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Barbara Rodriguez Originally published by The 19th Vice President Kamala Harris has long been the target of racist and misogynistic attacks online as a woman in politics who is also Black and South Asian. As she seeks the Democratic nomination for president, the gendered, sexualized and racial disinformation against her …

Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder The Democratic National Committee will move forward with a virtual nomination vote for its presidential candidate as soon as Aug. 1, after its Rules Committee approved the process on Wednesday. The DNC has been moving forward with plans to hold a virtual nomination roll call since …

Ariana Figueroa, Ohio Capital Journal Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a Tuesday call with reporters committed to a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential candidate. “I would be willing to do more than one debate,” Trump said. Harris, who says she is the presumptive Democratic …

Ariana Figueroa, North Dakota Monitor U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday, following widespread outrage that her agency failed to prevent the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump during a July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Cheatle’s resignation follows an intense congressional hearing where Democrats and …

Grace Panetta Originally published by The 19th Vice President Kamala Harris launched her presidential campaign less than 48 hours ago — but voters at a rally just outside Milwaukee on Tuesday were more than ready to welcome her with makeshift campaign merch and open arms. Harris’ rally at a high …

Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor Sen. Bob Menendez intends to resign from the U.S. Senate effective Aug. 20, ending a 50-year career of public service that ended in disgrace when he was convicted on corruption charges. Menendez, 70, initially resisted calls to resign following his September indictment and ignored reporters’ …

Jimmy Williams U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced bipartisan demands for her resignation following a high-profile security failure that allowed an attempted assassination on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Despite intense questioning from lawmakers and growing pressure to step down, Cheatle maintained her stance, insisting she is the best …

Jimmy Williams Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign amassed a staggering $81 million within the first 24 hours after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election and Harris declared her candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. This record-breaking fundraising effort underscores Harris’ formidable position and financial strength heading …

Ariana Figueroa, Washington State Standard Vice President Kamala Harris’ path to the Democratic nomination cleared Monday as she secured endorsements from potential rivals and other high-profile party members the day after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid. A swarm of Democratic legislative leaders, governors ­— including some thought to harbor …

Just over a week after an assassination attempt against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump resulted in the killing of one bystander and left two people critically injured, a GOP state senator from Ohio was condemned for saying a Democratic victory in November would result in a “civil war.” “I believe …

Grace Panetta Originally published by The 19th President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic nominee on Sunday, three and a half months out from Election Day on November 5. It’s unusual for a presidential candidate …

Grace Panetta Originally published by The 19th President Joe Biden stepped down as the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him at the top of the ticket. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” Biden …

Kyle Davidson, Michigan Advance One week out from the assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally, former President Donald Trump returned to Grand Rapids with his newly nominated running mate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), where they were met with thunderous cheers from thousands of supporters. Trump, who sported a smaller …

Jacob Fischler, Utah News Dispatch Ten more congressional Democrats called on President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid Friday, the most in a single day since a poor debate performance shook confidence among his fellow Democrats in his ability to win November’s election. The 10 Democrats on Friday, the …

Matthew Choi and Sejal Govindarao, The Texas Tribune Sheila Jackson Lee, a Houston Democrat who was one of the longest serving members of Texas’ Congressional delegation and a longtime advocate for progressive causes, died on Friday amid her battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 74. Jackson Lee began her congressional …