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The Guardian - World
White House efforts to shield Biden’s missteps are unraveling
Reducing press conferences, interviews and meetings with Congress members exposed as damage control measures. For three and a half years, Joe Biden was wrapped in a metaphorical ball of cotton wool by an anxious White House staff eager to protect ...Joe Biden -
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The Hill - Politics
White House adamant Biden 'is not dropping out'
The White House was adamant Wednesday that President Biden isn’t dropping out of the 2024 race, despite some calls from Democrats for him to step aside. “The president is not dropping out, that’s something the campaign has shared,” press secretary ...Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
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. -
NBC News - Politics
What’s the White House’s plan as more urge Biden to step aside?
As Joe Biden faces increasing pressure after his poor debate performance last week, all eyes are on polls and donors — which could hint at possible cracks in the president’s plan for reelection. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Biden to Hold Crisis Meeting With Democratic Governors at the White House
The president is trying to reassure his supporters that he can still win in November despite his debate debacle last week.Joe Biden -
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 ... -
ABC News - Top stories
Biden is not considering dropping out of the race, White House insists
President Joe Biden is not considering stepping down or dropping out of the race, the White House said Wednesday as it does damage control after his debate performance.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
White House chief of staff Zients reassures staff amid Biden turmoil
White House chief of staff Jeff Zients told aides Wednesday to hold their heads high and tune out the noise as President Biden seeks to reassure Democrats after his rocky debate performance last week. On an all-staff call, Zients acknowledged the ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
2nd White House briefing dominated by questions about Biden's health
For a second straight day, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was peppered with questions about President Biden's health as fallout from last week's debate with former President Donald Trump continues. Jean-Pierre said she made a ...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 ... -
NBC News - Politics
Biden presides over Medal of Honor ceremony at White House
President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously to two U.S. Army privates who stole a Confederate train during the Civil War.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
White House seeks to stop the bleeding amid new calls for Biden dropout
The White House and Biden campaign sought to stop the bleeding Wednesday, forcefully saying the president will not be dropping out of the race after a disastrous debate underscored concerns about his age and ability to serve. Allies and staff ...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 Hill - Politics
The Memo: White House plays damage control as peril deepens for Biden
The White House was engaged in a furious round of damage control on Wednesday as the crisis around President Biden deepened. Biden’s aides, both at the White House and on his campaign, are seeking to bat down damaging stories almost by the hour — ...Joe Biden -
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 -
The Guardian - World
Biden’s doctor reportedly met with top neurologist at White House
Parkinson’s expert at Walter Reed medical center has visited White House eight times since August 2023 – report. US politics – follow live updatesJoe Biden’s doctor met with a leading Washington neurologist at the White House this year, it was ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
‘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. -
CBS News - Top stories
Eye Opener: The White House pushes back against growing calls for Biden to step down
The White House pushes back against growing calls for President Biden to step aside. Also, Hurricane Beryl now threatens Jamaica as a Category 4 storm. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.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 -
The Hill - Politics
White House refutes report Biden told ally he's weighing whether to stay in the race
The White House and President Biden’s reelection campaign on Wednesday quickly refuted a report by The New York Times that indicated the president told an ally he is unsure whether he can salvage his candidacy following his poor debate ...Joe 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
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 -
The Hill - Politics
Trans state legislators slam White House opposition to gender-affirming surgery for minors
A group of transgender and nonbinary state legislators sent a letter to the Biden administration criticizing its decision to oppose gender-affirming surgery for minors. In the letter, the lawmakers said transgender youth in America have been under ... -
The Guardian - World
‘They have you over a barrel’: how scammers, touts and bots took over driving tests
It can take you six months to get a driving test in England – unless you’re willing to pay a middleman up to £350. What’s behind this black market? And is there any way to avoid it?. I have much good fortune in my life, but in one respect I am ... -
The Hill - Politics
Newsom pulls California crime ballot measure a day after touting it as 'critical step'
California Democrats were set to vote Wednesday on an anti-crime measure that Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) hoped would combat a Republican-backed one that will be on the ballot in the state this fall, but Democrats reversed course at the last second, ...California -
The New York Times - Top stories
Biden Campaign Memos Show Efforts to Calm Concerns
A pair of memos highlighted internal polling that showed a close race and strong fund-raising in an attempt to quiet fears about President Biden’s candidacy.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Examining Detroit's revitalization efforts after long decline
More than a decade after Detroit filed for bankruptcy, the city has seen the first increase in population since 1957, and with it a slew of new businesses. Axios Detroit reporter Annalise Frank joins to discuss. -
The Guardian - World
French PM says efforts to prevent far-right majority can succeed
Gabriel Attal urges on campaign to peg back rise of National Rally as candidates pull out to avoid splitting vote. France’s prime minister has said nationwide efforts to prevent Marine Le Pen’s National Rally (RN) winning an outright majority in ... -
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 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 -
BBC News - Top stories
Sacred buffalo calf offers hope amid efforts to revive species
The prophesized birth of a rare white bison is welcomed among tribes that work to support buffalo. -
The Guardian - World
Hurricane Beryl: Britons join global aid effort amid Caribbean devastation
New UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, adds to support of individuals raising funds for disaster-hit islands. Britons have joined a growing global effort to help thousands of people in the Caribbean left homeless and destitute after Hurricane ... -
The New York Times - Top stories
Judge Denies Effort by Trump Co-Defendant to Have Charges Dismissed
Walt Nauta, a personal aide to former President Donald J. Trump, claimed that he was the victim of vindictive prosecution in the classified documents case.Donald Trump -
GameSpot - Tech
How To Make A Starter House In Minecraft
Oftentimes, the most challenging part of playing Minecraft is when you spawn into a world for the first time. That's because you come into the world with nothing, and things can quickly become overwhelming if you don't already have a plan in mind. ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Black farmers' association calls for Tractor Supply CEO's resignation after company cuts DEI efforts
The Black Farmers Association called for Tractor Supply CEO's resignation after the rural retailer announced that it would cut DEI and climate advocacy. -
ABC News - Sports
After years-long effort, IndyCar is ready to unveil its hybrid engine system this weekend in Ohio
IndyCar will unveil its hybrid engine system this weekend at the Mid-Ohio race track -
Inc. - Business
Black Farmers' Group Calls for Tractor Supply CEO's Resignation After Company Cuts DEI Efforts
The 130,000-member group repeatedly sought discussions with the rural retailer's chief, Hal Lawton, over its response to conservative activists' criticism. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Yankees OF Trent Grisham booed for low-effort play as slide continues, while Aaron Judge's personal coach blasts team
The Yankees have lost 13 of their last 17.MLB