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July 3, 2024

Another Democrat says 'Biden is going to lose to Trump' in November after debate showing

Washington Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez said that if President Biden is the Democratic nominee, he will "lose" to former President Trump in November.

July 3, 2024

Tammy Baldwin will stick to state tour instead of joining Biden during Wisconsin visit

Vulnerable incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin will not be joining Biden for a campaign event in Wisconsin Friday. She's opting to go on a pre-planned four-day state tour for her own campaign.

July 2, 2024

Dem lawmaker declares Trump is 'going to win the election' and US democracy will survive

Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, said that American democracy will survive Trump as it has previous political shakeups, arguing Congress keeps consistently presidential power in check.

July 2, 2024

Congressional Dems plot revenge for Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity

Democrats are furious over the Supreme Court's decision in Trump's immunity case, but it's starkly contrasted with their more muted response to Biden's debate performance.

July 2, 2024

On this day in history, July 2, 1964, President Johnson signs 'sweeping' Civil Rights Act

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law on this day in history, July 2, 1964, by President Lyndon B. Johnson. It forbade discrimination in public spaces, among other steps.

July 1, 2024

Pressure mounts on battleground state Dems after Biden debate disaster

Democrats facing re-election battles in swing states have a difficult path forward amid uncertainty about President Biden's ability and his status on the presidential ticket.

July 1, 2024

Top House Dem admits Biden debate was a 'setback,' calls for a comeback after 'underwhelming performance'

A top House Democrat admitted that President Biden did not deliver a great performance at the first presidential debate, as concerns over his candidacy persist.

July 1, 2024

GOP Senate candidate ties opponent to Biden debate: Bob Casey knew

Vulnerable Democrats are facing new scrutiny over their comments and defense of President Biden's mental acuity and ability to be president for another term after a decidedly lacking debate performance.

July 1, 2024

Biden bowing out of race could hurt Trump, Steve Bannon warns: 'Best guy we're ever going to get'

A longtime ally of former President Trump argues that President Biden dropping out of the race could actually end up hurting the presumptive GOP nominee's prospects.

July 1, 2024

Congressional Dems blast ruling on Trump immunity: 'Extreme right-wing Supreme Court'

Democrats denounced the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in favor of former President Trump on Monday, claiming the body had gone "rogue."