Jul 10 George Clooney, major Democratic fundraiser, calls for Biden to leave presidential race By Associated Press Clooney says in a New York Times opinion piece Wednesday that he loves Biden, but the party would lose the presidential race as well as any control in Congress with him as the nominee. Continue reading
Jul 10 Biden to meet with union leaders in effort to reassure anxious Democrats By Josh Boak, Associated Press Biden's sit-down with union officials also overlaps with the NATO summit in Washington, where he's is navigating geopolitics with other world leaders. Continue reading
Jul 10 WATCH: Senate hearing examines Francis Scott Key bridge collapse response By News Desk and Brian Witte, Associated Press Federal officials and Maryland's transportation secretary discussed the response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday in a hearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 7:53 Democrats navigate divisions around supporting Biden or calling for him to step aside By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz, Kyle Midura House Democrats met behind closed doors Tuesday as the party weighs whether to support President Biden’s reelection bid or call for him to step aside. Lisa Desjardins reports on the party’s internal struggle. Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch 6:34 'He has a record to run on': Rep. Crockett defends Biden amid Democratic concerns By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Texas has defended President Biden amid concerns about his age and calls that he withdraw from the race. She joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the disagreements inside the Democratic Party. Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch 6:48 A look at the Project 2025 plan to reshape government and Trump's links to its authors By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Former President Trump has distanced himself from Project 2025, the handbook for a new conservative government written by several right-wing think tanks. It comes as Democrats double down on messaging tying Trump directly to the playbook ahead of the November… Continue watching
Jul 09 Menendez's lawyer argues prosecutors failed to prove a single charge, but acknowledges 'atypical' valuables By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press A lawyer for Sen. Bob Menendez on Tuesday urged jurors to acquit him of every charge at the Democrat's New York City corruption trial. Continue reading
Jul 09 Republicans change platform to reflect Trump's position opposing federal abortion ban By Thomas Beaumont, Christine Fernando, Associated Press The Republican National Committee is adopting a policy opposing a federal abortion ban and ceding limits to the states. Continue reading
Jul 09 House Democrats meet as Biden's support on Capitol Hill hangs in the balance By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press House Democrats met early Tuesday at party headquarters - no cellphones, no leaks — just what party leaders billed as a “family” discussion. Continue reading
Jul 09 WATCH: Pentagon holds daily briefing as NATO countries plan to ramp up arms production By Tara Copp, Lorne Cook, Associated Press NATO has signed a nearly $700 million contract to have member countries produce more Stinger missiles, one of many steps the alliance is pressing at its summit in Washington to get each country to boost its own weapons production capabilities. Continue reading