Astronauts have been "getting into the Olympic spirit" with a zero-gravity Olympics of their own, according to Nasa.
On Saturday, July 27, Mt. Gox had 80,128 BTC, equivalent to $5.43 billion, to transfer to exchanges.
US Presidential Election Race: Bitcoin Reserve Pledge
The 2024 US Presidential Election continued to influence BTC price trends.
Rumors of Donald Trump planning to announce a Bitcoin Reserve Policy if elected, drove BTC demand. Trump will speak at Bitcoin 2024 on Saturday, July 27. If Trump turns the US into a BTC buyer, BTC could reach new highs.
The crypto vote could be crucial in the 2024 race to the White House, with Democratic Party front-runner Kamala Harris aiming to woo crypto voters from the Trump camp.
This week, news emerged of Harris planning to attend Bitcoin 2024.
While bipartisan support for the US crypto space could boost BTC demand, a US Bitcoin Reserve Policy could be a game changer.
SEC vs. Ripple: Settlement Hopes Wane After SEC Closed Meeting
Speculation about a settlement in the SEC vs. Ripple case drove XRP to a July 17 high of $0.6378.
Investors reacted to the SEC announcing a closed meeting, speculating that Ripple could attend to discuss settlement terms.
However, there were no updates from the closed meeting to signal a settlement. XRP dropped below $0.60 as settlement hopes waned.
Former SEC lawyer Marc Fagel commented about the speculation of a settlement, stating,
“I’ve tried to patiently explain to people what closed meetings are, how they work, and why a settlement (if it existed) likely wouldn’st even be calendared at one (as presumably the sole person here who used to attend them).”
Pro-crypto lawyer Bill Morgan also poured cold water on the chances of a settlement, saying,
“This is unlikely to happen but if it does it is a compromise not a big win. It means both parties give up something.”
A settlement would end SEC plans to appeal against the Programmatic Sales of XRP ruling. In July 2023, Judge Analisa Torres ruled that programmatic sales of XRP do not satisfy the third prong of the Howey Test.
XRP could return to $1.00 on news of an SEC settlement. Conversely, an SEC appeal against the Programmatic Sales of XRP ruling could send XRP below the $0.40 level.
From Monday, July 22, to Saturday, July 27, XRP was up 0.17% to $0.5989.
French rail company SNCF has warned that disruption from Friday's sabotage against the country's train network could last until the end of the weekend and affect hundreds of thousands more passengers.
MSNBC host Symone Sanders-Townsend suggested she had a bad experience working for her ex-boss, Vice President Kamala Harris. Sanders-Townsend, who served as chief spokesperson and senior adviser for Harris before joining MSNBC in 2022, appeared with fellow Biden administration veteran-turned-fellow MSNBC host Jen Psaki to discuss the attacks against the new presumptive Democratic nominee and how she handles them."The thing about being the first is because you're the first- whether you're the first woman, first person of color, so on and so forth, folks just sometimes don't know how to deal with you. They don't know how to process it," Sanders-Townsend began Thursday. "And so they resort to, unfortunately, sometimes racist, sexist tropes and memes and stereotypes."WHY NOW? MEDIA OUTLETS LARGELY QUIET ON TIMING OF SUDDEN CRACKDOWN OF KAMALA HARRIS' ‘BORDER CZAR’ LABEL Ex-Kamala Harris aide Symone Sanders-Townsend suggested she had a bad experience working for the vice president. (Screenshot/MSNBC)The liberal MSNBC host then pivoted to her own personal experience working with Harris. "It was new for me when I worked for her because I never worked for a high-profile woman before. I had only ever worked for men," Sanders-Townsend told Psaki. She continued, "There was one day at work where I was like 'Ma'am, you might be the last woman I work for because this is- it's a lot that we got to deal with over in here.""There's a story there," Psaki said with a chuckle. NY TIMES EDITORIAL BOARD URGES KAMALA HARRIS TO ‘DO BETTER’ THAN BIDEN IN TAKING QUESTIONS FROM REPORTERS Vice President Kamala Harris has been known for having multiple staffer exoduses during her time in office. (ALLISON JOYCE/AFP via Getty Images)"But she was always aware of the criticism of her, right?" Sanders-Townsend said. "When I worked there, we didn't hide it from her. But it did not deter her. It was something though that I think any candidate, any candidate, any person in power needs to be aware of the criticism. "Because when you're not aware, the last thing you want is your candidate, your principal, the vice president of the United States of America to be out there and someone says something and they're like ‘Well what’s that all about?' ‘Well, ma’am, we discussed that this morning at 10 a.m.'" she added."Yeah," Psaki agreed. "I mean, it's important for them to be aware, which is such an interesting thing. It's how they respond to it."MSNBC, CNN LEFT ‘BLOWN AWAY,' WITH ‘CHILLS’ AFTER HARRIS' FIRST CAMPAIGN SPEECH: ‘JUMPING OUT OF MY SEAT’ Vice President Kamala Harris swiftly became the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee after President Biden announced his exit from the 2024 race. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPDuring her time as vice president, Harris has faced multiple rounds of staff exoduses from her office, fueling criticism of a high turnover rate within her orbit. Harris swiftly became the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee after President Biden announced his exit from the 2024 race.
The plan is working out for the Green Bay Packers.The franchise selected Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft to eventually succeed Aaron Rodgers. At the time, the move wasn't very popular.But it's a model the Packers have had success with before. They drafted Rodgers in 2005 to eventually replace Brett Favre.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after an NFL wild-card game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium Jan. 14, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)Love was thrown into the fire after the Packers traded Rodgers to the New York Jets, and his first full season was a success.Love has reportedly parlayed that into a historic extension. Love and the team reportedly agreed to a four-year extension worth $220 million.The $55 million annual salary ties him with Trevor Lawrence and Joe Burrow for the highest ever, and the $220 million is the most given in a four-year deal, surpassing the reported deal Tua Tagovailoa agreed to with the Miami Dolphins earlier Friday. Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers looks to throw a pass during the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lambeau Field Dec. 17, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)FORMER CHIEFS PLAYER ISAIAH BUGGS SENTENCED IN ANIMAL CRUELTY CASELove also got a $75 million signing bonus and $155 million in guaranteed money.He is now the eighth quarterback with an annual salary of $50 million, all of whom have been signed since last year. He joins Tagovailoa, Lawrence, Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Justin Herbert, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson.This comes after the Packers media relations team abruptly ended Love's media session at training camp after a reporter asked about his contract situation. Love also was not going to practice until a deal was reached, but it appears he'll be back on the field soon.Love started out strong, throwing three touchdowns in each of his first two games of the 2023 season. He cooled off, throwing just six touchdowns and eight interceptions over his next six games.But from Week 10 onward, he was dominant. Including the postseason, in his final 11 games, he threw for 2,905 yards and 25 touchdowns and completed 67.9% of his passes.Love and the Packers earned the seventh seed in the NFC and walloped the second-seeded Cowboys in Dallas. Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers throws a touchdown pass during the first half of a game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field Jan. 7, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe Packers led the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers, 21-14, late in the third quarter of the divisional round, but the Niners fought back to win.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Barack Obama has endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee, ending days of speculation over whether he would support her.
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Please enter a valid email address. Having trouble? Click here.Meghan Markle was spotted out with a Hollywood gal pal.Markle and Kimberly Williams-Paisley had lunch together on Sunday at Tre Lune in Montecito, California."They had a lovely experience, chatting and laughing together," a source told People magazine. "The pair was low-key and was left unbothered by the other guests."MEGHAN MARKLE ‘REMORSEFUL’ OVER KATE MIDDLETON FEUD, BUT ‘FROSTY’ RELATIONSHIP LIKELY BEYOND REPAIR: EXPERTS The Duchess of Sussex is seen leaving swanky Italian eatery Tre Lune in Montecito, California, with Kimberly Williams-Paisley on Sunday. (BACKGRID) Meghan Markle wore an Anine Bing white button-down shirt, a Dior bag, Chanel flats and Ray-Bans. (BACKGRID)While it's unclear when Markle and Williams-Paisley first met, the two have a lot in common.Both graduated from Northwestern University, with Williams-Paisley earning her degree in 1993 and Markle in 2003. The two are also familiar with the Hollywood scene with their acting careers.Williams-Paisley landed her breakout role in "Father of the Bride" in 1991. The actress is also known for roles in "We Are Marshall" and on TV's "According to Jim." Kimberly Williams-Paisley starred alongside Steve Martin in "Father of the Bride." (Touchstone/Getty Images)Markle famously was a briefcase girl during season two of "Deal or No Deal." She went on to star on "Suits" and is also known for her smaller roles in the films "Horrible Bosses," along with "Remember Me." Meghan Markle portrayed Rachel Zane for seven seasons of "Suits." (Shane Mahood/USA Network/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE'S UK RETURN UNLIKELY AS HEALTH ISSUES ROCK PALACE: ‘A ROYAL GAME OF CHICKEN’ Meghan Markle began working on "Deal or No Deal" in 2006. (Trae Patton/NBCU Photo Bank)These two ladies also have husbands who are famous in their own right. Williams-Paisley married country music superstar Brad Paisley in 2003. They have two sons: William and Jasper. Markle married Prince Harry in 2018. They also have two children: Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley were married in 2003. (Noam Galai/Getty Images for The Michael J. Fox Foundation)Markle and Prince Harry have been putting down roots in the U.S. after leaving behind royal life in 2020. Markle hasn't returned to the U.K. since Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in September 2022. She attended the funeral with Prince Harry, but left their children in the U.S.Many have speculated that Harry and Meghan might make a return to the U.K. together, but according to reports, that's not happening any time soon.Meanwhile, Markle jet-setted to the Hamptons on Friday to join a group of high-powered women at a summit to reportedly learn tips for her new lifestyle business, American Riviera Orchard, according to Page Six. Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon were among the star-studded names believed to be at the event, the outlet reported. Oprah Winfrey interviewed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for a special in 2021, during which they revealed their struggles with royal life. (Harpo Productions/Joe Pugliese via Getty Images)LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSHarry has returned to the U.K. for a number of events while Markle stayed behind. He attended King Charles III's coronation, and also saw his father after the king was diagnosed with cancer.Prince Harry's trip to England following the cancer diagnosis was short, a royal expert told Fox News Digital at the time."He was there for 24 hours, he saw his father for 45 minutes, he flew — and announced to the press — after the king’s statement was released, even though we later heard that he was told beforehand, and he didn’t see his sister-in-law or nieces and nephews even though they are also dealing with a traumatic health recovery," Shannon Felton Spence explained. "It’s hard to view it as anything other than an image saver for Harry. And that pains me, because I was really hoping this was the news he needed to wake him up and fix it." Prince Harry has returned to the U.K. multiple times since moving to California. (Getty Images)CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERAlthough things haven't been the best between Prince Harry and his family, the Duke of Sussex is reportedly set to receive an inheritance left behind by his great-grandmother on his 40th birthday, Sept. 15. The Queen Mother was 101 when she died and allegedly dumped two-thirds of her estimated $120 million fortune into a trust at the time.The Duke of Sussex will receive $8.5 million for his share, according to the U.K.'s Mirror. The total is reportedly more than the portion Prince William received on his own 40th birthday."It seems Prince Harry has drawn the lucky straw when it comes to the trust," British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. "The difference in the allocation of monies is attributed to what is thought to be Prince William and Prince Harry’s future financial prospects."Fox News Digital has reached out to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for comment. Prince Harry is set to receive his inheritance from his great-grandmother on his 40th birthday in September. (Chris Jackson)CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
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Please enter a valid email address. Having trouble? Click here.Today is Bugs Bunny’s 83rd birthday — it was on this day in history, July 27, 1940, Bugs Bunny debuted in "A Wild Hare," a short animated film released by Warner Brothers. The cotton-tailed friend has become known in pop culture for his iconic question: "What’s up, Doc?"The basic plot of "A Wild Hare" chronicles Elmer Fudd's fruitless pursuit of the much smarter Bugs Bunny. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, JULY 26, 1990, PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH SIGNS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTElmer Fudd peers down rabbit holes, taunts Bugs with carrots and tries (unsuccessfully) to catch him. "Finally, the frustrated Elmer, driven to distraction by the rabbit's antics, walks away sobbing … Bugs then begins to play his carrot like a fife, playing the tune ‘The Girl I Left Behind Me,' and marches with one stiff leg toward his rabbit hole," according to the Looney Tunes Fandom site. Bugs Bunny made his grand debut in the summer of 1940. The animated short, "A Wild Hare," was released on July 27, 1940. (Warner Bros. )The short film was nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Short Subject: Cartoons," according to the Warner Brothers official website.Bugs Bunny was conceived at Leon Schlesinger’s animation unit at Warner Brothers studios, noted Britannica.com. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, MARCH 2, 1965, ‘THE SOUND OF MUSIC’ DEBUTS IN AMERICAN MOVIE THEATERSThe creative unit boasted a variety of top names in animation, including Tex Avery, Chuck Jones, Bob Clampett, and Friz Freleng, as well as renowned voice artist Mel Blanc and musician Carl Stalling, the same source indicated. Bugs Bunny was conceived at Leon Schlesinger’s animation unit at Warner Brothers studios.
Olympic organisers have issued a "deep apology" after South Korea's athletes were mistakenly introduced as North Korea at the opening ceremony in Paris.
The NBA rejected a bid from Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) to exercise its right to match an offer from Amazon for a part of the league's 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal Wednesday.Less than 48 hours after the announcement, WBD, TNT's parent company, filed a lawsuit under seal in New York County Supreme Court.Charles Barkley, the Hall of Famer and longtime co-host of TNT's popular "Inside the NBA," reacted to the company's failed attempt to renew media rights. "Clearly the NBA has wanted to break up with us from the beginning. I'm not sure TNT ever had a chance," he wrote in a statement. In June, Barkley revealed his intention to retire at the conclusion of the 2024-25 NBA season. On Friday, he hinted he was open to other opportunities.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Charles Barkley speaks onstage Feb. 12, 2015, in New York City. (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for American Express)"I have spoken to all three networks. … I have spoke to three networks," Barkley said Friday during an appearance on the "Dan Patrick Show." When Patrick asked whether Barkley would follow through with his retirement plans since he was fielding calls from other media companies, the NBA legend said he was "going to listen" to what the networks had to say.'INSIDE THE NBA' HOST CHARLES BARKLEY HINTS SPLIT WITH LEAGUE WAS INEVITABLE: 'NOT SURE TNT EVER HAD A CHANCE'"First of all, I'd be stupid not to take their call, but the beauty of this situation … I don't have to make any decision for a year, Dan," Barkley said. "But I told all three networks, ‘Hey I’m honored. I'm flattered that ya’ll want to talk to me, but let's see what happens in a year."In May, the Sports Business Journal reported that Barkley has a clause in his contract that allows him to go elsewhere once the network's NBA deal runs out. Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley from TNT talk Feb. 17, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Brandon Todd/NBAE via Getty Images)Barkley confirmed the terms of his lucrative contract with TNT and revealed the deal is structured in a way that allows him to become a free agent once the 2024-25 NBA season ends."My deal is ten years, $210 million. Next year will be year three," Barkley told Patrick. "Turner has to come to me today or next week and say, ‘Hey, we screwed up. Will you take a payout?’ So, they are going to have to guarantee the whole ten years, $210 (million), or they are going to have to ask me to take a pay cut, which, under no circumstances am I taking a pay cut. Zero chances of me taking a pay cut."He added that while he anticipates being a highly sought media personality next year, he also reaffirmed his intention to bring his broadcasting career to a close."But I don't see them (TNT) guaranteeing it to be honest because they don't really have anything. So, I think I'm going to be a free agent next summer. Right now, my intention is to retire." A basketball on the court next to an NBA logo during a break in the first half of a game in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)The terms of the new media rights agreements maintain broadcasting rights for Disney’s ABC and ESPN platforms, while also marking the return of NBA games to NBC and the introduction of games to the company's Peacock streaming service. Amazon Prime Video also picks up a package of games slated to begin after the 2024-25 season.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPHowever, the lawsuit from WBD signals that the battle for the NBA's broadcasting rights could ultimately play out in a courtroom. WBD released a statement explaining its decision to file the suit."Given the NBA’s unjustified rejection of our matching of a third-party offer, we have taken legal action to enforce our rights," WBD said in a statement. "We strongly believe this is not just our contractual right, but also in the best interest of fans who want to keep watching our industry-leading NBA content with the choice and flexibility we offer them through our widely distributed WBD video-first distribution platforms – including TNT and Max."Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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If there was one thing we learned from the Biden administration, it’s that the best way to fight misinformation is with musical numbers.It is in that spirit that I would like to take a look at the three most glaring and horrifying examples of blatant disinformation peddled to the American people in Vice President Kamala Harris’ six-day-old presidential campaign. Not just by showing the obvious lies, but with a few new versions of popular show tunes we can all sing along to and share.The most obvious example is Democrats and the media’s stunning 180 on whether Harris was Joe Biden’s border czar. She was. The same way that John Kerry was climate czar and Bill Bennett was once education czar. It's a term of art, not an official, literal appointment to Russian royalty.LIBERAL MEDIA CLAIMS KAMALA HARRIS WAS NEVER ‘BORDER CZAR,’ CONTRADICTING THEIR OWN REPORTINGJoe Biden put Harris in charge of stemming the tide at the border, several times, and it’s on tape. Republicans aren’t just making it up and the media had no problem at all calling the vice president the point person for the border. Now suddenly, it's not true.So for this bit of misinformation I went with the Gene Autry classic written in 1939 by Michael Carr and Jimmy Kennedy, "South of the Border Down Mexico Way."Our Southern borderWas run by a czarHer name was Ka-ma-la And she had one jobThe migrants to barShe said - don’t come here,In your homelands please stayBut over 8 million,They came anyway.Ay, ay, ay, ayAy, ay, ay, ayAy, ay, ay, ay, indeed. The next tremendous lie I wanted to tackle was that somehow, in just two and a half days, Kamala Harris "earned" the nomination through a vigorous, "grassroots" and "bottom up" effort. To hear good ol’ Chuck Schumer and the liberal media tell it, tens of millions of Democratic voters showed up at their local Elks Lodge or something and held straw polls. In fact, to this day, nobody has voted for Kamala for president except the party bosses.Here I decided to go with the 1924 classic by Isham Jones and Gus Kahn, that we all remember Dooley Wilson playing in "Casablanca:" "It Had to Be You."It had to be KamalaIt had to be KamalaThe voters be damned, the bosses demandThe poor suckers follow yaFor nobody else, Barack will obeySo, it’s Harris all the wayIt had to be KamalaCacklin' KamalaIt had to be HER!CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONFinally, there is the little matter of Govtrack, a supposedly neutral website removing a past page accurately calling Harris the most liberal senator. All the while, her Wikipedia page is being scrubbed. And God knows what other information is being furiously erased in Orwellian fashion. It is the rewriting of history right before our eyes and they aren’t even trying to hide. Gone is the old leftist Kamala; in is the new moderate version.The natural selection from the American songbook here is the Rogers and Hammerstein number "Wash that Man Right Out of My Hair," from the musical "South Pacific."I’m gonna wash that woke right outta my hairI’m gonna wash that woke right outta my hairGovtrack’ll will erase itThe media will replace itAnd push new Kamala through the door.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPWe all have a role to play to fight misinformation. But as a former disinformation czar in the Biden administration taught us, there’s no reason we can’t do it with a song in our heart.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS
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The New York Times editorial board pleaded with Vice President Kamala Harris to "do better" than her former running mate in fielding questions from reporters. "Vice President Kamala Harris, now the likely Democratic nominee, has the chance to encourage and embrace the kind of close examination that the public so far has had little opportunity to witness during the 2024 race," the Times editorial board wrote Friday. "Americans deserve a campaign that tests the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates; that highlights their differences and allows scrutiny of their plans; that motivates people to vote by giving them a clear account of how their choice in this election will affect their lives. Americans deserve the opportunity to ask questions of those who are seeking to lead their government."WHY NOW? MEDIA OUTLETS LARGELY QUIET ON TIMING OF SUDDEN CRACKDOWN OF KAMALA HARRIS' ‘BORDER CZAR’ LABEL The New York Times editorial board is calling for Vice President Kamala Harris to "do better" than her former running mate President Biden when it comes taking questions from reporters. (Getty Images/AP Photo)While the Times said the rollout of the Harris campaign offered "promising signs" of a positive change, it said the VP "needs to do more, and she needs to do it quickly.""Ms. Harris ought to challenge Mr. Trump to a series of debates or town halls on subjects of national importance, such as the economy, foreign policy, health care and immigration. Mr. Trump claims that he is ready and willing to participate in debates once Democrats have officially selected a nominee. Americans would benefit from comparing the two candidates directly," the editorial board told readers. NEW YORK TIMES SPINS KAMALA HARRIS' PAST WORD SALADS AS ‘CELEBRATORY ARTIFACTS’ WITH CANDIDACY UNDERWAYThe Times went on to insist "both candidates need to start taking questions from reporters, too.""Candidates have abundant opportunities to speak directly to voters, through social media and tightly controlled public appearances, without the mediation of journalists. Most voters, however, will never be able to speak directly with candidates," the editorial board said. "President Biden has rarely granted the news media permission to ask questions on behalf of the American people, and on the rare occasions he did, his team sometimes sent scripted questions. It left him poorly prepared for the campaign trail and for confronting his opponent. Mr. Trump, too, rarely takes questions. Ms. Harris has the chance to do better." The New York Times has long been critical of President Biden for his lack of media availability throughout his time in office. (Evan Vucci, Pool via AP)"Engaging with voters is especially important for Ms. Harris because she would be the first major-party presidential candidate in modern times who did not pass through the state primary process, in which voters have a chance to take the measure of candidates and to ask questions about the issues that matter most to their communities," the piece continued. "Addressing small crowds in small places and answering questions from local reporters are rituals during the primaries for a reason. Unlike large public rallies, they are occasions for encounters on equal footing, and they are an education for the candidate as much as for voters.""Good leaders speak, and they listen. They welcome scrutiny. They accept responsibility. Ms. Harris now has a chance to demonstrate that she will be the kind of leader who deserves the nation’s support," the Times later added.MSNBC, CNN LEFT ‘BLOWN AWAY,' WITH ‘CHILLS’ AFTER HARRIS' FIRST CAMPAIGN SPEECH: ‘JUMPING OUT OF MY SEAT’ Vice President Kamala Harris swiftly became the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee after President Biden announced his exit from the 2024 race. (ALLISON JOYCE/AFP via Getty Images)CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPIn April, the Times editorial board called out Biden for "avoiding interviews and questions from major news organizations" in a scathing piece. The paper also called on the president to drop out of the race following his disastrous debate performance last month. Harris has received jubilant media coverage since she began to ascend to the top of the Democratic ticket on Sunday after Biden announced his exit from the race and endorsement. But she has yet to grant an interview despite becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee.