Harris' new communications director to meet with Latino lawmakers after old tweets surface

Vice President Kamala Harris' new communications director is set to meet this week with Latino lawmakers to explain past tweets about immigrants as he continues to face pressure from Latino leaders and organizations to explain himself.

Jamal Simmons took on the new role last week and is scheduled to meet virtually on Thursday with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, people familiar with the plans tell CBS News.

A White House official confirmed that Simmons and Latino lawmakers are set to speak Thursday as part of "a mutually agreed upon meeting."