Kamala Harris' Centrist Shift and Policy Announcements Dominate Headlines

Kamala Harris defends her policy shifts toward the center and speaks on potential Republican cabinet inclusion if elected. Concurrently, new FDA regulations mandate under-30s show photo IDs for tobacco purchases. The U.S. Justice Department criticizes FBI's handling of child sexual abuse cases. Donald Trump promises government-funded IVF treatments if elected.

Kamala Harris, in a bold move to the political center, defended her policy shifts on Thursday and hinted at bipartisan inclusivity, suggesting she might appoint a Republican to her cabinet. In her first interview since being nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate, Harris emphasized to CNN that her core values remain unchanged despite the shifts.

In a significant health policy update, the FDA has increased the age verification requirement for tobacco purchases. Under the new rule, anyone under 30 must present a photo ID, a three-year increase from the previous threshold.

The U.S. Justice Department released a scathing report highlighting the FBI's failure to investigate certain child sexual abuse allegations, which allowed abuses by Larry Nassar to continue unchecked for years.

(With inputs from agencies.)