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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 -
The Hill - Politics
Biden’s bad-debate excuse tour assumes voters are stupid
President Joe Biden and his surrogates have offered various excuses for his poor debate performance, including a cold, jet lag, and lack of preparation, but these excuses only serve to highlight his apparent physical and mental decline.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 ... -
The Hill - Politics
Trump challenges Biden to another debate and a golf match ‘to redeem himself’
Former President Trump on Tuesday challenged President Biden to a debate this week and an 18-hole golf match, calling it a chance for Biden to “redeem himself” after a disastrous performance during a June 27 debate that has dramatically altered ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Biden to meet with union leaders amid effort to solidify base following debate
President Biden will meet with national union leaders on Wednesday, huddling with some of his top supporters as part of a week-long effort to solidify his base in the face of calls from some Democrats for him to drop out of the 2024 race. Biden ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
What I know and don’t know about Biden and the debate
President Biden's mental and physical health, as well as his debate performance, are being scrutinized by the political world, but it is impossible to predict how his health will evolve or how a substitute candidate would fare in a presidential ...Joe Biden -
Inc. - Business
Workplace Tensions Run High Following Biden-Trump Debate
Election Day is still months away, but political tensions have already infiltrated the workplace, according to a new report.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Business
Biden Sets Second Post-Debate Interview, This Time With NBC’s Lester Holt
The interview will air in prime-time on NBC on Monday, the first night of the Republican National Convention.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
A Wacky 18th-Century Firearm Is Starring in Modern Gun-Law Debate
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling has lawyers arguing over a failed invention called the ’Puckle.’ -
NBC News - Politics
Biden to hold first news conference since Trump debate
Biden to hold first news conference since Trump debateJoe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Biden holds first press conference since debate with Trump
Watch live coverage as President Biden holds a press conference during the NATO summit. This is the first news conference the president has held amid calls for him to withdraw from the presidential race after his debate against former President ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Top Biden aides meet with Senate Democrats amid concerns after debate
Senate Democrats are meeting with top Biden advisers amid calls for the White House to do more to reassure the party about his fitness and path to reelection after his unsteady debate.Joe Biden -
ABC News - Top stories
Biden's solo, unscripted news conference a pivotal moment in debate rebound effort
All eyes will be on President Joe Biden when he holds his first solo news conference of the year on Thursday.Joe Biden -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian goes into Iran's presidential-election runoff with a slight edge against conservative Saeed Jalili as they vie to succeed the late Ebrahim Raisi.
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian goes into Iran’s presidential-election runoff with a slight edge against conservative Saeed Jalili as they vie to succeed the late Ebrahim Raisi. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden defiantly rejected calls for him to withdraw from the presidential race, insisting to supporters and prime-time television viewers that he was Democrats' best shot to defeat Trump.
Biden defiantly rejected calls for him to withdraw from the presidential race, insisting to supporters and prime-time television viewers that he was Democrats’ best shot to defeat Trump.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Moscow launched a "whole-of-government" effort to influence the outcome of the U.S. presidential election and favors Republican candidate Trump in the race, senior U.S. intelligence officials said.
Moscow launched a “whole-of-government” effort to influence the outcome of the U.S. presidential election and favors Republican candidate Trump in the race, senior U.S. intelligence officials said.Donald Trump -
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 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