Vice President Kamala Harris has privately called for the Democratic National Committee to release an internal review of the 2024 presidential campaign, according to sources familiar with her discussions. The request comes as the Democratic Party faces internal debates about its direction following the election results.

Harris has been consulting with confidants about her political future amid broader discussions within the party about lessons learned from the campaign. The vice president's interest in a formal review reflects ongoing questions about campaign strategy and messaging that have emerged since the election.

Separately, campaign staffers from various political operations have disclosed to NPR that they have been placing bets on election outcomes using their access to internal polling data and campaign insights. These staffers described making "thousands" of dollars through election prediction markets.

The practice has raised ethical questions about the use of non-public campaign information for personal financial gain. Staffers characterized the election betting market as operating like the "Wild West," with limited oversight of who participates or what information they may possess.

The revelations about staff betting activities come at a time when political campaigns are already facing scrutiny over transparency and ethical standards. Election prediction markets have grown in popularity and sophistication in recent years, attracting both casual participants and those with potential access to insider information.

Both developments highlight ongoing challenges facing political operations in terms of internal accountability and ethical practices as parties and campaigns conduct post-election assessments.