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Kamala Harris

Mamdani's sweep in New York a 'political earthquake' among Democrats

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani greets Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District, after winning the primary elections in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 23, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani greets Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District, after winning the primary elections in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 23, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Hillary Clinton says Biden’s re-election bid was a ‘terrible mistake’

Hillary Clinton said Joe Biden had made a “terrible mistake for himself, his legacy and for the country” in trying to run again at age 81.
Hillary Clinton said Joe Biden had made a “terrible mistake for himself, his legacy and for the country” in trying to run again at age 81.

Trump's primary endorsement winning streak just ended in Iowa

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump stands with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Representative Randy Feenstra (R-IA),  Representative Zach Nunn (R-IA), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA), upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews following a visit to Iowa, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S. July 4, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump stands with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Representative Randy Feenstra (R-IA),  Representative Zach Nunn (R-IA), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA), upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews following a visit to Iowa, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S. July 4, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo

As US midterms near, Talarico tries to fend off culture war attacks in Texas

FILE PHOTO: Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico speaks during a rally in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., May 29, 2026.   REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico speaks during a rally in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., May 29, 2026.   REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez/File Photo

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 11, 2026

US Vice-President J.D. Vance heading to Pakistan for talks with Iran, aboard Air Force Two on April 10.
US Vice-President J.D. Vance heading to Pakistan for talks with Iran, aboard Air Force Two on April 10.

Kamala Harris says she may run for US president again in 2028

Former US vice-president Kamala Harris speaking at the National Action Network 2026 convention in New York, on April 10.
Former US vice-president Kamala Harris speaking at the National Action Network 2026 convention in New York, on April 10.

Thousands defy ICE, frigid weather to protest against US immigration crackdown and child’s detention

A person holds a "No Kings" sign as people march during the "ICE out of Minnesota: Day of Truth and Freedom" protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Jan 23, 2026.
A person holds a "No Kings" sign as people march during the "ICE out of Minnesota: Day of Truth and Freedom" protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Jan 23, 2026.

Targeted by Trump, Fed's Cook is a fighter with the scars to prove it

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook attends the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's 2025 Jackson Hole economic symposium, \"Labor Markets in Transition: Demographics, Productivity, and Macroeconomic Policy\" in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, U.S., August 23, 2025. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook attends the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's 2025 Jackson Hole economic symposium, \"Labor Markets in Transition: Demographics, Productivity, and Macroeconomic Policy\" in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, U.S., August 23, 2025. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart

Nearly $1.16 billion flowed in secret to help Harris and Trump in 2024

The main political nonprofit groups tied to the 2024 presidential candidates raised almost $900 million (S$1.16 billion) in 2024 from donors whose identities remain secret.
The main political nonprofit groups tied to the 2024 presidential candidates raised almost $900 million (S$1.16 billion) in 2024 from donors whose identities remain secret.

How Donald Trump is molding 2028 Democratic presidential contenders

FILE PHOTO: California Governor Gavin Newsom gestures as he attends a press conference, during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), in Belem, Brazil, November 11, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: California Governor Gavin Newsom gestures as he attends a press conference, during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), in Belem, Brazil, November 11, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo

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