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Harris slams DeSantis over Ukraine remarks, suggests he lacks experience

Vice President Kamala Harris suggested that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lacks foreign policy experience after he called the Russian invasion of Ukraine a "territorial dispute."

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Harris hears boos at March Madness game, faces ridicule for speech to Howard players after loss

Vice President Harris was booed when she was shown on the video board at the Wells Fargo Arena and then ridiculed on social media for her speech to Howard players.

foxnews.com

Biden cheers for Irish bonds, unity on St. Patrick's Day

President Joe Biden donned a green tie and sported shamrocks in a chest pocket as he welcomed Ireland’s prime minister to the White House — two years after the COVID-19 pandemic scuttled the last St. Patrick’s Day meeting.

JESSE WATTERS: Kamala Harris still hasn't realized she doesn't have what it takes to be president

Fox News host Jesse Watters tears into Vice President Kamala Harris' attempt to "rebrand" herself in an attempt to remain on the 2024 ticket on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

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Howard paid visit by VP Harris in 1st NCAA tourney since '92

The first appearance for Howard University in the NCAA Tournament since 1992 included a visit by one of the school’s most prominent alums.

Kansas powers past Howard in March Madness game without Bill Self

Kansas was without Bill Self at the helm for Thursday's game against Howard but it didn't matter as the Jayhawks won 96-68 over the Bison.

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Florida GOP lawmakers advance 6-week abortion ban with some exceptions: 'a policy that supports life'

Florida' Republican-led House Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee on Thursday voted along party lines to advance a six-week abortion ban.

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No. 1 seed Kansas cruises past Howard with Self still absent

Jalen Wilson had 20 points and seven rebounds for No. 1 seed and defending national champion Kansas in a 96-68 victory over Howard.

Tanzania's first female president on visit to South Africa

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, on a state visit to South Africa, has urged more security cooperation and trade between the two countries

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Tanzania's first female president on visit to South Africa

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, on a state visit to South Africa, has urged more security cooperation and trade between the two countries.

Stephen Colbert calls out Kamala Harris sidestepping question of what her 'actual role' is as vice president

Vice President Kamala Harris was caught off guard by "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert when he quizzed her about her "actual role" in the executive branch.

foxnews.com

Elizabeth Warren poses with VP Kamala Harris over month after 2024 endorsement snub

Sen. Elizabeth Warren smiled and waved alongside Vice President Kamala Harris during a dinner a little more than a month after she stopped short of endorsing a Biden-Harris ticket.

foxnews.com

Vice President Harris to visit Africa in latest US outreach

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to travel to Africa at the end of March as the United States seeks to pitch itself as a better partner for the continent than China is.

Sen. Warren has called twice to apologize to VP Harris for comments she made, report says. Harris has yet to call her back.

Elizabeth Warren has called Kamala Harris twice to offer an apology for comments that Harris' team called "pretty insulting," according to CNN.

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Harris mocked for stating that kids are facing ‘climate mental health’ issues: ‘Fundamentally unserious'

Twitter users ridiculed Vice President Kamala Harris after she voiced the concerns of kids who told her they're dealing with "climate mental health" problems.

foxnews.com

At Florida climate change summit, Harris stresses optimism

Vice President Kamala Harris says major U.S. laws enacted recently to tackle climate change call for renewed optimism.

Tanzania's 1st female president praises political tolerance

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan says that as the East African country’s first female leader, she has brought a new level of political tolerance to the nation.

Biden budget aims to cut deficits nearly $3T over 10 years

President Joe Biden’s upcoming budget proposal aims to cut deficits by nearly $3 trillion over the next decade.

GREG GUTFELD: The moms are taking on the woke

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld examines how moms are taking on the 'woke' in the culture war and how it can be won in his opening monologue on 'Gutfeld!'

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Kamala Harris, telling childhood story, says she asked her mom why conservatives are ‘bad’

Vice President Kamala Harris said she once asked her mother why conservatives are bad, as she couldn't reconcile the political label with conservation.

foxnews.com

Michelle Obama for POTUS in 2024?

Democrats say Michelle Obama has the “it” factor that could beat maybe beat Donald Trump in 2024, even though publicly backing Joe Biden for the role.

foxnews.com

Sen. Tim Scott is a different kind of Republican who could reshape the 2024 election

It should also be noted that making a show of presidential ambition early but then backing off has been an excellent way to get on the national ticket, albeit in the role of running mate.

npr.org

Harris’ glowing endorsement of scandal-plagued former prosecutor resurfaces after entire defense team quits

A clip showing Vice President Kamala Harris praising former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby as doing the "right thing" has resurfaced as Mosby faces criminal charges.

foxnews.com

LAURA INGRAHAM: Worry within the Democratic party is building

Laura Ingraham discusses how Democrats are facing growing concerns about Biden running in 2024 and questioning if Kamala should be his VP on "The Ingraham Angle."

foxnews.com

From White House, Biden says 'Black history matters'

President Joe Biden says “history matters, and Black history matters,” a forceful declaration that comes after the state of Florida blocked a new advanced course on African American studies from being taught in its high schools.

Kamala Harris on Black History Month and the future of America: 'We pass the baton'

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke during a ceremony to celebrate Black History Month.

news.yahoo.com

We need more rules for space junk and moon bases, NASA and US officials say

New space rules will need to come fast to support commercial space stations and moon settlements, and guard against swiftly-growing space debris.

space.com

What is the Affordable Connectivity Program and how do you qualify?

Lower-income people can get a $30 monthly discount on broadband internet service, plus other benefits.

cbsnews.com

Harris promotes broadband in South Carolina as 2024 looms

Vice President Kamala Harris promoted the Biden administration’s achievements on broadband internet access during a visit to South Carolina.

In 2024 campaign, kingmaker role again for South Carolina?

South Carolina is accustomed to increased attention in the years leading up to presidential elections, given that the state has hosted the South’s first voting contests for several of the last cycles.

White House braces for ruling on abortion pill's fate

The Biden administration is preparing for a worst-case scenario if a conservative federal judge rules in favor of a lawsuit seeking to ban one of the two drugs typically used to induce a medicated abortion.

Critics riff on Kamala after audience apparently neglects applause

A "Hannity" panel riffed on Vice President Kamala Harris initially not receiving applause during an event with students from historically Black colleges and universities.

foxnews.com

Energy experts bash Kamala Harris over dubious energy price claim: 'Completely out of touch'

Multiple energy experts blasted Vice President Kamala Harris after she claimed Wednesday that the Biden administration has successfully reduced home heating and electricity prices.

foxnews.com

Harris bashed for bragging that Biden has lowered electricity and heating bills: ‘Alternate reality’

Twitter users slammed Vice President Kamala Harris for claiming the Biden administration has lowered electricity and heating bills for American families.

foxnews.com

SpaceX, Amazon, US space industry to talk climate change with VP Kamala Harris (exclusive)

Climate change will be raised with VP Kamala Harris after the debut meeting of a group advising the Harris-run National Space Council on government policy direction.

space.com

DeSantis office rejects ‘non-apology’ from MSNBC after host told ‘blatant lie’ about his education reforms

Multiple representatives of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis scorched MSNBC/NBC for how news host Andrea Mitchell spoke about his policies and then walked back her comments.

foxnews.com

Incoming White House comms director deleted dozens of tweets days before new role was publicized

Incoming White House communications director Ben LaBolt deleted dozens of tweets in the days immediately preceding and following his new job being announced.

foxnews.com

Kamala Harris blasted for posting photo of herself with masked child: 'The rage I feel'

Vice President Kamala Harris faced backlash for tweeting an image of her standing with a masked child to promote Black female leadership on Sunday.

foxnews.com

MSNBC guest ripped for 'overt racism' toward Nikki Haley: 'Disgusting and beneath a news network'

Kennedy calls out MSNBC after a guest criticized Nikki Haley based on her race, asking whether the network will take any action.

foxnews.com

MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell declines to correct false claim that DeSantis wants to stop teaching slavery to kids

MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell failed to correct the record after she inaccurately claimed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is attempting to prevent slavery from being taught in public schools.

foxnews.com

Latest on Ukraine: The first anniversary of Russia's invasion approaches (Feb. 20)

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

npr.org

Graham calls on Biden to declare Russia a sponsor of terrorism after 'crimes against humanity' revelation

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., called on the Biden administration to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism and provide more military aid to Ukraine.

foxnews.com

Kamala Harris dismisses unpopularity among Democrats ahead of 2024: 'Political chatter'

Vice President Kamala Harris was pressed during an interview with MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell on her unpopularity among Democrats ahead of the 2024 election.

foxnews.com

Estonian leader: Russia must be held accountable after war

Estonia’s prime minister says once the war in Ukraine ends, Russia must be brought to justice for war crimes as well as for the decision to invade its neighbor if it is to have any chance of developing normal ties with the West

washingtonpost.com

Estonian leader: Russia must be held accountable after war

Estonia's prime minister says once the war in Ukraine ends, Russia must be brought to justice for war crimes as well as for the decision to invade its neighbor if it is to have any chance of developing normal ties with the West.

VP Harris returns from Germany in C-17 support plane after Air Force Two experiences mechanical issues

Vice President Kamala Harris is returning home from the Munich Security Conference in Germany in a C-17 support plane due to maintenance issues on Air Force Two.

foxnews.com

VP Harris returns from Germany in C-17 support plane after Air Force Two experiences mechanical issues

Vice President Kamala Harris is returning home from the Munich Security Conference in Germany in a C-17 support plane due to maintenance issues on Air Force Two.

news.yahoo.com

Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, Vice President Kamala Harris says

The vice president says that the United States has seen evidence of gruesome crimes perpetuated by Russian forces against Ukrainian civilians.

cbsnews.com

VP Kamala Harris says Russia has committed 'crimes against humanity' in Ukraine

Vice President Kamala Harris says the U.S. has officially declared that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine.

news.yahoo.com

US: Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris says Washington has determined that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine

washingtonpost.com

US: Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris says Washington has determined that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine.

US determines Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, VP Harris says

Vice President Kamala Harris says the United States has determined the Russian military is committing crimes against humanity in its invasion of Ukraine. "From the starting days of this unprovoked war, we have witnessed Russian forces engage in horrendous atrocities and war crimes. Their actions are an assault on our common values, an attack on our common humanity," Harris said. Russian forces have pursued a wide spread and systemic attack against a civilian population," she continued. "The United States has formally determined that Russia has committed crimes against humanity," Harris said.

foxnews.com

DeSantis team rips Andrea Mitchell's claim he does not want slavery taught: 'Maliciously intent on deceiving'

DeSantis staff hit back at MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell Friday after the reporter falsely claimed the governor wants to prevent slavery from being taught.

foxnews.com

McConnell shades Biden at Munich Security Conference for failing to make case for strong NATO alliance

McConnell stressed the need for a strong NATO alliance while speaking at the Munich Security Conference Friday, and criticized President Biden for not making the case.

foxnews.com

Harris mocked for new word salad, saying spy balloon 'not helpful' for U.S.-China relations: 'Master of words'

Twitter users ridiculed Kamala Harris on Friday for her latest word salad stating that Chinese spy balloon entering U.S. airspace was "not helpful."

foxnews.com

Is a Woman Ever Going to Win the White House?

Trump’s performative macho is scaring voters in both parties away from women candidates.

newyorker.com

VP Harris says Chinese spy flight episode shouldn’t impact relations with China

China's decision to send spy craft into U.S. airspace should not impact America's relations with the country, Vice President Kamala Harris said Tuesday.

foxnews.com

Mockery erupts after Jean-Pierre claims Biden is the 'best communicator' in the White House: 'Explains a lot'

Commentators across Twitter mocked the Biden administration after spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden was the best communicator in the White House.

foxnews.com

GREG GUTFELD: Mayor Pete chased a non-problem at the expense of real ones

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld rips Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg over his treatment of the derailed train in Ohio on 'Gutfeld!'

foxnews.com

Former DNC chair says Harris 'will not be replaced' on 2024 ticket, will be Dem nominee if Biden does not run

Former DNC Chair Donna Brazile is certain that Harris will not be replaced on the 2024 ticket, and may even make a bid for the presidency herself if Biden does not seek re-election.

foxnews.com

Could VP Kamala Harris be replaced in 2024? Democratic strategists weigh in

"Even though there is disappointment with the VP, I don’t see any way that she would be replaced," one Democratic strategist told Fox.

foxnews.com

New York Times Kamala Harris whispers cause fits for days. It looks grim for VP if she's lost the Times

The New York Times is getting slammed by liberals for its reporting on Vice President Kamala Harris. It recently reported that some key Democrats have lost confidence in her.

foxnews.com

Reporter Actually Asks Kamala Harris About Husband's Kiss With Jill Biden

Univision's Edwin Pitti probably didn't get the answer he wanted from the vice president about the viral kiss.

news.yahoo.com

US VP's husband urges global action against antisemitism

Doug Emhoff, the husband of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, took his campaign against antisemitism to the United Nations, urging diplomats from many nations to speak out against the rising global hatred of Jews

washingtonpost.com

Biden's fentanyl position sparks criticism from 2 sides

When President Joe Biden called on the U.S. to address the nation's deadly overdose crisis, it touched off criticism from two sides.

China says it was smeared in Biden State of the Union speech

China says it was smeared in U.S. President Joe Biden's State of the Union address that repeatedly mentioned competition between the two countries.

Dems reshuffle primaries to stress diversity over tradition

The Democratic Party has approved the reordering of its 2024 presidential primary.

Biden, Cabinet visiting 20 states after State of the Union

President Joe Biden and his Cabinet will embark on a post-State of the Union “blitz” to visit at least 20 states next week to discuss his economic agenda after his Tuesday night address to Congress.

Biden sounds ready to seek 2nd term while rallying Democrats

President Joe Biden sounded like a candidate making his case for a second term as he rallied a raucous meeting of national Democrats who chanted, “Four more years!”.

Biden, Black caucus agree on path forward on police reform

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have left a meeting with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris with an agreement on how to address the issue of policing in America after the recent killing of Tyre Nichols.

Air Force opposes Chinese-owned corn plant for North Dakota

The U.S. Air Force is telling North Dakota leaders it believes a Chinese company’s plan to build a wet corn milling plant near the Grand Forks Air Force Base poses a national security threat.

Live updates | Funeral for Tyre Nichols

The funeral for Tyre Nichols is taking place in Memphis, Tennessee, attended by family, friends and civil rights activists.

Tyre Nichols' family grieves 'on sacred ground' in Memphis

On the eve of the funeral for Tyre Nichols, who died days after a brutal beating by Memphis police officers, his family are sharing remembrances and expressing grief.

Emhoff visits synagogue, Holocaust memorial in Berlin

Doug Emhoff, the husband of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, has met Ukrainian refugees at a Berlin synagogue and visited the city’s Holocaust memorial as he wraps up a tour of Poland and Germany focused on Holocaust remembrance and combating rising antisemitism.

Indiana justices won't hear 2nd abortion case for now

Indiana’s high court says it will not immediately consider a challenge to the state’s abortion ban that is based on the argument that the law violates some people’s religious freedoms, leaving that decision to an appeals court, at least for now.

Emhoff says somber Auschwitz visit key to antisemitism work

The husband of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris says he was deeply moved by a “solemn and sad” visit to the former site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp.

Live Updates | Release of video of Tyre Nichols' beating

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are both condemning the Memphis police beating of Tyre Nichols that ended in his death.

Auschwitz anniversary marked as peace again shattered by war

Auschwitz-Birkenau survivors and other mourners have commemorated the 78th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German death camp in the final months of World War II.

Biden pays tribute to victims of California shootings

President Joe Biden says the nation's prayers are with two California cities where 18 people were killed in separate mass shootings over the last week.

Sheriff: Gunman didn't know Monterey Park dance hall victims

Authorities say the 72-year-old gunman who sprayed bullets into a Southern California ballroom dance hall, killing 11 people, had no known connection with the victims and investigators are still trying to determine a motive for the massacre.

Chief defends delay telling public of mass shooter at-large

The police chief in the California city where 20 people were shot at a ballroom dance hall, 11 fatally, has defended his decision not to warn the public for hours that a killer was on the loose.

Pete Ricketts sworn in as Nebraska senator, replacing Sasse

Former Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts was sworn into the U.S. Senate on Monday, replacing Republican Sen. Ben Sasse as the Senate returns from several weeks of recess and begins a new session of closely-divided government.

Harris rallies against GOP push to roll back abortion rights

Vice President Kamala Harris is rallying supporters against efforts in Washington and in Republican-led states to restrict abortion on what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe vs.

VP Harris touts Arizona-California power transmission line

Vice President Kamala Harris and two cabinet secretaries celebrated the start of construction of a new high-capacity power transmission line between Arizona and California.

Harris to push abortion fight in Florida on Roe anniversary

Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to Florida on Sunday to speak about abortion on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Biden welcomes the Warriors, pledges support for California

President Joe Biden has hosted the Golden State Warriors, who won the 2022 NBA championship, at the White House.

Emhoff to visit Poland and Germany amid rising antisemitism

Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, is set to visit Poland and Germany this month amid rising antisemitism.

Border pressures migrate north as Venezuelans head to Denver

Denver has been overwhelmed by an unexpected surge in mostly Venezuelan migrants.

Buses from Texas drop off more than 100 migrants in a bitterly cold Washington, D.C., on Christmas Eve

Gov. Greg Abbott reportedly sent the migrants, who arrived at Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence Saturday night. The governor has been busing migrants to Democratic-let cities since April and first sent buses to Harris’ home in September.

Migrants dropped near VP Harris home on frigid Christmas Eve

Local organizers in Washington say three buses of recent migrant families arrived from Texas near the home of Vice President Kamala Harris in record-setting cold on Christmas Eve.

At Hanukkah event, Biden condemns 'venom' of antisemitism

President Joe Biden is expressing alarm about growing antisemitism in the United States and around the globe and vowing to fight back against the scourge.

Douglas Emhoff tours 988 call center for mental health

Vice President Kamala Harris' husband has visited 988 call center that's part of the recently launched national hotline intended to help anyone experiencing a mental health emergency.

US-hosted Africa summit opens with focus on youth, security

Vice President Kamala Harris has opened the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington by spotlighting Africa’s youthful population.

President Biden signs gay marriage law, calls it ‘a blow against hate’

President Joe Biden has signed gay marriage legislation into law.

Democrat Bass takes charge as LA mayor amid homeless crisis

Karen Ruth Bass took a ceremonial oath of office as mayor of Los Angeles and will become the first woman and second Black person to hold the job.

Guilty plea possible from Buffalo gunman on federal charges

A lawyer for the white gunman who pleaded guilty to state charges in the killing of 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket says he would be willing plead guilty to federal charges if spared the death penalty.

Georgia vote gives Harris reprieve as Senate tiebreaker

Vice President Kamala Harris has outpaced all her predecessors for the number of tiebreaking votes cast in the Senate.

Warnock delivers 51-seat Senate for Democrats, and much more

Raphael Warnock’s victory in swing-state Georgia gives Senate Democrats a 51-49 majority.

Zelenskyy and 'spirit of Ukraine' named Time person of year

Time Magazine has named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy its person of the year.

Emhoff: 'I'm in pain right now' over rising antisemitism

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, says he's pained by a rise in antisemitism in the United States.

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