Mar 28 Watch 6:16 Harris visits Africa to strengthen U.S. ties and counter Chinese influence By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori, Zeba Warsi, Teresa Cebrian Aranda Vice President Kamala Harris is in Africa this week for a three-country tour focused on economic development and security. Over nine days, she’ll meet with leaders in Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia. Her travel follows other high-level trips to the continent… Continue watching
Mar 28 Watch 5:27 The changing relationship between the U.S. and African nations By Amna Nawaz As Vice President Kamala Harris tours Africa, Amna Nawaz explores the realities on the ground there and the changing relationship between the U.S. and the 56 nations of the continent with Gyude Moore, the director of the Africa Initiative at… Continue watching
Mar 26 Kamala Harris arrives in Ghana, kicking off weeklong Africa visit to bolster relations By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Ghana is one of the continent's most stable democracies, but Harris is arriving at a time of severe challenges for the West African nation. Continue reading
Mar 13 Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Africa as part of latest U.S. outreach By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris plans to travel to Africa at the end of March as the United States seeks to pitch itself as a better partner for the continent than China is. Continue reading
Feb 18 U.S. determines Russia has committed crimes against humanity, Harris says By Karl Ritter, Geir Moulson, Associated Press The United States has determined that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, Vice President Kamala Harris said Saturday, insisting that “justice must be served” to the perpetrators. Continue reading
Feb 03 WATCH: Biden and Harris speak at Democratic National Committee winter meeting By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden sounded like a candidate making his case for a second term Friday night as he rallied a raucous meeting of national Democrats who chanted, “Four more years!”… Continue reading
Feb 03 WATCH: Biden and Harris make remarks on strong jobs report during visit to Philadelphia By Will Weissert, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden hasn't announced a reelection campaign, but some of the themes likely to be the centerpiece of that expected run should be on display Friday night when he addresses a national Democratic Party meeting. Continue reading
Feb 01 Kamala Harris delivers speech at Tyre Nichols’ funeral By Associated Press Harris said the beating of Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, by five Black police officers was a violent act that went against the stated mission of police to ensure public safety. Continue reading
Jan 25 Watch 5:48 Latest wave of mass shootings sparks new debate over U.S. gun access By John Yang As Vice President Harris meets with the families of those killed in the Monterey Park shooting, many are grappling with the toll it is taking on their community. For Asian Americans, this past week has been especially painful. All 11… Continue watching
Dec 13 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit opens with focus on youth, security By Matthew Lee, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Harris has opened the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington by spotlighting Africa's youthful population. She's making the case that the continent's demographics will inevitably lead it to become a key global player in the decades to come. Continue reading