Kamala Harris: From Prosecutor to Presidential Nominee
Kamala Harris, endorsed by Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate, started her political career as a prosecutor before rising to Vice President. Hollywood donors and celebrities are supporting her candidacy. A new Congressional task force will investigate Trump's shooting. Other U.S. news includes Whole Foods settling a lawsuit, Delta's flight cancellations, and more.
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Kamala Harris, endorsed by Joe Biden as his replacement on the Democratic presidential ticket, began her political career as a California prosecutor. Known for her blend of criminal justice reform and tough-on-crime policies, Harris opposed the death penalty and took a hard line during negotiations with big banks on foreclosure abuses.
Hollywood has rallied behind Harris, with celebrities like Cardi B, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Shonda Rhimes endorsing her candidacy. The excitement follows Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign.
The U.S. House will form a bipartisan task force to probe the shooting of Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Whole Foods has settled a lawsuit over firing an employee for wearing a Black Lives Matter mask, and Delta Airlines faces a probe over widespread flight cancellations.
(With inputs from agencies.)