Barack Obama

American politics today is steeped in toxicity, a mire that seems only to deepen as time goes on. The rancor and divisiveness that dominate the discourse are eroding the very fabric of our nation. It's not that America itself is in decline - our potential remains boundless, and our spirit unbreakable - but the caliber of those who seek to lead us has faltered.

Tim Walz will officially accept the nomination to be Kamala Harris's White House running mate Wednesday as he presses a charm offensive that has seen him become a darling of the Democratic National Convention.

Former US President Barack Obama addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, emphasizing that the upcoming presidential election would be a close contest, urging voters to stand up for the America they believe in. He highlighted the energy generated in recent weeks, but cautioned that the race would still be tight in a divided country.

Barack Obama told fellow Democrats in Chicago Tuesday that "the torch has been passed" to Kamala Harris and that the United States was ready for her to become president.

Kamala Harris is expected to announce the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, putting an end to a series of speculations regarding the choice of the person who may become the party’s future leader.

Former President Donald Trump has launched a personal attack on Vice President Kamala Harris, questioning her racial identity in recent remarks. Speaking at a gathering of black journalists in Chicago, Trump claimed that Harris, who has been known for her "Indian heritage," suddenly began to identify as Black in recent years.

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have officially endorsed Kamala Harris in her run for the US presidency, as announced in a video released on Friday. In the video, Barack Obama expressed his and Michelle's pride in supporting Harris and their commitment to helping her succeed in the upcoming election. The video was shared on the official X profiles of both Barack Obama and Kamala Harris.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (L) applauds as U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama embrace prior to delivering remarks on the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 5, 2022.

In a phone call with Kamala Harris, Barack Obama and his wife Michelle made their support for the U.S. Vice President known as she seeks the Democratic nomination for the November elections.

In the video, Kamala Harris is seen answering a call and putting it on speakerphone.

The images of Donald Trump with his fist raised in the air, blood streaming down his face, and the Secret Service swooping down on him to protect him and remove him from the podium where he was speaking at his rally in Pennsylvania are not just making history – they may well change the course of the November presidential election.