Georgia school shooting elevates gun violence as issue in Harris-Trump race

The shooting came as the two presidential candidates have been campaigning most prominently on issues including the economy, abortion rights and immigration.

By Patrick SvitekSeptember 6, 2024

As Jimmy Carter nears 100, he is buoyed by Harris’s run for president

As Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday approaches on Oct. 1, he is talking more and delighting in the momentum behind Vice President Kamala Harris, his family said.

By Mary Jordan and Kevin SullivanSeptember 6, 2024

Kamala Harris ran her office like a prosecutor. Not everyone liked that.

After a difficult first year as vice president, Harris has grown into her role — and found staff who respond better to her style, allies say

By Dan Diamond and Cleve R. Wootson Jr.September 6, 2024

Harris raised $361 million in August, nearly three times Trump’s haul

The Democratic presidential campaign on Friday said it enters the final months before the election with $109 million more cash on hand than her rival.

By Michael SchererSeptember 6, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abandons plan to seek votes in uncompetitive states

The independent candidate now wants all his supporters to vote for Donald Trump, as he seeks to take his name off red-state ballots and add it to blue-state ballots.

By Michael Scherer and Meryl KornfieldSeptember 5, 2024

Blinken indicates he would decline any offer to stay on under Harris

The secretary of state says he is looking forward to spending more time with his children.

By Michael BirnbaumSeptember 5, 2024

In speech, Trump repeatedly insults Jewish Americans who back Democrats

Donald Trump also said Israel “will no longer exist” if Vice President Kamala Harris is elected. She has repeatedly expressed solidarity with the country.

By Patrick SvitekSeptember 5, 2024

Republican Liz Cheney says she will vote for Kamala Harris this election

“Because of the danger that Donald Trump poses, not only am I not voting for Donald Trump, but I will be voting for Kamala Harris,” Cheney said Wednesday at Duke University.

By Maegan VazquezSeptember 5, 2024

Trump and Harris’s first presidential debate is Tuesday. Here’s what to know.

The debate, hosted by ABC News, is the only one scheduled between the former president and vice president ahead of November’s election.

By Mariana AlfaroSeptember 5, 2024

Harris touts small-business agenda in N.H. as debate nears

Vice President Kamala Harris aims an appeal at moderate and Republican voters who may be turned off by Donald Trump.

By Toluse OlorunnipaSeptember 4, 2024

John McCain’s son says he will support Kamala Harris in November

Jimmy McCain said he changed his voter registration from independent to Democrat and expressed outrage over an altercation at Arlington Cemetery involving Trump campaign staff.

By Maegan Vazquez and Mariana AlfaroSeptember 3, 2024
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Pro-Trump group attacks Harris for murder that took place 14 years ago

The ad features a mother who also appeared in a Trump 2016 campaign ad concerning illegal immgration

By Glenn KesslerSeptember 3, 2024

Harris to transfer nearly $25 million to help down-ballot Democratic candidates

The boost to House, Senate and state-level candidates follows a $540 million fundraising haul for the vice president over six weeks.

By Michael SchererSeptember 3, 2024

Silicon Valley had Harris’s back for decades. Will she return the favor?

Some critics of Big Tech worry the Democratic presidential nominee’s deep ties to large tech companies could prompt friendlier treatment.

By Cristiano Lima-Strong and Cat ZakrzewskiSeptember 3, 2024

Harris makes pitch to union voters in ‘blue wall’ states

The vice president portrayed Trump as having a long history of hostility to workers in a bid to shore up support from laborers.

By Cleve R. Wootson Jr., Abbie Cheeseman and Dylan WellsSeptember 2, 2024

Trump aims to drag down Harris as he scrambles to keep up in tight race

The Republican nominee’s advisers and allies are clear-eyed about the unlikelihood of improving his standing. That leaves one option: damaging hers.

By Isaac Arnsdorf, Josh Dawsey and Marianne LeVineSeptember 2, 2024

With boost from grieving families, Trump sharpens attacks on Harris

The former president’s campaign aimed to turn the controversy over his actions at Arlington National Cemetery into an attack on the Biden administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.

By Cleve R. Wootson Jr., Dan Lamothe and Hannah KnowlesSeptember 1, 2024

Trusted aide would play key role in Harris review of U.S.-Israel policy

The vice president, along with top foreign policy adviser Phil Gordon, has been skeptical of Israel’s strategy in Gaza — and the U.S. response.

By Yasmeen AbutalebAugust 31, 2024

You asked: Will Harris appoint a new Cabinet if elected president?

Many Democrats expect that Kamala Harris would appoint new Cabinet secretaries, as she will want to put her own stamp on the administration.

By Tyler PagerAugust 30, 2024
PoliticsColumn

Both Harris, Trump late on transition plans despite mammoth tasks ahead

Only within the last two weeks have the campaigns of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump named the leaders of their transition teams.

By Joe DavidsonAugust 30, 2024