From raising alarm to backing Biden, Democrats in Congress grapple with debate aftermath
Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a Democrat from Texas, on Tuesday became the first sitting Democrat in Congress to call for Biden to withdraw from the race. In a statement, he praised Biden but said he “has the opportunity to encourage a new generation of leaders from whom a nominee can be chosen to unite our country through an open, democratic process.”
Four days since his disastrous debate, Biden hasn't called top Democrats in Congress
The president hasn’t spoken with the Democratic leaders in the House and the Senate as a number of lawmakers grow increasingly frustrated at the response from his team.
Obama voices concerns after shaky debate, offers Biden his advice
The former president told allies that Biden’s already-tough path to reelection grew more challenging after his debate performance on Thursday.
Biden campaign raises $127 million in June including $38 million since debate
President Joe Biden topped Donald Trump in June fundraising, but Trump and his allies have more cash on hand to spend in the 2024 election.
Democratic governors seek meeting with Biden on path forward after dismal debate
The meeting, which could come as soon as Wednesday, follows a call on which dozens of governors gathered to discuss Biden’s disastrous debate performance.
Many Democrats Feel Powerless to Replace Biden as Party Leaders Fight to Contain Debate Fallout
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he’s not confident President Joe Biden can win the election this fall in the wake of last week's debate
Biden to meet with Democratic governors in wake of debate debacle, calls to leave '24 race
Biden plans to meet with Democratic governors and look to shore up support after shaky debate
President Joe Biden plans to meet with Democratic governors as he attempts to solidify support among his party’s top leaders after last week’s shaky debate performance
‘Simply Frightening’ v. a ‘Massive Win’: Congress Reacts to Presidential Immunity Ruling
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle were quick to release statements in response to the Supreme Court’s decision granting ...
Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democrat in Congress to call for Biden's withdrawal from 2024 race
A House Democratic lawmaker has become the first in the party to publicly call for President Joe Biden to step down as the ...
Bannon Reports to Federal Prison After Conviction for Defying Congress
The Trump adviser was sentenced to four months for refusing to honor a subpoena from a committee investigating the Jan. 6 ...
White House seeks $4 billion more in funding from Congress for disaster needs
The White House is seeking an additional $4 billion in funding from Congress for disaster needs, including to help rebuild ...
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Federal data privacy laws gain support in US Congress, but critics remain
A drive for the United States' first major data privacy legislation has bipartisan support in the divided Congress ahead of a ...
Congress Debates Expanded Draft Amid Military Recruitment Challenges
Republicans and Democrats are weighing proposals to expand military conscription to women and make registration automatic.
Germany's far-right AfD closes ranks at party congress after scandals
As Marine Le Pen's National Rally was winning the first round of France's parliamentary election on Sunday, Germany's ...
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: June 15. The Washington Post on SCOTUS, Congress and bump ...
Juneteenth events celebrate the end of slavery in the United States
Juneteenth holiday events across the nation celebrate and memorialize June 19 in 1865, when 250,000 slaves in Texas were ...
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Doggett becomes first Democrat in Congress to call for Biden’s withdrawal
A House Democratic lawmaker has become the first in the party to publicly call for President Joe Biden to step down as the party’s nominee for president, citing Biden’s debate performance against ...
States win challenge to Biden administration’s LNG ban
A group of states won a challenge to the Biden administration’s ban on liquefied natural gas exports. President Joe Biden ...