Kamala Devi Harris was elected as the 49th Vice President of the United States in 2021 in the Democratic administration alongside President Joe Biden and became the first woman, the first African American and the first South Asian American to hold the post.
Harris has also served in the US Senate (from 2017-2021) and as the Attorney General of California (from 2011-2017). As a senator, she had championed legislation to reform cash bail, combat hunger, provide rent relief, improve maternal health care and address the climate crisis.
She was born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California, to parents of Indian and Jamaican origin. In 1986, she pursued BA in political science and economics from Harvard University and then earned a law degree from Hastings College in 1989.
Harris subsequently worked as a deputy district attorney (1990–98) in Oakland and rose through the ranks to become the district attorney in 2004. In 2014, she married Douglas Emhoff and the couple has two children - Ella and Cole.
Her official Twitter handle is @KamalaHarris and the name of her official Facebook page is Kamala Harris. She is also active on Instagram under the username kamalaharris.
Amid the escalating West Asia crisis, US President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause in military action against Iran, citing what he called "very good and productive conversations" and the "real possibility" of a deal.
Laura Loomer, an American journalist and close supporter of Donald Trump, said the former US president conveyed a message of goodwill toward India while she spoke at the India Today Conclave 2026.
This news report focuses on the escalating political and moral controversy in the United States following the detention of five-year-old Liam Ramos by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota. Former Vice President Kamala Harris has strongly condemned the action, stating, 'Liam used as a bait by the ICE, and that is outrageous.' The report highlights the sharp criticism directed at the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with Harris asserting that the child should be with his family rather than being used as leverage. The discussion further explores the situation in Minneapolis, where tensions are high following the death of Rene Good and reports of multiple children being taken into custody. While the administration claims the child was abandoned by a suspect, critics label the enforcement tactics as callous and incompetent. The segment examines the impact of additional ICE deployments in Minnesota and the growing debate over the limits of federal immigration enforcement policies.
This special report covers the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by the United States and his appearance in a New York court on multiple charges. The programme details the international reaction, including condemnation from Russia and China, and the US warning of further strikes. It also examines the implications for India, including US tariff threats over Russian oil purchases and the potential unlocking of billions in Indian energy investments in Venezuela from companies like ONGC Videsh and Reliance Industries. A speaker supporting Maduro stated, 'We respect the sovereign decisions of all governments, and we demand that same respect in return.' The report also touches upon renewed US interest in Greenland, a security scare at the US Vice President's residence, and US warnings to Iran amid growing protests.
This Special Report details the global fallout following the United States' dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The operation has triggered a wave of international reactions, with Russia condemning the move and demanding an urgent UNSC meeting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remarked that Washington now ‘knows what to do next’ regarding dictators, a comment seen as a veiled reference to Vladimir Putin. Former US Vice President Kamala Harris criticised President Donald Trump, stating the action does not make America safer. In a direct address, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer clarified the UK's position, stating, ‘I want to establish the facts first, I want to speak to President Trump... I can be absolutely clear that we were not involved in that.’ The report also highlights concerns from Brazil, Colombia, and China regarding international law and sovereignty.
In this Special Report, India Today Global Editor Pranay Upadhyay analyses the political fallout of US President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has slammed the move, stating, ‘This is not about drugs or democracy... but it is about oil.’ The report highlights the deep divide in US polity, with Harris terming the airstrikes and capture as Trump’s desire to play a "regional strongman." Upadhyay notes that while Trump is "in charge," the Democratic criticism focuses on the risks of regime change, drawing parallels to past US interventions in Iraq and Vietnam.
The guest list includes outgoing President Joe Biden, former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, Vice President Kamala Harris, China’s Vice President Han Zheng, as well as prominent business leaders.
Outgoing US President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address from the Oval Office on Wednesday, just 5 days before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Los Angeles is burning, and taking iconic houses down by the dozen. We look at who lives in these prestigious neighbourhoods and why?
President Biden pardons his son, Hunter Biden, for gun tax charges, reversing his previous stance on DOJ non-interference. The pardon is effective immediately, covering the past decade.
Allan Lichtman, renowned for his 13 Keys Prediction Model, opens up about why he was wrong in predicting Kamala Harris's 2024 victory.
US superpower: In this video, we explore the ongoing decline of the United States as a global superpower.
Following his election win, Trump expressed surprise at the financial struggles faced by Kamala Harris' campaign and offered assistance.
Donald Trump Latest News: Explore the lesser-known chapter of Donald Trump's political journey when he identified as a Democrat.
Trump Vs Harris: US Election day has arrived in Washington, D.C., with both presidential candidates making their final campaign stops in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania.
Residents of Melania Trump's hometown in Slovenia celebrated her husband's victory in the US elections.
The Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden have conceded defeat and have ensured a smooth transition of power.
In this special episode of Your Take, India Today Global hits the streets of Delhi to find out who locals believe will win the 2024 U.S. presidential elections—Donald Trump or Kamala Harris.
The victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election, ending Kamala Harris's presidential ambitions, is the main focus of this episode of 5ive Live.
