Amber Phillips

Nov 6, 2024 | unionleader.com | Tyler Pager |Justine McDaniel |Amber Phillips

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to address supporters at 4 p.m. Wednesday after calling President-elect Donald Trump to concede the election to him, people familiar with her plans said. Harris will address the nation from her alma mater, Howard University. She has not made a public appearance since Trump won the presidential race early Wednesday morning. As vice president, Harris will continue to work in Washington on Wednesday, according to her official schedule.

Jul 12, 2024 | pressherald.com | Amber Phillips |Amber Phillips

If Donald Trump struggled somewhat in his first administration to move the country dramatically to the right, he’ll be ready to go in a second term. That’s the aim behind Project 2025, a comprehensive plan by former and likely future leaders of the Trump administration to remake America in a conservative mold while dramatically expanding presidential power and allowing Trump to use it to go after his critics.

Mar 5, 2024 | adn.com | Amber Phillips

It’s the biggest day of the year for presidential primaries and caucuses, and they’re on track to be decisive for Donald Trump. Super Tuesday is widely expected to be Nikki Haley’s last stand in the Republican presidential contest. And there are other fascinating races involving Democrats. Here’s what to watch on Tuesday. Haley argues, correctly, that most states have not voted in the Republican presidential nominating contests yet. Nearly 90 percent of delegates haven’t been awarded.

Jan 14, 2024 | sunjournal.com | Amber Phillips

On Monday, Iowa Republicans will be the first Americans to vote for a presidential nominee. They’ll be doing it with a caucus, which is a time-consuming, controversial way of voting that went so poorly for Democrats recently they dropped it altogether this year. Republicans will continue to caucus, despite growing criticism about its downsides. Here’s  why it’s first in the nation for Republicans and the case for and against keeping it that way.

Jan 9, 2024 | sfgate.com | Amber Phillips

On. Monday, Iowa Republicans will be the first Americans to vote for a presidential nominee. They'll be doing it with a caucus, which is a time-consuming, controversial way of voting that went so poorly for Democrats recently they dropped it altogether this year. Republicans will continue to caucus, despite growing criticism about its downsides. Here's how a caucus works, why it's first in the nation for Republicans, and the case for and against keeping it that way.