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Elected Officials Unite to Endorse Kamala Harris for Democratic Presidential Nomination
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2 years agoon
WASHINGTON (FNN) – In a remarkable show of unity, hundreds of elected officials from across the political spectrum have rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris, following President Biden’s lead, to endorse her as the Democratic nominee for president in the upcoming election. The collective support aims to present a formidable front to defeat Donald Trump in November.
Vice President Harris affirmed her dedication to this cause, stating, “I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party—and unite our nation—to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda.”
This unprecedented wave of endorsements underscores the Democratic Party’s resolve to ensure a strong, cohesive campaign leading up to the election, emphasizing unity and a shared commitment to progress and democracy.
Key Points:
- Bipartisan Support: Hundreds of officials from diverse political backgrounds endorse Harris.
- Commitment to Unity: Harris vows to unite the Democratic Party and the nation against Trump’s Project 2025 agenda.
- Strategic Campaign: The endorsements aim to strengthen the Democratic campaign and present a unified front.
See just some of the endorsements from Democratic elected officials from Governors to Senators to House members so far today:
Governor Roy Cooper: Kamala Harris should be the next President. I’ve known @VP going back to our days as AGs, and she has what it takes to defeat Donald Trump and lead our country thoughtfully and with integrity. I look forward to campaigning for her as we work to win NC up and down the ticket.
Governor Kathy Hochul: I’m proud to stand beside @KamalaHarris, she is the right candidate to unite our country and I am confident she will deliver for New Yorkers. Let’s get to work.
Governor Janet Mills: I look forward to continuing to work with President Biden for the remainder of his term, and to doing everything I can to elect Vice President Kamala Harris, a friend and former colleague as Attorney General and a fighter for the people, as our next president.
Governor Phil Murphy: Kamala Harris has been an outstanding VP and has what it takes to be an even better President. She’s a former prosecutor who will draw a sharp contrast against Trump. She has my full support as our presidential nominee and I urge all Democrats to unite behind her candidacy.
Governor Gavin Newsom: Tough. Fearless. Tenacious. With our democracy at stake and our future on the line, no one is better to prosecute the case against Donald Trump’s dark vision and guide our country in a healthier direction than America’s Vice President, @KamalaHarris.
Governor Jared Polis: I’m officially announcing I’m endorsing Kamala Harris… She’s smart, she’s on top of it. There’s a forward-looking vision to save people money. She’s put prisoners and criminals behind bars, and she’s ready to lead the country.
Governor Josh Shapiro: I’ve known Kamala Harris for nearly two decades – we’ve both been prosecutors, we’ve both stood up for the rule of law, we’ve both fought for the people and delivered results. Kamala Harris is a patriot worthy of our support and she will continue the work of generations of Americans who came before us to perfect our union, protect our democracy, and advance real freedom. She has served the country honorably as Vice President and she is ready to be President.
The best path forward for the Democratic Party is to quickly unite behind Vice President Harris and refocus on winning the presidency. The contrast in this race could not be clearer and the road to victory in November runs right through Pennsylvania – where this collective work began. I will do everything I can to help elect Kamala Harris as the 47th President of the United States.
Senator Tammy Baldwin: I’m proud to endorse VP @KamalaHarris for President. Today is a new beginning for our party and our country—and I’m excited to keep working together to lower costs for Wisconsin families, grow our Made in America economy, and restore our fundamental rights and freedoms.
Senator Laphonza Butler: The threat to all that progress remains, and we must do everything we can to ensure Vice President Harris succeeds. There’s no one better prepared for this challenge.
Senator Bob Casey: With women’s rights, workers’ rights, and voting rights on the line, the stakes of this election for Pennsylvania and the Nation couldn’t be higher. Vice President Harris has been leading on those fights and as a former prosecutor, she will draw a clear contrast between herself and former President Trump. She is prepared to be Commander-in-Chief and is the best person to meet this moment. I’m proud to endorse her candidacy for President.
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto: Vice President Kamala Harris has the experience and proven record to be our next President. She’s a fighter who we can count on to deliver for our working families, defend women’s rights, and protect our democracy – and I’m proud to stand with her.
Senator Chris Coons: Joe Biden has always risen to the occasion and I join him in endorsing Kamala Harris for President. Kamala has my full support and I look forward to working with her to defeat Donald Trump this fall.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: My friend @KamalaHarris is a champion for freedom and a proven leader who is ready to defeat Donald Trump and defend our democracy. I’m proud to endorse her — and I’m eager to join her in this fight. Donate to her campaign now:
Senator John Hickenlooper: Vice President Harris is already uniting the Democratic Party, just as she will unite America. She has been President Biden’s copilot for these amazing four years and we can’t wait to do everything we can to help her win.
Senator Mazie Hirono: I’m proud to call Vice President Harris a friend and colleague, and I look forward to doing everything in my power to get her elected to the White House, so we can continue building on the progress of the last four years.
Senator Tim Kaine: I am laser-focused on building on the historic accomplishments of the Biden-Harris administration, by continuing to lower costs for Virginians, protecting our democracy at home and abroad, and safeguarding Americans’ reproductive freedoms. I’m looking forward to working with my friend @KamalaHarris and a great ticket mate to keep Virginia blue so that we can continue to build on our progress.
Senator Mark Kelly: I couldn’t be more confident that Vice President @KamalaHarris is the right person to defeat Donald Trump and lead our country into the future. She has my support for the nomination, and Gabby and I will do everything we can to elect her President of the United States. 🇺🇸
Senator Amy Klobuchar: Vice President Harris has served our country with honor and distinction, and she will be the candidate to bring us together to win in November.
Senator Ed Markey: Kamala Harris is battle-tested and ready to serve. She will galvanize voters and make history on Election Day. All in for Kamala.
Senator Patty Murray: We must beat Donald Trump – and I know Kamala Harris can win. I am behind Vice President Harris one-hundred percent – she is exactly the woman we need to prosecute the case against Donald Trump, save American democracy, lead the fight to restore abortion rights, and build an economy that puts working people –not billionaires– first. I will do everything I can to help elect Kamala Harris as our next President.
Senator Jon Ossoff: Vice President Harris is now absolutely the right candidate to defeat Donald Trump and unite our country. @KamalaHarris is prepared, ready to win, & has my full support.
Senator Alex Padilla: From California to the White House, Vice President Harris has always led with courage and conviction. She has defended our fundamental freedoms and worked to uplift all Americans. I’m proud to endorse @KamalaHarris to unify our party and defeat Donald Trump.
Senator Jacky Rosen: Vice President @KamalaHarris is a champion for the issues we care about, she’s highly qualified for the job, and she’s ready to lead on Day 1. She has my support as she works to earn and win the Democratic nomination, defeat Donald Trump, and make history as our next President.
Senator Tina Smith: The work is not done; in fact it is just beginning. I proudly and enthusiastically support Vice President Harris, whom I believe is the very best person in this moment to unify the Democratic Party and lead us forward to victory.
Senator Brian Schatz: I strongly endorse @KamalaHarris’ candidacy for president. Her historic service as VP helped us achieve many of our biggest legislative wins, casting tie-breaking votes on bills to help the country recover from the pandemic & take the biggest climate action in human history.
Senator Debbie Stabenow: Vice President Harris is an extraordinary leader. She has the knowledge, experience and commitment to be an outstanding President for Michigan and the country. Importantly, she is committed to protecting our reproductive freedoms and our Democracy. She has helped move our country forward; expanding manufacturing, bringing jobs home, and lowering the cost of prescription drugs, to name just a few accomplishments. I endorse Kamala Harris for President of the United States. She’s tough. She’s smart. And she’s ready.
Senator Mark Warner: While there has to be an orderly process and the decision ultimately rests in the hands of the DNC delegates, I believe Vice President Harris has the experience, energy, and resolve to lead our nation. This November, we must defeat Donald Trump and his backwards agenda.
Senator Raphael Warnock: “I’ve been proud to work alongside him & our very able Vice President, @KamalaHarris. I am proud to endorse her candidacy to be the next President of the United States.”
Senator Elizabeth Warren: We have many talented people in our party, but Vice President Harris is the person who was chosen by the voters to succeed Joe Biden if needed. She can unite our party, take on Donald Trump, and win in November.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse: President @JoeBiden’s legacy will be his grace, effectiveness, and patriotism. Let’s win this for Joe. I look forward to doing everything in my power to elect @KamalaHarris as the first woman president of the United States, and defeating that dangerous menace Donald Trump.
Congressman Gabe Amo: I will always be proud to have worked in @POTUS Joe Biden’s White House. I look forward to making sure that Vice President @KamalaHarris is elected our next President, but today, let’s celebrate all the work that we’ve done — and the fierce urgency to continue that work.
Congressman Jake Auchincloss: “We are going to put this forward to the American people and say, 70% of you said you wanted a change at the top of both tickets — Democrats have responded by passing the torch, Republicans responded with a convention that was a mosh pit on top of a human hand grenade.”
Congresswoman Becca Balint: Vice President Kamala Harris has been an exceptional partner in the battle for dignity for working families, for reproductive freedoms and fighting corporate greed. Through her leadership, we will be able to build on the President’s legacy and get the job done…Now it’s time for all of us to get to work and secure Kamala Harris in the White House.
Congresswoman Nanette Barragán: Just spoke to the Vice President to reiterate that I’m all in. Please join me and support Vice President Kamala Harris with a contribution today!
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty: Thank you @JoeBiden. I stand with you in endorsing @KamalaHarris to lead Democrats to victory in November. It’s go time!
Congresswoman Ami Bera: You’ve been with me since the beginning, @KamalaHarris We have your back. Let’s win this race!
Congressman Don Beyer: “I will support Vice President Kamala Harris, who already brings strength, compassion, and vision to the office and the ticket.”
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester: “There is no better person or leader more equipped to do so than Vice President Kamala Harris.”
Congressman Jamaal Bowman: Now that President Biden has suspended his campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris is the most qualified and best choice to lead us forward.
Congresswoman Shontel Brown: I’m proud to endorse @KamalaHarris. The choice this November could not be more clear. Let’s unite as a party and get to work.
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski: Joe Biden has been the most productive and consequential president of my lifetime. His leadership has allowed us to deliver historic investments to communities in Central and Southern Illinois that will benefit working people for generations to come. I thank him for his lifetime of public service and for putting our country first as he passes the baton to Vice President Harris. It’s time that we come together and defeat Donald Trump in November.
Congresswoman Cori Bush: In 2020, voters turned out to deliver Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House. The people’s vote was a vote not only for President Biden, but a vote for Vice President Kamala Harris and her ability to defeat MAGA extremism across the country. When we say trust Black women, we mean it. Black women are the backbone of the Democratic Party and it is past time for us to lead our country forward. Kamala Harris is more than ready to lead at this moment. As we look forward to November, it is clear to me that Vice President Kamala Harris has the vision to carry this legacy forward, defeat Donald Trump, and I unequivocally endorse her for President of the United States.
Congressman Greg Casar: I am ready to elect @KamalaHarris as President. Together we can defeat Trump in November — and together we can raise wages for workers, restore abortion rights, win a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, and preserve our democracy for generations to come.
Congresswoman Kathy Castor: There is a lot at stake in this election and I have full confidence in Vice President Harris. She is a fighter who stands up for reproductive freedoms, civil rights, lowering costs for families and lifting up all Americans. I look forward to working for her election and defeating Donald Trump.
Congressman Joaquin Castro: I’m grateful to the President for his decades of service to our country and I look forward to working to elect Kamala Harris as our next president.
Congresswoman Judy Chu: @VP Harris fights for us all. She leads the fight to restore our reproductive freedoms. She stood up for us to fight anti-Asian hate. When a gunman killed 11 people in my hometown of Monterey Park, she was there to support us. I’m proud to endorse @KamalaHarris for President!
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke: Vice President Harris holds the intellect, acumen, and energy to defeat Donald Trump and overcome the scourge of Trumpism this November. She has Yvette’s full endorsement and her full faith.
Congressman Jim Clyburn: One of President Biden’s first decisions as the nominee was to select a running that he believed possessed the values and vision necessary to continue this country’s pursuit towards a ‘more perfect Union.’ I echo the good judgment he demonstrated in selecting Vice President Harris to lead this nation alongside him, and I am proud to follow his lead in support of her candidacy to succeed him as the Democratic Party’s 2024 nominee for President.
Congressman Steve Cohen: Kamala Harris has the prosecutorial chops to make mincemeat of the mendacious malefactor Trump !
Congressman Gerald Connolly: I’m proud to support @kamalaharris as the next President of the United States. She’s worked hand in hand with @joebiden to deliver historic results for the American people. She’s the perfect candidate to contrast with convicted felon Donald Trump.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett: I know one thing, I will only work for @KamalaHarris! If it’s anyone OTHER than her, enjoy campaign season… I hope all of my disenchanted colleagues are able to find some walking shoes and get to work because I WILL NOT! FULL 🛑
Congressman Jason Crow: Vice President Kamala Harris has my full support to lead our country and party forward. She will bring a new generation of leadership and unite the country as we strive towards our higher ideals. I call on Americans from every background and corner of our nation to join me in fighting to elect Kamala Harris as our next president.
Congresswoman Diana DeGette: With his decision today to not seek re-election, I endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President. She is a proven Pro-choice champion who will fight for reproductive rights. I have worked closely with her to restore Americans’ freedom to access the abortion care that Trump’s Supreme Court stripped away. I look forward to working with VP Harris to restore the House to Democratic control & keep the Senate & White House so that, together, we can defeat Trump’s extreme Project 2025 agenda, continue the Biden-Harris legacy, & enact national legislation to restore abortion rights.
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro: I join President Biden in saying we should come together to support Vice President Kamala Harris.
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell: Kamala Harris is an incredible leader who will unite our country and will win in November. She has my full support. Now let’s get to work.
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar: It’s time to unite & rally behind @KamalaHarris. She, too, earned 14 million votes in the primary, & will lead the fight for our freedoms against Trump’s Project 2025 that seeks end our democracy.
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher: “I am honored and proud to join President Biden in endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for President. I am proud to have worked with Vice President Harris on some of the most important issues facing our community and country, especially in her work leading efforts to restore and protect the reproductive health and freedom of American women. I have faith in her and her ability to lead and unite Americans now and in the future, and I look forward to working with Democrats and people across the country to help her win in November.”
Congressman Maxwell Frost: I am proud to endorse Vice President @KamalaHarris to be President of the United States. Let’s get to work to defeat Trump and reject fascism.
Congressman Ruben Gallego: If Kari Lake is in the Senate and Donald Trump is in the White House, abortion will be banned and other rights taken away from Arizonans. As Vice President, @KamalaHarris has been crossing the country and visiting states like ours to defend the right for women to make their own health care decisions. I look forward to fighting with her to defend those rights as she works to earn the nomination.
Congressman Robert Garcia: It’s been an honor to support @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris from day one. Now we must unite around our Vice-President and defeat Donald Trump. I’m all in, are you? Let’s go!
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia: I’m proud to give my full support to Vice President @KamalaHarris, for President of the United States.
Congressman Dan Goldman: Thank you President Biden for your incredible career of public service and historic presidency. Donald Trump should follow your lead. Now, let’s finish the job with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Congressman Josh Gottheimer: What New Jersey likes more than anything is a fighter. That’s why I’m with Kamala — and why I’ll be fighting to elect her this November.
Everything is on the line, and it’s time for us to unite against Donald Trump. I hope you’ll join me in supporting her.
Congressman Steven Horsford: Today, I’m proudly endorsing @KamalaHarris for President. She is the most qualified candidate and will defeat Donald Trump this November by running on a strong record and providing a vision for our country. I look forward to working to elect her as the 47th President.
Congresswoman Val Hoyle: With President Biden’s decision not to run for re-election, I am proud to endorse Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for President so she can build upon his administration’s incredibly successful record of standing up for unions and working people.
Congressman Jared Huffman: The next President of the United States is a longtime friend and was my special guest at the 2010 “Huffman’s Hootenanny” in Petaluma. What a journey! She is going to re-energize this race and I can’t wait to hit the campaign trail for Kamala Harris!
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal: At a time when Donald Trump and his Republican Party have stripped away women’s reproductive freedoms, we will respond by finally electing the first woman to the presidency. And as the first South Asian woman elected to the House of Representatives, I look forward to seeing Kamala Harris become the first South Asian American and first Black woman to serve as the President of the United States of America. Democrats must immediately unite so we can focus on winning in November. I look forward to casting my vote for Kamala Harris for President and doing everything I can to ensure she becomes our next president.
Congressman Bill Keating: As our country faces threats to our personal, civil, and financial rights from the prospect of a Trump-Vance administration, I am excited to support Vice President Harris as our Democratic nominee. A Harris Presidency will protect women’s reproductive rights, protect Medicare, and continue to cut prescription drug costs and expand healthcare access for all – and a Harris Presidency will keep our nation safer and more secure from global threats. As great as the accomplishments of the past three and half years have been, Kamala Harris will take those successes forward into the next four years.
Congressman Ro Khanna: I am proud to endorse @KamalaHarris as our nominee. Her trailblazing candidacy as the first African American woman and first Asian American will be a jolt of energy in our party. Our party can now run on a message of hope and a vision for the future.
Congressman Dan Kildee: I strongly support and endorse @KamalaHarris to be our Democratic nominee for President of the United States. She has already been elected and earned the trust of the American people, and she has served honorably as Vice President. She is uniquely qualified to serve.
Congressman Andy Kim: I have full faith in Vice President Harris to lead a new generation of leadership for our country. Her candidacy is historic, not just the opportunity to elect the first woman, the first AAPI President, and a Black woman, but to continue on the incredible progress we’ve started. The time to unify is now. The stakes are high. Let’s move forward together.
Congresswoman Annie Kuster: This decision to pass the torch to a new generation of Democratic leaders, led by Vice President Kamala Harris, will be crucial to the long-term success of Democrats for future generations. NewDems remember his legacy today and applaud him for making this difficult decision.
Congressman Greg Landsman: Donald Trump is not fit to be president. Vice President Kamala Harris will make that case to the American people.
Congresswoman Summer Lee: “We have no time to waste– what’s at stake for communities like mine isn’t abstract. We need to unify and move forward to defeat Trump and fascism in November. That’s why I endorse and encourage unity behind Vice President Kamala Harris.”
Congresswoman Susie Lee: I look forward to supporting Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket so we can once again defeat Donald Trump and far-right extremism.
Congressman Mike Levin: I’m proud to follow President Biden’s lead in endorsing Kamala Harris to be our Democratic Presidential nominee. Vice President Harris is the right person to lead our nation forward and defeat Donald Trump and his extremist policies. It is time to move forward with Kamala Harris as our new leader. Together
Congressman Ted Lieu: Thrilled President @JoeBiden endorsed the most amazing and historic Vice President in history, for President: @KamalaHarris. Four years ago I was the first Member of Congress to endorse Kamala for President. VP Harris will be the Democratic nominee and she will win in Nov.
Congressman Seth Magaziner: I wholeheartedly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President. A district attorney, attorney general, senator and Vice President, she has the right experience to continue the progress made by the Biden-Harris Administration. Vice President Harris has dedicated her life to fighting for working people and defending the rights and freedoms of all Americans. She has been relentless in the fight to make Roe the law of the land, to protect social security, grow our economy and maintain American leadership on the world stage. Her record and character, and the contrast with Donald Trump, could not be more clear. She is the right nominee to Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) unite our party and the country behind a vision for the future. The delegates to the Democratic National Convention are free to select the nominee of their choosing, and I will respect and support the nominee chosen by the delegates, but I hope the delegate choose Kamala Harris to be our nominee and our next President.”
Congresswoman Kathy Manning: Over the past four years, I have witnessed Kamala Harris play a pivotal role in helping President Biden pass historic legislation that has benefited hardworking Americans. As a former prosecutor who went after sexual predators, tax evaders, and con men, she has the experience necessary to go after Donald Trump. I know that if elected, she will continue the relentless work of Democrats to invest in our infrastructure, rebuild the economy, lower the cost of health care, combat climate change, and protect reproductive freedoms, which is why I am proud to endorse her for President.
Congresswoman Lucy McBath: I first met Vice President Harris as a gun safety advocate before I ran for Congress. Then and now, her leadership, vision, and commitment to America amaze me. I unequivocally endorse @KamalaHarris to lead and win our Democratic ticket this November.
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan: I fully endorse @KamalaHarris as our Democratic nominee.
Congressman Greg Meeks: The Congressional Black Caucus PAC joins President Biden in fully supporting Kamala Harris as our party’s nominee. She has been instrumental in delivering the accomplishments of the last 3.5 years and has led on lowering maternal mortality rates, protecting reproductive freedoms, and ensuring economic opportunities for all. She will do an excellent job as President of the United States.
Congressman Rob Menendez: President Biden’s leadership and courage paved the way for one of the most productive presidencies in recent history. I am tremendously grateful for his decades of dedication and civil service to our country.
I know that Vice President Harris will continue this legacy and I am proud to support her campaign for President.
Congresswoman Grace Meng: I’m standing with @KamalaHarris as she earns & wins the nomination & builds on this incredible legacy.
Congresswoman Gwen Moore: My focus remains on defeating Donald Trump. We must all unite in our efforts to protect our democracy and individual freedoms. I will support Vice President Harris as the Democratic nominee and will work hard to ensure Democrats win in 2024.”
Congressman Jared Moskowitz: I hereby endorse Kamala Harris! That’s the tweet.
Congressman Joe Neguse: Vice-President @KamalaHarris is a dedicated public servant and trailblazer who has delivered real progress for the people of our country. I couldn’t be more excited to endorse & support her campaign for President of the United States. Now let’s go win!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Kamala Harris will be the next President of the United States. I pledge my full support to ensure her victory in November. Now more than ever, it is crucial that our party and country swiftly unite to defeat Donald Trump and the threat to American democracy. Let’s get to work.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar: Thrilled to support @KamalaHarris as our Democratic nominee and remain committed to working alongside her to defeat Donald Trump in November
Congressman Frank Pallone Jr.: I’m proud to endorse Kamala HArris for President. Vice President Harris, the first African American and Asian American woman in her role, embodies our nation’s diversity and resilience. Vice President Harris has been a strong advocate for women’s reproductive rights. Under President Biden and Vice President Harris, we have seen America forage ahead with the strongest economy in the Western world, historically low unemployment, and strong job creation. They’ve worked hard to address affordability issues with student loan relief, Medicare negotiating drug prices, and capping insulin at $15 per month for seniors, while also passing the largest climate migration effect in world history and investing infrastructure. This election will be an accomplished prosecutor versus a convicted felon. Kamala Harris is the leader we need to drive real change and ensure everyone has a fair shot.
Congressman Chris Pappas: Vice President Harris is an accomplished prosecutor and public servant, and I’m confident in her ability to defeat Donald Trump and his extremist agenda and move our country forward.
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett: In tough times, we knew Joe had our backs and we had his. We love and honor our president and extend our heartfelt gratitude for his leadership. I am committed to ensuring that VP Kamala Harris becomes our next nominee.
Congressman Mark Pocan: I know there’ll be lots and lots of conversations… I certainly have every confidence in the VP should she be the nominee.
Congresswoman Katie Porter: When @KamalaHarris appointed me to be California Monitor during the foreclosure crisis, I saw up close how she took on tough fights to deliver for everyday people. She’s fearless, and she’s ready to lead as president. I wholeheartedly endorse her to be our Democratic nominee.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley: Thank you for your dedicated service President @JoeBiden. And @KamalaHarris I’m all in, let’s go. #BlackWomenLead
Congresswoman Delia Ramirez: “Vice President Harris is the proven, qualified leader ready to move our country forward. She has my endorsement,” she says in a statement.”
Congressman Jamie Raskin: Joe Biden is one of the handful of truly great presidents in American history and a patriot beyond measure. We Democrats will be unified and focused behind our next President, Kamala Harris, to keep their great success going and to defeat the autocrats, theocrats and plutocrats.
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas: I agree, Mr. President. We must unite behind Kamala Harris as our new Democratic nominee. She is a proven fighter for democracy who has what it takes to defeat Donald Trump and J.D. Vance in November.
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon: I am proud to support vice President Kamala Harris for President. She is uniquely qualified to continue this Administration’s important work, to restore the guardrails of our democratic republic, and to defeat Donald Trump–again. Let’s get to work.
Congressman Bobby Scott: The only person best situated to build on that record and defeat Trump is our Vice President @KamalaHarris. She is ready to serve and will make a great president. Let’s get to work!
Congressman Adam Schiff: Now it’s time for all of us to unite behind Vice President Harris. I am excited to endorse her campaign for President – she has the judgment, experience, leadership, and tenacity to take on and defeat Donald Trump. I worked with her when she was our Attorney General, Senator, and Vice President, and I can’t wait to work with her as President. There is no better matchup than this superb former prosecutor against this convicted criminal, and she’ll prosecute the case against Trump every single day. The stakes are high, and we must focus all of our energy on electing Kamala Harris and defeating Donald Trump.
Congressman Brad Schneider: Now, we must come together, build on the legacy of the Biden administration and show voters that Democrats up and down the ballot are improving the lives of all Americans. I’m confident that, with Vice President Kamala Harris at the helm of the Democratic ticket, we can do exactly that. We will defeat Donald Trump.
Onward.
Congresswoman Hillary Scholten: “There’s so much at stake this election – let’s unite as a country behind Vice President Kamala Harris and rise victorious over extremism this November. There has never been a more critical election than this one for women’s reproductive rights, for democracy, and for our future.
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill: I wholeheartedly endorse Vice President @KamalaHarris as the Democratic Nominee for President of the United States.
Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin: We all know our country is going through a period of political turmoil right now, and very few Americans want it this way. There’s so much at stake this November — so it’s imperative that we be focused and united. Over the last four years, Vice President Harris has taken on Big Pharma, helped usher in a manufacturing renaissance in Michigan, and fought to protect our rights and our democracy. I support her, and her essential task of uniting the country.
Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger: The stakes of this election are enormous, and that’s why I endorse Vice President @KamalaHarris to serve as the next President of the United States.
Congresswoman Haley Stevens: I will now turn my attention to supporting Vice President Kamala Harris as our Democratic nominee, as Mr. Biden has asked of us. I look forward to making her the first woman President of our greatest nation. Let us now come together to protect the shared vision of a democracy for all, in which every American, no matter their race, creed, or class, has a shot at the American dream and a better tomorrow.
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: President Biden has faithfully and honorably served our nation. We owe him deep gratitude for all he has done with a sharp focus on improving people’s lives. VP Harris has been his partner, and is the most qualified to succeed him. She has my full endorsement and support.
Congressman Eric Swalwell: Possibly no one besides President Biden has ever been more ready than Kamala Harris to be President. I fully support her to be our party’s nominee. And am eager for America to know her as I do: tough, real, and whip smart. Americans have a choice: We can continue the progress made under President Joe Biden and keep working for working families. Or, we can turn over the greatest country in the world to a felon and rapist. One who violently sent his supporters to storm the last office from which he was fired. This isn’t a hard choice. And neither is backing Kamala Harris for President.
Congressman Emilia Sykes: “I look forward to working with Democrats to unity around Vice President Kamala Harris as our Presidential nominee.”
Congressman Shri Thanedar: Supporting Kamala Harris as the next president of the United States. Looking forward to Helping Kamala Harris win Michigan and defeat Donald Trump. She is a great progressive leader and someone I respect a lot.
Congresswoman Dina Titus: It is time for Democrats to unite behind @KamalaHarris as our nominee. She is a proven fighter for women’s reproductive freedoms and protecting democracy. I look forward to helping her stop Donald Trump and Project 2025 this November.
Congresswoman Jill Tokuda: We need Kamala Harris as president to be the strong leadership we need in this moment, to protect our democracy, to restore our rights, and to ensure a brighter future for Hawai’i and all Americans.
Congressman Ritchie Torres: We should clearly unify around Vice President Harris so that we can finally shift the focus where it belongs—on the critical mission of defeating Donald Trump.
Congresswoman Lori Trahan: Together with our strong, proven Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats will make a clear, effective case to voters why our commitment to improving the lives of every American is the better choice than Donald Trump’s chaotic and extreme Republican Party.
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood: “I wholeheartedly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States. She is an experienced and capable leader who will unite the American people and lead our nation towards a brighter future. As the daughter of immigrants and an HBCU graduate, her story is uniquely American. Vice President Harris represents the very best of us. She is my sorority sister, and I remain enormously proud of our continued work together to pass the Momnibus and end America’s maternal health crisis.”
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz: I love and respect @JoeBiden immensely and I have total faith in @KamalaHarris and the American people who will help us beat Donald Trump. I am so proud and thankful for what President Biden has done for our nation and party.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters: Thank you, President Biden! I am one of your greatest supporters and I was willing to stay with you through the Democratic Party nomination. However, you have decided to step down and you have endorsed your Vice President Kamala Harris. You are a kind and decent man who is willing to make a sacrifice for what you believe is for the good of the country. Vice President Kamala Harris has my full support!
Congresswomen Nikema Williams: We are grateful to President @JoeBiden
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Kym Whitley, Yvette Nicole Brown to Headline First Ladies Health Initiative Brain Health Luncheon
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September 15, 2026The Sept. 19 luncheon in Marina del Rey will spotlight Alzheimer’s, dementia, caregiving and brain health as the First Ladies Health Initiative celebrates new grant support for programs empowering girls.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (FNN) — Emmy-nominated actresses Kym Whitley and Yvette Nicole Brown will headline a First Ladies Health Initiative luncheon focused on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, caregiving and brain health on Saturday, Sept. 19, in Marina del Rey.
The First Ladies Health Initiative, or FLHI, will host its leaders summit luncheon, “Mindful of the Memories: A Path to Better Brain Health,” beginning at 11 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey.
Whitley, whose credits include Act Your Age and Raising Whitley, and Brown, known for Community, Act Your Age and The Mayor, will participate in a fireside conversation moderated by Dr. Shalonda “Sunshine” Crawford, co-pastor of Experience Christian Ministries.
The discussion will address the experiences of families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, including the demands placed on caregivers and the challenges of balancing caregiving with careers and other responsibilities.
Personal Experiences Bring Caregiving Into Focus
FLHI Co-Executive Director Marquisé Alston-Allison said Whitley and Brown were selected in part because both have personal experience caring for their fathers.
“Alzheimer’s disease has a devastating impact on the African American community, where individuals are approximately twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia,” Alston-Allison said in the organization’s announcement.
The luncheon takes place two days before World Alzheimer’s Day on Sept. 21.
Brain Health and Prevention Take Center Stage
FLHI is also partnering with the INSPIRE-Faith program at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, led by neurologists Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai.
The program emphasizes lifestyle factors associated with brain and overall health, including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management and social connections.
The initiative brings prevention-focused health education into faith and community settings while addressing conditions such as dementia, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and stroke.
Luncheon to Feature Music and Special Honors
Radio personality Aundrae Russell of 102.3 KJLH-FM will serve as emcee, with a musical performance by recording artist David Daughtry.
FLHI will also pay tribute to its founding president, Tracey Alston, who died last year.
Dr. Betty Ruth Price, former first lady, co-founder and matriarch of Crenshaw Christian Center, will also be honored during the event.
FLHI Among Organizations Receiving Girls Opportunity Alliance Support
The event comes as FLHI celebrates its selection for support through the Obama Foundation’s Girls Opportunity Alliance.
According to the announcement, a total of $500,000 will be distributed among 10 organizations working to empower girls, with FLHI among the selected recipients.
FLHI is currently led by second-generation co-executive directors Marquisé Alston-Allison and Taylor Alston-Cleveland, alongside co-founder and National Chair Jamell Meeks of Salem Baptist Church in Chicago and Los Angeles Chair Crawford.
The organization also acknowledged support from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Healthy Mind Initiatives, Black Girl Vitamins and The Ritz-Carlton.
For additional information, visit First Ladies Health Initiative.
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Chaka Khan, Q Parker to Lead Living Legends Foundation’s 35th Anniversary Gala in Atlanta
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September 12, 2026Milestone celebration will recognize the executives, radio personalities, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders who helped shape Black music and entertainment
ATLANTA, Ga. (FNN) — Ten-time Grammy Award winner Chaka Khan will serve as honorary ambassador and Grammy-winning singer and founding 112 member Q Parker as honorary gala chair for the Living Legends Foundation’s 35th Anniversary Awards Dinner & Gala, the organization announced.
The milestone celebration is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 2, in Atlanta and will bring together artists, music executives, radio personalities, creatives, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders to recognize the people whose work has helped shape Black music, media and entertainment.
For Khan, the role marks a return to an organization that recognized her more than three decades ago. She was among the artists honored by the Living Legends Foundation in 1992.
“When you cross a bridge, you don’t think about all the hands that built it. Some of the most important contributions are the ones we never see,” Khan said in the announcement. “Thank you, Living Legends Foundation, for seeing that every story matters and for honoring those hands and hearts that helped build the way for all of us.”
Chaka Khan Returns for Milestone Anniversary
Living Legends Foundation Chairman David C. Linton said Khan’s connection to the organization makes her participation especially significant during its 35th anniversary.
“Having Chaka Khan serve as our Honorary Ambassador during this milestone year is incredibly meaningful,” Linton said. “Chaka’s history with the Foundation reaches back to our earliest years, and her extraordinary career represents the excellence, longevity and cultural impact we have worked to celebrate for 35 years.”
Khan’s appearance also comes as she prepares for another chapter in her recording career. According to the foundation’s announcement, her new album, “Chakzilla,” is scheduled for release Sept. 18. The project, described as her first full-length album in seven years, includes collaborations with Sia, Snoop Dogg and Lenny Kravitz.
The combination of Khan’s new music and her honorary role highlights one of the gala’s central themes: connecting the legacy of Black music with the people continuing to move the industry forward.
Q Parker to Serve as Honorary Gala Chair
Joining Khan is Q Parker, a founding member of Grammy-winning R&B group 112. Parker will serve as honorary gala chair and help promote the foundation’s work recognizing and supporting music industry professionals.
“Black music has given me a career, a community, and an opportunity to use my gifts to impact people around the world, so serving as Honorary Chair for the Living Legends Foundation’s 35th anniversary is truly an honor,” Parker said.
Parker said the industry’s success extends far beyond the artists audiences see on stage.
“This organization understands that our industry is bigger than the names we see on the marquee,” Parker said. “There are countless people behind the scenes who have dedicated their lives to moving our culture forward.”
Parker recently released the single “Stare,” from his forthcoming album, “Evolution of Romance, Volume Two,” expected this fall, according to the announcement.
Honoring the People Behind Black Music and Culture
Founded in 1991, the Living Legends Foundation has built its mission around recognizing professionals whose work has helped bring Black music and culture to audiences around the world.
Beyond its annual honors, the nonprofit provides support to music industry professionals with confirmed needs and invests in future generations through mentorship, scholarships and other assistance.
The anniversary gala will continue that mission by placing executives, broadcasters, advocates, entrepreneurs and other behind-the-scenes leaders alongside some of the most recognizable figures in entertainment.
2026 Living Legends Foundation Honorees
This year’s honorees include:
- Ray Harris Lifetime Achievement Award: Louis Carr, president of BET
- A.D. Washington Chairman’s Award: Black Promoters Collective
- Jerry Boulding Radio Executive Award: Kenny Smoov, vice president of urban programming, Cumulus
- Frankie Crocker Radio Personality Award: Greg Street, air personality, V-103 Atlanta
- Impact Player Award: Juliette Jones, COO, Alamo Records
- Music Executive Award: Tim Reid, senior vice president, repertoire and marketing, BMG Recorded Music
- Mike Bernardo Female Executive Award: Phylicia Fant, global director, Black Music + Culture, Amazon Music
- Kendall Minter Entertainment Advocate Award: James McMillan, Esq., CEO, ART@WAR Entertainment
- Hip-Hop Visionary Award: Ted Lucas, founder and CEO, Slip-N-Slide Records
- Entrepreneur Award: Ralph McDaniels, executive producer, “Video Music Box”
Why the 35th Anniversary Matters
The anniversary reflects more than three decades of recognizing people whose contributions to Black music and entertainment have not always received the same public attention as the artists they helped build, promote and sustain.
That history is reflected in Khan’s return. After being recognized by the foundation in its early years, she will now help honor another generation of industry leaders.
The 35th Anniversary Awards Dinner & Gala will continue the Living Legends Foundation’s tradition of celebrating achievement, leadership, innovation and service while preserving the stories of the people who helped build the business and culture surrounding Black music.
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DOJ, DOT and DHS Launch Nationwide Crackdown on CDL Fraud, Trucking Schools and Unqualified Drivers
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September 8, 2026Federal agencies say the new Joint Task Force Crossroads of America will target fraudulent CDL training and testing, identity and document fraud, unauthorized employment and suspected criminal activity across the commercial trucking industry.
DETROIT (FNN) — The Justice, Transportation and Homeland Security departments have launched a sweeping federal initiative targeting alleged fraud and public-safety violations in the commercial trucking industry, including questionable driver training, commercial driver’s license testing, identity fraud and suspected criminal activity.
Eight U.S. attorneys joined federal transportation and homeland security officials Aug. 31 to announce Joint Task Force Crossroads of America, a multistate law enforcement partnership initially bringing together U.S. attorney’s offices in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio with federal, state and local agencies.
The initiative brings together DOJ, the Department of Transportation, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and other law enforcement agencies.
Among the most immediate actions, FMCSA announced the emergency removal of more than 110 commercial driver training providers associated with more than 5,000 drivers who failed federal English-language proficiency requirements. The agency is also proposing removal of more than 160 additional training providers and launching a nationwide audit of third-party CDL skills testers.
DHS, meanwhile, announced enforcement activity involving more than 200 driving schools and related businesses across 23 states.
Federal Government Targets CDL Fraud
Federal officials say the initiative is designed to identify fraudulent training and licensing practices while determining whether trucking companies, schools, testing operations or other businesses are circumventing federal requirements.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said DOJ will work with federal, state and local partners to investigate and prosecute alleged fraud affecting highway safety.
“The safety of American roadways affects everyone across the country,” Blanche said in the federal announcement.
Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said federal transportation regulators need law enforcement support to pursue suspected fraud involving training schools and other participants in the commercial licensing system.
The government’s announcement also included broader claims by administration officials concerning immigration enforcement and highway safety. Those statements represent the administration’s characterization of the problem; the specific enforcement actions announced by FMCSA focus on compliance with federal commercial-driver training, testing and qualification requirements.
110 CDL Training Providers Face Emergency Removal
FMCSA said it examined roadside inspection records involving commercial drivers cited for failing federal English-language proficiency requirements and compared those records with its Training Provider Registry.
That analysis identified training providers that repeatedly certified drivers who subsequently failed the federal requirement, according to the agency.
FMCSA said it will emergency-remove more than 110 Entry-Level Driver Training providers from its registry. The affected providers must cease federally recognized training operations, including classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction.
The government says those schools are associated with more than 5,000 drivers who failed English-language proficiency tests.
Removal from the federal registry is an administrative action and should not, by itself, be characterized as a criminal conviction or finding of criminal fraud.
40-State Investigation Finds Training Problems
The enforcement campaign extends beyond the 110 providers.
FMCSA said it deployed 175 investigators across 40 states in July to conduct nearly 400 investigations of entry-level driver training providers.
According to the agency, investigators identified problems including instructors who lacked appropriate licenses, inadequate facilities for required driving maneuvers and missing assessment records.
One provider allegedly claimed its classroom operated from a school bus located inside the back of a trailer, according to FMCSA.
The investigations resulted in more than 160 notices of proposed removal from the federal Training Provider Registry.
FMCSA further said drivers certified by those providers have been linked to 239 commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities.
That figure warrants careful distinction: the agency’s release describes the drivers as linked to those fatalities; it does not establish from that statistic alone that training deficiencies caused each crash.
Nationwide Audit of CDL Skills Testers
Federal regulators are also turning their attention to the people and organizations administering commercial driving tests.
FMCSA announced a nationwide audit of third-party CDL skills testers and state oversight of those testers.
The agency said more than 28,000 commercial drivers have been placed out of service for English-language proficiency violations since June 2025. FMCSA argues that the number raises concerns about whether testing and state oversight are consistently enforcing federal requirements.
States found substantially out of compliance with federal CDL requirements can face corrective action and, eventually, financial consequences.
According to FMCSA, unresolved substantial noncompliance can result in withholding of federal highway funds—up to 4% initially and potentially 8% in subsequent years. Serious deficiencies can also lead toward decertification of a state’s CDL program.
DHS Targets More Than 200 Driving Schools
DHS is conducting a parallel criminal-investigation and immigration-enforcement effort.
Homeland Security Investigations said its initiative is examining suspected CDL fraud, unauthorized employment, identity-document fraud, financial crimes, money laundering and labor exploitation, along with potential connections to human smuggling, drug trafficking and cartel activity.
Those categories describe investigative targets and potential violations identified by DHS; they do not mean every school, trucking company or driver contacted by investigators has committed a crime.
According to the federal announcement, HSI planned coordinated activity involving more than 200 driving schools across 23 states and said more than 1,000 business leads had been distributed to investigators.
Field offices had also issued more than 80 notices of inspection and opened multiple investigations, according to DHS.
Investigations Include DMV Employees, Medical Certifications and Trucking Companies
Federal authorities disclosed several categories of ongoing investigations.
HSI said investigators are examining allegations that some state motor vehicle employees accepted payments to help applicants circumvent driver’s license and CDL requirements.
Other investigations involve suspected misuse of B-1/B-2 visa holders for domestic cargo transportation, potentially improper medical certifications, identity fraud and alleged labor exploitation involving visa holders.
DHS also said investigators are examining possible shell companies, financial crimes and transportation businesses potentially connected to broader criminal activity.
Because many of these matters remain investigations, allegations of misconduct have not necessarily resulted in criminal charges or convictions.
Federal Trucking Enforcement Reaches Florida
The federal initiative also includes activity in Florida.
According to the government’s announcement, DHS’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Miami Field Office coordinated an operation with the Florida Department of Transportation, FMCSA and commercial vehicle enforcement authorities during the week of Aug. 24.
Other coordinated operations were identified in Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Michigan and Wisconsin.
DHS also identified several broader enforcement initiatives involving commercial transportation, including Operation ICE Wall, Operation Guardrail and Operation Freightliner.
What It Means for Trucking Companies and CDL Schools
The initiative significantly expands federal scrutiny beyond individual commercial drivers.
Training schools could face removal from FMCSA’s registry, while third-party testers will face a nationwide audit. State licensing agencies could also come under federal review if regulators identify systemic compliance failures.
Trucking companies may face additional scrutiny involving driver qualifications, employment authorization, federal employment records and compliance with commercial vehicle regulations.
At the same time, the government’s actions distinguish between administrative enforcement and criminal prosecution. A provider’s removal from a federal training registry does not automatically establish criminal fraud, while criminal cases require prosecutors to establish violations under applicable law.
Joint Task Force Brings Multiple Agencies Together
Joint Task Force Crossroads of America combines the U.S. attorney’s offices in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio with agencies including FMCSA, FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Eight U.S. attorneys participated in the announcement, representing federal districts in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois.
Federal officials say the task force’s goals include reducing highway fatalities and serious injuries, identifying criminal networks, deterring fraudulent trucking practices and improving coordination among federal, state and local authorities.
What’s Next?
FMCSA is expected to proceed with the emergency removal of the identified training providers while continuing proposed-removal proceedings involving more than 160 others.
Federal transportation officials will also conduct the nationwide examination of third-party CDL skills testers and state oversight programs.
DHS and HSI investigations into suspected licensing fraud, unauthorized employment, document fraud and related financial crimes are continuing, while the newly established DOJ task force provides a mechanism for federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to coordinate potential criminal cases.
The next major question will be how many of the regulatory investigations ultimately produce administrative sanctions, license actions or federal criminal charges.
For drivers, trucking companies and CDL schools, the announcement signals that federal enforcement is expanding from roadside driver inspections into the broader system responsible for training, testing, licensing and employing commercial drivers.
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