Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris's husband, Democrat donors privately oppose another presidential run - report

Doug Emhoff reportedly opposes another Kamala Harris presidential campaign, while Democratic donors question her prospects as she weighs a 2028 bid.

Former US vice president Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff arrive at the opening day of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Illinois, on June 18, 2026.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro delivers the keynote speech during the AI Horizons Summit at Bakery Square on September 17, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro, challenger Garrity remain aligned on Israel in midterm debate

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Wiltern Theatre on September 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Harris is in the midst of a 15-city book tour following the release of her new book “107 Days,” recounting her presidential campaign against President Donald Trump.

Jewish leaders urge Kamala Harris to press Senate candidate El-Sayed on Israel views

L-R) US Vice President JD Vance and US President Donald Trump listen to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speak during a meeting with Lebanon Ambassador to the US and Israel Ambassador to the US, at the White House in Washington, DC on April 23, 2026.

Rubio holds advantage over Vance in matchups against Democratic presidential candidates - poll


Biden's cancer diagnosis prompts new questions about his health while in office

Biden's cancer diagnosis drew an outpouring of sympathy from supporters and rivals alike, including Trump.

 Former US President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden pose for a selfie photo, in this handout social media picture released May 19, 2025.

Time names Noa Argamani in its 100 most influential people of 2025 list

Douglas Emhoff, the husband of Kamala Harris, shared that Noa Argamani showed "extraordinary courage and humanity" both during her captivity and in her advocacy for the hostages since her rescue.

 Freed hostage Noa Argamani speaks at President Isaac Herzog's residence in Jerusalem, December 10, 2024

Failure to adjust will shatter the Democrats credibility for years to come - opinion

Democrats are at a crossroads: If they refuse to learn from their mistakes, they will lose in 2028. 

Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island cheer as then-US president Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address last year. The Democratic Party must reject the extremist factions that have hijacked its platform, the writer maintains.

Biden and Harris welcome, take credit for release of US-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel

"I look forward to the remaining hostages, including additional Americans, being reunited with their families soon," Biden wrote.

 US President Joe Biden speaks next to Vice President Kamala Harris as he delivers a statement a day after Republican challenger Donald Trump was shot at a campaign rally, during brief remarks at the White House in Washington, US, July 14, 2024.

How Kamala Harris ended a political career with just one line - opinion

Her failure to recognize the power of this alliance and the profound moral clarity it represents cost her dearly.

 Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks, conceding 2024 U.S. presidential election to President-elect Donald Trump, at Howard University in Washington, U.S., November 6, 2024.

Harris thanks Biden with no mention of Trump for negotiating ceasefire agreement

"We will never forget the lives taken as a result of the brutal Hamas terrorist attack on October 7," Harris said.

 US VICE President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to supporters as she concedes the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, in Washington, earlier this month

US President Joe Biden announces Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal

Biden said the elements of this deal were what he laid out in detail this past May, which was embraced by countries around the world and endorsed overwhelmingly by the UN Security Council. 

 US President Joe Biden, flanked by US Vice President Kamala Harris and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaks after negotiators reached a phased deal for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, during remarks at the White House in Washington, US, January 15, 2025.

Time for Trump to fix Doug’s damage - opinion

Trump administration appointees should be people who understand that America was and is exceptional. They should also be people who have been loyal to Trump through thick and thin.

US SECOND GENTLEMAN Douglas Emhoff and then-US ambassador to Germany Amy Gutmann attend a news conference at a meeting of special envoys and coordinators on combating antisemitism, in 2023 in Berlin. Doug’s dismal failure at countering antisemitism is clear for anyone with eyes to see, Oliner argues

Blinken's comments on Hamas: Too little, too late - opinion

Blinken never seemed to find an occasion to speak in such a direct manner at an earlier stage when it might have made a difference.

 US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken speaks during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sits alongside him, last month.

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