What You Need to Know: Kamala Harris is stepping back from the ballot, the Trump administration is shutting down PBS and NPR funding, and Cory Booker is calling out his own party. Add in Trump firing a jobs data official after bad numbers and trading jabs with Charlamagne Tha God, and you’ve got another week where the political news cycle feels more like reality TV.
Kamala Harris Explains Why She’s Not Running for Public Office
Last week, Former Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed in a statement that she will not run for governor of California in 2026, ending speculation about her political future. The announcement, made on July 30, also reshaped the Democratic field and raised speculation about her 2028 ambitions. Her announcement clears the way for rising contenders like Rep. Katie