Elex Michaelson
Gov. Newsom: $131 Million to Clear Homeless Encampments
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- Gov. Newsom: $131 Million to Clear Homeless Encampments
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Governor Gavin Newsom announces $131 million in homeless encampment grants to cities and counties.
Communities getting encampments resolution grants:
City of Antioch - $6,812,686
City of Berkeley - $5,395,637
City of Carlsbad - $2,994,225
City of Los Angeles - $11,351,281
City of Palm Springs - $5,106,731
City of Petaluma - $8,098,978
City of Redlands — $5,341,800
City of Richmond —- $9,336,746
City of Sacramento — 18,199,661
City of San Jose —- $4,821,083
City of Victorville — $6,365,070
City of Visalia —- $3,000,000
County of Contra Costa —- $5,708,516
County of Riverside — $12,612,779
County of San Bernardino — $11,000,000
City and County of San Francisco - $7,975,486
Humboldt County — Continuum of Care - $3,784,294
Pasadena – Continuum of Care - $2,772,801
Not on the list...the largest county in California...L.A. County.
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- Sen. Butler Volunteers at Project Angel Food #payitforward #news #charity #california #politics
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Sen. Laphonza Butler on volunteering: “service is the rent we pay for living…pay your rent.”
To mark one year since taking office, the Senator from California volunteers at Project Angel Food. She’s the first U.S. Senator ever to do so.
In 35 years, they’ve served 18 million meals to people in need.
As they construct a new kitchen in Hollywood, they’re now working out of a temporary kitchen in Lincoln Heights.
This story aired on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- U.S. Senator Visits Project Angel Food
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Sen. Laphonza Butler on volunteering: “service is the rent we pay for living…pay your rent.”
To mark one year since taking office, the Senator from California volunteers at Project Angel Food. She’s the first U.S. Senator ever to do so.
In 35 years, they’ve served 18 million meals to people in need.
As they construct a new kitchen in Hollywood, they’re now working out of a temporary kitchen in Lincoln Heights.
This story aired on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- Should Israel Attack Iran’s Nuclear Program?
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Should Israel 🇮🇱 attack Iran’s 🇮🇷 potential nuclear program?
President Biden says no.
Republican Congressman Ken Calvert tells me he supports whatever Israel decides.
In interviews with FOX 11 Los Angeles, Calvert and Hal Kempfer say it would be a *very* tough military operation.
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- Praying for Peace This Jewish New Year #roshhashana #shanatova #jewish
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- The Issue Is: Who Won the VP Debate?
- Runtime
- 10:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This is our live, post-debate edition of "The Issue Is:"
We talk with KFI's John Kobylt and attorney Lisa Bloom, plus POLITICO's Melanie Mason.
What did you think?
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- Who Won the VP Debate? #vance #walz #trump #harris #politics
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- The Issue Is: Dave Min, Scott Baugh, Marisa Lagos, Joe Garofoli, Melanie Mason
- Runtime
- 22:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- One of the closest, most expensive, and most watched congressional races in the country is California's 45th District.
Democratic State Senator & former Republican Assembly Leader Scott Baugh are both battling it out to lead this Orange County district.
Both join us on set for separate one on one interviews to discuss the big issues like abortion rights, immigration, and more.
Then, we go to Sacramento to participate in a special political panel for the Public Policy Institute of California. With us: KQED's Marisa Lagos, the San Francisco Chronicle's Jeff Garofoli, and POLITICO's Melanie Mason. We discuss VP Harris & California, Gov. Newsom's battle with Big Oil, and the fight over criminal justice reform.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
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- The Republican Who Wants to Replace Katie Porter in the House (Extended Interview with Scott Baugh)
- Runtime
- 11:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Republican Scott Baugh wants to replace Katie Porter in the U.S. House.
He ran against her in 2022 & is now running against State Senator Dave Min for the position.
In this extended interview with "The Issue Is:," Baugh talks about his record, vision for Republicans in the House, abortion rights, immigration, and more.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," is California's statewide political show.
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- The Democrat Who Wants to Replace Katie Porter in the House (Extended Interview with Dave Min)
- Runtime
- 15:47
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Democratic State Senator Dave Min wants to replace Katie Porter in Congress.
Min is running against Scott Baugh for the seat.
In this extended interview on "The Issue Is:," Min discusses his vision, the differences between Republicans and Democrats, and issues like abortion, guns, and immigration.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
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- Gov. Newsom SLAMS Huntington Beach & Norwalk #newsom #huntingtonbeach #norwalk #california
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Gov. Newsom vs Big Oil in California
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Governor Newsom signs a series of bills to regulate oil drilling in California.
It comes the day before a special session convenes to regulate oil refineries.
This story originally aired on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- Doug Emhoff: The 1st First Gentleman?
- Runtime
- 5:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- We catch up with Second Gentleman of the United States, Doug Emhoff, at the Angel City FC training facility in Thousand Oaks.
We recorded this interview in June, days before the consequential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump began a series of events that led to Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee.
With the nation focusing so much attention on Emhoff, we wanted to present this largely un-aired conversation.
Emhoff discusses some of this priorities...including empowering female athletes, fighting antisemitism, and supporting his wife, Kamala Harris.
This is a clip from "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," California's statewide political show. Watch full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Gascón on Crime & Public Safety #Gascon #losangeles #districtattorney #campaign #politics
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- How Doug Emhoff Changed as Second Gentleman? #kamalaharris #dougemhoff #politics #harris
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- "Screams Before Silence": Sheryl Sandberg's Effort to Give Voice to Israel's Voiceless
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Sheryl Sandberg travels to Israel to bear witness to victims of sexual assault by Hamas on October 7th and beyond.
Her documentary, "Screams Before Silence," is available for free on YouTube. Its already been seen by more than a million people.
We sat down before a screening at the Museum of Tolerance in West L.A.
The former Meta COO and best selling author says this is the most important work of her life.
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- MASSIVE Firefight in West L.A.
- Runtime
- 3:32
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A firefight in West L.A. is entering its 17th hour.
A series of abandoned buildings located near Bundy & Olympic caught on fire in the 6AM hour.
It is believed that homeless people were living there. They all got out safely but the property is likely totaled.
It is located across the street from the FOX 11 Los Angeles studios and near several businesses.
It has shut down busy Bundy Dr. and other nearby streets all day.
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- The Issue Is: George Gascon, Doug Emhoff, Quentin Lake (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- L.A. County District Attorney George Gascon talks about his efforts to reform the criminal justice system, his work to exonerate the wrongfully convicted and efforts to combat retail theft.
We talk with him as Gascon faces a tough re-election battle against challenger Nathan Hochman.
Next, we air for the first time an interview with Second Gentleman of the United States Doug Emhoff from back in June.
He discusses his support for women in sports and his fight against antisemitism.
Finally, we're with the Los Angeles Rams as they donate a football field to the Nickerson Gardens Housing Authority, L.A.'s largest housing project.
Rams safety Quentin Lake sits down with us in between working out with the kids.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
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- George Gascón Makes His Case (Extended Interview with L.A.'s District Attorney)
- Runtime
- 27:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has been one of the most polarizing and consequential figures in criminal justice reform in the country.
In this extended interview with "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," Gascón describes his worldview, his priorities, what he's proudest of, and some of his challenges.
He also talks about efforts to combat retail theft and exonerate people who were wrongfully accused.
Gascón is facing a tough re-election battle against challenger Nathan Hochman.
Since this interview was taped inside an official government building, he wasn't legally allowed to discuss campaign issues. But, this gives a good sense of his perspective...and what he'd prioritize in a second term.
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- NEWS: Californians SPLIT over Crime Issues #Prop36 #California #politics
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- L.A. Rams Donate Football Field in Watts!
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The @LARams donate SOFI field to the Nickerson Gardens Housing Project in Watts, L.A.'s largest housing complex.
Safety Quentin Lake & running back Kyren Williams are on hand for the big event.
Here's our FOX 11 Los Angeles story featuring photography by Mike Armijo and editing by Morgan Martini.
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- #BREAKING Diddy ARRESTED #seancombs #diddy #music
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Why #TheBear Isn’t a Comedy? #emmys #news #hacks
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- The Case Against CA’s Prop 36 #california #crime #drugs #homelessness #politics
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Should #Trump Debate #Harris Again? #politics #president
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- The Case Against California's Prop. 36 with Mayor Darrell Steinberg
- Runtime
- 16:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg joins us to make the case against Proposition 36 in California. The bill would give judges more discretion with people facing their third convictions for drugs or retail theft.
2024's Prop. 36 aims to reform 2014's Prop. 47.
Last week, we interviewed San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan...who made the case for Prop. 36.
This is a portion of "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," California's statewide political show.
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- Asking #Trump How He’d Fix #California #politics #president #harris #trump
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Trump SLAMS California's Leaders...in California
- Runtime
- 4:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Former President Donald Trump visits California for a series of fundraisers and stops at his own Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Trump slams California's present and past leaders, including the current Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
He also meets with the Mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes, who is dealing with a landslide that's impacting hundreds of homeowners.
This is a clip from "The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson," California's statewide political show.
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- The Issue Is: Donald Trump, Darrell Steinberg & Brian Goldsmith (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- While visiting California to fundraise, former President Donald Trump attacks the state's leadership.
Trump argues for a different way forward and warns against Vice President Harris' past in the Golden State.
Then, political analyst Brian Goldsmith breaks down a historic week in American politics, including the presidential debate.
And one week after San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan made the case for Prop. 36, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg argues against it.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
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- How Harris Out-Debated Trump (Elex Michaelson on TMZ Live)
- Runtime
- 8:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A day after the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Elex Michaelson joins Harvey and Charles on TMZ Live! to break it all down.
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- HUGE TV 📺 Ratings for #Harris #Trump #debate #politics
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Presidential Debate: "Baiting" & "Bias" ("The Issue Is:" Live Post Debate Special)
- Runtime
- 25:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Donald Trump and Kamala Harris face off in their first...and potentially only...presidential debate.
Immediately following the ABC News simulcast, we host a LIVE edition of "The Issue Is:" featuring KFI's John Kobylt, progressive attorney Lisa Bloom and POLITICO's Melanie Mason.
We're also live inside the spin room in Philadelphia with reactions from VP candidate JD Vance, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and more.
We also take you to a watch party in Westwood.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- Presidential Debate: Baiting & Bias #trump #harris #debate #analysis
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- What did you think of the presidential debate?
Trump clearly took some of Harris' bait.
ABC News is being widely criticized by conservative viewers for what they see as biased reporting.
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- THIS is the Key to the Presidential Debate #trump #harris #debate
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- The KEY Things to Watch for in the Presidential Debate
- Runtime
- 9:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Elex Michaelson previews the first and likely only presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
How do you know if Harris is winning? How do you know if Trump is winning?
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- RNC Chair's Case to Elect Republicans (Full Interview with Elex Michaelson on "The Issue Is:")
- Runtime
- 13:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- RNC Chairman Mike Whatley sits down with us in Buena Park, CA to discuss their voter integrity efforts.
We also talk about Donald Trump's recent comments where he claimed that he would have won California if Jesus was counting the ballots.
Whatley also talks about the importance of California in the Republican efforts to control the U.S. House of Representatives.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Find full episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- #Trump is “Strength” & #Harris is “Weakness” per RNC Chair #politics
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Case for California to Reform Prop 47 & Pass Prop 36 #politics #california #news
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- The Issue Is: San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan & RNC Chair Michael Whatley (Full Episode)
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This week, we travel to Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles for a special documentary focused on Father Greg Boyle.
This year, Father Greg was awarded the presidential medal of freedom, our nation's highest civilian honor.
For four decades, he's found educational opportunities and jobs for the formerly incarcerated and drug addicted. It's the largest gang intervention program in the country.
We speak with Father Greg, CEO Tom Vozzo, and some of the thousands of people they've helped.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show. Watch more episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
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- The Issue Is: Father Greg Boyle's Homeboy Industries
- Runtime
- 22:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This week, we travel to Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles for a special episode focused on Father Greg Boyle and his non-profit, Homebody Industries.
This year, Father Greg was awarded the presidential medal of freedom, our nation's highest civilian honor.
For four decades, he's found educational opportunities and jobs for the formerly incarcerated and drug addicted. It's the largest gang intervention program in the country.
We speak with Father Greg, CEO Tom Vozzo, and some of the thousands of people they've helped.
"The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson" is California's statewide political show.
Watch more episodes at TheIssueIsShow.com
Connect with Elex in social media:
https://www.instagram.com/elexmichaelson
https://www.twitter.com/elex_michaelson
https://www.youtube.com/elexmichaelson
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- Did Kamala Harris’ CNN Interview Help Her? (Elex Michaelson on TMZ Live)
- Runtime
- 8:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- One day after Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s joint interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, Elex Michaelson joins TMZ Live with Harvey Levin and Michael Babcock.
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- RNC's Fight for Voter Integrity
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- RNC Chairman Mike Whatley visits California to discuss his efforts to "protect the vote."
Whatley is encouraging Republicans to sign up to be poll workers, and election observers...to ensure transparency in the process.
Whatley's speech comes just days after Dr. Phil McGraw aired an interview with former President Trump. In it, Trump claims that he would have won California if "Jesus was counting" the ballots, suggesting there were millions of examples of voter fraud.
In our interview, Whatley says he doesn't have evidence that millions of people committed voter fraud in the Golden State.
This story originally aired on the FOX 11 News at 10PM.
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- Kamala Harris’ Media Strategy (Elex Michaelson on TMZ Live!)
- Runtime
- 9:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As Kamala Harris and Tim Walz prepare for their first joint interview since becoming the Democratic nominees, Elex Michaelson joins Harvey Levin and Michael Babcock on TMZ Live to break it down.
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- The Issue Is: The Democratic National Convention (Full Episode from Chicago)
- Runtime
- 22:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- An historic week in American politics, as Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for President. "The Issue Is" was in Chicago for it all.
Elex Michaelson hit the road and traveled to the convention, just weeks after President Biden made the decision to step aside and not seek reelection.
Once there, Michaelson spoke with a cavalcade of prominent elected leaders, political minds, and more. Among them, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, California Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler, Representatives Barbara Lee, Robert Garcia, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, and Hakeeem Jeffries, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, "Pod Save America" hosts Tommy Vietor and Jon Favreau, Brian Tyler Cohen, comedian Matt Friend, and many more.
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- Kamala Harris Accepts the Democratic Nomination
- Runtime
- 3:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Vice President Kamala Harris gives the biggest speech of her life while accepting the Democratic Party nomination.
Here’s our wrap up from the FOX 11 News at 10pm.
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- Analysis: Harris & DNC Focus on Swing State Voters #harris #trump #election #politics
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- The Moment California Gives Kamala Harris the Democratic Nomination
- Runtime
- 12:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Puck's Peter Hamby joins us live as California Governor Gavin Newsom helps put Kamala Harris over the top as the Democratic nominee in 2024.
Harris then speaks from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- Obamas Lift Up Harris & Slam Trump (DNC Night 2 Wrap Up)
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Night two of the DNC features Barack & Michelle Obama, Doug Emhoff, and a roll call of states including California's Governor Newsom.
This story first aired on FOX 11's Good Nite L.A.
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- Pres. Biden “passes torch” to VP Harris at DNC
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Pres. Joe Biden embraced his hand picked successor during night one of the DNC.
VP Kamala Harris thanks him for his nearly 5 decades of service.
This story originally aired on Good Nite L.A. at 11pm on FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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- Kamala Harris Arrives in Chicago for DNC
- Runtime
- 3:09
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Kamala Harris arrives in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention after a busy day of campaigning.
She’s surging in the polls but is still tied with Trump in key swing states.
Here’s our first story from Chicago on FOX 11 Los Angeles.

