As Kamala Harris takes criticism, Democrats in a bind as they look to 2024 and 2028
When Joe Biden chose Kamala Harris as his running mate last year, some Democrats said they believed he was naming an eventual successor who could…
Commerce Department names Elizabeth Kelly as first director of AI Safety Institute
United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced Wednesday that former Biden economic advisor Elizabeth Kelly will serve as Director of the U.S. AI Safety…
Kamala Harris was tapped to fix the immigration crisis. Then the problem shifted
WASHINGTON — President Biden, facing a political crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border in the early days of his administration, tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead…
Kamala Harris brings abortion rights tour to San Jose
SAN JOSE — Vice President Kamala Harris brought her abortion rights tour to California on Monday, elevating the issue in a left-leaning state as Democrats nationwide…
In March, Supreme Court to begin oral arguments over abortion drug mifepristone
1 of 4 | The Supreme Court said Monday that it has set a March date to begin arguments on patient access to the drug…
Pelosi said she will ask FBI to investigate pro-Palestine protesters
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she will ask the FBI to investigate the financing of pro-Palestine protesters, seemingly indicating they may be Russian…
Biden, Harris promote pro-choice efforts on anniversary of Roe vs. Wade
1 of 6 | President Joe Biden speaks before a meeting with his Task Force on Reproductive Healthcare Access to mark the 51st anniversary of…
Newsom may declare a budget emergency this year
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s cool demeanor during his annual budget presentation Wednesday in Sacramento belied a significant fact: California’s budget shortfall is so significant — and…
White House: Bad weather diverts vice president’s plane
Vice President Kamala Harris walks off Air Force Two at Milwaukee International Airport in September. On Tuesday, her plane, en route from Atlanta, Ga., to…
14 of Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff's beloved L.A. spots — including, yes, Zankou Chicken
Before the vice presidential motorcade and Secret Service security sweeps, Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff had a routine. Here's a look at some of the…
Inside Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff’s L.A.
The headaches begin the moment Air Force Two touches down at LAX. A trail of black SUVs exits the Los Angeles airport and snakes along…
Even voters who like Kamala Harris worry about her future
WARRINGTON, Pa. — Susan Giffen, a Democratic voter who lives in one of the nation’s most important political swing districts, said Vice President Kamala Harris is…
Biden pardons 11 Americans serving long prison terms for minor drug offenses
President Joe Biden noted that individuals incarcerated under antiquated U.S. codes would have qualified for lenient sentences if they had been charged under today's laws.…
Biden to visit Wisconsin to highlight federal investments in Black business ownership
President Joe Biden will visit Milwaukee on Wednesday to speak at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce on how his economic policies have led to…
Joe Biden, Chief Justice John Roberts to deliver eulogies at funeral for Sandra Day O’Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court will be eulogized in a funeral service at at the Washington National Cathedral…
Biden announces $22.4M to help U.S. fire departments during Philly visit
1 of 2 | President Joe Biden exits Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday following a…
Sen. Kamala Harris says she won’t back bill to keep government open without a plan for ‘Dreamers’
Reporting from Washington — Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) said Wednesday that she won’t back a bill that allows the federal government to spend money unless Congress…
Kamala Harris breaks a slaveholder’s tiebreaking vote record
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris set a new record Tuesday that underscored the closely divided nature of modern politics, casting her 32nd tiebreaking vote in…
Climate action or distraction? Sweeping COP pledges won’t touch fossil fuel use – POLITICO
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A torrent of pollution-slashing pledges from governments and major oil companies sparked cries of “greenwashing” on Saturday, even before world…
World must ‘fight’ those stalling action – POLITICO
DUBAI — The vast, global efforts to arrest rising temperatures are imperiled and must accelerate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris told the world climate summit…