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Israel's prime minister will speak to a joint meeting of Congress. The rapid-fire launch of Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. A new NPR poll shows more voters moved into the undecided camp.
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National
Rep. Jasmine Crockett on why she supports Harris for president
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) discusses why she supports Kamala Harris for President.
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Politics
South Carolina representative James Clyburn on what's next for Harris' campaign
NPR's Michel Martin asks South Carolina representative James Clyburn where the Harris campaign goes from here.
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Politics
VP Harris quickly embraces her new role as a Democratic candidate for president
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with chair of the House Progressive Caucus, Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, about Vice President Kamala Harris' prospects to unite the party.
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Politics
Democrats hope a younger presidential candidate will attract younger voters
Does a younger Democratic presidential candidate have the potential to energize younger voters? NPR's A Martinez talks to Santiago Mayer, the executive director of Voters of Tomorrow.
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Politics
The Democratic Party has quickly united behind Kamala Harris' bid for the presidency
Vice President Harris paid tribute to President Biden, then went to campaign headquarters to rally staff on Day 1 of her push to cement her place at the top of the Democratic ticket.
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VP Harris will make her first official campaign stop as the likely Democratic nominee. GOP warns of obstacles in the transition from Biden to Harris. Secret Service chief testified on Capitol Hill.
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Politics
Great leaders make space for other great leaders, Rep. Raskin says of Biden
NPR's Michel Martin asks Rep. Jamie Raskin what comes next for Democrats after President Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race, and his endorsement of Kamala Harris for the nomination.
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Politics
Sen. Welch called for Biden to step aside, but says it was still a shock when he did
Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont became a leader in the chorus of others expressing skepticism about President Biden’s ability to campaign, to win and serve four more years.
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Politics
How Biden’s decision leave the race fits into the arc of U.S. political history
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Harvard historian Jill Lepore about how President Biden's decision to exit the 2024 presidential races compares to what President Lyndon Johnson did in 1968.