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Pressure mounts on battleground state Dems after Biden debate disaster

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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."

Trump allies celebrate blow to 'senseless lawfare' in Supreme Court immunity decision

July 1, 2024

Trump allies celebrate blow to 'senseless lawfare' in Supreme Court immunity decision

Republicans in Congress are lauding the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision upholding presidential immunity for official acts.

Balance of power: Dem rep says people will 'want to talk about' Biden status on ticket after debate

June 30, 2024

Balance of power: Dem rep says people will 'want to talk about' Biden status on ticket after debate

A Democratic House member admitted that people will want to discuss President Biden's status on the party's presidential ticket in 2024 after a particularly poor debate showing on Thursday night.

Vulnerable Dems won't say whether Biden should be nominee: 'President can make his own decisions'

June 28, 2024

Vulnerable Dems won't say whether Biden should be nominee: 'President can make his own decisions'

Democrats who are facing tough re-election battles would not say whether they thought President Biden should remain on the party's ticket going into November.

Supreme Court just defeated Big Government. It’s up to Congress to make it stick

June 28, 2024

Supreme Court just defeated Big Government. It’s up to Congress to make it stick

The Supreme Court stopped out-of-control Big Government and limited the power of agencies to force rules on the public. But now, it’s Congress's job to make it stick.

GOP senators invoke statute to force HHS answers on COVID origins: 'Full-fledged cover-up'

June 26, 2024

GOP senators invoke statute to force HHS answers on COVID origins: 'Full-fledged cover-up'

Five senators invoked a statute requiring HHS Sec. Becerra to provide responses to multiple requests on COVID-19 origins and vaccine safety dating back to 2020.