Checking in with Black voters in Georgia about the election, now that Biden is out

Some voters who could be key to deciding who wins Georgia. What do they think about Vice President Harris becoming the frontrunner in the race to be the Democratic nominee?

Kamala Harris faces racism and sexism as she moves closer to presidential nomination

As Vice President Kamala Harris ramps up her campaign for president, Republicans are trying out new — and old — attacks focused on her race and gender, including calling her a "DEI candidate."

The political implications of Netanyahu's meeting with Trump

On the day that former President Donald Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, we look at the Republican nominee's relationship with Israel.

A year after her speakership, Nancy Pelosi's influence remains strong

Among the many Democratic Party insiders who publicly or privately urged President Joe Biden to reconsider running for reelection, one played an outsized role: Nancy Pelosi.

Pelosi is 84 years old — older than Biden — and no longer in House leadership.

But her part in the pressure campaign that led to a change in the Democratic ticket shows: she is still very much a leader, and her political pull remains strong.

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The 180-shift in the Democratic campaign

Out: Tom Petty. In: Beyonce. We look at what's behind the jarring vibe shifts in the Democratic campaign this week.

How to watch the Olympic opening ceremony. And, the Obamas endorse Harris

Barack and Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president Friday. This comes a day after she reiterated her support for Israel. And, how to watch the Olympic opening ceremony.

The Obamas have endorsed Harris, capping a week where Democrats embraced her

The endorsements of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama cap a week where the Democratic party, for the most part, lined up behind Vice President Harris to become their nominee.

What do voters in suburban Pittsburgh make of the new presidential campaign?

We'll hear from some voters: the partisans still dug in through all the changes, and one undecided voter who will make you scratch your head.

When will Kamala Harris be the official Democratic presidential nominee?

The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual roll call in early August to select a new presidential nominee, likely Vice President Harris, before its convention kicks off in Chicago.

Exploring how a President Harris might handle criminal justice issues

Republicans are attacking Kamala Harris for being soft on crime. But her record as a district attorney and California attorney general isn't so simple.