Jul 23 Despite steady calls on Biden to drop out, he refused to leave the race until the wheels fell off By Calvin Woodward, Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Publicly, Biden never wavered from his vow to continue his candidacy — up until the day he ended it. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 9:29 Harris solidifies Democratic support and is favorite to replace Biden on ticket By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Vice President Kamala Harris is entering uncharted territory after President Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race. Harris is already the favorite to win the Democratic nomination. Despite the Trump campaign's fast attacks on Harris, Democrats are energized and… Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 6:39 Rep. Doggett on Democratic enthusiasm for Harris: ‘Now we have a fighting chance’ By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens, Saher Khan With Democratic support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee seems to be solidifying, some in the party still want to see an open convention. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas was the first Democratic lawmaker to call on President… Continue watching
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 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: 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 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 WATCH: Harris lauds Biden’s record as ‘unmatched in modern history’ as he withdraws from reelection By Zeke Miller, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Joe Biden's exit Sunday, prompted by Democratic worries over his fitness for office, was a seismic shift to the presidential contest that upended both major political parties' carefully honed plans for the 2024 race. Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: Harris praises Biden’s ‘unmatched’ accomplishments at NCAA event at the White House By Associated Press In her first public remarks since President Joe Biden announced he was leaving the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris made no comment of her own presidential candidacy. Continue reading
Jul 21 How Biden’s withdrawal affects foreign policy challenges as the world watches the U.S. election By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press The scope of foreign policy challenges facing the next U.S. president makes clear how consequential what happens in Washington is for the rest of the planet. Here's a look at some of them. Continue reading