Voting

U.S. recognizes Maduro’s opponent as winner in Venezuela election

The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election, rejecting Maduro’s claim of victory. “Given…

Harris directly challenges Trump to debate: ‘Say it to my face’

Vice President Kamala Harris pledged to lower costs for consumers by cracking down on high consumer prices and hidden fees,…

Why the U.S. elects so many older politicians

President Joe Biden, age 81, ended his 2024 reelection bid as concern for his vitality mounted within the Democratic Party.…

Obama endorses Kamala Harris as she builds momentum against Donald Trump

WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, in a short video…

Biden says he put ‘personal ambition’ aside to ‘pass the torch’ to Harris for Trump battle

President Joe Biden on Wednesday night told the American public that “the defense of democracy is more important than any…

Trump says he is willing to debate Harris multiple times

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would be willing to debate Vice President Kamala Harris multiple times if…

Recap: Harris neck and neck with Trump in polls, as Wisconsin rally draws 3,000 supporters

This was CNBC’s live blog covering news and updates on the U.S. presidential campaign for July 22, 2024. U.S. Vice…

Some Democratic donors want to slow Harris’ nomination; potential challengers quick to endorse it

Some of the Democratic Party’s top donors have been urging the party to hit the brakes on Vice President Kamala…

As Kamala Harris seeks to win over her doubters, analysts explain what to watch

The pressure is on Vice President Kamala Harris to turn around her political fortunes and win the Democratic Party’s nomination, analysts say,…

Majority of pledged Democratic delegates endorse Harris after massive fundraising day

This is CNBC’s live blog covering news and updates on Joe Biden’s decision to bow out from the U.S. presidential…