US elections live: Harris to hit campaign trail in Indianapolis before Biden addresses nation on decision to drop 2024 bid

US Vice President Kamala Harris will address the biannual Zeta Phi Beta Sorority national convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Wednesday, following on from her first presidential campaign rally in Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Harris launched a scathing attack on Republican nominee Donald Trump in Wisconsin, accusing him of trying to “take the country backward”.

“Do we want to live in a country of freedom, compassion and rule of law, or a country of chaos, fear and hate?” she asked.

Also on Wednesday, President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office to outline his plans for finishing out his term.

The Democratic campaign appears re-energised since Biden pulled out of the race on Sunday, with his Vice President quickly securing support from more than 64 per cent of party delegates to become the party’s nominee for presidency.

Biden threw his support behind his deputy moments after withdrawing his bid for another term in the White House amid longstanding questions about his age and health.

So far, no major Democratic rivals have emerged to challenge Harris while the party raised a record-breaking $81m in the 24 hours after Biden announced he was stepping aside.