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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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Senior House Dems tell Jeffries they're privately calling for Biden to step aside
At least four senior House Democrats told House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday that they are calling on President Joe Biden to step down.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Senior House Democrats say Biden should step aside during private call
At least four senior House Democrats said President Biden should step aside from the 2024 presidential election during a private phone call Sunday afternoon, sources told The Hill, a concerning sign for the president as he insists on staying in ...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 -
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 -
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More senior Democrats privately say Biden should step aside
The group reportedly voiced concerns in a call about the president's fitness to win the US election.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 -
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Four more Democrats in Congress call for Biden to step aside in the 2024 race
The Democrats who said Biden should drop out were Reps. Adam Smith of Washington, Jerry Nadler of New York, Mark Takano of California, Joe Morelle of New York.Joe Biden -
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Four more Democrats in Congress call for Biden to step aside in the 2024 race
The Democrats who said Biden should drop out were Reps. Adam Smith of Washington, Jerry Nadler of New York, Mark Takano of California, Joe Morelle of New York.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 -
The New York Times - Top stories
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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Sen. Lindsey Graham says if Biden steps aside, it's "a dramatically different race" for Trump
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a key ally of former President Donald Trump, tells "Face the Nation" that if President Biden steps aside in the 2024 race, he believes Vice President Kamala Harris will be the Democrats' choice to be the nominee. Graham noted ...Joe Biden -
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Sen. Lindsey Graham says if Biden steps aside, "this is a dramatically different race" for GOP
President Biden has been adamant that he will stay in the race, but Sen. Lindsey Graham said he believes "before this is all said and done, that President Biden most likely will be replaced."Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
Biden’s Career Has Been Fueled by Resilience and 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 -
NBC News - Politics
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 -
The Hill - Politics
California Democrat doubts House members calling on Biden to step down will have impact
Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) downplayed concerns among Democrats that President Biden should end his presidential campaign, saying Sunday that he doesn’t believe members calling on him to leave will have an impact. Five Democratic House members ...California -
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
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Biden's big week: Unite allies behind Ukraine — and Democrats behind him
President Joe Biden heads into the NATO summit meeting he's hosting in Washington, D.C this week with two distinct challenges, neither of them easy.Joe Biden -
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