Can Kamala Harris change a remarkably static presidential race?
Donald Trump famously said in 2016 that he “could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and wouldn’t lose any voters.” What…
Harris gains support among leading Democrats, claims fundraising surge
Less than 24 hours after President Biden ended his reelection bid, Vice President Kamala Harris had already garnered support from several leading Democrats — including…
California Democrats urge delegates to back Harris. Will they listen?
With President Biden dropping out of the presidential race, California is poised to play a critical role in selecting a new Democratic nominee. The state…
Vice President Kamala Harris now Democrats’ last hope against Trump
Suddenly, Kamala Harris is Democrats’ last best hope to prevent a Trump restoration and the complete MAGA takeover of Washington. It’s a prospect that thrills…
How Harris, Democratic party will handle short presidential campaign
WASHINGTON — The Democratic Party is about to find out what it’s like to compete in a snap election, like the ones in Britain, France and…
Prosecutor to presidential candidate: The rise of Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris is making history yet again — this time in a manner few could have envisioned.She already has blazed trails: As San Francisco’s first…
How Harris, Democratic party will handle short presidential campaign
WASHINGTON — The Democratic Party is about to find out what it’s like to compete in a snap election, like the ones in Great Britain, France…
Kamala Harris: What to know about Biden’s endorsed successor
Kamala Harris’ life has been filled with milestones.Her elementary school class in the 1970s was the second one to integrate Berkeley schools. Harris was the…
Opinion: The Supreme Court is power hungry. There is one sure way to rein it in
President Biden’s initiative to establish Supreme Court term limits and an enforceable ethics code could help restore much needed public trust in the court. Just…
Trump holds rally, his first after assassination attempt, with Vance
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Donald Trump held his first campaign rally since he survived an attempted assassination, returning to the battleground state of Michigan alongside his…
Obama’s dilemma: Balancing Democrats’ worries and Biden influence
WASHINGTON — Former President Obama has a delicate balance to strike: how to weigh the mounting opposition to President Biden continuing his campaign with his loyalty…
Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would be good president, poll shows
WASHINGTON — As President Biden faces a growing drumbeat of pressure to drop his reelection bid, a majority of Democrats think his vice president would make…
Explore the best beaches in Southern California this summer
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Blinken addresses possibility of a victorious Trump ending Ukraine aid
ASPEN, Colo. — Ukraine is on its way to being able to “stand on its own feet” militarily, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said, noting…
New Biden student loan SAVE plan put on hold by appeals court
A federal appeals court has put a temporary hold on the Biden administration’s latest student loan repayment plan, leaving millions of borrowers in the dark…
Four false and misleading claims made by Donald Trump at his acceptance speed
As former President Trump accepted the Republican presidential nomination he laid out his vision for running the country. He painted a dire picture of the…
‘I’m not supposed to be here,’ and other takeaways from Trump’s speech.
WASHINGTON — Former President Trump delivered his formal acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday, another step in an unprecedented campaign. Here is what…
Trump to accept nomination, deliver keynote address on RNC’s final night
MILWAUKEE — Former President Trump is set to formally accept the Republican presidential nomination Thursday night, capping a momentous week in which he survived a nearly…
Biden sidelined with COVID as Trump returns to center stage after shooting
An embattled President Biden was resting at his Delaware beach home Thursday, fighting COVID-19 and a rising tide of dissent from within his own party…
Opinion: This is a turning point for Trump. What will he make of it?
Not since President George W. Bush ascended the rubble of 9/11 and grabbed his famous bullhorn has any president or national political figure had a…