Democratic delegates on Biden’s exit – and Harris’s rise: ‘We’re awestruck’ Officials say the transition is fueling new energy as they address questions over the process of choosing a new candidate The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2024
Harris closes polling gap with Trump The vice president, while slightly behind or even with Trump, is far outperforming Biden's dismal poll numbers Salon · Jul 25, 2024
President Biden Signs Bill To Strengthen Federal Prison Oversight President Biden signs bill to enhance oversight of federal Bureau of Prisons, addressing corruption and abuse. Top News · Jul 25, 2024
President Biden Passes Torch To Vice President Harris President Biden's historic announcement not to seek reelection and endorse VP Harris in a critical moment of transition and political significance. Top News · Jul 25, 2024
Transit and environmental advocates sue NY governor over decision to halt Manhattan congestion toll Transit and environmental advocacy groups in New York have filed lawsuits challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to block a plan for a new $15 congestion toll on Manhattan drivers The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024
Senate committee votes to investigate Steward Health Care bankruptcy and subpoena its CEO A Senate committee has voted to authorize an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care and to subpoena the company’s CEO The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024
Kamala Harris seeks to bolster pro-labor stance in speech to teachers’ union Presidential hopeful tells American Federation of Teachers convention: ‘When unions are strong, America is strong’ The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2024
‘So uniquely her’: where did Kamala Harris’s self-help speaking style come from? The vice-president blends a prosecutor’s precision with pearls of wisdom. Experts shed light on her language The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2024
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden's legal team over 'false statements' in a court filing A federal judge in California is threatening to sanction Hunter Biden’s lawyers, saying they made “false statements” in a court filing seeking to throw out the tax case against President Joe Biden’s son The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024
Missouri Republican slammed for ‘racist bigotry’ in anti-immigrant campaign ad Bill Eigel’s Spanish ‘translator’ says ‘ay caramba’ as the GOP candidate for governor promises to ‘send them back where they came from’ The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024
Kamala Harris comes out swinging against Trump’s attacks on ‘freedom’ in speech to teacher’s union The vice president’s invocation of ‘freedom’ echoes her campaign’s first ad released earlier on Thursday The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024
House GOP risks government shutdown House Republicans have failed to pass several mandatory spending bills, but they're going on vacation anyway Salon · Jul 25, 2024
Who is Dolores Huerta, the Historic Latina labor activist who endorsed Kamala Harris? Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers with César Chávez in the early 1960s and is an influential voice among Latinos Latin Times · Jul 25, 2024
Harris Woos Teacher Union As Momentum Builds For White House Bid Kamala Harris released her first campaign ad Thursday and headed to Texas to address a teachers union -- a key ingredient in the Democratic coalition -- as she seeks to maintain her fast start in the bid to take on Donald Trump for the presidency this November. International Business Times · Jul 25, 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024 Kamala Harris wins over Democrat voters but still trails behind Trump in first polls Harris is reinspiring Democrat voters, new polls show, and making gains with some core Republican groups
The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2024 Obama to endorse Kamala Harris for president, report says Former president and current vice-president are discussing appearing together on the campaign trail, sources say
Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2024 Barack Obama expected to endorse Kamala Harris for president in high-profile announcement Barack Obama reportedly plans to appear on the campaign trail with Kamala Harris to show his backing
Salon · Jul 25, 2024 Biden passes the torch — but why? Donald Trump is now the last old white man in the presidential race — and Joe Biden isn't happy about it
Top News · Jul 25, 2024 Kamala Harris: Faith, Justice, And Presidential Aspirations Explore Kamala Harris's unique blend of religious traditions and social justice values that shape her worldview and inspire hope for a more just society.
Latin Times · Jul 25, 2024 Mexican president warns Trump of a 'rebellion' if he shuts down the border Andrés Manuel López Obrador sent a letter to the presumptive Republican nominee detailing the damages such a decision would cause
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024 Kamala Harris launches first presidential campaign ad: ‘We choose freedom’ Vice president’s video tackles themes of abortion and gun violence to the backdrop of her campaign anthem: Beyoncé’s Freedom
The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024 Trump’s promotion of an image of strength after assassination attempt borrows from authoritarian playbook In the days since the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, supporters of the former president have used the incident to project an image of power.
The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024 Veepstakes have evolved from where you live to who you are − which way will Harris turn to balance the ticket? Vice presidential picks can’t help a presidential candidate, but they can hurt one, according to political scientists. Presidential campaigns still spend a fair amount of time thinking about running mates and the ways in which they might boost the ticket – or at least not hurt it.
Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2024 Release date for Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice starring Sebastian Stan confirmed in the UK The film, which is directed by Holy Spider's Ali Abbasi, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024 ‘He fell on his sword’: Democrats, Republicans and media figures react to Biden’s address to nation While most Democrats praised Biden for the speech, Rep Jared Moskowitz said Biden ‘didn’t look as good or sound as good’ despite saying it was ‘one of the best speeches he has given’