Gov. Newsom says Kamala Harris' VP nomination 'meaningful moment for California'

Before Sen. Harris was tapped as Joe Biden's running mate for the 2020 race, she ran for president and nabbed an endorsement from Newsom but later bowed out in late 2019. 

Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonating with Black women

For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.

Reactions to Biden tapping Kamala Harris as running mate

A former presidential contender herself, Sen. Harris made history as the first African-American woman to be nominated for vice president by a major political party. 

Biden campaign assembles VP staff ahead of naming running mate

With a decision looming, Biden’s campaign on Tuesday announced a team of nine Democratic strategists and operatives who will help the eventual running mate handle the responsibilities and stress of serving on the ticket of a major political party during a presidential general election.

Why Joe Biden's 'imminent' running mate announcement matters more this year

Biden’s campaign has refused to comment on his search, but his team has been in recent contact with a small group of finalists that includes at least four women of color: California Sen. Kamala Harris, former national security adviser Susan Rice, California Rep. Karen Bass and Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth.

Democrats, Biden still juggling virtual convention details

Joe Biden’s presidential nominating convention will highlight the U.S. political spectrum from the left flank of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the Republican old guard of former Ohio Gov. John Kasich.

California governor says Trump administration must help more with unemployment assistance

"States cannot shoulder this burden without cutting important services," Gov. Gavin Newsom said, adding California needs the federal government to put up that 25% assistance. "Otherwise we are putting forth false commitments and promises." 

Trump denies suggesting adding his face to Mount Rushmore, but calls it 'a good idea'

The New York Times reported on Saturday that in 2019, a White House aide asked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's office about how a president could get added to the famed mountain sculpture.

Rep. Eric Swalwell on Pres. Trump's executive orders: 'why didn't he use these powers back in March?'
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East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell talked to Mornings on 2 Weekends about the latest attempts in Washington on furthering coronavirus economic relief, election security, and also whether TikTok poses a threat to American interests.

President Trump discusses economic relief as virus talks collapse

President Donald Trump is expected to make an announcement about that status of strained negotiations over another economic stimulus bill.

California sets in-person voting guidelines amid coronavirus pandemic

Worried about the unpredictable coronavirus wreaking havoc on the November election, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a law to let counties offer fewer in-person polling places in exchange for opening the sites earlier.

Virus talks on brink of collapse, sides still 'far apart'

Washington talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money are teetering on the brink of collapse after a marathon meeting in the Capitol Thursday night generated a wave of recriminations but little progress on the top issues confronting negotiators.

State bill would compensate victims of police brutality

The concept behind Assembly Bill 767 had already moved through the Assembly this legislative year.