Kamala harris

Sources close to Biden — who served eight years as vice president to Barack ObamaBarack Hussein ObamaHow Obama just endorsed Trump The truth behind Biden's 'you ain't black' gaffe Trump's needless nastiness and cruelty will catch up with him MORE, the first black president — say the rash of racial incidents haven't gone unnoticed by Biden and his team, and will likely play a role in any decision making going forward.  … [Read more...] about Police killing in Minneapolis puts new scrutiny on Biden pick

Meanwhile, Trump said he will soon discuss the U.S. stance with China, mentioning a possible news conference. Secretary of State Mike PompeoMichael (Mike) Richard PompeoChinese lawmakers approve law allowing for stricter crackdown on Hong Kong The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - US virus deaths exceed 100,000; Pelosi pulls FISA bill Overnight Defense: Trump ends sanctions waivers for Iran nuclear projects | Top Dems says State working on new Saudi arms sale | 34-year-old Army reservist ID'd as third military COVID-19 death MORE announced that Communist China’s legislative efforts this week to control Hong Kong mean the territory is no longer autonomous from China, potentially opening the door to a legal change in trade and travel ties with the United States.  … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – George Floyd’s death sparks protests, National Guard activation

Cortez Masto said in a statement that she backs Biden and will work to get him elected. But she said she will do so without joining him on the ticket, adding she will continue to support Nevada as it struggles with the economic aftermath of the pandemic.  … [Read more...] about Cortez Masto says she’s not interested in being Biden VP

Lee noted in an interview that she has called out police killings for decades, and said Floyd’s death was “another murder” in a long line of African Americans who have been killed by law enforcement. She said that when she heard Pelosi use the same language, she “felt the solidarity, the understanding, the clarity ... on the injustices in this American system of criminal justice.” … [Read more...] about Bay Area lawmakers were quick to call police killing of George Floyd ‘murder’

Senator Amy Klobuchar swept into office in 2007 as a former tough prosecutor, boasting of how she had reduced crime in the biggest county in Minnesota. But as protests over George Floyd’s death in police custody bring chaos and violence to Minneapolis, her seven-year record as prosecutor there is facing renewed scrutiny as she prepares to be vetted as a leading vice-presidential contender. … [Read more...] about Biden’s Vice-President Shortlist Is Shrinking Before Our Eyes