Politics & Government

Politics & Government

When will Kamala Harris be the official Democratic presidential nominee?

9:49am July 26, 2024

by Stephen Fowler

The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual roll call in early August to select a new presidential nominee, likely Vice President Harris, before its convention kicks off in Chicago.

Former President Obama Joins President Biden At White House To Mark Passage Of The Affordable Care Act

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How to watch the Olympic opening ceremony. And, the Obamas endorse Harris

8:13am July 26, 2024

by Brittney Melton

Barack and Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president Friday. This comes a day after she reiterated her support for Israel. And, how to watch the Olympic opening ceremony.

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Kamala Harris, Revisited

3:00am July 26, 2024

With Kamala Harris entering the presidential race, we look back at what has shaped her personally and politically —from being the self-described "top cop" of California, to taking on a former president with dozens of felony convictions.

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California's governor issues executive order for cities to clear homeless encampments

10:25pm July 25, 2024

by Anna Scott

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday urging cities to remove homeless encampments. But research shows clearing encampments doesn't reduce homelessness in the long term.

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How Delaware — Biden's home state — is reacting to the end of his campaign

10:25pm July 25, 2024

by Rachel Sawicki

Joe Biden has been part of the Delaware political scene for decades. Delawareans react to the announcement that he won't run for reelection.

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The family politics behind J.D. Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comment

10:25pm July 25, 2024

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jessica Winter of The New Yorker about J.D. Vance's politics, particularly his views around the importance of having children.

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A neurological disease stole Rep. Jennifer Wexton's voice. AI helped her get it back.

10:25pm July 25, 2024

Wexton spoke on the House floor Wednesday using an "augmentative and alternative communication" program.

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Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu met with Biden today

10:25pm July 25, 2024

by Asma Khalid

President Biden met with Prime Minister Netanyahu. While Biden is trying to secure a cease-fire in Gaza before leaving office, there’s a new focus on what Harris may do differently if elected president.

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4 takeaways from President Biden’s Oval Office address

6:09pm July 25, 2024

by Domenico Montanaro

In his first public remarks after exiting the race for president, Biden focused on his goals for his final months in office and painted a picture of the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson kisses wife Yolanda Hill Robinson

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NC review shows nonprofit led by lieutenant governor's wife 'seriously deficient'

4:52pm July 25, 2024

by Associated Press

A letter dated Wednesday from the state Department of Health and Human Services addressed to Balanced Nutrition Inc. owner Yolanda Hill and others gave the group two weeks to correct a myriad of shortcomings regulators cited or be disqualified from participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.