{
  "id": 14952654,
  "title": "Kamala Harris Pitches Supreme Court, Electoral College Reform",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/kamala-harris-pitches-supreme-court-electoral-college-reform",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T12:30:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/kamala-harris-pitches-supreme-court-electoral-college-reform-12576978"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed expanding the Supreme Court and reforming the Electoral College in a recent interview. Harris argued that Democrats should pursue structural changes if they regain control of Congress, citing the conservative majority on the Supreme Court following President Donald Trump's first term. She also expressed the importance of the popular vote, advocating for statehood for Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, as well as a potential shift to a national popular vote for presidential elections. The Constitution allows for Supreme Court expansion through legislation, which could impact the court's balance depending on the political control at the time. A direct popular vote for the presidency would mandate a nationwide tally, a proposal supported by most Democrats but divided among Republicans. Harris' stance on running for president again remains undecided, as she focuses on the upcoming 2026 midterms.",
  "summary": "Kamala Harris called for adding Supreme Court justices during an interview with Keke Palmer.",
  "key_points": [
    "Harris proposes expanding Supreme Court, reforming Electoral College.",
    "Democrats aim to pursue structural changes if regaining Congress.",
    "Supports statehood for D.C., Puerto Rico, national popular vote."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}