Kamala Harris
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- LIZ PEEK: Hasan Piker exposes Democrats' desperation to win back young men
Hasan Piker, a self-described Marxist who gained millions of followers by making outrageous commentary, has become a key figure on the radical Left. Democrats are reportedly desperate to regain the support of young men, as these demographics favored candidates like former President Trump in 2016 and 2024. In attempts to reverse those losses, Democratic figures have staged stunts aimed at attracting male Millennials and Gen Z.
- Haley Stevens urges El-Sayed to ditch Hasan Piker affiliation after Michigan primary
Rep. Haley Stevens urged Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed to sever ties with Hasan Piker regarding his affiliation on "The Sunday Briefing," urging him to focus on Michigan voters for the general election. She also stated that democratic plans are better than those of Mike Rogers, who will oppose El-Sayed in the Senate race. A Fox News poll showed El-Sayed trailing Rogers by four points and underperforming with certain demographics compared to Kamala Harris.
- Democrats take sixth shot at ousting popular GOP governor who voted for Harris
In Vermont, Amanda Janoo won the party's gubernatorial nomination after defeating Aly Richards. Gov. Phil Scott secured his GOP gubernatorial nomination for a sixth straight two-year term. Despite Democrats having a dominant track record in the state, the article notes that Scott is poised to continue serving and has maintained high approval ratings.
- Democrats take sixth shot at ousting popular GOP governor who voted for Harris
In Vermont, Democrat Amanda Janoo defeated former child advocacy organization CEO Aly Richards to capture the gubernatorial nomination. Meanwhile, Republican Gov. Phil Scott was unopposed and cruised to his own party's nomination for a sixth term. Despite having a deep blue state with strong Democratic dominance, Democrats face a difficult task beating Scott in November.
- Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has chosen John Giles, a former mayor of Mesa, as her running mate for the state's lieutenant governor election. This selection establishes a bipartisan ticket that aims to appeal to Republicans and conservative independents in a challenging electoral environment. The move was noted as an overture intended to win support from voters who have expanded their registration advantage over Democrats since 2022.
- Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has selected John Giles as her running mate for the lieutenant governor race in a bipartisan move aimed at attracting conservative independents. Giles, who was mayor of Mesa and changed his party affiliation to independent, previously backed Democrats and spoke favorably of Kamala Harris. The selection sets up Hobbs in a tough reelection campaign where she must win support from Republicans and conservative independents.
- Pentagon makes dramatic missile shift as repeated conflicts drain US stockpiles and more top headlines
The Pentagon reported a dramatic missile shift due to repeated conflicts draining US stockpiles. Domestically, multiple political clashes were highlighted, including accusations against AOC and discussions regarding antisemitism in Michigan. Other notable events include the signing of a law allowing abortion up to birth and discussions concerning Mamdani's luxury-home tax rollout.
- Trump-backed incumbent loses primary after super PAC bankrolled by Dems meddled in race
In a primary challenge, Rep. Andy Ogles was defeated by Charlie Hatcher, whose candidacy served as a microcosm of larger forces within the Republican Party. The race attracted attention due to Super PAC spending and Ogles' opposition to renewable energy investments made under the Biden Administration. A review found that the super PAC is bankrolled by Chris Larsen, who has previously contributed to Kamala Harris's failed presidential campaign.
- A Key Belief About the 2024 Election Isn’t True
The article challenges the conventional view that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) failed to deliver political benefits for Democrats in the 2024 election. It argues that the law’s clean-energy tax credits spurred $185 billion in private investment, creating factories in communities like Lordstown, Ohio, and that key components of the law remain effective despite claims of its repeal.
- Collins will oppose Blanche, narrowing nominee’s path to confirmation
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced she will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, reducing the number of allowable Senate Republican defections for his confirmation. The decision comes as Collins faces a challenging reelection in a state won by Kamala Harris in 2024.
- Nearly 3 in 4 Harris voters say Dem lawmakers should challenge Trump more: Poll
74 percent of voters who supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election believe Democrats in Congress challenge President Trump too little, according to a The Economist/YouGov poll. Only 2 percent of the same group held the opposite view.
- Which version of Gavin Newsom will voters see if he runs for president?
Gavin Newsom, California's governor, has shifted his political stance multiple times in 2024, initially moving right by aligning with Charlie Kirk on transgender athlete policies and later returning to the left by advocating for economic reforms and criticizing his party's progressive wing.
- From Trump to El-Sayed: US Arabs in Michigan centre Palestine in politics
Arab Americans in Michigan are prioritizing Palestine in their political decisions, having withheld support for Kamala Harris in 2024 and refusing to back pro-Israel candidates.
- Americans Are Turning on Trump
Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election with 312 electoral votes but fewer popular votes, with the Republican Party gaining support from the white working class, young voters, and Hispanic voters. However, Trump faces declining personal popularity, with approval ratings at historic lows, and struggles to retain support among key demographic groups like young voters who favored Kamala Harris.
- Trump administration targets birth tourism
The Trump administration is targeting 'birth tourism' by prioritizing prosecutions after the Supreme Court rejected an executive order on birthright citizenship. The Justice Department has instructed offices to focus on birth tourism cases, which involve foreign nationals giving birth in the US for citizenship benefits.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state's primary
Washington state's primary includes nine contenders for a congressional seat, with two advancing to the general election. Key candidates include Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and John Braun, while the state Supreme Court and other legislative seats are also on the ballot. The 3rd Congressional District is a major battleground, and the 4th Congressional District has 11 candidates due to a retiring incumbent.
- Aug. 3: The National Urban League Assesses the American Dream; a Downtown Traffic Tragedy
The National Urban League conference in Nashville discussed economic disparities in Black America, highlighting a report showing Black families are three times as likely to live in poverty compared to white families. A downtown traffic accident in Nashville resulted in one death and three injuries when a driver failed to stop at a crosswalk.
- Pete Buttigieg, AOC and Jon Ossoff poll ahead of Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris for White House run
A Michigan survey indicates Pete Buttigieg, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Jon Ossoff are ahead of Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris in a hypothetical Democratic primary. The poll reflects their relative standing among respondents in the scenario.
- AOC trashes Democrats for closing ranks around Biden, rejecting primary challengers
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Democrats for unifying around former President Joe Biden and rejecting primary challengers, arguing this damaged the party's credibility on democracy. She highlighted inconsistencies among some Democrats who both pushed for Biden's exit and blocked a primary process. A therapist noted voters may lose faith in the party due to perceived hypocrisy.
- Harris cites JFK, Obama among ‘most effective’ presidents, omitting Biden
Kamala Harris listed John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama as the 'most effective presidents in American history' at the National Urban League Conference, omitting Joe Biden despite serving as his vice president. She was asked by National Urban League President Marc Morial to rank the top three most effective U.S. presidents.
- Kamala Harris backs major changes to the Supreme Court, Electoral College ahead of possible 2028 campaign
Former Vice President Kamala Harris supports expanding the Supreme Court and abolishing the Electoral College as part of potential 2028 presidential campaign considerations. She also suggested revisiting Puerto Rico's statehood and has engaged with progressive Democrats, though she has not yet decided to run.
- Kamala Harris backs major changes to the Supreme Court, Electoral College ahead of possible 2028 campaign
Former Vice President Kamala Harris expressed support for expanding the Supreme Court and abolishing the Electoral College at the National Urban League Conference, positions not part of her 2024 campaign. She also mentioned revisiting statehood for Puerto Rico and stated she has not decided whether to seek the 2028 presidency.
- Kamala Harris snubs Biden when asked to name ‘most effective’ US presidents at Nashville event
Former Vice President Kamala Harris snubbed Joe Biden when asked to name the 'most effective' US presidents in American history during a Nashville event.
- Kamala Harris drops her clearest hint yet at a 2028 run with her farthest-left message to date... as early polls put her in front of the Democratic pack
Kamala Harris indicates a potential 2028 run with a far-left message, positioning herself ahead of the Democratic pack in early polls. Her remarks represent her most progressive public stance to date.
- Kamala Harris teases potential 2028 platform: ‘I know this is going to be controversial’
Kamala Harris, former vice president, discussed potential 2028 platform ideas including revisiting the Electoral College, expanding the court to 13 justices, and considering statehood for Puerto Rico and D.C., noting they may be controversial.
- Scalise will kick off August campaign sprint in marquee Nebraska House race
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise will begin his August campaign events in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, a key race for Republicans. He will support Brinker Harding against Denise Powell in a district won by Kamala Harris in 2024. Scalise plans to campaign in multiple states, including Iowa, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Ohio, New York, Michigan, Colorado, South Carolina, and Texas.
- Kamala Harris, Gov. Beshear to speak at National Urban League Conference in Nashville
Kamala Harris and Gov. Beshear will speak at the National Urban League Conference in Nashville. The conference is being held at Music City Center.
- Live soon: Former Vice President Kamala Harris to speak in Nashville. Here’s what we know
Kamala Harris is scheduled to speak at the National Urban League Conference in Nashville, focusing on civil rights, racial justice, and economic inequality. Families of three Black teenagers demanded answers regarding their sons' deaths during the conference.
- Kamala Harris’ new $8M mansion is in a neighborhood with virtually no black residents
Kamala Harris purchased an $8 million mansion in a California neighborhood with virtually no racial diversity. The area is described as lacking diversity, according to the article.
- How predominantly Black areas in 6 states have been split up by redistricting
Redistricting in six Republican-led states has fragmented majority-Black and plurality-Black congressional districts, weakening Black voting influence. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act enabled this shift, with Texas and Florida examples showing Black communities absorbed into majority-white areas.
- How 8th Congressional District Democratic primary reflects party’s shifting identity and priorities
Virginia's 8th Congressional District Democratic primary features incumbent Rep. Don Beyer facing four challengers, including Adam Dunigan, Mo Seifeldein, Michael Duffin, and Lorena Bruner. The race highlights party divisions over strategies to oppose Trump, address affordability, and redefine the Democratic identity.
- National Urban League holds annual conference in Nashville
The National Urban League is hosting its annual conference in Nashville this week. The event features career and networking opportunities, a state of the Urban League address, and multiple luncheons and galas. Notable speakers include former Vice President Kamala Harris, former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Kentucky Gov. Andy Besear, and civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
- Attorney Ben Crump to stand with families of 3 deceased Black teens at National Urban League conference in Nashville
Ben Crump will join families of three deceased Black teens at the National Urban League conference in Nashville. The teens—Nolan Wells, Daniel Erving, and Tyler Smith—died within three months, with families disputing or awaiting official explanations for their deaths. The event will include speakers like Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and Andy Beshear.
- Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg to speak in Nashville this week during National Urban League Conference
The National Urban League Conference is taking place in Nashville this week, featuring speakers including Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and local leaders. The event focuses on addressing racial justice, equal opportunity, and poverty, with the release of the 2026 State of Black America report.
- Ex-Newsom mistress exposes wild affair step by step, reveals Kamala Harris advice to stay quiet
Ruby Rippey detailed a 2007 affair with then-Mayor Gavin Newsom in a Vanity Fair essay, revealing former San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris advised her to remain silent during the scandal. Rippey criticized Newsom's memoir for misrepresenting his confession to her husband and described the affair as driven by power dynamics and addiction.
- The Trump Administration Tells the Truth
A Trump administration lawyer admitted in a court filing that federal grants were terminated based on political retribution against states that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. The Energy Department attorney acknowledged 284 terminated grants were targeted at states with Democratic-caucusing Senators, contradicting prior public statements by officials.
- Secret advice Kamala Harris gave Gavin Newsom’s ex-lover after affair scandal broke
Kamala Harris provided secret advice to Gavin Newsom's ex-lover following the revelation of their affair. The ex-lover disclosed Harris's involvement in the scandal.
- Kamala Harris endorses Democrat Troy Jackson, in Maine’s US Senate race after last-minute nomination
Kamala Harris endorsed Democrat Troy Jackson in Maine's U.S. Senate race following a last-minute nomination process. Jackson, a former Maine Senate president, replaced Graham Platner after Platner withdrew due to sexual assault accusations. Democrats view the race as critical for Senate control.
- Kamala Harris endorses Democrat Troy Jackson, in Maine’s US Senate race after last-minute nomination
Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Democratic candidate Troy Jackson in Maine’s U.S. Senate race after a last-minute nomination process following Graham Platner’s withdrawal due to sexual assault allegations. Democrats are relying on Jackson to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race critical to Senate control.
- Kamala Harris endorses Democrat Troy Jackson, in Maine’s US Senate race after last-minute nomination
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Troy Jackson, the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Maine, who became the party's nominee over the weekend.