Biden speculation swirls as White House, allies fight off calls to drop out
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Biden tries to calm Democrats as 2024 drop-out pressure mounts: 'I'm not leaving'
President Biden delivered a stumbling debate performance against Donald Trump last week, which his campaign has worked to spin in the ensuing days.Joe Biden -
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If Biden drops out, who could replace him? Harris does better against Trump in polls
As speculation rises about President Joe Biden's future, some voters have already indicated their preferences for potential successors on the ticket.Joe Biden -
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Disney heiress, wealthy Democratic donors say they won't finance the party until Joe Biden drops out
President Joe Biden faces a rebellion from wealthy Democratic donors after his debate performance against Donald Trump.Joe Biden -
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Disney heiress, wealthy Democratic donors say they won’t finance the party until Biden drops out
President Joe Biden is facing an uprising from some his own party’s wealthy donors, including an heiress to the Disney family fortune, who say they will no longer fund the Democratic Party until Biden drops out of the presidential race following ...Joe Biden -
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Biden dismisses concerns about fitness, would drop out if 'Lord Almighty' told him
Biden, in an exclusive interview with ABC News, acknowledged last week's debate was a "bad episode" but pushed back heavily on broader concerns about his age.Joe Biden -
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Biden says only ‘the Lord almighty’ could make him drop out in pivotal TV interview
In appearance aimed at quelling nascent rebellion among Democrats, Biden made no big gaffes, but reviews are mixed. Key takeaways from Biden’s ABC interviewJoe Biden has insisted that only “the Lord almighty” could persuade him to exit the US ...Joe Biden -
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Biden sits down for first interview since debate, says he will not drop out
President Biden joined ABC News for his first interview since last week's presidential debate. He said that he thinks no one else is more qualified to run and said he would not drop out of the race, despite mounting pressure about his age and ...Joe Biden -
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Biden pledges to ‘unite America’ as Democrat Schiff says Harris could win if president drops out – live
Adam Schiff says on NBC News that president ‘either has to win overwhelmingly or pass the torch to someone who can’. “God knew Biden needs some love,” said J Louis Felton, the church’s senior pastor, who noted that the president had been due to ...Joe Biden -
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White House, Biden campaign hold all-staff meetings amid debate fallout
Both the White House and the Biden campaign held all-staff meetings Wednesday as officials contend with political fallout from last week's presidential debate. Tom LoBianco, co-founder of 24sight News, and Kadia Goba, politics reporter for ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Biden had ‘verbal check-in’ with doctor after White House said he got no checkup for debate cold
The White House on Friday said President Biden had a "verbal check-in" with his doctor about the cold he had during the debate, after telling reporters earlier in the week that he did not get a medical exam — and had not had once since his yearly ...Joe Biden -
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California Democrat doubts House members calling on Biden to step down will have impact
Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) downplayed concerns among Democrats that President Biden should end his presidential campaign, saying Sunday that he doesn’t believe members calling on him to leave will have an impact. Five Democratic House members ...California -
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Senior House Dems tell Jeffries they're privately calling for Biden to step aside
At least four senior House Democrats told House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday that they are calling on President Joe Biden to step down.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Senior House Democrats say Biden should step aside during private call
At least four senior House Democrats said President Biden should step aside from the 2024 presidential election during a private phone call Sunday afternoon, sources told The Hill, a concerning sign for the president as he insists on staying in ...Joe Biden -
Politico - Politics
House Republicans request interview with White House physician
The GOP investigation is the latest sign of the growing political fallout from President Biden’s debate performance.Republican Party -
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Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania as allies' concerns appear to grow
President Biden held a campaign event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Sunday to try to shore up support in a key battleground state. But lawmakers will return to Washington this week and calls for him to drop out of the race could increase. ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Almighty Calls for Biden
The Democratic Party establishment that covered for the President’s decline now wants him gone.Joe Biden -
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Biden Tells Allies He Knows He Has Only Days to Salvage Candidacy
The president’s conversations are the first indication that he is seriously considering whether he can recover after a devastating debate performance. The White House said he had not spoken about leaving the race.Joe Biden -
CNBC - Business
Biden tells ally he's weighing whether to stay in the race: Reports
The reported conversation with the ally came amid the fallout from Biden's devastating presidential debate with Trump.Joe Biden -
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Biden vows to stay in presidential race as he seeks to reassure allies
"Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can and as simply and straightforward as I can: I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's pushing me out," the president told campaign staffers.Joe Biden -
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Biden's big week: Unite allies behind Ukraine — and Democrats behind him
President Joe Biden heads into the NATO summit meeting he's hosting in Washington, D.C this week with two distinct challenges, neither of them easy.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Netherlands fight back to see off Turkey and set up semi-final against England
The Netherlands lie between England and a place in next Sunday’s final, although that does not tell half the story of a night that swirled in every conceivable direction. In the end they overcame a relentless Turkey and did so, in large part, by ...Turkey -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden pressed Netanyahu to hammer out a Gaza cease-fire deal, telling the Israeli prime minister in a phone call on that now is the time to save the lives of hostages held by Hamas.
Biden pressed Netanyahu to hammer out a Gaza cease-fire deal, telling the Israeli prime minister in a phone call on that now is the time to save the lives of hostages held by Hamas.Israel -
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Down-and-out U.K. coastal town looks set to elect Trump ally Nigel Farage
Change is in the air in Clacton-on-Sea, a sleepy backwater that may become the vanguard for the British right wing after electing Nigel Farage.Donald Trump -
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White House weighs options after ruling on immunity as Democrats react with outrage
The White House is considering its options for a response to the Supreme Court's blockbuster ruling on immunity that handed Donald Trump a major victory, as President Joe Biden warns that an amoral future president could abuse those powers. -
The Hill - Politics
White House says gender-affirming surgeries should be limited to adults
The Biden administration said it opposes gender-affirming surgery for transgender minors, deviating from past statements that broadly support gender-affirming health care for youth and angering LGBTQ groups that have backed President Biden in the ... -
The Hill - Politics
Katie Porter: White House has 'clearly fumbled' response to debate
Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) said Wednesday the White House "clearly fumbled" its response to the fallout from President Biden's shaky debate performance, as a growing number of Democrats express concerns with their nominee's ability to carry out ... -
The Hill - Politics
White House explains 'We finally beat Medicare' debate flub
The White House on Wednesday explained what President Biden meant when he misspoke and said “We finally beat Medicare” in last week’s presidential debate. “He meant to say he beat big pharma,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Mr. Churchill in the White House' Review: A Distinguished Guest in Washington
When he stayed at the White House, Winston Churchill’s schedule included late working nights, afternoon naps and plentiful cigars. -
The Hill - Politics
White House says Orbán trip to Moscow will not advance peace for Ukraine
The Biden administration on Friday joined a chorus of criticism against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s trip to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying it would do nothing to end the war. “We're concerned that Prime ...Ukraine -
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‘Goodest Job’ or ‘Good as Job’? The White House Wants a Word.
ABC News tweaked its transcript of an intriguing moment in its Friday interview with the president after the Biden administration and news outlets raised questions. -
The New York Times - Business
New Plan to Target Russia’s Oil Revenue Brings Debate in White House
Treasury officials want to impose penalties on tankers that help Russian oil evade sanctions. White House aides worry that risks making gasoline more expensive.Russia -
Financial Times - Business
Biden says he ‘screwed up’ in debate as he fights to save candidacy
President launches effort to reset campaign including trips to swing states and TV interviewJoe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
House Republicans target Harris as Biden concerns loom
The House Republicans' campaign arm launched an ad targeting Vice President Harris on Wednesday, as some Democrats call on her to replace President Biden at the top of the party’s November ticket. “House Republicans are sharpening our knives if ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats in competitive House races break from Biden
Several Democrats running in competitive House districts this cycle are breaking from President Biden, underscoring growing concerns that the incumbent could be a down-ballot liability following his rocky debate performance in Atlanta last week. ...Joe Biden -
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A top House Republican requests interview with Biden's physician
The Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee on Sunday requested that President Joe Biden's physician appear for a transcribed interview about the president's medical evaluation.Joe Biden -
Politico - Politics
Biden: ‘No one’s pushing me out’
Defiant on a call with campaign staff and phoning other top Democrats, the president vowed to stay in the race.Joe Biden -
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Fierce fighting breaks out as militias launch new attacks in Myanmar's civil war
New fighting has broken out in northeastern Myanmar, bringing an end to a Chinese-brokered cease-fire and putting pressure on the military regime as it faces attacks from resistance forces on multiple fronts in the country’s civil war -
The Guardian - World
Wimbledon 2024: Djokovic wins, Swiatek, Jabeur, Dart and Norrie out – as it happened
Iga Swiatek crashed out, and Ons Jabeur, Harriet Dart and Cameron Norrie also lost, on a day when Andy Murray’s Wimbledon career ended after Emma Raducanu pulled out of the mixed doubles. Not to worry too much for Dart as she immediately breaks ... -
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Kamala Harris fiercely defends Biden as her allies stand ready to back her should he step aside
While some Democrats have floated names like Gretchen Whitmer and Gavin Newsom, Harris supporters say she shouldn’t be passed over if Biden drops out of the race.Joe Biden