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Which Democrats are calling on Biden to step aside? A running list

Rep. Lloyd Doggett, of Texas, became the first congressional Democrat to call on the president to withdraw, but others have followed.
Joe Biden in the Rose Garden of the White House
Joe Biden in the Rose Garden of the White House

The pressure builds on Biden: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Biden looks to France to boost his case for re-election, and Trump seeks distance from Project 2025.
President Joe Biden speaks on July 4, 2024 in Washington, DC.
President Joe Biden speaks on July 4, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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Top Biden advisers meet with senators as Democratic anxieties about election grow

Three senior Biden advisers heard concerns from Democratic senators Thursday.
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politics political politicians sherrod brown bob casey jon tester

Bob Casey stands by Biden as other battleground Senate Democrats keep their distance

The Pennsylvania senator joined the president at a rally and has remained publicly confident about his chances in the swing state.
President Joe Biden listens as Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa.,
President Joe Biden listens as Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa.,

Jan. 6 defendant dubbed 'Conan O'Riot' gets prison time for role in Capitol attack

Derek Nelson, a former Marine, admitted he "came to D.C. prepared for the possibility of violence" and "attempted to body-check" an officer’s shield during the Capitol attack.
Redhead dubbed 'Conan O'Riot' by Jan. 6 sleuths arrested by FBI
Redhead dubbed 'Conan O'Riot' by Jan. 6 sleuths arrested by FBI
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Biden insiders say 'no one' sees a path to victory: 'He will never recover'

The set of Democrats who think he should reconsider his decision to stay in the race has grown to include aides, operatives and officials tasked with guiding his campaign to victory.
Joe Biden.
Joe Biden.

Biden looks to French elections to boost his political case — but it's complicated

France rejected the right’s bid for power last weekend. But experts say the dynamics there and elsewhere also showcase big warning signs about Biden’s shot at re-election.
Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron.
Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron.
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Republicans fail to pass bill to hold AG Merrick Garland in contempt over Biden audiotapes

The resolution, written by Trump ally Anna Paulina Luna, called for the House to impose a daily $10,000 fine on Garland for withholding audio of Biden's special counsel interview.
Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.,
Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.,
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Senate committee to probe Supreme Court's Trump immunity ruling

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing in September to discuss a potential legislative response to the Supreme Court's ruling that immunized certain presidential acts.
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. at a hearing
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. at a hearing

Arkansas secretary of state rejects abortion-rights ballot initiative

Organizers didn't submit all the required paperwork for the measure to appear on the November ballot, Secretary of State John Thurston said.
Image: Supporters and opponents of a proposed ballot measure to scale back Arkansas' abortion ban
Image: Supporters and opponents of a proposed ballot measure to scale back Arkansas' abortion ban
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Huma Abedin and Alex Soros announce engagment

“We couldn’t be happier,” Soros, the son of billionaire George Soros, wrote of the proposal to Abedin, the former Hillary Clinton aide.
Huma Abedin and Alexander Soros pose together on the green carpet in front of foliage
Huma Abedin and Alexander Soros pose together on the green carpet in front of foliage

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