What Would Persuade Biden to Step Aside? Here’s What He’s Said.
The president has insisted he is committed to running, but his list of scenarios in which he might reconsider has grown. Share full article “I mean, if the Lord Almighty…
July 2024
Biden Says He’d Consider Dropping Out if a ‘Medical Condition’ Emerged
President Biden has said none of his doctors have told him he has a serious medical condition. But his debate performance last month raised questions about his health and acuity.…
Schiff Calls on Biden to Drop Out of Presidential Race
Representative Adam Schiff of California, a top House Democrat running for Senate, told The Los Angeles Times that he had serious concerns about whether President Biden could win. Share full…
Peter Navarro, Trump Trade Adviser, Released From Prison and Headed to the R.N.C.
The former Trump administration official completed a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress and will speak at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. Share full article Peter Navarro, former director…
D.N.C. Will Proceed With Biden Nomination, but Delays First Steps
Democrats will nominate the president in a virtual roll call, but will delay setting a date for the vote until next week and will not begin it until August, according…
Amtrak Passengers Face Record Delays From Extreme Weather
The dated U.S. rail infrastructure is struggling to stay operational as climate change accelerates and intense heat waves, downpours and high winds become more frequent. Listen to this article ·…
J.D. Vance Is the First Millennial on a Major Party Ticket
If elected, the first-term senator would become the third-youngest vice president in history. Share full article If Donald J. Trump wins, his vice president, J.D. Vance, will be 40 years,…
Trump’s Proposed Tax Cuts and Increased Tariffs Could Hurt Poorer Households
Some Republicans want to use revenue collected from higher duties on foreign goods to finance tax cuts. Economists say such a shift could widen the gap between the rich and…
Biden Considers Pushing for Major Changes to the Supreme Court
The proposals include term limits for the justices and an enforceable code of ethics. But they would need congressional approval, which is a long shot. Listen to this article ·…
Megadonors Are Plotting to Change Biden’s Mind With Money. Will It Work?
They’re calling politicians. They’re dangling money to members of Congress. But major Democratic donors who want President Biden to step aside are also learning the limits of their powers. Listen…