insert_link World US Defense Secretary Hegseth confirmed as Vance casts deciding vote US Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as Donald Trump's Defense Secretary following a deadlocked Friday evening vote. The former TV presenter becomes the third confirmed member of President Trump's cabinet by the slimmest of margins. Ira Spitzer reports. today27 January, 2025
insert_link World US VP Harris last push to voters in DC address Kamala Harris has framed Donald Trump as a threat to democracy in a major speech in the heart of the nation's capital. On Tuesday night, the US Vice-President delivered her 'closing argument' to voters at the Ellipse, a site next to the White House where then President Trump addressed a mob of his supporters before they launched a deadly riot on Congress in an attempt to overturn the outcome […] today30 October, 2024
insert_link World Kamala Harris says world cannot become ‘numb’ to suffering in Gaza US Vice President, Kamala Harris says the world cannot become "numb" to suffering in Gaza, speaking after meeting the Israeli prime minister.Benjamin Netanyahu also held talks with President Joseph Biden on Thursday, where they discussed ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire deal. He is expected to meet with former President Donald Trump on Friday - who is vying to return to the White House in November. Sally Patterson has more. […] today26 July, 2024
insert_link World Harris secures enough pledged delegates to secure Democrats’ nomination as President It's been a record-breaking two days with US Vice President, Kamala Harris securing more than 100 million dollars, and now support from two top Democrats, the House minority leader and Senate majority leaders, to be their party's presidential nominee. Caroline Malone reports. today24 July, 2024
insert_link World Harris Says Biden’s legacy “unmatched in modern history” US Vice President, Kamala Harris has said Joe Biden's legacy of accomplishments is 'unmatched in modern history". She spoke at an event at the White House - her first public comments since Biden said he would not seek re-election. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today23 July, 2024
insert_link World Negotiations for Gaza truce continue US Vice President Kamala Harris is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for at least the next six weeks. Hamas says an agreement on a temporary ceasefire could be reached within the next 24 to 48 hours if Israel meets its demands. The six-week ceasefire being negotiated would allow for the release of more Israeli hostages, the flow of aid into Gaza, and more Palestinian prisoners being released in […] today4 March, 2024
