USA: Kamala Harris faces big risks with first foreign trip - by Stephen Collinson

Since becoming the first female Vice President in January, Harris has done what number twos are supposed to do: avoiding one-upping the commander-in-chief during his crucial first few months in office. But now, Harris is on a high profile and politically risky first foreign trip to Guatemala and Mexico, seeking to ease a tide of immigration at the US border.

She is tackling an issue critical to America's foreign and domestic policy, and one laced with traps for a politician expected to run for the presidency in years to come. Harris will focus on problems that spur the vulnerable to attempt undocumented migration, including the effects of climate change, crippled economies and crime, and is promising "frank and honest" conversations with the presidents of Mexico and Guatemala about corruption and violence.

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USA: Chinese leaders predicted the US would self-destruct. Were they right? -by Mark Tipps

In his inaugural address, President Joe Biden called for unity, warning that our disagreements "must not lead to disunion." He's right, but I'm concerned that many Americans don't fully understand what's required to preserve our democracy.

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USA: History-maker Kamala Harris will wield real power as vice-president

When Kamala Harris raises her right hand and takes the oath of office on Wednesday she will realize a multitude of historic firsts – becoming America’s first female, first Black and first south Asian American vice-president.

Exactly two weeks after a deadly attack on the Capitol by Donald Trump supporters, and a week after the president’s second impeachment, it will be a barrier-breaking moment for millions of women across the US and the world that it is hoped will signal a distinct shift away from the chaos and racist rhetoric of the previous administration.

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US Presidential Elections: How anti-Trump Republicans are working to defeat him - by Judy Woodruff:

Last night's Democratic Convention featured Republicans who will vote for Joe Biden in the election, including John Kasich, the former governor of Ohio, and 2016 Republican presidential candidate.

Some Republican groups are going further, supporting a Democratic candidate in ways never seen before.

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How anti-Trump Republicans are working to defeat him | PBS NewsHour

USA Democratic VP named: Joe Biden selects California Senator Kamala Harris as running mate

Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters will play in his bid to defeat President Donald Trump.

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