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US Vice President Kamala Harris laughs heartily as she stands behind a lectern

Harris galvanizes US voters, but challenges remain

Since she entered the presidential race, Harris has generated huge momentum — but is it enough to beat Donald Trump?
PoliticsAugust 2, 202402:08 min
US Vice President Kamala Harris waves to a crowd in Texas

Kamala Harris courts Black voters as campaign kicks off

Some polls show a shift in the Black vote toward Republican Donald Trump, especially among men.
PoliticsAugust 2, 202403:11 min
A view of US Vice-President Kamala Harris waving to supporters during a campaign event

Kamala Harris draws crowds in Georgia campaign rally

The US vice-president told her supporters that her policy vision was "focused on the future" of the nation.
PoliticsJuly 31, 202401:51 min
Vice President Kamala Harris delivering a speech on July 23, 2024

US: Kamala Harris campaign raises $200 million in one week

With just 100 days to go until the US presidential election, the Harris team is seeing an influx of donations.
PoliticsJuly 28, 2024
Supporters of Kamala Harris hold up letters spelling her first name at a 2019 rally

Kamala Harris: A woman of firsts

She is the first woman and person of color to be US vice president. Will Harris also be the US' first female president?
PoliticsJuly 23, 202414 images
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., right, and his wife Nadine Arslanian, pose for a photo on Capitol Hill in Washington

US Senator Bob Menendez convicted on corruption charges

A jury in a Manhattan federal court found powerful US Senator Bob Menendez guilty on all counts of corruption.
Law and JusticeJuly 16, 2024
George Santos leaves the Capitol after being expelled from the House of Representatives

US House ousts George Santos over ethics violations

The New York Republican is accused of lying about his CV and using campaign donations to fund his lavish lifestyle.
PoliticsDecember 1, 2023
US House Representative Jamaal Bowman speaking to a group of youths at a Green New Deal event

US House Democrat under investigation for fire alarm stunt

Jamaal Bowman says he pulled a fire alarm at the Capitol by mistake Saturday, some Republicans want him to quit.
PoliticsOctober 1, 2023
The US Treasury Department building at dusk in Washington DC

US debt ceiling: How default could affect you

As deadlock remains over the US debt ceiling, DW looks at the wider impact of a possible debt default.
BusinessMay 23, 2023
From left, expelled Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, and expelled Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville raise their fists as they walk across Fisk University campus after hearing Vice President Kamala Harris speak, Friday, April 7, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

US: Tennessee lawmaker expelled over gun protest reinstated

Justin Jones and another Democrat, both Black, were ousted last week over a gun control protest in the state capital.
PoliticsApril 11, 2023
Tennessee state lawmaker Justin Jones raises his fist and holds his nametag after a vote in the Tennessee House of Representatives to expel him

US: Republicans in Tennessee vote to expel 2 Democrats

Tennessee House of Representatives Republicans expel two Democratic representatives over a gun control demonstration.
PoliticsApril 7, 2023
The chair of the Democratic Party Jaime Harrison speaks during the Democratic National Committee winter meeting in Philadelphia

Democrats move South Carolina's primary to start of campaign

For years, Democrats held their first primary in Iowa, but starting in 2024, the campaign will begin in South Carolina.
PoliticsFebruary 4, 2023
Kevin McCarthy sat in the House of Representatives during the 12th vote

US: Republican Kevin McCarthy elected speaker of the House

Four days and fifteen votes have ended with Kevin McCarthy finally being elected as speaker of the House.
PoliticsJanuary 7, 2023
Voters at a booth in South Carolina

Democrats will open US presidential race in South Carolina

Democrats will kick off their 2024 presidential campaign in South Carolina, instead of Iowa, in extraordinary shake-up.
PoliticsDecember 3, 2022
Ines Pohl

Opinion: US democracy survives the midterm election

Ines Pohl
No disaster for Democrats and Trump's influence not so great after all. That's a good news, says Ines Pohl.
PoliticsNovember 10, 2022
US President Joe Biden speaks during a press conference a day after the US midterm elections

Biden hails midterm election as 'good day for democracy'

The US president says democracy was the winner after a better-than-expected midterm showing for his Democratic Party.
PoliticsNovember 10, 2022
Person at polling booth

Midterm election: Control of US Congress still up for grabs

Voters were asked to pick candidates for the House of Representatives, as well as for the Senate.
PoliticsNovember 9, 2022
A person holds an absentee ballot in Georgia

Midterm election: Key races too close to call in US

Ballots are being tallied in the US and the results could have a dramatic effect on the nation's political landscape.
PoliticsNovember 9, 2022
Joe Biden and Donald Trump

US midterms: Biden, Trump take center stage on eve of vote

President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump are holding rallies in Maryland and Ohio.
PoliticsNovember 8, 2022
USA Georgia Wahlen Midterms 2022

US midterm election: What you need to know

DW has a guide on how the 2022 US midterm elections work and what's at stake.
PoliticsNovember 7, 2022
Former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden arrive at a campaign rally for Pennsylvania's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro and Democratic Senate candidate Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in Philadelphia

Biden, Obama, Trump rally in Pennsylvania

President Joe Biden told voters in Philadelphia this is a "defining" election for democracy.
PoliticsNovember 5, 2022
Democratic New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Lujan

US senator hospitalized, putting Biden agenda at risk

US Democratic Senator Ben Ray Lujan's absence could threaten Biden's plans to confirm a new Supreme Court judge.
PoliticsFebruary 2, 2022
Joe Biden

Who is Joe Biden?

The US is in a state of crisis, both economically and culturally. Joe Biden has promised to restore humanity to the job.
PoliticsJanuary 19, 2021
US Wahl 2020 | Joe Biden Rede

Joe Biden wins US presidential race, say projections

Joe Biden has secured enough votes to win the US presidency, projections say. Trump is expected to challenge the result.
PoliticsNovember 7, 2020
Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware at the Democratic National Convention

Joe Biden vows to end 'this season of darkness for America'

Former US Vice President Joe Biden vowed that he would represent all Americans, not just Democrat voters.
PoliticsAugust 21, 2020
Zoran Zaev celebrates victory in the North Macedonian parliamentary election

Elections: North Macedonia faces standoff

A weaker government could face major obstacles to staying in power and leading the country forward.
PoliticsJuly 16, 2020
Bernie Sanders gives a speech

Man with Nazi flag disrupts Bernie Sanders' rally

Sanders said the appearance of a swastika flag was "disgusting to see in the United States."
PoliticsMarch 7, 2020
USA Debatte der US-Präsidentschaftskandidaten der Demokraten 2020 l Bloomberg, Warren, Sanders und Biden

Stars backing Democratic presidential candidates

From Ariana Grande to Cher, many artists and celebrities have voiced their support for Democratic candidates.
CultureMarch 2, 20208 images
Pete Buttigieg on the campaign trail

Pete Buttigieg ends presidential campaign

Just ahead of the Super Tuesday primary, Mayor Pete Buttigieg said he would drop out of the race to be president.
PoliticsMarch 2, 2020
USA Iowa Des Moines | Vorwahlen Demokratische Partei | Unterstützer Pete Buttigieg

US Democrats could be undermined by cybervoting

Organizers blame an app for the fiasco at the Iowa caucuses — and several US states require digital voting.
TechnologyFebruary 10, 2020
Supporters of Pete Buttigieg in Iowa

Democrats urge vote check on Iowa caucus results

"Enough is enough," the DNC chief tweeted, calling for a to review the caucus results following a series of bludners.
PoliticsFebruary 6, 2020
Caucusgoers in iowa hold signs for Buttigieg in front of an American flag

US: Iowa Democrats race too close to call

With 97% of the results available, Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders are nearly tied in the Iowa caucuses.
PoliticsFebruary 6, 2020
US: Tulsi Gabbard in Honolulu

US: Clinton hints Gabbard is Russia's Democrat

The 2016 presidential election runner-up also called her Green Party opponent, Jill Stein, "a Russian asset."
PoliticsOctober 18, 2019
US: Elijah Cummings

Prominent Trump foe Elijah Cummings is dead

Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says she and her congressional colleagues are devastated.
PoliticsOctober 17, 2019
USA TV-Debatte der Demokraten | Elizabeth Warren

Democrats target Warren, Trump in debate

The 2020 candidates took wild potshots at Elizabeth Warren, seeming to indicate a new front-runner in the race.
PoliticsOctober 16, 2019
Mike Pence

Democrats proclaim 'progress' in impeachment inquiry

Vice President Mike Pence says he won't comply with a request for documents by Democrats for their impeachment inquiry.
PoliticsOctober 16, 2019
Democratic presidential candidates South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) on stage during the Democratic Presidential Deba

Democratic debate rivals battle over health care

Front-runner Joe Biden came out fighting amid criticism his policies were too moderate.
PoliticsSeptember 13, 2019
Democratic presidential primary candidates are introduced prior to the NBC, MSNBC, Telemundo Democratic Debate

Health care, security top US Democratic debate

From expanding health care to fighting climate change, candidates fought to make a name in the crowded race.
PoliticsJune 27, 2019
DW Volontärsjahrgang 2016-2018 Amien Essif

Failed anti-Semitism debate

Amien Essif
A US House resolution against bigotry revealed divisions within the Democratic Party, writes DW's Amien Essif.
PoliticsMarch 8, 2019
Donald Trump at a White House press conference addressing Tuesday's midterm elections

Trump calls for bipartisanship, attacks press

President Donald Trump has praised his role in US midterm elections, calling the vote a chance for bipartisanship.
PoliticsNovember 7, 2018
Donald Trump

Is Donald Trump the unifier of the Democratic Party?

The previously divided Democratic Party has come together recently. Donald Trump may have played a role.
PoliticsNovember 1, 2018
US postal police agent at Opa-Locka distribution facility in Florida

US mail bomb suspect arrested in Florida

Investigators have arrested a man in Florida in connection with suspected pipe bombs.
CrimeOctober 26, 2018
Shadows on a US flag

US Democratic Party sues Russia, WikiLeaks

The Democratic Party sued Russia, WikiLeaks and Trump, charging that they conspired to disrupt the 2016 election.
PoliticsApril 20, 2018
US President Donald Trump signs the tax cut bill into law

Donald Trump signs US tax overhaul into law

It's arguably the most significant legislation of Trump's presidency, and in time for Christmas as he had pledged.
PoliticsDecember 22, 2017
Fliegerhorst Büchel Atomwaffenstationierung USA Eifel

Schulz says he'll boot US nukes if SPD wins

Martin Schulz's Social Democrats have 24 percent support, according to the latest poll - 14 points off their CDU rivals.
PoliticsAugust 23, 2017
USA - Sanders und Clinton - stronger together

Where is the U.S. Democratic Party headed?

Where are the Democrats headed after Hillary Clinton's defeat in last November's presidential election?
PoliticsApril 7, 201705:12 min
Atlanta US-Demokraten wählen Tom Perez zum neuen Parteivorsitzenden

Democrats pick new chair to lead Trump fight

Former US Labor Secretary Tom Perez has been elected to lead the US Democrats out of electoral defeat.
PoliticsFebruary 25, 2017
Russland Jahrespressekonferenz Wladimir Putin

Putin: Russia didn't hack US election

Putin's said the US Democratic Party was "accusing someone else" for its election defeat by blaming hacking on Russia.
PoliticsDecember 23, 2016
USA Vorwahlen Super Tuesday

Can the US elections be hacked?

Experts are less worried about hackers breaking into election systems than about a political issue.
PoliticsOctober 14, 2016
Ines Pohl

Democrats celebrate female equality

Ines Pohl
The Democrats have celebrated the emancipation of women - and prove their determination to fight Donald Trump.
July 29, 2016