Aug 14 Trump advances false, racist Harris conspiracy By Aamer Madhani, Sara Burnett, Amanda Seitz, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Thursday gave credence to a false and racist conspiracy theory about Kamala Harris’ eligibility to be vice president, fueling an online misinformation campaign that parallels the one he used to power his rise into politics. Continue reading
Aug 14 For Harris, memories of mother guide bid for vice president By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press Harris' mother gave her an early grounding in the civil rights movement and injected in her a duty not to complain but rather to act. Continue reading
Aug 13 Talk of Harris successor in Senate sets off California guessing game By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press When a reporter asked whether any would-be candidates have begun lobbying him, Newsom quipped: "Well you may be the only one that hasn't, unless you just did. And that is only slight exaggeration."… Continue reading
Aug 13 WATCH: Biden, Harris speak on COVID-19 pandemic By Associated Press Presumptive Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris are in Wilmington, Delaware this Thursday, August 13, where they will receive a briefing from health officials on the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Aug 12 WATCH: California governor calls Kamala Harris VP pick a 'proud moment' By Associated Press During a briefing Wednesday, Newsom reflected on his years of public service in California working alongside Harris when she was district attorney in San Francisco and the state's attorney general. Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 4:11 Biden introduces Harris at a campaign event devoid of the standard pomp By Lisa Desjardins Former Vice President Joe Biden and his newly chosen running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris of California, made their campaign debut together Wednesday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware. On a stage that allowed for social distancing, they offered a unified vision for… Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch 6:01 In debut as running mates, Biden and Harris share vision for defeating Trump Former Vice President Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail Wednesday afternoon. At a joint appearance in Wilmington, Delaware, the two took the stage in front of reporters, but no supporters, to share their vision for… Continue watching
Aug 12 WATCH: Biden and Harris make 1st appearance as running mates in Delaware By Associated Press Biden, a 77-year-old white man, embraced the significance of naming the first Black woman to a major party's presidential ticket, but he focused on other attributes Harris brings to the ticket. Continue reading
Aug 11 Biden has his running mate. Will Harris appeal to Democratic voters? By Daniel Bush Sen. Kamala Harris adds star power to the Democratic ticket, but choosing her is not without its risks for Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Continue reading
Aug 11 Watch 3:46 Why Biden picked 'fearless fighter' Kamala Harris as his running mate Former Vice President Joe Biden has named California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate in the presidential election. The presumptive Democratic nominee announced his decision in an afternoon email to supporters. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff with the latest… Continue watching