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Reason · Jul 23, 2024

Kamala Harris takes fight to Trump convention scene after reaching critical mass of Democratic endorsements

‘Tonight, I am proud to have secured the broad support needed to become our party’s nominee’ - Vice President Kamala Harris

Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2024

6 in 10 Americans support abortion rights. This could be the advantage Kamala Harris needs against Donald Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris had only just been endorsed by Joe Biden to take his spot as the Democratic nominee for president when she forcefully reminded Americans “what’s at stake in November” in a post on X:

The Conversation · Jul 23, 2024

Trump's Age, Fitness Arguments Backfire With Biden Exit

Donald Trump constantly attacked his Democratic opponent Joe Biden over his age and fitness, but the 78-year-old Republican could find those same arguments coming back to haunt him after the president ended his reelection bid.

International Business Times · Jul 23, 2024

Almost 400 million X users check out Biden’s post announcing he is leaving the race

The president made the announcement via a statement posted to his official X page on Sunday afternoon

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024

New poll finds overwhelming support for Kamala Harris among Democratic voters

A survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of CBS News, showed that just 21 percent were in favor of nominating someone else over the vice president

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024

Texas GOP leaders paint Harris as a disaster on border security

Everything wrong with border security is the fault of the Democratic vice president, these Republicans say.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 22, 2024

Kamala Harris targets Republican rival as she unveils campaign focus: ‘I know Donald Trump’s type’

The vice president said her days spent dealing with ‘predators… fraudsters..and cheaters’ had equipped her for the fight against the former president in the race to claim the White House

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024

Spotlight on Trump’s age as 78-year-old Republican becomes oldest presidential nominee in US history

Former president would be 82 at the end of a possible second term

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024

'Sexist' Falsehoods Target Kamala Harris After Biden Drops Out

Doctored images, sexual slurs, racial innuendos -- false narratives around Kamala Harris surged online as she emerged as the Democratic frontrunner in the US presidential race, with researchers warning of an incoming flood of gendered disinformation.

International Business Times · Jul 22, 2024