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Kamala Harris (D) ties for second-most tie-breaking votes cast by a vice president in United States history

Vice President Kamala Harris (D) cast her 29th tie-breaking vote in the Senate on March 1, breaking a 48-48 tie to approve Margaret R. Guzman to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts. Harris is now tied with John Adams (1789-1797) for the second-most tie-breaking votes cast…

Ballotpedia · Mar 6, 2023

Biden commemorates "Bloody Sunday" in Selma by pushing voting rights reform

"Selma is a reckoning. The right to vote and to have your vote counted is the threshold of democracy and liberty," the president said Sunday.

Axios · Mar 5, 2023

Sen. Tim Scott is a different kind of Republican who could reshape the 2024 election

It should also be noted that making a show of presidential ambition early but then backing off has been an excellent way to get on the national ticket, albeit in the role of running mate.

WEKU · Mar 5, 2023

Newsom gets good marks in new poll but faces test with budget crisis

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom is California's most popular high-profile politician, but that could be tested by voter concerns over his ability to handle the state's estimated $22.5 billion deficit, according to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 1, 2023

Here’s how the number of Black Americans in Congress has tripled over 30 years

The current meeting of Congress is one of the most racially diverse in history. There are 62 Black members of the current Congress, the most ever.

USAFacts · Feb 28, 2023

A Trump-Biden Rematch Looking Probable For The Incumbent President As 2024 Heats Up For The Race

As Trump entered the race in November, new candidates emerge as including expected candidates making their announcement for 2024.

Zenger · Feb 28, 2023

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms leaving White House job

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is leaving her temporary role as a senior official in the Biden administration, but she made clear Monday she intends to stay involved in public policy as she returns to Georgia.

Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2023

From White House, Biden says 'Black history matters'

President Joe Biden says “history matters, and Black history matters,” a forceful declaration that comes after the state of Florida blocked a new advanced course on African American studies from being taught in its high schools

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

VP Harris visits Columbia HBCU, praises progress toward increased broadband access

COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a visit to South Carolina, Vice President Kamala Harris praised achievements made by the White House in helping to make broadband internet access more affordable nationally.

Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2023

Harris to promote broadband in South Carolina as 2024 looms

Vice President Kamala Harris is promoting the Biden administration’s achievements on broadband internet access during a visit to South Carolina

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023