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Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Barack Obama attend an event to mark the 2010 passage of the Affordable Care Act in the East Room of the White House, Apr. 5, 2022, in Washington.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Barack Obama attend an event to mark the 2010 passage of the Affordable Care Act in the East Room of the White House, Apr. 5, 2022, in Washington.
Barack Obama officially endorses Kamala Harris
Jul 26
  • Surge in Black voter enthusiasm for Harris could make difference in swing states
  • Where Harris' agenda could break from Biden's on key issues for voters
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    Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at West Allis Central High School on July 23, 2024 in West Allis, Wis.
    Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at West Allis Central High School on July 23, 2024 in West Allis, Wis.
    In replacing Biden, Harris could keep blue states in the Democratic fold
    Jul 26
  • Potential VP pick Tim Walz emerges as popular candidate among labor unions: Sources
  • Election officials continue to face threats, harassment ahead of November
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    3 hours ago

    Former FBI agent Peter Strzok reaches $1.2 million settlement with DOJ: Lawyers

    He argued the Justice Department improperly released his text messages.
    3 hours ago
    Deputy Assistant FBI Director Peter Strzok testifies before a joint committee hearing of the House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform committees in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill, in Washington, DC, July 12, 2018.
    July 25

    JD Vance slammed for 'childless cat ladies' comment

    Vance smeared Kamala Harris on Fox News in 2021.
    July 25
    Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance speaks during preparations for the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum, July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wis.
    July 26

    Vance responds to 'childless cat ladies' backlash, claims Democrats are 'anti-family'

    Vance made the comments in 2021, but they have recently resurfaced.
    July 26
    Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance speaks during a rally in his home town of Middletown, Ohio, July 22, 2024.
    July 26

    Zoom calls for Harris bring funds, excitement from celebrities and supporters

    A Thursday Zoom call featured soccer champion Megan Rapinoe.
    July 26
    Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at West Allis Central High School during her first campaign rally in Milwaukee, WI, July 23, 2024.
    July 25

    Democrats' new line of attack on Republicans? 'You’re being weird'

    "I think it's really elegant in its simplicity," one Democratic strategist said.
    July 25
    Vice President Kamala Harris arrives for an event on the South Lawn of the White House, July 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump standing on stage after accepting his party's nomination on the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, July 18, 2024.
    July 26

    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD Vance

    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has apologized for a comment about Ohio Sen. JD Vance earlier this week — but not to Vance
    July 26
    Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks during an interview at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Monday, July 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
    July 26

    Harris’ blitz to define herself as Trump’s team races to beat her to it

    Trump calls her a "radical-left lunatic" while she calls herself a prosecutor.
    July 26
    Vice President Kamala Harris arrives for an event on the South Lawn of the White House, July 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump standing on stage after accepting his party's nomination on the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, July 18, 2024.
    July 26

    Kamala Harris poised to make history, ready to take on Trump

    Kamala Harris and Democrats look for a smooth transition into top ticket.
    July 26
    VIDEO: Veepstakes: Kamala Harris ramps up her presidential campaign
    July 25

    DOJ indicts North Korean hacker for extorting hospitals, health care providers

    Officials said they've recovered $600,000 in ransomware funds.
    July 25
    Department of Justice building in Washington D.C., July 12, 2024.
    July 26

    Barack Obama officially endorses Kamala Harris

    Obama was one of the only high-profile Democrats who had yet to back Harris.
    July 26
    Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Barack Obama attend an event to mark the 2010 passage of the Affordable Care Act in the East Room of the White House, Apr. 5, 2022, in Washington.
    2 hours ago

    FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt

    The FBI says former President Donald Trump was struck in the ear by a bullet during an assassination attempt on July 13, as the agency moved Friday to clarify what happened after nearly two weeks of confusion and conflicting accounts
    2 hours ago
    Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, speaks during the Republican National Convention, Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
    July 26

    Trump meets with Netanyahu for 1st time post-presidency amid Israel-Hamas war

    Trump has couched his support for Israel with sharp criticism of Netanyahu.
    July 26
    Former President Donald Trump shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they pose for a photo during their meeting at Mar-a-Lago estate, in Palm Beach, Fla., on July 26, 2024.
    July 26

    Surge in Black voter enthusiasm for Harris could make difference in swing states

    Several Black-led groups have launched efforts to support Harris.
    July 26
    Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 6, 2024.
    July 23

    Labor unions unite behind Harris but concern emerges about potential VP pick

    Concern centers on Sen. Mark Kelly's unwillingness to back the PRO Act.
    July 23
    Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a ceremonial swearing-in of Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., with his wife Gabrielle Giffords, in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 3, 2023.
    July 25

    Man arrested for threatening Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, Trump judge Juan Merchan

    He allegedly threatened to kill the judge and Trump prosecutor.
    July 25
    Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stands with members of his staff at a news conference.on May 30, 2024 in New York City. | Judge Juan Merchan poses for a photo in his chambers in New York, March 14, 2024.
    July 25

    Black leaders launch counter to Project 2025 in battleground states

    Project FREEDOM is aimed at mobilizing Black voters.
    July 25
    Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris delivers the keynote speech at Zeta Phi Beta Sorority at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 24, 2024.
    July 21

    Donald Trump reacts to President Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 election

    "Biden was not fit to run for President," he wrote.
    July 21
    Former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention, in Milwaukee, July 18, 2024.
    July 25

    Harris pushes cease-fire after Netanyahu meets with her, Biden separately

    Harris did not attend the prime minister's speech to Congress.
    July 25
    Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Vice President's ceremonial office at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, July 25, 2024.
    July 25

    Where Harris' agenda could break from Biden's on key issues for voters

    After supporting Biden's policy agenda as his deputy, Harris must craft her own.
    July 25
    (FILES) US President Joe Biden looks on as US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during National Small Business Week in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 1, 2023. Joe Biden on July 21, 2024 dropped out of the US presidential election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, in a stunning move that upends an already extraordinary 2024 race for the White House.
    July 20

    JD Vance's wife Usha faces racist online backlash from far-right social media users

    Usha Chilukuri Vance is the daughter of Indian immigrants.
    July 20
    Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance and his wife Usha Chilukuri Vance during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI, July 17, 2024.
    July 24

    Potential VP pick Mark Kelly backs pro-labor legislation after unions voice concern

    "I would vote for it today," the Arizona senator said.
    July 24
    Sen. Mark Kelly speaks about the southern border outside the West Wing of the White House, on June 4, 2024, in Washington, D.C.