Trump’s appearance comes as 81-year-old Democratic President Biden clings to his party’s nomination in the face of unrelenting pressure from key congressional allies, donors and even former President Barack Obama.
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Biden faces fresh wave of Democratic doubt as party’s fissures deepen
Self-isolating with a case of COVID-19, President Biden appears more politically isolated than ever as Obama, Pelosi and other top Democrats fret over his candidacy.
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Maine political scholars see no precedent for divisive, unpredictable presidential race
Although there have been assassination attempts and calls for unpopular incumbents to step aside before, recent political history offers no playbook for how things will go between now and November.
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Congressional leaders privately warned Biden he could imperil Democrats
The Democratic leaders, in separate meetings last week, suggested President Biden’s candidacy could damage the party’s hopes of controlling the House and Senate.
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Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas
The president, who has ‘mild symptoms,’ was prescribed the antiviral drug Paxlovid and has taken his first dose, his doctor reported.
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Democrats consider expelling Sen. Bob Menendez from the Senate after conviction in bribery trial
Within minutes of the guilty verdict on Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for his resignation.
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Three days after attempted assassination, Trump shooter remains an enigma
So far, there has been no public disclosure the shooter left any writings, suicide note, social media screed or any other indicator explaining his reasons for targeting Donald Trump.
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JD Vance introduces himself as Trump’s running mate and makes direct appeal to his native Rust Belt
The first millennial to join a major party ticket, he joins the race when questions about age have been high.
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House panel subpoenas Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt
The shooting has raised questions about how the gunman was able to climb onto a roof with a clear line of sight to the former president.
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Donald Trump feted by former rivals in show of Republican unity after shooting
The display stood in stark contrast to the dynamic facing Democrats, many of whom are increasingly uncertain that President Biden is the right choice to take on Trump in the November election.