The draft was circulated Monday among members of the 2024 Republican convention platform committee. It will be discussed and voted on later this week.
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Biden is seeing a different world from other Democrats
President Biden has seen sign-waving crowds and heard chants of ‘Four more years!’ at his rallies. Outside, others in the party want him to step aside.
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The White House faces many questions about Biden’s health. Here are some answers.
At 81, President Biden has found his health to be a key issue for many voters going into November’s election.
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Read the letter Biden sent to House Democrats telling them to support him
President Biden’s letter to Democrats in Congress points to respecting the primary process and focusing on his economic vision.
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Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside amid party drama
The president called for an end to the intraparty drama that has torn apart Democrats since his dismal public debate performance. ‘It’s time for it to end,’ he said.
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Leaders across Europe and U.S. express relief, concern about the France’s election result
Relief, because the far-right National Rally didn’t come out as the strongest party – but also concern, because no political grouping has a majority in the National Assembly.
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Some Democratic House leaders say Biden should step aside, but president keeps campaigning
Several Democratic committee leaders, including Reps. Jerry Nadler, Jim Himes and Mark Takano, are saying privately that Biden should step aside.
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Federal Reserve highlights its political independence as presidential campaign heats up
Donald Trump, in his time as president, repeatedly badgered the Fed to do his bidding.
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Rachel Reeves goes for growth as UK’s first female chancellor
She inherits from the outgoing Conservatives an economy with sluggish growth, nearly 100% of gross domestic product debt, and the highest tax burden in 70 years.
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Biden tries to dismiss age questions in ABC interview as he attempts to salvage reelection effort
The president repeatedly rejected the suggestion of taking an independent medical evaluation that would show voters he is up for serving another term in office.