Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law enforcement ranks to become the first female vice president in U.S. history, formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday — becoming the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket. More than four years after her … Read more
One of the Biden administration’s biggest legislative setbacks came when Democratic leaders had to give up on their “caregiving” agenda. The idea had been to transform everyday life for tens of millions of Americans by guaranteeing access to child care and paid leave, as well as home care for seniors and people with disabilities. And … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris officially locked up the Democratic presidential nomination on Friday after receiving the support of a majority of Democratic convention delegates in a virtual roll-call vote. The expedited roll-call vote, which began Thursday ― more than two weeks before the convention is set to begin in Chicago ― does not conclude until … Read more
Washington: Carolyn Valone was not going to cast a presidential vote in November. The 84-year-old Democrat from St. Louis said she “just cannot forgive Joe Biden for Gaza” and his continued support for the Israeli counteroffensive against Hamas. Matteo Saracco and Cooper Brock, two 25-year-old traffic planners in Atlanta, were prepared to vote for Biden … Read more
WASHINGTON ― In one of the most stunning weeks in American politics, President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee. The change leaves Harris with less than four months to prove to voters that she’s the best person to lead the country ― … Read more
WASHINGTON — When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris won’t be there. Neither will Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), the Senate pro tem, who is third in line to the presidency. The main reason Netanyahu is visiting the U.S. this week is to give this speech, which he was … Read more
In her first public remarks since President Joe Biden endorsed her as the new Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris honored her partner in the White House’s legacy and integrity. Speaking at a White House event celebrating NCAA championship teams, the California Democrat and new presumptive nominee praised Biden on Monday by saying that his … Read more
Vivek Ramaswamy had predicted eight months ago that Joe Biden would not be the presidential nominee Washington: Indian-American businessman-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy had predicted some eight months ago that incumbent President Joe Biden would not be the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party. Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he decided to give up running for … Read more
Sunny Hostin declared that it’s President Joe Biden’s decision on whether he steps aside from his 2024 bid, as she blasted reports about Democrats’ private meetings discussing concerns over his reelection chances. “It seems to me that these ‘behind the scenes’ meetings that should be private are being leaked intentionally to sort of force his … Read more
Almost every day for weeks, another elected Democrat has either told President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race or suggested he think about it. On Thursday, Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) said Biden should bow out and Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) came close. “That’s his decision to make, but certainly there’s more and … Read more
