Vice President Kamala Harris sat down with Oprah Winfrey on Thursday to discuss her plans for the economy, abortion rights and gun control, The Detroit News reported.

The 90-minute event just outside Detroit, Michigan, opened with the renowned television personality telling the audience she was there "because I care deeply about the future of our country." The conversation touched on a range of issues, including poverty and struggles to attain the "American dream," which Harris said has been "elusive" for many.

The event, before a live audience of about 400 people, in addition to thousands who........

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