Harris to roll out populist proposals in first economic speech

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris greets attendees after speaking about the administration's efforts to lower prescription drug costs during an event at Prince George's Community College in Largo, Md., Aug. 15, 2024.

Kamala Harris is set to unveil plans for a federal ban on food and grocery "price gouging" and assistance of up to $25,000 in down payment support for first-time homeowners – populist proposals the vice president has embraced since becoming the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee.