Kamala Harris

Harris calls herself an underdog with momentum during a fundraiser speech

9:02pm July 27, 2024

In her speech, Vice President Harris spoke boldly about the stakes of the presidential election, and brushed off Donald Trump's latest attacks against her.

Exploring how a President Harris might handle criminal justice issues

7:30pm July 26, 2024

by Martin Kaste

Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record as a district attorney and California attorney general isn't so simple.

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

Politics & Government

The Obamas have endorsed Harris, capping a week where Democrats embraced her

11:29am July 26, 2024

by Tamara Keith

The endorsements of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama cap a week where the Democratic party, for the most part, lined up behind Vice President Harris to become their nominee.

From Obama to Harris, a look at what's changed

6:00am July 26, 2024

As Kamala Harris nears the Democratic party’s nomination, the mood around her candidacy seems less breathless than in 2008. Code Switch digs into what a Black president would mean this time.

Politics & Government

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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Politics & Government

Kamala Harris already faces racism and sexism from Trump and Republicans

8:19pm July 24, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris is barreling towards the Democratic nomination for president.

Her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, has a record of personally attacking women of color who stand in his way.

Sexist and racist attacks on Harris have already started. How might they impact her bid for office?

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Kamala Harris speaks at the White House.

Politics & Government

North Carolina lawmakers assess Harris' candidacy

2:35pm July 24, 2024

by David Ford

North Carolina Republican Senate leader Phil Berger and Democratic Senator Paul Lowe share their thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of Kamala Harris' political experience.

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump

Politics & Government

Trump is expected to turn his full focus on Harris at first rally since Biden's exit from 2024 race

1:44pm July 24, 2024

by Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Donald Trump is holding his first public campaign rally since President

Israeli PM Netanyahu Delivers Address To Joint Meeting Of U.S. Congress

Prime Minister Netanyahu urges U.S. to stand with Israel as war in Gaza nears 10th month

5:00am July 24, 2024

The Israeli leader spoke Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Republicans are strongly supportive of Israel, while Democrats are increasingly critical.

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North Carolina State Senators Paul Lowe and Phil Berger

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General Assembly members react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

5:03pm July 23, 2024

by David Ford

The news of Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race was received differently by republicans and democrats in the North Carolina General Assembly. Republic State Senate leader Phil Berger and Democratic State Senator Paul Lowe share their thoughts on Biden's historic decision.

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