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Kamala Harris’ super PAC launches first campaign ad targeting Trump over Roe v. Wade
(WASHINGTON) -- EMILY's List, an abortion-rights political organization, is set to launch a new 30-second TV and digital ad that both publicly supports Vice President Kamala Harris' newly launched presidential campaign and attacks former President Donald Trump over the fall of Roe v. Wade and abortion rights.The ad, titled "Kamala…
Biden has bowed out but GOP attacks continue as he faces big week ahead
(WASHINGTON) -- When President Joe Biden announced Sunday he wouldn't seek reelection, he told Americans he believes it would be best for him to "stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term."The bombshell news immediately shifted focus to Vice President…
‘Kamala IS brat’: How Kamala Harris’ campaign is embracing the memes
(WASHINGTON) -- She's just living that life.Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden announced he would end his reelection campaign and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president, Harris has been met with an outpouring of enthusiasm from high-ranking Democrats, celebrities and the public.Some of the most unexpected voices…
Where Kamala Harris stands on health care issues as she vies for Democratic nomination
(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President Kamala Harris became the front-runner for the Democratic 2024 presidential nomination after President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he was dropping out of the race and endorsing her.Harris has expressed many of the same views as Biden on health care issues, including access to abortion and…
Labor unions start to unify behind Kamala Harris. Here’s why.
(WASHINGTON) -- Randi Weingarten, head of the 1.7-million member American Federation of Teachers and a close ally of President Joe Biden, said she’d forgotten to bring something on stage with her at the union’s national convention in Houston, Texas on Monday.“I don’t have tissues -- I should, unfortunately,” Weingarten said,…
Harris lauds Biden’s ‘unmatched’ legacy in 1st public appearance since Biden left 2024 race
(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday made her first public appearance since President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race and endorsed her.Harris gave remarks at an event celebrating the NCAA championship teams Monday morning on the South Lawn of the White House. She was filling in…
Trump and allies escalate attacks on Harris, accusing her of covering up Biden’s true condition
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) -- Former President Donald Trump and his allies have quickly pivoted to attacking Vice President Kamala Harris since President Joe Biden on Sunday suspended his reelection campaign and the Democratic Party coalesced behind the president's former running mate.Both the Trump campaign and groups supporting him are accusing…
Secret Service director tells Congress ‘we failed’ in hearing on Trump assassination attempt
(WASHINGTON) -- The United States Secret Service director told Congress on Monday that the attempted assassination against former President Donald Trump was the "most significant operational failure at the Secret Service in decades" and took full responsibility for the lapses in security that day."The Secret Service's solemn mission is to…
Pelosi endorses Harris with ‘immense pride,’ praises Biden’s ‘wisdom’
(WASHINGTON) -- Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday gave her much-anticipated endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party's nominee for president, the most significant endorsement yet in the high-stakes political drama.Her public backing of Harris came about 24 hours after President Joe Biden's announcement he…
In 1st solo rally, Vance lashes out at Democrats for Biden stepping down, getting behind Harris
(MIDDLETOWN, Ohio) -- Speaking at his first solo rally in his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, former President Donald Trump's running mate Sen. JD Vance attacked the Democratic Party over President Joe Biden stepping down as the party's nominee and getting behind Vice President Kamala Harris."If you want to run for…