Kamala Harris

When his wife, Kamala Harris, is sworn in as vice president of the U.S., Emhoff will also be creating history. "I'm gonna support her," he said when once asked what he'd do if she were elected.

For some women, the election of the nation's first female and first woman of color to be vice president is a move in the right direction. Others say it's a reminder of how much more lies ahead.

Orlando supporters showed up in about 50 cars that honked their horns as Harris urged them to vote. "You will make it happen," she said.

The Democratic vice presidential nominee called on Senate Republicans to hold off on Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation until after the presidential election.

Watch Mike Pence and Kamala Harris in Salt Lake City beginning at 9 p.m. ET for debate updates and fact checks.

Harris has often been caught between two groups: law enforcement and progressive activists. In recent years, she has been outspoken about systemic change to policing and criminal justice in America.

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The announcement of Sen. Kamala Harris' vice presidential candidacy sparked immediate debates and conversations about her multiple racial and ethnic identities.

President Trump stokes an untrue conspiracy theory being promoted by supporters that Sen. Kamala Harris is not eligible for the vice presidency.

Kamala Harris is the first Black woman and the first South Asian to be chosen as a vice presidential candidate by a major party. Many conservative commentators are picking apart her identity.

Beyond making history, Biden showed his vision for the future, opened a window into his decision-making and picked someone who will likely be able to stand up well in a vice presidential debate.

The selection will make Harris the third woman and first Black and first Asian American candidate to be nominated for vice president by a major political party.