Kamala Harris

Our coverage of Kamala Harris, America’s Democratic vice president, including the latest on her 2024 election campaign and policies


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How far do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump differ on policy?

A short guide to their plans for America—which are more similar than their opposing styles suggest

Briefing

Who will control the next Congress?

The new president is much less likely than usual to see allies take charge on Capitol Hill

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The Trumpification of American policy

No matter who wins in November, Donald Trump has redefined both parties’ agendas

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The next American president will be a China hawk

Donald Trump may seek to decouple America’s economy, while Kamala Harris favours more targeted pressure

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Will the next president follow Israel into war with Iran?

Kamala Harris is likely to maintain Joe Biden’s awkward policy, while Donald Trump’s belligerent words mask a record of caution

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Both candidates pledge to fortify America. How big will they go?

Hawks in Congress want to raise America’s defence budget dramatically, but the next president will decide

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On energy and climate, Trump and Harris are different by degrees

Green subsidies will probably survive Mr Trump’s re-election, and Big Oil will probably do just fine under Ms Harris

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America’s presidential election marks a fork in the road for Ukraine

If Republicans take power, Kyiv will feel a chill: the latest of our policy briefs

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Could an “October surprise” upset America’s election?

What last-minute developments might portend for the race

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Donald Trump is preparing an assault on America’s immigration system

The divide between the two candidates on migration is stark, but it has narrowed

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The US tax code will change next year; the presidential election will determine how

Donald Trump promises cuts galore, while Kamala Harris would target the middle-class

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What America’s presidential election means for world trade

The first in a series of eight concise briefs on the consequences of the 2024 election

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What is Kamala Harris’s record as a prosecutor?

Republicans say she was soft on crime. Progressives say she was too harsh

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Many Americans can decide their own policies. What will they choose?

Three issues will dominate state ballot measures in November

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Crypto bros v cat ladies: gender and the 2024 election

How the campaigns are exploiting and reshaping the battle of the sexes

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Tim Walz is the most popular candidate on either ticket

How much difference does that make?

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