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The Wall Street Journal - World
Trump Expands Lead Over Biden as Age Worries Grow
Donald Trump opened a 6-point lead over President Biden among voters nationally, with 80% saying that the president is too old to run for a second term, a new Wall Street Journal poll finds.Joe Biden -
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
Biden-Trump race is tight amid debate fallout: Poll
President Biden and former President Trump are in a tight race amid fallout from last week’s presidential debate, according to a new poll from The Economist/YouGov. The poll, conducted between June 30 and July 2, found that Trump garnered 42 ...Joe Biden -
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 New York Times - Top stories
Trump Stays Quiet (Relatively), Hoping Biden Stays in the Race
The former president has spent months painting President Biden as incapable of leading, but he has let Democrats do the doubting when it comes to whether Mr. Biden should leave the race.Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Biden says he 'screwed up' debate but vows to stay in election
Speculation is swirling around whether the president will continue his re-election bid after last week's disastrous debate.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden meets with Democratic governors, vows to stay in the race after shaky debate
President Biden met with more than 20 Democratic governors Wednesday in an attempt to ease concerns following his debate performance last week. He told the governors he will stay in the presidential race.Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Biden says he saw a doctor after the debate and acknowledges: 'I screwed up'
President Joe Biden said he was cleared by a doctor after last week’s debate, admitting "I screwed up" in a performance that worried Democrats.Joe Biden -
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
Biden says he was seen by doctor after debate and is fine
President Biden told Democratic governors that he saw a doctor after his shaky debate performance last week and was given a clean bill of health. The comments, first reported by Politico, apparently contradict White House press secretary Karine ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
California Democrat says Biden campaign 'arrogant' after debate
Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) says the Biden campaign has been “arrogant” since a shaky debate performance by the president last week. “As much as I love Joe Biden, in those swing states, he's having a hard time,” Peters said Wednesday in an ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Some Democrats say Biden's debate performance wasn't an anomaly
Some Democrats say his debate perfomance was not an anomaly and have doubts about his capacity to hold office and run for re-election.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden Forcefully Rejects Efforts to Push Him Out of Race
The president defiantly and repeatedly rejected calls to withdraw following last week’s debate, telling supporters in Wisconsin and a prime-time television audience that he is determined to win re-election against Donald Trump.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
#KHive: Kamala Harris memes abound after Joe Biden’s debate disaster
Progressive snark over vice-president gives way to endless viral quotes and emojis, blending irony and authentic praise. US politics – live updatesIn the aftermath of Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance, left-leaning Americans can’t stop ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Cooling Labor Market Sets Up Debate Over September Cut
There probably wasn’t anything alarming enough in Friday’s report to lead Fed officials to put a July rate cut on the menu. But the latest reading suggests a labor market continuing to loosen, much as the central bank anticipated. -
NBC News - Politics
'I was exhausted': Biden addresses first debate performance during interview
President Biden addressed his performance during the first presidential debate during an exclusive interview with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos saying he was "exhausted and didn't listen to his instincts." This comes as several politicians ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - Top stories
Biden disputes diminishing poll numbers, low approval rating after debate
ABC News' George Stephanopoulos pressed President Joe Biden about his lower approval rating and how that could affect his reelection.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Can Foreigners Handle the Heat? Mexico City Debates Milder Salsas.
As more foreigners, especially Americans, visit or move to Mexico City, some taco shops have lowered the heat in their sauces. Not everyone is happy. -
Financial Times - World
A fraught debate over antisemitism is helping Marine Le Pen
Far right leader has won over some French Jews with her tough stance on Islamism, with far left now seen as a threat -
The Hill - Politics
Julián Castro weighs in on Biden’s first post-debate interview: ‘Not good enough’
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro said President Biden’s interview on ABC Friday was “not good enough." “I think the most chilling was when [George] Stephanopoulos asked him, ‘Well, what if you lose to [former President ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Trump mocks Biden's debate showing in rant asking him to stay in the race
Former President Trump mocked President Biden’s showing in their recent presidential debate and encouraged him to stay in the race in a post on Truth Social Saturday. “Crooked Joe Biden should ignore his many critics and move forward, with ...Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
'Consequences and repercussions': Post-debate Democratic infighting endangers Black support
Black Democrats are watching with alarm and frustration as the party devolves into infighting in the wake of President Biden’s lackluster debate performance last month. Black voters make up a critical part of the coalition that sent Biden to the ... -
The Hill - Politics
Biden narrows Trump's lead in swing states after debate debacle: Survey
President Biden, in the wake of a poor debate performance and growing calls for him to step aside, has narrowed Trump's lead in the key swing states, according to a new survey. The Bloomberg/Morning Consult poll, published Saturday, showed Biden ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Mulvaney: Biden's 'mediocre' post-debate interview likely won't change things
President Trump’s former Chief of Staff Mike Mulvaney said he “was flabbergasted” by President Biden’s campaign decision to “hype” up his Friday interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, calling the interview “mediocre” and not “changing ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Democratic lawmakers weigh in on Biden's first post-debate interview
President Biden's first post-debate interview with ABC seemingly did little to change the minds of Democrats who were rattled by Biden's poor debate showing last week and have questioned his ability to beat former President Trump in November. The ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Politics
President Biden defiant after debate fallout as Democrats discuss next steps
President Biden faces backlash after his high-stakes post-debate interview, with a growing number of Democratic lawmakers now calling for him to exit the race. NBC News’ Allie Raffa and Julie Tsirkin report.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
These Democratic lawmakers, officials have publicly backed Biden since the debate
President Biden and his campaign have been in clean-up mode this week after his poor debate performance sparked panic within the Democratic Party and some calls for him to step down. As of Saturday evening, five House Democrats have publicly gone ...Joe Biden -
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
Democratic lawmakers join calls for Biden to step aside
President scales up campaigning to convince voters and his own party he can defeat Trump in NovemberJoe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Lindsey Graham 'concerned about national security' after Biden debate
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said he is “concerned about national security” after President Biden’s debate performance last month, saying he believes Biden is mentally “compromised.” Graham said in a CBS “Face the Nation” interview with Robert ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Trump, GOP eye blue states after Biden’s debate disaster
President Biden’s struggles are opening the door for former President Trump to make a play in multiple blue states, a possibility that wasn’t fathomed just weeks ago as Democrats continue to grapple with fallout from Biden’s costly debate ...Joe Biden -
Politico - Politics
Hill Dems brace for party reckoning over Biden
The party’s panic over the president’s electability has spiraled behind the scenes — and is likely to spill more into public view in the coming days.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
McCarthy calls Jeffries a 'thermometer' amid debate over Biden
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Monday criticized House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) for his approach to the growing number of Democrats calling for President Biden to step aside as the party’s presumptive nominee for ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Durbin: Debate 'raised a lot of questions' about Biden’s viability
Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (Ill.), the No. 2-ranking member of the Senate Democratic leadership, said Monday that President Biden’s debate performance “raised a lot of questions” about his strength as a general election candidate, but he ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Politics
Biden is ‘winning back’ trust after the debate: Hawaii Gov. Josh Green
President Joe Biden is “winning back a lot of trust” with his public appearances since his stumble on the debate stage, says Gov. Josh Green (D-Hawaii). “He has four months—which is an eternity in today’s politics—to convince the American people ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Politics
What the polls show nearly 2 weeks after the debate
President Joe Biden was trailing former President Donald Trump — albeit within the margin of error — in many national and battleground polls before Biden’s debate debacle. -
The Guardian - World
Donald Trump gears up for Florida rally after keeping lower profile post-debate
Strategy to sit back and let Democrats tear into each other after Joe Biden’s poor performance likely to take back seat. US politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump will host a rally in the Miami suburb of Doral on Tuesday night and break a ...Donald Trump -
CNBC - Business
Another Democrat urges Biden to withdraw as Trump debate fallout roils campaign
It's the first full Democratic caucus meeting since President Joe Biden's poor debate showing against former President Donald Trump sparked a campaign crisis.Joe Biden -
ABC News - Top stories
Democrats' debate over Biden in stark contrast to GOP message discipline on Trump
After Joe Biden's disastrous debate, Democrats worried about the president's chances in November are mired in a debate of their own: shut up or shout louder.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats lose ground in 6 states with election forecaster's postdebate shift
Former President Trump is gaining ground in key swing states and could threaten to take states once considered to be safe for Democrats, as President Biden struggles to regain ground after a shaky debate performance, according to a new Cook ...