Obama endorses Harris, solidifying Democratic support
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
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Trump, Netanyahu meeting in Mar-a-Lago
Former President Donald Trump will host a closed meeting Friday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Obamas endorse Harris for president
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama announced their endorsement Friday of Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has the latest in the 2024 presidential race.
Who has endorsed Harris for the nomination, and who hasn't?
Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are among Democratic leaders endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris after President Biden ended his reelection bid.
IDF recovers bodies of 5 hostages
The Israeli military says it recovered the bodies of five hostages Wednesday from a Hamas tunnel in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. It comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing pressure to reach a cease-fire deal following his visit to the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from East Jerusalem.
New Israeli demands in cease-fire talks
Diplomatic sources tell CBS News that Israel has submitted new demands in the negotiations for a cease-fire deal. The demands from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu include Israeli forces remaining in the Philadelphi Corridor. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis examines how negotiators are expected to react.
DNC to virtually nominate Harris by Aug. 7
The Democratic National Committee says it will hold a "virtual roll call" by Aug. 7 to select its nominees for president and vice president. The process could make it difficult for anyone to challenge the current vice president and presumptive Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Harris releases video showing Trump mug shot
Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign released its first official video on Thursday, set to the soundtrack of Beyoncé's song "Freedom." In it, she called out her Republican opponent Donald Trump, showing the former president's mugshot and declaring "no one is above the law." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins with more.
What goes into vetting a VP candidate?
What does Vice President Kamala Harris need in a running mate? Robby Mook, campaign manager for Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, joins "America Decides" to discuss what goes into vetting a VP candidate.
How Harris is appealing to young voters
In a presidential race all about age, what does a younger candidate at the top of the Democratic ticket do to energize the youth vote? CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains.
Gina Raimondo discusses Harris' VP search
While the final months of a president's time in office are known as the "lame duck period," President Biden made it clear to the country Wednesday night that he has a lot more to accomplish prior to Jan. 20. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, possible vice presidential contender for Kamala Harris, joins "America Decides" to unpack the administration's plans for the next six months as well as Harris' VP search.
Trump testing out attack lines on Harris
While Democrats are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris, Republicans are already attacking her record both on the airwaves and on the campaign trail. Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, and Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent with Politico, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Obama expected to endorse Harris
Former President Barack Obama is expected to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, who is beginning a four-day campaign swing across four states. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump's team indicated that a debate with Harris would take place, but it is still unclear when. Harris told reporters Thursday that she is "ready to debate Donald Trump." Robert Costa has the latest.
Biden, Harris meet separately with Netanyahu
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris each met separately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday, one day after his address to Congress. Mr. Biden was expected to use his meeting to pressure Netanyahu to accept the latest cease-fire deal. Weijia Jiang has more.
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Biden, Harris meet separately with Netanyahu
President Biden met Thursday with Israel's prime minister at the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris was also expected to meet with Benjamin Netanyahu following a campaign event in Houston. CBS News' Skyler Henry, Fin Gómez and Aaron Navarro have the latest.
Harris says it's time for war in Gaza to end
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to reporters Thursday after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Harris condemned Hamas' Oct. 7 attack and called for an end to the war in Gaza, citing the humanitarian toll. "We cannot look away in the face of these tragedies, we cannot allow ourselves to become numb to the suffering, and I will not be silent," Harris said.
Melinda French Gates explains why she's endorsing Kamala Harris
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates talked about her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president as she discussed her new YouTube series that highlights women from different generations.
White House: Biden exit not medical decision
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre took questions from reporters Thursday after President Biden's Oval Office address to the nation Wednesday night. When pressed about why the president decided to change course and withdraw from the 2024 race, Jean-Pierre said he wanted to "pass the torch" and it was not a medical decision.
Kamala Harris vetting about a dozen possible VP candidates
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
Newsom issues executive order to remove homeless encampments in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom's order would direct state agencies on how to remove the thousands of tents and makeshift shelters across the state that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots and fill city parks.
Rep. DelBene touts Harris campaign push
Rep. Suzan DelBene, who is also the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, says Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has broken fundraising records. She also believes Harris' bid for president is positioning Democrats to win the majority in the House of Representatives in November. DelBene joins CBS News with more on the 2024 elections.
2024 presidential race enters a new phase
President Joe Biden has addressed the nation with his reasons for dropping out of the 2024 race, which is now entering a new phase as Vice President Kamala Harris begins to make her case for the Democratic nomination. Also, former President Donald Trump has pivoted his campaign strategy to address Harris' platform. CBS News' Willie James Inman, Katrina Kaufman and Ed O'Keefe are following the latest developments in the presidential race.
How Harris is courting voters
Vice President Kamala Harris is appealing to diverse voters as she begins her campaign for the 2024 Democratic nomination. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports on the Harris campaign's efforts to court voters.
Biden, Harris to meet with Netanyahu
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday in Washington, D.C., as the prime minister continues his tour in the U.S. This comes after Mr. Biden addressed the nation about his reasons to drop out of the 2024 race. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
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