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Biden’s support on Capitol Hill grimly uncertain. A seventh Democrat says he should drop out
Many Democrats worry that not only is the presidency in jeopardy but also their own down-ballot races for control of the House and Senate.
6 months ago
Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside, says of party drama: ‘It’s time for it to end’
Biden wrote in the two-page letter that “the question of how to move forward has been well-aired for over a week now. And it’s time for it to end.”
7 months ago
Judge pauses deadlines in Trump classified documents case over immunity questions
The judge's order, issued Saturday, allows for a short pause related to two deadlines for Trump's lawyers and one deadline for prosecutors.
7 months ago
The Biden campaign approved questions for the president’s interview on Philly’s WURD
The campaign plans to refrain from offering suggested questions to hosts moving forward, according to a person familiar with the booking process.
7 months ago
Biden heads into a make-or-break stretch for his imperiled presidential campaign
In a radio interview, the president said the stakes in the election extend beyond his own political prospects. Biden will be in Philadelphia on Sunday.
7 months ago
Make room for cartoons among America’s founding documents
Did political cartoons contribute to American nation-building? This exhibition at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania shows how.
7 months ago
As the Democratic party panics — should President Biden step aside?
Does the Democratic party need a new nominee? A growing chorus of pundits are calling on President Joe Biden to step aside. But many democrats have rallied behind him.
Air Date: July 3, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:56In wake of Supreme Court ruling, Biden administration tells doctors to provide emergency abortions
The Health and Human Services agency will also resume investigations into complaints against emergency rooms in Idaho.
7 months ago
Trump team plans to pare down Republican Party platform ahead of convention
According to a memo obtained by NPR, the platform will reflect Trump’s vision for America and avoid creating lines of attack for his opponents.
7 months ago
After poor debate performance, Pres. Biden appeals to donors at N.J. Gov. Murphy’s home
On Saturday, Biden told attendees at Gov. Phil Murphy's Red Bank, New Jersey home that he didn’t have a great debate night, “but I’m going to be fighting harder.”
7 months ago
Biden’s Democratic allies admit he had a poor debate but say they’re still standing behind him
Thursday’s debate appears set to reinforce the public’s deep-seated concerns about both men before perhaps the largest audience they'll garner before ballots are cast.
7 months ago
Here’s why it would be tough for Democrats to replace Joe Biden on the presidential ticket
The vice president is Biden's running mate, but that doesn't mean she could swap in for him at the top of the ticket by default.
7 months ago
Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside
The ruling comes after homelessness in the United States grew a dramatic 12% last year to its highest reported level, as soaring rents and a decline in pandemic assistance.
7 months ago
4 takeaways from Biden and Trump’s first presidential debate
President Biden's stumbles right from the beginning played into his biggest vulnerability, but how much will the first 2024 general election debate make an impact?
7 months ago
Voters in Bucks and Montgomery counties could prove pivotal in deciding the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
7 months ago