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Democratic delegates on Biden’s exit – and Harris’s rise: ‘We’re awestruck’

Officials say the transition is fueling new energy as they address questions over the process of choosing a new candidate

The Guardian - US

Harris closes polling gap with Trump

The vice president, while slightly behind or even with Trump, is far outperforming Biden's dismal poll numbers

Salon

President Biden Signs Bill To Strengthen Federal Prison Oversight

President Biden signs bill to enhance oversight of federal Bureau of Prisons, addressing corruption and abuse.

Top News

Transit and environmental advocates sue NY governor over decision to halt Manhattan congestion toll

Transit and environmental advocacy groups in New York have filed lawsuits challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to block a plan for a new $15 congestion toll on Manhattan drivers

The Independent UK

Senate committee votes to investigate Steward Health Care bankruptcy and subpoena its CEO

A Senate committee has voted to authorize an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care and to subpoena the company’s CEO

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris seeks to bolster pro-labor stance in speech to teachers’ union

Presidential hopeful tells American Federation of Teachers convention: ‘When unions are strong, America is strong’

The Guardian - US

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‘So uniquely her’: where did Kamala Harris’s self-help speaking style come from?

The vice-president blends a prosecutor’s precision with pearls of wisdom. Experts shed light on her language

The Guardian - US

Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden's legal team over 'false statements' in a court filing

A federal judge in California is threatening to sanction Hunter Biden’s lawyers, saying they made “false statements” in a court filing seeking to throw out the tax case against President Joe Biden’s son

The Independent UK

Missouri Republican slammed for ‘racist bigotry’ in anti-immigrant campaign ad

Bill Eigel’s Spanish ‘translator’ says ‘ay caramba’ as the GOP candidate for governor promises to ‘send them back where they came from’

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris comes out swinging against Trump’s attacks on ‘freedom’ in speech to teacher’s union

The vice president’s invocation of ‘freedom’ echoes her campaign’s first ad released earlier on Thursday

The Independent UK

House GOP risks government shutdown

House Republicans have failed to pass several mandatory spending bills, but they're going on vacation anyway

Salon

Who is Dolores Huerta, the Historic Latina labor activist who endorsed Kamala Harris?

Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers with César Chávez in the early 1960s and is an influential voice among Latinos

Latin Times

Harris Woos Teacher Union As Momentum Builds For White House Bid

Kamala Harris released her first campaign ad Thursday and headed to Texas to address a teachers union -- a key ingredient in the Democratic coalition -- as she seeks to maintain her fast start in the bid to take on Donald Trump for the presidency this November.

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The Independent UK

Kamala Harris wins over Democrat voters but still trails behind Trump in first polls

Harris is reinspiring Democrat voters, new polls show, and making gains with some core Republican groups

The Guardian - US

Obama to endorse Kamala Harris for president, report says

Former president and current vice-president are discussing appearing together on the campaign trail, sources say

Evening Standard

Barack Obama expected to endorse Kamala Harris for president in high-profile announcement

Barack Obama reportedly plans to appear on the campaign trail with Kamala Harris to show his backing

Salon

Biden passes the torch — but why?

Donald Trump is now the last old white man in the presidential race — and Joe Biden isn't happy about it

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Kamala Harris: Faith, Justice, And Presidential Aspirations

Explore Kamala Harris's unique blend of religious traditions and social justice values that shape her worldview and inspire hope for a more just society.

Latin Times

Mexican president warns Trump of a 'rebellion' if he shuts down the border

Andrés Manuel López Obrador sent a letter to the presumptive Republican nominee detailing the damages such a decision would cause

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris launches first presidential campaign ad: ‘We choose freedom’

Vice president’s video tackles themes of abortion and gun violence to the backdrop of her campaign anthem: Beyoncé’s Freedom

The Conversation

Trump’s promotion of an image of strength after assassination attempt borrows from authoritarian playbook

In the days since the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, supporters of the former president have used the incident to project an image of power.

The Conversation

Veepstakes have evolved from where you live to who you are − which way will Harris turn to balance the ticket?

Vice presidential picks can’t help a presidential candidate, but they can hurt one, according to political scientists. Presidential campaigns still spend a fair amount of time thinking about running mates and the ways in which they might boost the ticket – or at least not hurt it.

Evening Standard

Release date for Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice starring Sebastian Stan confirmed in the UK

The film, which is directed by Holy Spider's Ali Abbasi, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year

The Independent UK

‘He fell on his sword’: Democrats, Republicans and media figures react to Biden’s address to nation

While most Democrats praised Biden for the speech, Rep Jared Moskowitz said Biden ‘didn’t look as good or sound as good’ despite saying it was ‘one of the best speeches he has given’

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