PRESIDENCY OF 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.
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.
Trump congratulates UK's Farage, ignores Starmer
Former US president Donald Trump celebrated the election of populist Nigel Farage to Britain's parliament on Friday. He did not mention the new prime minister, Keir Starmer. Farage's anti-immigration Reform UK party achieved the third-largest vote haul. However, under Britain's electoral system, it secured only five seats. Meanwhile, Starmer's Labour party came into power with a landslide victory.
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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Markets on alert for Biden exit as Trump-win trades mount
Portfolio recalibration began at the end of last week after Biden's contentious debate with Trump sparked concerns about the 81-year-old Democrat's suitability for another term.
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.
Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
The Supreme Court has extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. The historic 6-3 ruling by the justices stated that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts. The outcome means additional delay before Trump could face trial in the case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
Majority of US media expect President Biden to withdraw from race to save American democracy & from Trump
Top US media outlets urge caution in Biden's re-election bid due to the threat posed by Trump. The future of American democracy hangs in the balance as concerns grow over Biden's performance and the potential consequences of Trump's return to 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.
Four more years? Biden and Trump take swings at each other's golf skills in their debate
During Thursday's debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, they covered topics including the economy, immigration, and foreign policy. However, a heated exchange over golf handicaps emerged as a notable moment. Trump boasted about his recent golf victories, emphasizing the intelligence and strength required for such achievements. Biden countered by stating he had lowered his handicap to six during his vice presidency and challenged Trump to a match under specific conditions.
Trumpeting Donald Trump's felony: Joe Biden's campaign announces $50 million ad blitz
The ad push comes with Election Day still more than five months away. But Biden's campaign says it wants to more clearly define the choice between the candidates ahead of the first debate between them in Atlanta on June 27.
Donald Trump challenges Joe Biden to cognitive test but confuses name of doctor who tested him
Donald Trump suggested President Joe Biden take a cognitive test but mistakenly referred to his former physician, Rep. Ronny Jackson, as "Ronny Johnson." Trump, who took the cognitive test in 2018, questioned Biden's mental acuity during a Detroit speech. Critics seized on Trump's gaffe, with Biden's campaign highlighting the error. Trump also misrepresented a video of Biden at the G7 summit, falsely claiming Biden was confused, which Biden's campaign dismissed as misleadingly edited.
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.
As Donald Trump narrows Vice President search, his short list is nearly all men
When the topic of Donald Trump's potential running mate arose at a Manhattan fundraiser last week, the Republican presidential candidate gave high marks to contenders including North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and U.S. Senator Tim Scott.
Trump ally Steve Bannon ordered to report to prison for defying Jan. 6 probe
The order by U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols in Washington came after a federal appeals court last month rejected Bannon's bid to overturn his conviction for spurning a subpoena from a congressional panel that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Trump denies saying 'lock her up' about 2016 rival Clinton
Trump, who is facing sentencing -- and possible prison time -- after becoming the first US president to be convicted of a felony, repeatedly demanded Clinton be put behind bars during their 2016 election battle.
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.
Donald Trump says he will appeal historic conviction
In rambling remarks at the Trump Tower lobby in Manhattan where he announced his first presidential run in 2015, Trump repeated his complaints that the trial was an attempt to hobble his comeback White House bid and warned that it showed no American was safe from politically motivated prosecution.
Guilty on all counts, Donald Trump becomes first US president convicted of a crime
Donald Trump, convicted by a New York jury, faces 34 felony counts for falsifying documents to cover up hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels. Cohen testified about the $130,000 payment during the 2016 election.
Trump will try to turn his guilty verdict into campaign fuel
Donald Trump, facing 34 felony convictions linked to the 2016 election, plans to leverage the verdict as campaign fuel. He claimed that the verdict was politically motivated. Trump remained defiant and ready to fight, with his team insisting the outcome would not affect the election. Following the guilty verdict, Trump's campaign rallied supporters, labeling him a "political prisoner" and selling black "Make America Great Again" caps in response.
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