Aug 01 WATCH: Harris delivers eulogy at memorial service for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee By Juan A. Lozano, Chris Megerian, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday eulogized longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee as a “force of nature” as memorials for the longtime Democratic lawmaker drew to a close. Continue reading
Jul 31 WATCH: Harris says Trump's hostile NABJ interview was 'same old show' of divisiveness By Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris responded Wednesday to former President Donald Trump's comments earlier in the day at the annual meeting of the National Association of Black Journalists, saying “the American people deserve better.”… Continue reading
Jul 31 About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with prospect of Harris as nominee, AP-NORC poll shows By Seung Min Kim, Linley Sanders, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have energized Democrats in the early days of her candidacy, with the surge in warm feelings extending across multiple groups, including some key Democratic constituencies that had been especially tepid about President Joe Biden, a new… Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 3:54 After combative interview at NABJ convention, Trump faces new criticism By Lisa Desjardins, Solveig Rennan Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump and his new Democratic opponent Kamala Harris are sharpening their attacks against one another as they make their case directly to voters. But some of Trump's comments on the campaign trail are drawing new criticism. Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch 6:08 Trump campaign struggles to find footing against Harris amid renewed Democratic enthusiasm By Laura Barrón-López, Ian Couzens, Maea Lenei Buhre, Mary Fecteau, Saher Khan Donald Trump is back in Pennsylvania for his first rally in the state since the assassination attempt. It comes as his campaign is struggling to adjust to his new opponent Kamala Harris after months of attacking President Biden. Laura Barrón-López… Continue watching
Jul 31 UAW endorses Harris, adding blue-collar backing in industrial states to her campaign By Tom Krisher, Josh Boak, Associated Press The United Auto Workers on Wednesday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, giving her union firepower for the likely contest this November against Republican Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 30 Trump claims Harris, who's married to a Jewish man, 'doesn't like Jewish people' By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump has tried to capitalize on divisions in the Democratic Party over the Israel-Hamas war and sought to paint his political opponents as antisemitic while overlooking some of his own past comments and behavior. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 5:08 As Harris campaigns in Georgia, voters share how she shifted the mood of the election By Laura Barrón-López, Maea Lenei Buhre, Mary Fecteau, Ian Couzens, Ali Schmitz Vice President Kamala Harris is hitting the campaign trail in the battleground Georgia, her first visit since locking up the votes for the nomination. She plans to visit several swing states in the coming weeks ahead of the Democratic convention. Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 5:26 Republican mayor from border state explains why he just endorsed Harris for president By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Shrai Popat Since Kamala Harris launched her presidential campaign, she’s racked up endorsements from former presidents, party leaders in Congress and won the support of enough delegates to clinch the nomination. Now, the Harris campaign announced the support of more than a… Continue watching
Jul 30 We spoke to voters before and after the Harris shake-up. Here's what we learned By Lisa Desjardins Last month, roughly a century ago in political time, we began talking with readers and voters who were discontented, or unhappy with the choices on the presidential ballot. Following a whirlwind of news, here's where they stand now. Continue reading