Former President Trump's comments about Vice President Harris to the National Association of Black Journalists are being treated as radioactive by many Republicans.
Why it matters: The tense interview is being met with GOP reactions ranging from qualified concern to outright shock, with some Republicans questioning Trump's ability to adapt to the new Democratic ticket.
Why it matters: The remarks, made at the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention, are not only out of step with the reality of the U.S. economy, they also reinforce stereotypes about the kind of work Black people do.
Former President Trump's interview at the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention in Chicago Wednesdayquickly turned chaotic after the GOP presidentialnominee took the stage more than an hour late.
Why it matters: Trump's invite to the event caused internal and external controversy. His interview with three Black women journalists descended into combative exchanges and lies aboutVice President KamalaHarris' heritage.
Former President Trump claimed during a panel at the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention that Vice President Kamala Harris "became ... Black," saying he didn't know she was Black until "a number of years ago."
Why it matters: Several Republicans have dismissed Harris as a "DEI hire" —implying she is in her position because of her race or gender, not her merits. Critics see it asan attempt to diminish the nation's first Black and Asian American vice president, while the party struggles not to alienate crucial Back and women voters.
Texas can keep a floating barrier of buoys in the Rio Grande to deter immigrants from crossing the border into the U.S., a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.
Why it matters: The decision from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the latest in a yearlong legal battle between the Biden administration and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, reversed a September ruling that said Texas must move the controversial barrier.
The United Auto Workers endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Wednesday afternoon.
Why it matters: The UAW had been one of the few large unions to withhold an endorsement, as both parties vie to be seen as supporting labor and working-class Americans.
A group of more than 200 venture capital investors, founders and tech leaders pledged to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election on Wednesday.
The big picture: The largely Democratic-leaning Silicon Valley investors, organized under the name VCsForKamala, represent billions of dollars in assets and appear to be standing up as a counter to the chunk of tech billionaires lining up behind Republican nominee, former President Trump.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is on Vice President Kamala Harris's short list of potential 2024 running mates.
Why it matters: Shapiro is seen as a moderate Democrat who can appeal to independent voters and shore up support for Harris in a critical battleground state that Democrats narrowly carried in 2020.
Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to select her running mate in the coming days, a highly anticipated announcement that will be her first major decision as a presidential candidate.
Why it matters: Several names have already been floated for the coveted spot, which would be a key launching pad for a rising star within the party, and should give Harris a boost in areas where she may be vulnerable.
The House of Representatives' top security official is urging members to take advantage of all available security resources as they settle into a monthlong recess back in their districts.
Why it matters: The assassination attempt against former President Trump earlier this month has left the Capitol Hill community shaken and uneasy about lawmakers' safety.
The Biden administration on Tuesday said it signed off on a plan under which North Carolina will give hospitals additional Medicaid funds if they forgive the medical debt of approximately 2 million residents.
Why it matters: It's the latest administration move on an issue closely linked to Americans' broader economic concerns and comes on the heels of a separate proposal unveiled last month to wipe medical debt from 15 million people's credit reports.
Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) are unveiling two bipartisan bills Wednesday aimed at making child care more affordable through beefed up tax credits and grants for child care providers.
Why it matters: It is rare bipartisan action as Republicans and Democrats each pitch themselves as the party that cares for American families. The proposal also comes as the debate heats up over what to do with Trump-era tax cuts expiring in 2025.
The Harris campaign is pressing Wall Street donors to cut their checks as soon as possible, citing a financial rule that bars contributions to tickets featuring a sitting governor, according to people familiar with the matter.
Why it matters: The urgency of the requests has led some donors to conclude that Harris plans to pick a governor — and not a senator, like Mark Kelly of Arizona — to be her running mate.
Overnight, the scope and scale of Vice President Kamala Harris' influence in the Biden administration has become one of the most important and disputed questions of the 2024 campaign.
Why it matters: In the next three months, hundreds of millions of dollars will be spent defining a role Harris has held for nearly four years. Whether she inherits President Biden's political baggage could determine who gets sent packing in November.
Why it matters: By appearing at the largest gathering of journalists of color in the country, he's positioning himself in front of local and national and Black media outlets and, potentially, their audiences. This move stirs up controversy just when his campaign seeks attention.
Why it matters: Lake will face off with Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in the race to replaceSen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.), a contest that could decide control of the U.S. Senate.
Conservative Rep. Eli Crane in Arizona's Republican primary defeated a Kevin McCarthy-backed primary opponent, AP projects, dealing another blow to the former speaker's revenge tour.
Why it matters: Crane — who AP said defeated former Yavapai County Board of Supervisors member Jack Smith — was one of the eight GOP lawmakers who voted to oust McCarthy last October.
Vice President Kamala Harris said former President Trump would roll back hard-fought progressive reforms on health care and climate during a rally in Atlanta Tuesday — her first appearance in the swing state since President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race.
Why it matters: The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee brought the state's top Democrats and Megan Thee Stallion, linked Trump to the Heritage Foundation-backed Project 2025 and called out his recent convictions and ongoing legal problems.
