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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
Biden rejects Democratic lawmaker calls to step down
President Biden on Monday bluntly rejected suggestions that he bow out of the presidential race in a letter to congressional Democrats, arguing it would undermine the preference of voters and ignore his record. The president, in a letter shared by ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
California lawmaker tells fellow Dems to ‘slow down’ on calls for Biden to step aside
Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) has a message for his fellow Democrats about the panic around President Biden’s candidacy: slow down and take a deep breath. Garamendi joined Fox News Saturday to discuss the ongoing debate over Biden’s ability to ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Concern among Democratic lawmakers over Biden's candidacy
The White House is on damage control as concerns mount about whether President Biden can defeat Donald Trump in November. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Nikole Killion have the latest.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Ex-Republican lawmaker: Vance 'completely unqualified' to be VP
Former Rep. David Jolly (R-Fla.), who left the Republican Party and become a critic of Donald Trump, says first-term Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) is “completely unqualified” to be the former president’s running mate. Jolly joined MSNBC on Friday to ... -
CBS News - Politics
Biden campaign ramping up outreach to lawmakers
Ahead of a potentially pivotal week on Capitol Hill, the Biden-Harris campaign is stepping up its contacts with lawmakers amid growing calls for the president to step down from the Democratic ticket.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Bipartisan lawmakers urge DOJ to act 'expeditiously' on TikTok complaint
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take quick action on a complaint about TikTok referred to the department by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), according to a letter sent Tuesday. The complaint at ...Tiktok -
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 -
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 -
NBC News - Top stories
‘We’re doomed’: Lawmakers worry Biden’s interview won’t save his campaign
President Joe Biden continued debate damage control during a Friday night interview on ABC News, working to persuade Democrats that he's the best candidate to defeat former President Donald Trump this fall. Behind the scenes, the interview did ...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 -
ABC News - World
Greece's governing center-right party evicts lawmaker after airport altercation over flight boarding
Greece’s governing center-right party has booted out a lawmaker and former minister who allegedly manhandled an airport worker in a failed bid to board a domestic flight he’d turned up late for -
The Hill - Politics
142 House lawmakers urge Biden to address Turkey's human rights abuses during NATO summit
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is urging President Biden to push Turkey to abide by international law while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is in Washington for the NATO Summit between July 9 and 11, raising alarm over "systematic ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Former California senator slams lawmakers 'pushing out' Biden: 'Please spare me your five minutes of fame'
Former California Sen. Barbara Boxer (D) on Thursday bashed lawmakers who have called for President Biden to drop out of the race after last week’s presidential debate against former President Trump. “I disagree with these members who are coming ...California -
ABC News - World
Iran holds runoff presidential vote between hard-liner and reformist
Iranians have begun voting in a runoff election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a helicopter crash last month, as public apathy has become pervasive in the Islamic Republic after years of economic woes, mass protests and ...Iran -
NBC News - Top stories
Iran holds runoff presidential vote pitting hard-line former negotiator against reformist lawmaker
Iranians began voting Friday in a runoff election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a helicopter crash last month.Iran -
ABC News - World
Iran reformist Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon and lawmaker promising outreach to the West, wins presidential runoff
Iran reformist Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon and lawmaker promising outreach to the West, wins presidential runoffIran -
CNBC - Business
Biden's TV interview fails to quell re-election concerns among lawmakers, donors and strategists
Concerns about President Biden have grown in the days since he delivered a stumbling debate performance against Donald Trump.Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Belarus opposition calls for Brussels to protect stateless exiles
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MarketWatch - Business
Is it ‘Joe-ver’ for Biden? It could be donors’ call.
Democrats need money to keep campaigning through the November election. That means donors have the power to force the party’s hand now. -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden rejects calls to withdraw from 2024 race
Politicians in Congress working to keep their competitive seats in the 2024 elections are worried about the effect of President Biden's poor debate performance and the backlash that followed. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane ...Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Female MPs call harassment an assault on democracy
"This election has been the worst election I have ever stood in," Labour's Jess Phillips tells the count. -
The Hill - Politics
Massachusetts governor calls on Biden to ‘carefully evaluate’ candidacy
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) has called on President Biden to “carefully evaluate” his candidacy as concerns about his ability to win the election persist, despite his team insisting he won’t step aside. In a statement obtained by NBC News, ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Fifth House Democrat calling for Biden to step aside
Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) called on President Biden to step out of the 2024 race in a statement posted to social platform X Saturday. "I have great respect for President Biden's decades of service to our nation and his steadfast commitment to ...Joe Biden -
Inc. - Business
Musk Calls Twitter Stake Delay a Mistake
Seeking to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit alleging he defrauded investors, Musk says he did not seek to buy more shares at cheaper prices after amassing a more than 5 percent stake inthe company.Elon Musk -
GameSpot - Tech
Firearms Expert Reacts to Call of Duty Zombies’ Guns
Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, breaks down the guns from Call of Duty’s various Zombies modes, including the iconic Ray Gun, the Shrink Ray, the Kraken Cannon, and the ... -
ESPN - Sports
Kerr: Moving on to Mavs was right call for Klay
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Klay Thompson's departure to Dallas made sense and was "what's right for him right now." -
The Hill - Politics
Democratic donors call on Biden to step down
More than a week after President Biden’s poor debate performance, calls continue for him to step aside and allow someone else the chance to run. Even after he sat for an interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos on Friday, the president has not ...Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Labour rejects Tony Blair's call for ID cards
Sir Tony, who launched an ID card scheme when he was PM, says they could help control migration. -
CBS News - Top stories
Determined Biden dismisses calls to drop out of race
As Democratic faithful in deep-blue Madison, Wis., rallied this past week behind President Joe Biden, who said he's continuing his bid for a second term, some Democratic lawmakers – still grim about fallout from the 81-year-old's debate against ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Biden 'dug in' as Dem calls to drop out rise
When President Biden sat down on Friday with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos for the high-stakes interview on the heels of his disastrous debate performance, he was adamant about one thing in particular: He’s not going anywhere. “If the Lord ...Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Coroner calls on US to act over Harry Dunn death
Improved driver training for US government staff in the UK among action points sought by a coroner. -
NBC News - Politics
Rep. Doggett becomes first Democrat to call on Biden to leave race
President Joe Biden apologized off-camera at a fundraiser in Virginia for his poor debate performance last week. This comes as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi acknowledges concerns and Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas becomes the first elected ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Kolanovic to leave JPMorgan after series of mistimed stock market calls
Top analyst leaves US bank after bearish forecasts on S&P 500 -
ESPN - Sports
How old is too old in racing? 'It's their call. No one else's'
As 75-year-old NHRA champion John Force fights for his life, fans and drivers alike are asking the same question: When is it time to call it quits? -
The Hill - Politics
Hogan calls on Alsobrooks to disavow Maryland tax, fee increases
Former Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for Senate, has written a letter calling on his opponent, Angela Alsobrooks (D), to disavow recent tax and fee increases in the state. The letter, first reported by the Washington ... -
The Guardian - World
Spain hope to ‘retire’ him, but Toni Kroos is still calling the shots
Germany’s midfield linchpin will soon hang up his boots, but is confident of playing beyond the quarter-final. Toni Kroos sat down, smiled and made no apologies for arriving empty-handed. Should he not have brought farewell cakes with him? The ... -
Inc. - Business
Legislators Call on Silicon Valley Fintech Heavyweights to Assume Responsibility in Synapse’s Collapse
Thousands of consumers and businesses are still locked out of their accounts--andmillions in client funds are still missing--amid the fintech intermediary's liquidation. -
NBC News - Top stories
'I'm not leaving': Biden expands effort to tamp down calls to step aside
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday increased his outreach to lawmakers, Democratic governors, and staff after days of criticism that he hasn't done enough to personally tamp down on nervousness that he should abandon his run for ...Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Biden wins crucial support of Democratic governors to continue campaign: ‘We’re going to have his back’ – live
Governors come out in support of president, with New York’s Kathy Hochul saying he is ‘in it to win it’. Biden says ‘I’m not leaving’ amid ongoing turmoilWho could replace Joe Biden? Here are six possibilitiesHouse Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez ...Joe Biden