FORMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November's presidential race?
Top Democrats suggest that Vice President Kamala Harris could be a strong Democratic candidate in the 2024 election, potentially succeeding President Joe Biden if he steps aside. Harris faces scrutiny and comparisons to Biden's chances against Donald Trump, with polls showing varying results. While some influential Democrats support Harris, concerns remain about her appeal to certain voter demographics and her ability to raise campaign funds.
Joe Biden should step aside, says former Obama senior adviser
Former Obama senior adviser David Axelrod has publicly called for President Joe Biden to step aside from the 2024 race, citing concerns over Biden's age and performance. In an op-ed for CNN, Axelrod emphasised that he believes Biden's duty to the country should prompt him to withdraw, suggesting that failing to do so could overshadow his legacy. Axelrod's stance underscores growing pressures within the White House following Biden's lacklustre showing in a recent CNN presidential debate.
To a defiant Joe Biden, the 2024 race is up to the voters, not to Democrats on Capitol Hill
On Saturday, a fifth Democratic lawmaker said openly that Biden should not run again. Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota said that after what she saw and heard in the debate with Republican rival Donald Trump, and Biden's "lack of a forceful response" afterward, he should step aside "and allow for a new generation of leaders to step forward."
Biden dismisses age questions in interview as he tries to salvage reelection effort
President Joe Biden, facing questions about his fitness for re-election, rejected calls for an independent medical evaluation during a pivotal TV interview. He acknowledged his debate missteps, attributing them to distractions from former President Donald Trump. Despite criticisms and internal party tensions, Biden affirmed his readiness to serve another term, emphasizing his daily cognitive challenges and ongoing medical assessments. As Democratic anxieties simmer, discussions about Biden's candidacy persist within the party, underscoring concerns about age and electability heading into the crucial 2024 election season.
VP Kamala Harris' ancestral India village tracks her rising prospects in US vote
In 2021, the leafy village of Thulasendrapuram, where Harris's maternal grandfather was born more than a century ago, celebrated her inauguration with firecrackers, free chocolate, posters and calendars featuring the vice president.
Trump allies intensify Kamala Harris attacks as Biden replacement talk builds
Trump's campaign attacked Kamala Harris amid 2024 ticket speculation via social media, NRCC, and MAGA Inc, criticizing her immigration role and Biden's debate. Karoline Leavitt called her incompetent. Despite close hypothetical polls, Harris defends abortion rights. Trump's unusual silence contrasts sharply with the Biden campaign's robust response.
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Biden campaign's reset after disastrous debate looks a lot like business as usual
President Joe Biden is working to reset his campaign after a tough debate performance, shifting focus to Donald Trump and fulfilling his presidential duties. This week, Biden has attended a briefing on extreme weather, a campaign reception, a Medal of Honor ceremony, and the traditional July 4th barbecue at the White House. He plans to spend the weekend at his home in Wilmington, Delaware.
"Dangerous precedent": US President Biden criticises Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's immunity
US President Joe Biden criticized the Supreme Court's ruling granting former President Donald Trump substantial immunity from prosecution over alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Biden called the decision a "dangerous precedent" and a "terrible disservice" to Americans, arguing that it undermines the principle that no one, including the president, is above the law. He emphasized the ruling's implications, suggesting it removes legal constraints on presidential actions and undermines the rule of law. Biden urged Americans to consider Trump's actions on January 6 when deciding his fitness for office.
US presidential debate: Private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden's performance
Top Democratic Party leaders express mounting concern over the lack of seriousness shown by Joe Biden's campaign and the Democratic National Committee regarding the impact of the president's poor debate performance. During a call with influential committee members, concerns were raised about being asked to ignore the gravity of the situation. Some party members are publicly and privately suggesting Biden should step aside for a younger replacement at the Democratic National Convention.
At 78, Donald Trump too is showing signs of aging
Donald Trump has made Joe Biden's advancing age one of his main campaign rallying points, trying to position himself as an energetic alternative to the sometimes unsteady 81-year-old Democratic incumbent. In contrast, no information has been made available in years about the health of Trump, who is known to be a fan of fast food.
Why has Congressman John Rose's 6-year-old son hit the headlines? This is what he did during the house floor speech
Being considered one of the most hilarious incidents amid the US Presidential election fever, congressman John Rose's 6-year-old son was seen gurning before the cameras while his father was delivering a rather serious speech.
Donald Trump's attorney says he was 'shocked' the former president took the verdict with 'solemness'
Donald Trump's lawyer, Todd Blanche, expressed surprise at Trump's composed reaction to being convicted, making him the first former U.S. president convicted of a crime, in a Manhattan courtroom by a jury foreman repeating 'guilty' 34 times.
How one-time Donald Trump fixer Michael Cohen helped get the former president convicted
Michael Cohen, once loyal to Donald Trump, testified against him in a New York trial, leading to felony charges. He revealed Trump's involvement in hush money payments to a porn star, marking a dramatic shift in their relationship. Cohen's testimony highlights his journey from a staunch supporter to a vocal critic, facing legal consequences and disbarment. Despite Trump's denials and legal battles, Cohen's testimony has been pivotal in holding Trump accountable, showcasing a complex tale of loyalty, disillusionment, and pursuit of truth.
Trump trial reaches its end game
The historic trial of Donald Trump, accused of falsifying business records to buy Stormy Daniels' silence about a 2006 encounter, nears its end. If convicted, Trump faces up to four years in prison on each of 34 counts, but unlikely to get jail time. The trial's outcome could impact the 2020 election.
Blackstone CEO Schwarzman to back Trump, Axios reports
Schwarzman, one of the biggest political donors on Wall Street, plans to donate to Trump and various Republican Senate candidates, the report said, citing a statement from the investment management company's CEO.
Donald Trump eyes witness stand as trial draws to a close
Donald Trump's trial on charges of covering up hush money payments to a porn star enters its closing stages Monday with the door still open to the former president taking the stand. Cohen, Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer turned tormentor, recounted how he kept Trump informed about $130,000 paid to porn star Stormy Daniels to buy her silence about an alleged affair ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
Donald Trump's lawyers cite Michael Cohen's insults to undercut his credibility
At Donald Trump's trial, his lawyers tried to discredit his former fixer, Michael Cohen, highlighting Cohen's history of lying. Trump's lawyer played jurors audio clips of Cohen celebrating Trump's legal troubles. Cohen admitted to lying to Congress and seeking a pardon from Trump. Trump, facing multiple charges, denies wrongdoing. Cohen's testimony, including discussions with Trump about hush money, has been corroborated by evidence. Trump's team is unsure if he will testify. The trial, likely the only one before the election, is seen by some as a political move against Trump.
Donald Trump's lawyers assail estranged fixer Michael Cohen's credibility at hush money trial
Former fixer Michael Cohen testified against ex-President Donald Trump, revealing details of hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels under aggressive questioning from Trump's defense lawyers Todd Blanche and Susan Hoffinger, and interactions with Trump advisor Robert Costello.
Third week of testimony in Trump's hush money trial draws to a close, with Michael Cohen yet to come
Daniels' story of an alleged sexual encounter with Trump was a crucial building block for prosecutors, who are seeking to show that the Republican and his allies buried unflattering stories in the waning weeks of the 2016 presidential election in an effort to illegally influence the race.
Stormy Daniels delivers sordid testimony about Trump, but trial hinges on business records
Susan Necheles, Donald Trump's defense attorney, has accused Stormy Daniels of changing details about an alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Trump, suggesting she fabricated the story. Daniels denied this, insisting the encounter happened. The trial, however, focuses on whether Trump illegally influenced the 2016 election by using hush money. Trump's lawyers argue the payments aimed to protect his reputation, not his campaign. Meanwhile, Trump faces legal challenges, including a gag order violation, as he maintains his innocence.
Five takeaways from Stormy Daniels' testimony at Donald Trump's trial
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to Manhattan prosecutors' charges he falsified business records to cover up his former lawyer's $130,000 payment to Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, for her silence before the 2016 election.
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