Kamala Harris
Updates on Kamala Harris, the 49th vice president of the United States under President Joe Biden. Harris is the first person of color vice president and the first woman to serve as vice president. Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2017, she served as California's Attorney General from 2011 to 2017.
Harris Leans on Immigration Experience as She Takes on Causes of Influx
The vice president has been asked by President Joe Biden to oversee the diplomatic efforts to engage Mexico and Central American countries to address root causes of migration and oversee the flow and use of U.S. aid.
Maya Rudolph's Kamala Harris Hosts SNL Passover
Saturday Night Live debuted Martin Short as the second gentleman in a sketch that saw Rudolph's Harris host a Passover Seder..
Meena Harris, VP's Niece, Calls Georgia Voting Law 'the New Jim Crow'
Some activists and Democrats have criticised Georgia Senate Bill 202 because they say it will suppress votes, including those of ethnic minorities.
What Kamala Harris Has Said About Immigration
"There is no question that this is a challenging situation," Harris said on Wednesday, upon being named the head of the Biden administration's border response team.
McConnell Hasn't Spoken to Biden Since Inauguration
The Republican Senate Minority Leader said the White House is "not interested in doing anything on a bipartisan basis."
Kamala Harris Concedes Border Surge Is 'a Huge Problem'
"This is, however, not going to be solved overnight," the vice president said.
Pressure Builds for Joe Biden to Visit Border as Crisis Worsens
The president is facing growing backlash as the number of migrants attempting to reach the border has already hit a 20-year high, while the amount of unaccompanied children crossing over increased by 63 percent in February.
VP Harris Defers to Senate on Gun Reform as Biden Weighs Executive Action
"If we really want something that is going to be lasting, we need to pass legislation," the vice president said.
Video of Kamala Harris Laughing at Border Crisis Question Fuels GOP Outrage
Republicans say the Biden administration's border policies are encouraging a surge in new arrivals, particularly of unaccompanied minors.
Biden Condemns 'Year of Living in Fear' for Asian Americans after Shootings
President Joe Biden is strongly rebuking the surge in racist attacks against Asian Americans that has been stoked by the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted after a gunman killed eight people in Georgia this week—six of them Asian women.
Video of Joe Biden Saying 'President Harris' Viewed Over 2.5 Million Times
On Thursday, Biden said: "Now when President Harris and I took a virtual tour of a vaccination center, in Arizona..."
Biden 'President Harris' Gaffe amid Polling Doubts over Mental Fitness
The president made the mistake during a press conference in which he described the coronavirus vaccine rollout.
Man With Gun Arrested Near Harris Home After Texas Tip-off, Regional Alert
Members of the Secret Service detained an armed suspect near the home of Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday.
Harris Tells Asian Americans 'We Stand With You' After Georgia Shootings
"It speaks to a larger issue, which is the issue of violence in our country and what we must do to never tolerate it and to always speak out against it," Harris said.
68% of Female Biden Voters Say Harris VP Pick Was Factor in Voting Decision
A majority (64 percent) of women polled by Gender on the Ballot expressed excitement over having a woman vice president for the first time in history.
Jeanine Pirro Blasts Kamala Harris for Being Silent on Cuomo Accusations
"Some supporter of women, huh? A woman paraded around as a champion of women, quick to believe all women unless it doesn't work to her political advantage," the Fox News host said in comments about the vice president.
Ted Cruz Ridiculed for Calling Biden's Time in Office 'Boring but Radical'
Critics of the Texas senator took the opportunity to express satisfaction with having less chaos in the White House.
Peter Meijer Proposes $2,400 Stimulus Checks under 'DOGE' Plan
The Michigan Republican congressman told Fox Business that COVID relief should help individuals more than states.
Senate Advances COVID Relief Bill With Kamala Harris as Tie-Breaking Vote
The U.S. Senate voted 51-50 on Thursday to advance President Joe Biden's coronavirus relief bill, bringing the sprawling $1.9 trillion package one step closer to being passed.
Donald Trump's 2024 Election Chances Surge After CPAC Speech—Bookmakers
At the conference on February 28, the former president once again refused to acknowledge that he lost November's election.
Senate Could Modify Filibuster Without Eliminating It, Experts Explain
Moderate Democrats oppose eliminating the Senate's controversial legislative rule, but there are less drastic options lawmakers could consider.
Sanders, Warren Call on Harris to Override Parliamentarian on $15 Wage Hike
Sanders has also vowed to force a vote on the measure in the Senate this week.
Unlike Trump's COVID bills, Biden's Plan Largely Spends Money On The Virus
As House members prepare for the anticipated vote on President Joe Biden's nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package on Friday, Republicans have spent much of their time lamenting the massive amount of money that it will cost taxpayers.
On $15 minimum wage, will Kamala Harris overrule Senate Parliamentarian?
If Harris refuses, Democrats will have to introduce the wage hike as a standalone bill. The bill would likely require at least 10 Republican Senators' support. Thus far, Republicans haven't supported the measure.
Bernie Sanders Favorability Rating Higher than Biden and Harris: Poll
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez(D-N.Y.) were the only national politicians to receive net positive favorability ratings in a new poll.
Andrew Yang Wants to Be NYC's 'Evangelist and Cheerleader in Chief'
What would a Mayor Yang do? The entrepreneur-turned-politician on the pandemic, the police, universal basic income—and bicycle lanes. He'd be the city's first Asian-American mayor.
Black, Latino Groups See an Ally In Kamala Harris as She Charts VP Course
Harris has leaned into being the first woman and first woman of color in the role to connect with groups that will be key to the administration's success as the recovery unfolds.
Kamala Harris Dodges Questions About Teachers Going Back Into Schools
The vice president was asked on NBC's Today what assurances she could give unvaccinated teachers returning to the classroom.
Donald Trump's 2024 Odds Slashed by Bookmakers After Impeachment Trial
The former president has only served a single four-year term, but the constitution allows presidents to serve for a maximum of two, meaning he could enter office for another term if he won again.
Graham Warns Kamala Harris May Be Impeached if GOP Takes Back House
"We've opened Pandora's Box here, and I'm sad for the country," said the Republican senator from South Carolina on Sunday.
