Kamala Harris
The latest news on Kamala Harris, the 49th vice president of the United States under President Joe Biden. Elected in 2020, Harris is the first person of color vice president and the first woman to serve as vice president. Harris ran as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate in the 2024 election but lost to President-elect Donald Trump. Born in Oakland, California on Oct. 20, 1964, she was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2017 and she served as California's Attorney General from 2011 to 2017. She is married to Doug Emhoff and has two stepchildren.
Two Democrats tie as frontrunners if Kamala Harris passes on 2028 run—Poll
Whether or not the former vice president runs could have major implications for the 2028 Democratic primary.
What if Trump had been assassinated? An alternate history, according to AI
One year on from the shooting at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Newsweek takes a look at what history might have been like had things gone differently.
Kamala Harris' comeback hopes take a major blow
The former VP is expected to announce whether she is entering the California governor race soon. Thoughts of a national comeback may have to wait.
Could Kamala Harris lose California gubernatorial race? What new poll says
Four in 10 California voters are undecided about who they'll support in next year's gubernatorial race, according to a new poll.
New 2028 Democratic front-runner surges ahead of Kamala Harris—poll
Harris' support among Democrats dropped from November in the latest Emerson College poll on the potential 2028 primary field.
Almost half of Democrats say a third party is necessary—Poll
Nearly half of Democrats surveyed in a new YouGov poll believe a third party is necessary in the U.S.
Gavin Newsom's chances of beating Kamala Harris in 2028
Newsom has long been considered a potential 2028 White House contender, but his polling has remained relatively flat in recent months.
Judge in 2024 election results lawsuit sets timeline
A lawsuit was filed questioning the election results in Rockland County, New York.
Company behind changes to 2024 election voting machines speaks out
Jack Cobb, the director of Pro V&V, told Newsweek via email that the changes were not "of any significance."
2024 election results under scrutiny as lawsuit advances
A judge has ruled that a lawsuit questioning the election results in Rockland County, New York, can proceed to discovery.
Kamala Harris says LA protest 'overwhelmingly peaceful' calls Trump 'cruel'
The former vice president defends LA protesters as "overwhelmingly peaceful" on third day of violent clashes.
AOC viewed positively by more Americans than Trump and Harris—Poll
The New York progressive ranked third among politicians included in the survey, just behind the Obamas.
Tim Walz tells Democrats to "bully the s***" out of Donald Trump
The Minnesota governor ran in 2024 as the Democrats' vice presidential candidate and has led a series of town halls in Republican districts this year.
Most accurate pollster finds new lead 2028 Democratic candidate
AtlasIntel was the most accurate pollster in the 2024 election, according to veteran pollster Nate Silver.
Kamala Harris' 2028 chances drop in new poll
Two Democrats held a lead over Harris in the latest 2028 Democratic primary poll.
David Hogg says Jasmine Crockett is leader Democrats need
The embattled DNC vice chair endorsed Rep. Jasmine Crockett as the confrontational leader Democrats need.
California Democrat accuses Kamala Harris of covering up Biden decline
The alleged "cover-up directly led to a second Donald Trump term," a California gubernatorial candidate warned.
Jake Tapper admits to Megyn Kelly he didn't press Biden on health
Kelly accused the media of protecting the former president and pressed the authors on why their reporting hadn't come out sooner.
Obama coalition "turned into the Trump coalition," analysis says
A younger, more diverse electorate than ever shifted to Trump in 2024, reversing a trend that gave victories to Obama and Biden.
Bernie Sanders calls Democrats a 'threat to Democracy' in podcast interview
On Andrew Schulz's popular show Flagrant, Sanders agreed the party hasn't held a fair primary since 2008 and questioned its impact on democracy.
Democrats litmus test: what did you know about Biden decline and when
For any of the potential presidential candidates in 2028, the "Biden question" is likely to become an unavoidable line of inquiry.
Did Kamala Harris pay Beyoncé $11m for endorsement? What records show
President Donald Trump has accused the former vice president of paying prominent figures for their support during her 2024 race.
CBS News president quits after network clashes with Donald Trump
Wendy McMahon's departure follows a tenure marked by internal unrest, shakeups and mounting pressure tied to a corporate merger.
Trump calls for investigation into Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen performances
President Donald Trump is taking aim at Kamala Harris' election campaign.
Joe Biden diagnosed with "aggressive form" of prostate cancer
The former president's office made the announcement on Sunday, about a week after a small prostate nodule was discovered during a recent physical.
Joe Biden's Hur tape could backfire on Kamala Harris
The ex-vice president's previous comments about Robert Hur's report in defense of Biden could cast doubt on her credibility, a legal analyst told "Newsweek."
Jake Tapper draws liberal outrage over new Biden book
The book alleges that Biden's inner circle orchestrated a comprehensive effort to obscure the president's deteriorating condition from the public.
Democrats get another bad signal from new poll
Only 35 percent of Democrats feel optimistic about the future of their party, according to a new poll.
Kamala Harris would beat Donald Trump if election held again: poll
Despite her loss in the 2024 presidential race, Harris is viewed by some as a top contender for the 2028 election.
Democratic congressman worries his party is in "denial"
Representative Moulton said he's concerned that members of his party may be in denial about how badly Democrats lost the 2024 presidential election.