Kamala Harris
Updates on Kamala Harris, the junior United States senator from California and current vice presidential nominee with Joe Biden. Her selection as Biden's running-mate made her the first person of color chosen for vice president and the third woman to be selected as a vice presidential candidate. Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2017, she served as California's Attorney General from 2011 to 2017. If elected, she will be the highest ranking woman in elected office in U.S. history.
Biden Admin Will Include Women in Four Key Roles for First Time
So far in American history, all four roles have been filled exclusively by men.
Republican Steve King Asks Harris if She Came from 'Slaves or Slave Owners'
"Who's going to tell him how Black people got to Jamaica and how some of their descendants wound up with European blood?" tweeted Joy Reid.
'Stop Golfing and Concede': Maryland GOP Gov. Larry Hogan Spars With Trump
Earlier on Sunday, Hogan said he was "embarrassed" that more people aren't challenging the president's false claims about the election results.
Giuliani and Powell Claims 'From the Far Side of the Moon': Geraldo Rivera
"This is silly stuff," the Fox News correspondent said, calling Giuliani's and Powell's press conference a "circus."
GOP Senator Has Instructed Staff to Cooperate With Biden Transition
"I'd rather have a president that has more than one day to prepare," Senator Kevin Kramer of North Dakota said Sunday.
Fifth GOP Senator Congratulates Biden and Harris, As Trump Rejects Outcome
Sen. Patrick Toomey (R-PA) made the comments after the Trump campaign's latest legal set back in Pennsylvania.
Twitter to Meet With Biden Team on Transfer of Social Media Accounts
"Twitter is actively preparing to support the transition of White House institutional Twitter accounts on January 20th, 2021," the company told Newsweek.
Democrats Lose Patience With GSA's Biden Transition Delay, Demand Answers
Joe Biden's team has not been granted access to further federal resources to facilitate the move into power, with President Trump continuing to dispute the election outcome.
Latino Groups Urge Gov. Newsom to Appoint Latino to Replace Senator Harris
Latino organizations involved in a public effort to influence Gavin Newsom's decision told Newsweek it is time for a Latino to represent California.
Trump's Ex-Chief of Staff 'Concerned' About Giuliani Leading P.A. Lawsuit
"This is not a television program," Mick Mulvaney said.
Activist Calls for Healthcare Reform After Dad's COVID Diagnosis
In a Twitter thread, Avalos criticized politicians for not valuing undocumented workers and said changes need to be made for both immigration and healthcare, with Biden's administration incoming.
Conservative Pastor Says Kamala Harris is Driven by the 'Antichrist Spirit'
Texas pastor Robert Henderson said the vice president-elect goes "against God and his standards."
Kamala Harris' Senate Seat Should Go to Barbara Lee
Of all the excellent candidates discussed to replace the vice president-elect in the Senate, Lee is the leader who can best command the role as Harris has.
Facebook Won't Ban Groups Behind Racist, Misogynistic Kamala Harris Posts
Facebook has removed racist and misogynistic content about Vice President-elect Kamala Harris but opted not to ban three groups that "regularly" host hateful material on the site.
Lindsey Graham Explains Why He Fist Bumped Kamala Harris
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) reportedly said he was "just saying hello" after being spotted giving Vice President-elect Kamala Harris what appeared to be a congratulatory fist bump on the Senate floor on Tuesday.
How the Most Powerful Latina in the White House Helps Biden—and Harris Too
Julie Chavez Rodriguez is joining President-elect Joe Biden's senior White House team as the director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
GOP Senators Congratulate Kamala Harris Despite Most Denying Trump Lost
Mingling on the Senate floor during a vote, at least five Republicans extended what looked like congratulating remarks to the vice president-elect, despite most GOP lawmakers still siding with President Trump's refusal to concede.
Progressives Urge Calif. Governor to Pick Ro Khanna to Replace Sen. Harris
A spokesperson for Khanna said the congressman is "so appreciative of all the support he's received."
Georgia's GOP Lt. Governor Says Recount 'Following the Letter of the Law'
Geoff Duncan said the Georgia recount has not found "any sort of systemic issues or fraud."
CIA Director Gina Haspel 'Should Be Fired," Trump Lawyer Says
"Why Gina Haspel is still there in the CIA is beyond my comprehension," attorney Sidney Powell said.
Obama Says It's 'Disappointing' That Republicans Aren't Challenging Trump
"It's been sort of par for the course during these four years," the former president said.
John Bolton Urges GOP Leaders to 'Explain' to Voters That Trump Lost
Trump's former national security adviser said that the president's "claims of election fraud are baseless."
Opposing Bush v. Gore Attorneys Say Biden Clearly Won the Election
"The sooner that Trump and his supporters accept the election result, the better it will be for the nation," the lawyers wrote.
Kellyanne Conway's 2016 Tweet About Historic Trump Landslide Resurfaces
People celebrating Biden's victory appropriated Conway's 2016 tweet that said that Trump's win was a "Landslide. Blowout. Historic."
What Montel Williams Said About Dating Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris
People on social media today are blown away to discover Harris and Williams briefly dated nearly 20 years ago.
Kamala Harris Blasted For Senate Resolutions Congratulating Lakers, Dodgers
The resolutions came under fire as insensitive as they were passed on the same day the U.S. recorded its highest single-day tally of new coronavirus cases.
Mississippi Police Officer Fired For Controversial Kamala Harris Comments
Byhalia Police officer David Pannell's post mocked Harris' "Cindarella story" ascension to the second-highest political office in the nation.
Biden and Harris Bring Hope. And That Means the World
Some might say hope is not realistic in times like these. But as a trauma psychologist, I know it's entirely possible—and absolutely essential.
Woman Calls Out 'Little Thug' Taking Down Biden-Harris Sign
The woman who posted the videos has been un-phased by some of the hate comments she's received since posting.
2016 McEnany Clip Decrying Recount Calls 'Based On No Evidence' Resurfaces
"There are people trying to delegitimize the President-elect [Donald Trump]," the current White House press secretary complained in 2016.
