The Latest Breaking News from Kamala Harris

As Biden struggles, Harris touts California wildfire aid

Vice President Kamala Harris returned to her home state during challenging times for the White House to highlight funding for federal wildfire programs

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2022

Biden emphasizes need for Build Back Better, citing a more just tax system – as it happened

Senator Joe Manchin doomed legislation last month, but there are signs Democrats are seeking to revive parts of it

The Guardian - US · Jan 21, 2022

Kamala Harris to announce wildfire money in visit to California on Friday

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris plans to visit a San Bernardino fire station Friday to announce the federal government will provide California $600 million to help the state recover from a historically severe wildfire season while highlighting plans to spend $5 billion more to prevent fires, an administration official…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 20, 2022

Breaking Backpage: A prosecutor’s quest to fight sex trafficking in America

“Taking Down Backpage: Fighting the World’s Largest Sex Trafficker" by Maggy Krell; NYU Press (192 pages, $22.95)

Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2022

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LA to host Summit of the Americas for region's leaders

Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2022

Kamala Harris headed to Honduras for inauguration of country’s president

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the inauguration of President-elect Xiomara Castro in Honduras next week, the White House said Tuesday, signaling a potential shift in relations with the Central American country as Harris continues efforts to deter migration.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 18, 2022

Harris will travel to Honduras for president's inauguration

Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Honduras next week to attend the inauguration of President-elect Xiomara Castro

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022

Harris still struggling to define herself one year in VP job

Vice President Kamala Harris is capping off a controversial first year in office, creating history as the first woman of color in her position while fending off criticism and complaints over her focus and agenda

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022

Voting rights take center stage at annual MLK memorial service

ATLANTA — Vice President Kamala Harris, Georgia’s first Black U.S. senator and the youngest daughter of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. each made passionate calls on Monday for passage of new federal voting rights laws at the annual remembrance for the slain civil rights leader, warning democracy hangs…

Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2022

‘We must not give up’: Kamala Harris marks MLK Day with plea to keep fighting for voting rights

The Senate is set to begin debating voting rights legislation on Tuesday but is unlikely to be able to overcome a Republican filibuster

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2022