Former Speaker of the House, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) praises former Clerk of the House of Representatives Cheryl Johnson as she was honored with the United States Capitol Historical Society's Freedom Award in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol on February 13, 2024. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption
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Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she is introduced during the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.'s Grand Boulé, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Indianapolis. Darron Cummings/AP hide caption
Kamala Harris already faces racism and sexism from Trump and Republicans
Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband Doug Emhoff holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Erin Schaff/AP hide caption
Kamala Harris is used to firsts. But can she be the first female president?
US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a meeting with US government leaders and private sector representatives to address the root causes of migration from northern Central America. MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
President Joe Biden announced he is no longer running for re-election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place atop the ticket. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reprise their roles in Bad Boys: Ride or Die - a return to their star-solidifying roles as Miami cops. Sony Pictures hide caption
What will Donald Trump say at the Republican National Convention this week, after an attempt on his life? Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption
Trump's pick for Vice President, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) arrives on the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption
A man wears a mask of Donald Trump in front of the Alto Lee Adams Sr. U.S. Courthouse in Florida on February 12. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption
The Alto Lee Adams Sr. United States Courthouse, where hearings took place for former President Donald Trump's bid to dismiss the charges he faces for allegedly mishandling classified documents. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption
A would-be assassin targets Trump. What it could mean for America.
President Joe Biden holds a news conference at the NATO Summit on July 11, 2024 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption
Covenant Mom Melissa Alexander watches the Tennessee state legislature from the gallery. Kevin Wurm for NPR hide caption
Heads of state pose for a group photo during the NATO 75th anniversary celebratory event at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium in Washington D.C. (July 9, 2024) Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer listens to reporters during a news conference. Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption
Gretchen Whitmer supports Biden. Some think she should run instead.
U.S. President Joe Biden participates in the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios last month. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption
Elections are happening all over the world. Aurelien Morissard/ Pool via AP; Rajesh Jantilal/AFP via Getty Images; Dan Kitwood/Getty Images hide caption
Tennessee State Senator Richard Briggs speaks with a colleague. Kevin Wurm for NPR hide caption
The US Supreme Court on July 1, 2024, in Washington, DC. DREW ANGERER/AFP via Getty Images hide caption