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Former President Barack Obama has also endorsed Vice President Harris.

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Last Updated: July 28, 2024, 2:16 PM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what has been a whirlwind week in the presidential race with her campaign saying Sunday it has raised more than $200 million in less than a week.

On Thursday night, Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and took the lead in addressing the public about their discussions.

Harris has secured commitments from enough delegates to become the presumptive nominee if they all honor their commitment when voting, according to ABC News reporting.

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Jul 23, 2024, 6:44 PM EDT

Sen. Mark Kelly dodges questions about possible VP consideration

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly dodged questions from an ABC News reporter Tuesday about whether he received vetting materials for a potential vice presidential ticket.

"This is not about me," he said. "I'm going to be focused on doing everything I can to make sure she is elected because we cannot have a repeat of what we saw between 2016 and 2020."

Kelly is seen as one of the front-runners to be Vice President Harris' running mate, sources have told ABC News.

-ABC News' Allison Pecorin

Jul 23, 2024, 5:57 PM EDT

Harris to visit Houston on Thursday

Harris is scheduled to visit Houston on Thursday to deliver the keynote speech at the American Federation of Teachers’ 88th national convention, according to the campaign.

"The Vice President’s speech to educators from communities throughout the nation is a continuation of her consistent efforts to fight for workers across America, including as Chair of the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment," the campaign said in a statement.

-ABC News' Cheyenne Haslett

Jul 23, 2024, 5:43 PM EDT

Planned Parenthood Action Fund backs Harris

The Planned Parenthood Action Fund announced Tuesday that it will support Harris's presidential bid, citing her work promoting women's reproductive rights.

"Here’s the undeniable truth: Vice President Kamala Harris is the only person running for president that we can trust to protect access to abortion," Alexis McGill Johnson, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Action Fund, said in a statement.

-ABC News' Ely Brown

Jul 23, 2024, 4:26 PM EDT

Congressional Black Caucus expresses their 'full and unanimous support' for Harris

The Congressional Black Caucus PAC (CBCPAC) extended its enthusiastic endorsement of Harris as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee during a press conference Tuesday.

Chair Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., expressed the caucus' "full and unanimous support."

"She is the most experienced individual for our safety and security around the world," he said. "She has more experience than any of the past four presidents before President Biden. She's the right person at the right time to get the job done."

The caucus also highlighted recent Zoom calls in which thousands of Black women continue to organize support efforts on behalf of Harris.

Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., explained that he "cannot wait" to hold his 5-year-old daughter's hand and "see this incredibly talented Black woman become President of the United States of America."

-ABC News' Emily Chang

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