Jul 11 Watch 6:58 Democratic strategist warns changing presidential nominee 'is not cost-free' By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan Three of President Biden’s top political advisers met with Senate Democrats behind closed doors to address concerns over his political future. Some lawmakers expressed skepticism before and after the meeting. Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic strategist Philippe Reines for more… Continue watching
Jul 11 WATCH: Ukraine's Zelenskyy asks Biden to lift U.S. limits on striking Russian military targets By Ellen Knickmeyer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday embraced the support of allies who have provided substantial new aid and a path to joining NATO, even as he emphatically pushed for the help to arrive faster and for restrictions to be lifted on the use of… Continue reading
Jul 11 Analysis: Why are there so many more older lawmakers than young ones in Congress? By Charlie Hunt, The Conversation What explains Congress’ advanced age, and what, if anything, could help even things out between the generations?… Continue reading
Jul 11 Which states could have abortion rights on the ballot in November? By Geoff Mulvihill, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada and South Dakota will hold referendums on enshrining protection for abortion rights. Continue reading
Jul 11 Rep. Bob Good files for recount after narrow loss in Virginia GOP primary By Matthew Barakat, Associated Press Virginia congressman Bob Good has filed a petition for a recount after state election officials say he narrowly lost a Republican primary to a challenger backed by former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 11 WATCH: Harris speaks in North Carolina as Democrats debate Biden's fitness for campaign By News Desk and Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris delivered campaign remarks in Raleigh, North Carolina on Thursday as Democrats continue to debate whether her running mate, President Joe Biden, is able to again win a presidential race. Continue reading
Jul 11 Biden campaign names Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan as 'clearest pathway' to White House By Seung Min Kim, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Though senior aides write in Thursday's memo that they could clinch 270 electoral votes in a number of ways, the new memo, obtained by The Associated Press, says those three states are critical and why President Joe Biden has prioritized… Continue reading
Jul 11 Hungary's nationalist leader visiting Trump in Florida after NATO summit By Justin Spike, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Hungary’s nationalist prime minister, Viktor Orbán, is travelling to Florida to meet with Donald Trump following a NATO summit in Washington. Continue reading
Jul 11 House rejects Republican effort to fine Garland until he releases Biden audio By Farnoush Amiri, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The House rejected a GOP effort to fine Attorney General Merrick Garland $10,000 a day until he turns over audio of President Biden’s interview in his classified documents case. Continue reading
Jul 11 Kenya's President Ruto dismisses Cabinet ministers after weeks of taxation protests, calls to resign By Evelyne Musambi, Associated Press Ruto said he made the decision after listening to the people and that he would form a broad-based government after consultations. The president also dismissed the attorney general. Continue reading