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'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
Biden rejects calls to quit presidential race as clamour grows for his exit
The president’s public appearances have failed to quell critics’ concerns about his fitnessJoe Biden -
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 -
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NBC News - Top stories
Hurricane Beryl nears Jamaica and Democrats await polling after Biden debate: Morning Rundown
Why the Biden administration is considering working with the Taliban.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Poll: Trump gets edge over Biden nationally, across battlegrounds after debate
Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump gets edge over Biden nationally after first 2024 presidential debate, CBS News poll shows
A CBS News poll released Wednesday shows former President Donald Trump slightly leading President Biden nationwide following the first 2024 presidential debate. The previous poll had Mr. Biden leading slightly. Now, Trump has a 3-point edge over ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump leading Biden nationally and in swing states after debate, CBS News poll finds
President Biden's rough week isn't getting any relief from the latest CBS News poll that shows Donald Trump leading him by two points nationally and three points in battleground states among likely voters. CBS News chief White House correspondent ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Widens Lead After Biden’s Debate Debacle, Times/Siena Poll Finds
Donald Trump is ahead of President Biden by six percentage points among likely voters in a new national survey. Overall, 74 percent of voters view Mr. Biden as too old for the job, an uptick since the debate.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Trump opens up lead on Biden after debate: Wall Street Journal poll
Former President Trump expanded his lead over President Biden to 6 points in a new poll of the presidential race from The Wall Street Journal published Wednesday amid the ongoing fallout from their debate last week. Trump garnered 48 percent ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - Entertainment
Why was it a surprise? Biden's debate problems leave some wondering if the press missed the story
Did the media covering President Biden miss a story that was right in front of themJoe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
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
Former California Senator says Biden should get two weeks to prove himself after debate
Former California Sen. Barbara Boxer said President Biden should get two weeks to prove to the American people that he’s up for the job of president, amid concerns about his standing at the top of the Democratic ticket. In an interview with Los ...California -
ABC News - Top stories
Biden told governors he had medical checkup after debate, is in good health: Sources
During his private meeting with Democratic governors at the White House Wednesday night, President Joe Biden said he had a medical checkup following the debate last week.Joe Biden -
CNBC - Business
No God, no big ads and no age debate: The UK election race is very different to America's
The U.K. and U.S. have a lot in common. But when it comes to politics, the Brits do things very differently from their American friends.United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
New CBS News poll shows voters from both parties concerned about Biden's age following debate
A new CBS News poll shows voters from both parties are concerned if President Biden can handle another term, with three-quarters of voters saying he should not run for office again following last week's debate. A large majority cite his age as ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Biden: 'I screwed up' during debate, but 'we're gonna just beat Donald Trump'
President Biden acknowledged his poor debate performance in a radio interview Thursday, saying he “screwed up” on the debate stage but reiterating that he is not ending his campaign and is committed to defeating former President Trump in November. ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Politics
Biden holds rally ahead of high-stakes TV interview as he seeks to prove competency
President Joe Biden held a rally in Wisconsin before taping his first televised interview since his disastrous debate performance last week, events that could be crucial in determining whether he can salvage his embattled candidacy.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Biden says he’s best qualified to beat Trump, brushes off low polling and denies cognitive issues – live
President says in occasionally tense ABC interview he is not dropping out and believes he’s the best candidate to win. Full story: Biden calls Trump debate a ‘bad episode’Joe Biden has cancelled his upcoming Sunday address to the National ...Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
From a calamitous debate to calls to drop out: the week that left Biden’s re-election bid hanging by a thread
The president left viewers and supporters startled with his debate performance – and in the days since, has tried to calm worried donors and Democrats. US politics – live updatesHistory may record them as eight days that sunk a presidency, or at ...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