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Biden defiant amid calls to step aside: ‘I am running’
President Joe Biden told his staff that he is staying in the race after his disappointing debate performance, but NBC News has learned that he is privately torn between acceptance and defiance. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY and NBC’s ...Joe Biden -
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A defiant Biden, in denial of the polls and calls to step aside: 3 takeaways from the ABC interview
President Joe Biden sat Friday for his first television interview since his poor debate performance, a high-stakes moment of seeking to reassure allies and voters. -
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 -
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'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 Hill - Politics
Boston Globe editorial board calls for Biden to step aside
The editorial board at The Boston Globe called on President Biden to suspend his campaign following his poor debate performance and a rocky few days for the Democratic Party. “In the days since last week’s presidential debate, President Biden’s ...Joe Biden -
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Eye Opener: More Democrats call for Biden to step aside in the presidential race
It's a pivotal 24 hours for President Biden, as more influential Democrats call for him to let someone else run in his place. Also, firefighters battle through intense record heat as they work to stop a raging California wildfire. All that and all ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Sunday shows preview: Biden attempts comeback as calls to step aside rise
President Biden and his campaign made an attempt to quell concerns and win back support this week after a poor debate performance last week but calls for him to step aside have continued. Those calls and his first post-debate interview are likely ...Joe Biden -
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Growing number of congressional Democrats call on Biden to step aside
President Joe Biden is in an all out effort to revive his candidacy after his first debate performance, says Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker. One veteran House Democrat tells NBC News that “opinions are hardening in many quarters that ...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 -
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Major Democratic donors call for Biden to step aside after ABC News interview
President Joe Biden's interview and events in the days after his faltering debate performance have not quelled the fears of some major Democratic donors.Joe Biden -
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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 -
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Major Democratic Donors Devise Plans to Pressure Biden to Step Aside
The president appears intent on remaining on the ballot, while wealthy donors are discussing plans to put their money elsewhere.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Swalwell: Biden needs to 'show more' but Trump 'should step aside'
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) stopped short of defending President Biden Friday but argued that the one who needs to "step aside" ahead of November is former President Trump. Asked by MSNBC's Chris Hayes whether he thought Biden should remain the ...Joe Biden -
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 -
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Democratic Party rules show a clear path to replace Biden if he were to step aside
As Biden's campaign tries to calm nervous Democrats, the DNC is circulating talking points that misleadingly suggest there is no means of replacing the president at the top of the party's ticket.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Kamala Harris may be our only hope. Biden should step aside and endorse her | Mehdi Hasan
It is with some surprise, reluctance and even trepidation that I write these words: Joe Biden should stand aside and endorse Kamala Harris. I have never been a fan of Kamala Harris.. I was an outspoken critic of her candidacy for the Democratic ...Joe Biden -
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Kamala Harris fiercely defends Biden as her allies stand ready to back her should he step aside
While some Democrats have floated names like Gretchen Whitmer and Gavin Newsom, Harris supporters say she shouldn’t be passed over if Biden drops out of the race.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Disney heir joins other Democrat backers to pause donations until Joe Biden steps aside
Abigail Disney says choice to suspend donations is based on ‘realism, not disrespect’, and suggests Kamala Harris as an alternative. In the minutes after Joe Biden and Donald Trump stepped on to the stage for the first debate of the 2024 ...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 -
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Biden says he’s ‘in this race to the end’ amid growing calls to drop out
NBC News White House Correspondent Monica Alba, NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur and New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker explain what’s happening behind the scenes as President Biden looks to reassure ...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 -
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Biden faces critical days ahead for reelection campaign amid calls to withdraw
President Biden still faces calls for him to withdraw from the 2024 election after last week's lackluster debate performance against former President Donald Trump. CBS News' Natalie Brand breaks down the criticism from voters, donors and politicians.Joe Biden -
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Biden to campaign in Pennsylvania amid growing calls to leave race
President Biden is set to hit the campaign trail in Pennsylvania even as leading Democrats meet to discuss his candidacy just ten days after his debate performance drew concerns within the party. NBC’s Allie Raffa reports for Sunday TODAY.Joe Biden -
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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 Hill - Politics
'Lost' creator calls on Dems to stop giving party money until Biden steps down
Damon Lindelof, a co-creator of “Lost” and a notable Democratic Party supporter, called on fellow donors to withhold their money until President Biden ends his reelection bid, citing his struggles in the CNN debate against former President Trump ...Joe Biden -
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GOP, Democratic strategists on Biden's next steps with calls for him to drop out growing
President Biden will try to tamp down concerns about his campaign Friday with a rally in Wisconsin and an interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos amid growing calls for him to end his reelection bid. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and ...Joe Biden -
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Resilience Has Fueled Biden’s Career. But So Has Defiance.
The resilience that President Biden sold as a trademark of his political brand for half a century now looks to some like blind resistance in the face of a rising tide.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden pressed Netanyahu to hammer out a Gaza cease-fire deal, telling the Israeli prime minister in a phone call on that now is the time to save the lives of hostages held by Hamas.
Biden pressed Netanyahu to hammer out a Gaza cease-fire deal, telling the Israeli prime minister in a phone call on that now is the time to save the lives of hostages held by Hamas.Israel -
The Guardian - World
Governors admit worries but rally behind Biden after meeting: ‘We have his back’
President meets with Democratic governors for ‘candid’ talks as he seeks to reassure his party and the public. A group of leading Democratic governors offered words of support for Joe Biden on Wednesday as pressure mounted on the president to ...Joe Biden -
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'It's Shakespearean': Long-simmering tensions between Biden's family and aides spill out
President Joe Biden’s family is attempting to become more involved in his campaign and White House affairs as their anger with his staff spills into public view.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 -
Yahoo News - World
Hungary's Orbán calls for peace in Ukraine amid rumoured Moscow visit
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The Hill - Politics
Biden seeks to reassure amid growing Democratic panic
President Biden is trying to reassure top Democrats that he’s up for the challenge of beating former President Trump in November and serving for another four years, amid increasing pressure for him to drop out of the race after his dismal debate ...Joe Biden -
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Biden faces crucial tests as he insists he will remain in race
President Biden was in battleground Wisconsin as he tried to calm concerns over his campaign for a second term. Mr. Biden insisted again at a campaign rally that he intends to stay in the race. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Kamala Harris Has Stepped Up. If Biden Falters, Can She Lead?
Vice President Kamala Harris has spent the past year trying to quiet her doubters. Now, with President Biden’s candidacy on the line, Democrats are assessing whether she is up to being the nominee.Joe Biden -
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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 -
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Vice President Kamala Harris' past donors privately strategize in case Biden drops out
Vice President Kamala Harris' allies discuss scenarios in the event that President Joe Biden decides not to keep his reelection campaign going.Joe Biden -
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Vice President Kamala Harris' past donors privately strategize in case Biden drops out
Vice President Kamala Harris’ allies are privately discussing what her candidacy would look like if President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for the White House, and how they could help her, following Biden’s disastrous debate performance on ...Joe Biden -
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Biden privately signals 'open mind' on path forward, next few days critical: Sources
He has said he knowns how difficult his political predicament is, sources say.Joe Biden
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France heads to the polls as centrists scramble to keep the far right from taking power
Voters are headed to the polls in France for the second round of a high-stakes election that will decide if the far right National Rally will win a majority in Parliament. -
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‘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 -
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Rep. Adam Schiff says Biden has to ‘win overwhelmingly’ against Trump or pass the torch
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on Sunday said Vice President Kamala Harris could “overwhelmingly” win against former President Donald Trump but President Joe Biden must decide whether he will remain in the race.Joe Biden -
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More heat records expected to be broken as dangerous temperatures hit both coasts
With more than 59 million people under various heat warnings Saturday, the hot weather was expected to simmer unabated for the next few days. -
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Coastal Texas braces for Beryl’s impact
Residents along the Texas Gulf Coast are bracing for Tropical Storm Beryl’s impact after its deadly path of destruction battered the Caribbean. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson has the mass preparations underway and why Beryl’s landfall could lead to ...Texas