Obama endorses Karen Bass for LA mayor LOS ANGELES — The Democratic circling of the wagons for Rep. Karen Bass is complete. Los Angeles Times · Oct 29, 2022
Biden to Travel to Egypt, Cambodia and Indonesia for November Summits US President Joe Biden will travel to Egypt to participate in the COP27 United Nations climate change summit on Nov. 11, where he will call on the world to act "in this decisive decade", the White House said on Friday. Biden will then travel to Cambodia from Nov. 12-13 to… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 29, 2022
US confirms VP Harris will attend Apec WASHINGTON: Vice President Kamala Harris will represent the United States at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok next month, the White House confirmed on Friday. Bangkok Post · Oct 29, 2022
Doug Emhoff speaks out about toxic masculinity and supporting wife Kamala Harris ‘Masculinity is loving your family, caring about your family and being there for your family’ The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
Man who attacked speaker’s husband Paul Pelosi facing attempted homicide charge – as it happened Paul Pelosi was attacked at San Francisco home while House speaker was in Washington The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2022
California Sen. Alex Padilla is campaigning hard — just not for himself BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — On an unusually cool morning in the Central Valley, Sen. Alex Padilla rallied campaign volunteers, urging them to knock on doors and phone voters to promote a Democratic candidate in one of the most competitive congressional districts in the nation. Los Angeles Times · Oct 28, 2022
GOP chairwoman mocks how Joe Biden and John Fetterman speak GOP chairwoman Ronna McDaniel’s comments come days after Mr Fetterman’s debate against Mehmet Oz The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
Harris visits Seattle, touts electric school buses, infrastructure bill SEATTLE — Vice President Kamala Harris, in Seattle on Wednesday, announced that nearly $1 billion has been awarded to school districts throughout the country to replace older school buses with newer electric and cleaner-running models. Tribune News Service · Oct 26, 2022
How Georgia’s midterm runoff 2022 elections work Control of the U.S. Senate could again come down to Georgia — and that means it could further come down to the state's runoff election rules The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022
Government awarding $1 billion to schools for electric buses Nearly 400 school districts spanning all 50 states are receiving grants totaling nearly $1 billion to purchase nearly 2,500 “clean” school buses under a new federal program The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022
How India has responded to Rishi Sunak as PM: ‘Just return the Kohinoor’ This is second time in just two months that Indian social media users have trended #Kohinoor The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022
Newsom commits to 2nd term as governor. But presidential ambition often breaks promises SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom doubled down Sunday on his declaration of “sub-zero interest” in a 2024 presidential candidacy, pledging in a debate with his GOP opponent to serve a full second term if re-elected as expected next month. Tribune News Service · Oct 25, 2022
‘A moment of pride’: Hindus in India hail Rishi Sunak’s victory Indians react to news UK will have its first Hindu PM and consider how it will affect bilateral ties The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2022
Commentary: Women in charge: Paving the way for the next generation With my best friend riding shotgun and my two dogs in the back seat of my Buick Encore, I made the road trip from D.C. to Chicago last month for the ordination and consecration of Paula E. Clark, the first female bishop, and first Black bishop, of the Episcopal Diocese… Tribune News Service · Oct 24, 2022
Tribune News Service · Oct 23, 2022 Vice President Kamala Harris issues call to action on abortion during Minnesota visit MINNEAPOLIS — Vice President Kamala Harris touched down Saturday in the Twin Cities two weeks before the midterm election to issue a call to action on abortion, imploring an auditorium full of students and state leaders to "pick up the movement" for reproductive rights that started more than five decades…
Los Angeles Times · Oct 21, 2022 Nicholas Goldberg: Karen Bass says she'll protect Angelenos' abortion rights. But can the mayor of LA really do that? On Monday, Los Angeles was still riddled with homeless encampments, crime was still too high, traffic was horrendous as usual and mass transit remained spotty. But mayoral candidate Karen Bass spent a good chunk of the day in a packed room with Vice President Kamala Harris and an official from…
The Conversation · Oct 20, 2022 Republicans gain in US midterm polls with three weeks until election The United States midterm elections will be held in nearly three weeks, on November 8. All 435 House of Representatives seats are up for election, as well as 35 of the 100 senators. Democrats won the House by 222-213 in 2020, and hold the Senate on a 50-50 tie with…
Los Angeles Times · Oct 19, 2022 States with poor climate policy ‘overlap’ with those seeking to limit rights, Kamala Harris says SAN FRANCISCO — After a summer of national and global climate devastation, Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop at the Cowell Theater on Tuesday to tout Democrats’ progress on climate policy just weeks before the midterm elections.
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022 EXPLAINER: How Georgia’s midterm runoff elections work Control of the U.S. Senate could again come down to Georgia — and that means it could further come down to the state's runoff election rules
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2022 Sun-Times/WBEZ Poll: Illinois voters don’t want Pritzker or Biden to run for president – but they’d take either over Trump Illinois voters aren’t as sour on President Joe Biden as other voters across the nation, but they are just as unenthusiastic about another four years of the Delaware Democrat as they are about Gov. J.B. Pritzker making a run for the White House.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 16, 2022 Harris, Blinken, Sullivan Hail Iran Protests Vice President Kamala Harris and other top US leaders on Friday hailed women leading protests in Iran as they met Iranian activists. Harris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan each met with Nazanin Boniadi, the Iranian-born actress and human rights advocate. Harris voiced “support for…
Los Angeles Times · Oct 16, 2022 Kamala Harris campaigns with Gretchen Whitmer in potential 2028 preview DETROIT — Vice President Kamala Harris smiled, laughed and showered her fellow Democrats with compliments as she campaigned in Detroit on Saturday with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who remains a favorite for reelection even as her race with Republican Tudor Dixon appears to tighten.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 15, 2022 Biden, Harris to visit Philly to boost Pa. Dems PHILADELPHIA — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Philadelphia on Oct. 28 to boost Pennsylvania Democrats up and down the ticket as the state hosts some of the country's most critical elections.
The Guardian - US · Oct 15, 2022 Barack Obama to campaign for Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin Senate race Barnes, who would be the first Black senator from Wisconsin, is looking to unseat Republican Ron Johnson
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022 Carhartt hoodies, MAGA hats and cowboy boots: What candidate fashion can tell us about the 2022 election What can 2022 midterm candidates’ fashion can tell us about race, gender and the future of the parties in US politics? Josh Marcus investigates