Jul 22 Watch 7:02 Harris is the 'coalition builder this country needs,' Sen. Padilla says By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens, Saher Khan While some Democrats are hoping for an open convention, party support for Vice President Kamala Harris solidified on Monday. Sen. Alex Padilla of California assumed Harris’ seat in the Senate when she became vice president and he has endorsed her… Continue watching
Jul 22 JD Vance slams Harris during his VP nominee solo campaign debut By Michelle L. Price, Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press The Ohio senator held a rally Monday at his former high school in Middletown, his hometown, where he played up his local ties, praised running mate Donald Trump and attacked Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 9:51 A look at Kamala Harris' legal career and political record By William Brangham, Sam Weber, Maea Lenei Buhre From the daughter of immigrants to the favorite for the Democratic presidential nomination. William Brangham has a look at Vice President Kamala Harris' record and how she arrived at this pivotal moment. Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 10:17 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on why Democrats quickly lined up behind Kamala Harris By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the future of the presidential race with President Biden dropping out and Democrats lining up to… Continue watching
Jul 22 WATCH: Harris speaks at 2024 campaign headquarters as she gears up for White House run By Zeke Miller, Seung Min Kim, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Speaking to campaign staff in Wilmington, Delaware, Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged the “rollercoaster” of the last several weeks, but expressed confidence in her new campaign team. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 4:35 House committee grills Secret Service director over security gaps during Trump shooting By Nick Schifrin, Jackson Hudgins A little more than a week after the assassination attempt on former President Trump, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle appeared in front of the House Oversight Committee and lawmakers from both parties were visibly angry with her testimony. It comes… Continue watching
Jul 22 The 4 Democrats who are top contenders to be a running mate for Kamala Harris By Associated Press As support coalesces around Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's nominee for president, the conversation has turned to a potential running mate. Continue reading
Jul 22 Harris locks up many of the delegates she needs for the Democratic nomination By Zeke Miller, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Over one-third of the pledged delegates Kamala Harris needs to clinch the nomination told The Associated Press or announced that they plan to support her. Continue reading
Jul 22 After years of breaking barriers, Harris could become the first female president By Chris Megerian, Associated Press She’s already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could soon become the first Black woman and the first person of South Asian descent to head a major party's presidential ticket. Continue reading
Jul 22 Secret Service director says 'we failed' during congressional hearing after Trump assassination attempt By Alanna Durkin Richer, Farnoush Amiri, Claudia Lauer, Associated Press In her first congressional hearing over the July 13 assassination attempt, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle called the attempt on Trump’s life the Secret Service’s “most significant operational failure” in decades. Continue reading