building momentum for the newly minted Democratic presidential ticket in the sprint toward Election Day.
Politics Aug 06 Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate Vice President Kamala Harris is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state, including sweeping protections for abortion rights and generous aid to families.
Politics Aug 04 VP’s team launches ‘Republicans for Harris’ in effort to win over anti-Trump GOP voters Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign on Sunday was launching “Republicans for Harris” as she looks to win over Republican voters put off by Donald Trump’s candidacy.
Politics Jul 27 WATCH: Harris pledges to defend reproductive rights at campaign event in Massachusetts Vice President Kamala Harris used her first fundraiser since becoming the Democrats' likely White House nominee to excoriate the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump as determined to roll back Americans' freedoms.
Politics Jul 24 WATCH: Biden addresses the nation after dropping out of 2024 race As Vice President Kamala Harris moves to take his place as the Democratic standard-bearer, Biden's accomplishments remain very much at risk should Republican Donald Trump prevail.