Donald Trump questions if Kamala Harris is black at meeting of black journalists
The former president suggested Harris “turned black” for political gain and questioned if she is a diversity hire, in a talk where he hoped to woo black voters.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Days away from a crucial decision: Who will Harris choose as her White House running mate?
Kamala Harris’ pick as her potential vice president has taken on greater significance since the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and could sway a close election.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Biden pushes to ban blanket immunity for presidents in overhaul of ‘extreme’ court
The US president is using his final months in office to advocate ambitious changes, amid fears the court has become too deeply politicised.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Harris brings in record $305 million in her first week of White House campaign
The vice president’s fundraising haul is more than Joe Biden garnered in the first three months of this year.
- by Farrah Tomazin
‘They’re on fire for Kamala’: How Harris has upended the 2024 US campaign
In 36 hours Harris amassed $192 million in donations, 100,000 new volunteers and blew up the internet with endearing memes of the vice president.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Biden gives the speech he never wanted to, and does it with passion and grace
Four days after withdrawing from the presidential race, Joe Biden says the time is right to “pass the torch to a new generation”.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Boycotted but unbowed: Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress
The Israeli leader was invited to address the congress by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson amid a war that has mobilised youthful protesters, while Kamala Harris stayed away from the speech.
- by Farrah Tomazin
In first rally, Kamala Harris frames election as choice between ‘freedom and chaos’
The 59-year-old prosecutor entered the stage to loud and lengthy cheers, as people waved “Kamala” banners from the bleachers.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Head of US Secret Service resigns following Trump rally shooting
Kimberly Cheatle’s resignation came after a scathing hearing in which she was excoriated by both sides of politics over the assassination attempt.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Harris frames herself as everything Trump is not, and Democrats are behind her
Kamala Harris, a former prosecutor and attorney-general, believes she can offer the US something that Donald Trump, a convicted felon, cannot.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Harris secures enough delegates for nomination as donations roll in
And after warning Biden that he would lose to Trump, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi - one of the most influential Democrats in the country - gave her unequivocal backing to his 59-year-old deputy.
- by Farrah Tomazin