Nov 20 Vice President Harris visits the Philippines amid South China Sea dispute By Jim Gomez, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris will underscore America’s commitment to defending treaty ally the Philippines with a visit that started Sunday and involves flying to an island province facing the disputed South China Sea, where Washington has accused China of bullying smaller claimant… Continue reading
Nov 19 Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for open trade as APEC summit ends By Krutika Pathi, Chisato Tanaka, Chalida Ekvittayavechnukul, Associated Press Leaders from around the Asia-Pacific called for an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine and pledged to steer the region’s economies toward sustainable growth as they wrapped up summit meetings Saturday. Continue reading
Nov 11 WATCH: VP Harris says veterans ‘make America stronger’ during service at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Under gray clouds and pouring rain at Arlington National Cemetery, Harris told the nation's veterans Friday their work makes America stronger, as the administration announced new support for children who live with wounded service members. Continue reading
Nov 10 WATCH: Biden and Harris thank Democratic campaign staffers and volunteers at D.C. event By Associated Press U.S. President Joe Biden and his Vice President Kamala Harris headed out Thursday to thank supporters for what they consider a good midterm election. Continue reading
Oct 28 WATCH: Biden and Harris speak at Pennsylvania Democratic Party event By Seung Min Kim, Marc Levy, Associated Press Biden will speak at a fundraising dinner for Pennsylvania's Democratic Party, along with Vice President Kamala Harris, top party officials and the leading candidates on the midterm ballot in this presidential battleground state. Continue reading
Oct 26 WATCH: Kamala Harris announces $1 billion in grants for electric school buses By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Biden administration is making the grants available as part of a wider effort to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles and reduce air pollution near schools and communities. Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris host Diwali celebration reception at White House By Associated Press President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris host a Diwali celebration reception at White House on Monday. Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: White House focuses on protecting abortion access as midterms approach By Chris Megerian, Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden is highlighting administration efforts to protect access to abortion as he marks 100 days since the Supreme Court overturned a national right to the procedure. Continue reading
Sep 29 North Korea fires missiles after VP Kamala Harris leaves South Korea By Chris Megerian, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press In a show of defiance, North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea hours after Harris flew home from a visit to South Korea during which she emphasized the "ironclad" U.S. commitment to the security of its… Continue reading
Sep 28 California Gov. Newsom approves farmworker unionization law By Don Thompson, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved one of the most contentious bills before him this year. It's a measure aiding farmworker unionization efforts that was backed by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Continue reading