Trump Escalates Race Attacks On Harris
A day after telling Black journalists that Vice President Kamala Harris had recently decided to become “a Black person,” Mr. Trump shared a photo of Ms. Harris in traditional Indian…
August 2024
For Kamala Harris, 2 Weeks Changed Her Openness About Her Racial Identity
Two trips Harris took last year set the stage for the ascent that is happening now. Share full article Vice President Kamala Harris at the Cape Coast Castle, a former…
Gloria Johnson, Tennessee Democrat Who Faced Expulsion, Wins U.S. Senate Primary
The state lawmaker, who gained national attention for her role in a gun control protest, will challenge Senator Marsha Blackburn, a Republican. Share full article State Representative Gloria Johnson at…
With Russia Prisoner Swap, Biden Scores a Win Near the End of His Term
The prisoner exchange offered a measure of validation for President Biden soon after he abandoned his bid for re-election. Listen to this article · 8:30
Bipartisan Legal Group Urges Lawyers to Defend Against ‘Rising Authoritarianism’
An American Bar Association task force of prominent legal thinkers gestures at former President Trump without naming him. Share full article J. Michael Luttig is leading a panel of prominent…
Air Force Finds Mechanical and Crew Failures in Fatal Osprey Crash Last Year
An investigation determined that missed warning signals and the “catastrophic failure” of a gearbox led to the crash off the coast of Japan in November. Listen to this article ·…
As Trump Attacks Her Identity, Harris Responds on Her Own Terms
Vice President Kamala Harris condemned former President Donald J. Trump’s remarks. But she also made it clear she would not engage in a debate with a white man critiquing her…
Trump Elevates False, Fringe Attacks on Harris to Center of His Campaign
Rivals and critics have for years accused Kamala Harris of shifting her personal identity for political advantage, with those attacks escalating dramatically online since she became the Democratic standard-bearer. Listen…
JD Vance’s ‘Weakest Moment’ Remark About Simone Biles Draws New Scrutiny
The gymnast won a second Olympic all-around title on Thursday in Paris, three years after stepping away from competing because of a mental health issue. Share full article Simone Biles…
Harris Has Made Up Ground in Nevada. But the Road Ahead Is Steep.
Polls show Democrats’ chances have improved in Nevada since Vice President Kamala Harris was elevated. But she could face an uphill battle to win over undecided voters who had tuned…