The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

First Thing: Biden says ‘I’m not leaving’ as cracks appear in support

White House denies reports president is weighing his candidacy up. Plus, UK expected to elect Labour in landslide

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024

Video reveals Trump saying ‘broken down pile of c***’ Biden is ‘quitting’ White House race

Trump laid into Kamala Harris calling her ‘pathetic’ and ‘so f***ing bad’ amid growing speculation that she will replace Biden on the ticket

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2024

This Fourth of July, it’s hard to feel optimistic about the US. But I have hope

Let’s remember that we’ve come a long way – and the journey isn’t yet complete

The Guardian - US · Jul 4, 2024

I never thought I’d argue for rearmament. But a looming Trump presidency changes everything

A Putin-friendly president would pose a grave danger to Europe. Like it or not, this calls for greater defence, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024

Trump v. United States Recognizes That Prosecuting The President Poses More Risks Than Suing The President

Defenders of the Mueller investigation routinely argued that the threat of civil enforcement was worse than a federal prosecution.

Reason · Jul 4, 2024

The President's Three Bodies After Trump v. United States

Official, Individual, and Personal.

Reason · Jul 4, 2024

The Presidential Immunity Trichotomy

Chief Justice Roberts sought to put an end to Lawfare against the presidency.

Reason · Jul 4, 2024

Governors admit worries but rally behind Biden after meeting: ‘We have his back’

President meets with Democratic governors for ‘candid’ talks as he seeks to reassure his party and the public

The Guardian - US · Jul 4, 2024

Democratic governors pledge to back Biden after ‘honest’ conversation on debate fallout

‘President Joe Biden is in it to win it, and all of us said we pledged our support to him.’ New York’s Kathy Hochul said

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2024

Biden's Childhood Hometown 'Embarrassed' By Debate Meltdown

As residents of Joe Biden's hometown Scranton prepared to mark that most American of holidays -- July 4 -- many were also voicing alarm about the US president following his disastrous debate last week against Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Jul 4, 2024