Trump’s pick of JD Vance is a clear signal: this is a fight over America’s identity Vance, a Trump cheerleader, is a mouthpiece for white people unhappy with the country’s changing racial composition The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2024
Obama wants Biden to ‘seriously’ reconsider campaign as Dem leaders say he could drop out by ‘this weekend’ The former president reportedly joins a growing chorus of Democratic officials warning that Biden’s time is up The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
Vance or Harris: Does a VP pick help win the US election? Decades of research shows that VP picks rarely swing the vote – in key states or among vital demographics. Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2024
What links Lady Gaga, Obama and Hitler? How famous people can give new species a bad name Some scientists want to stop naming new species after public figures, especially as it can threaten an animal’s survival, but others say it can be a helpful conservation tool The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
Former Obama adviser says Biden has not quelled voters’ age concerns David Axelrod says ‘it’s a very hard case to make that anyone should be elected US president at the age of 82’ The Guardian - US · Jul 17, 2024
George Clooney has urged Biden to quit the presidential race – the Hollywood star is no stranger to political campaigning George Clooney has called on Joe Biden, who is seeking a second term as US president, to “step aside” to save democracy from Donald Trump. In an opinion piece for the New York Times, the Hollywood actor urged the Democratic Party to replace Biden with a more youthful candidate, warning:… The Conversation · Jul 17, 2024
The American republic is crumbling before us – and Democrats must share the blame The dysfunctional US economic system doesn’t work for ordinary people – making it ripe for exploitation by a demagogue such as Trump, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024
Nikki Haley Criticizes Biden's Handling Of Ukraine Crisis Nikki Haley critiques Biden's response to Russia's actions in Crimea and Ukraine, advocating for strong leadership to prevent conflicts. Top News · Jul 17, 2024
Don Jr gets into testy exchange with MSNBC reporter at RNC: ‘Just get out of here’ Don Jr pushed false claim that Trump inherited controversial immigration policy from the Obama administration The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024
‘Was something amiss?’: Ex federal agents rip Secret Service for handling of Trump rally and shooting response The Secret Service will have to rapidly self-assess its methods and get its house in order “extremely quickly,” according to one former agent. The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2024
Biden hits back at calls for withdrawal as Democrats are locked in battle of wills Speculation grows that senior figures including Barack Obama could step in and ask president to throw in the towel The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024
Trump rally shooting comes amid rise in support for political violence Research shows more Americans support violence to stop a second Trump presidency than back violence in his favor The Guardian - US · Jul 14, 2024
Obama Condemns Shooting At Trump Rally, Wishes Quick Recovery Former President Obama condemns political violence at Trump rally, calls for unity and civility in politics. Top News · Jul 14, 2024
Axelrod Suggests Biden Consider Stepping Down From Race Former Obama adviser David Axelrod raises concerns about President Biden's standing in battleground states and the potential need for strategic adjustments. Top News · Jul 13, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2024 ‘People say my book gave them a panic attack’: When We Cease to Understand the World author Benjamín Labatut His page-turning books about quantum physics and game theory have given the Chilean writer a cult following – and won him famous fans from Stephen Fry to Björk and Barack Obama
Top News · Jul 12, 2024 Biden And Obama Maintain Close Relationship, White House Confirms The White House confirms the strong bond between President Biden and former President Obama, refuting claims of discord by Trump.
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024 Biden worried donors by ‘stumbling over small talk’ at glamorous L.A. fundraiser Clooney hosted Donor says they were hesitant to tell friends that Biden was ‘stiff, slow and dare we say it, fragile’ during fundraiser
Top News · Jul 12, 2024 President Biden Faces Increasing Pressure To Step Aside President Biden faces challenges in his reelection bid as doubts about his age and cognitive abilities grow, leading to calls for him to step aside.
Top News · Jul 12, 2024 Biden Campaign Releases Video Montage Criticizing Trump's Mishaps Biden campaign releases video highlighting Trump's campaign trail blunders in response to criticisms.
The Walrus · Jul 12, 2024 What Trudeau and Biden Don’t Seem to Understand Both leaders, facing waning support, are ignoring voters’ hunger for change
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024 Biden’s brutal week ends with deluge of calls to quit and donors holding $90 million hostage The president insists he remains the most viable candidate to defeat Donald Trump despite growing calls from elected officials and American voters who want to see him replaced with a younger Democrat
The Conversation · Jul 12, 2024 Biden isn’t the first to struggle to pop the presidential bubble that divides him from the public President Joe Biden’s at-times incoherent debate performance against Donald Trump in June has prompted growing pressure from donors, some Democratic politicians and voters for Biden to withdraw from the race.
Roll Call · Jul 12, 2024 Trump’s presidential office hours were the shortest since FDR, Biden’s not far behind him - Roll Call Donald Trump’s working hours were shortest for any president since FDR. Joe Biden’s presidential office hours are third-shortest since 1933.
The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2024 How the ex-Obama aides of Pod Save America lost faith in candidate Biden The influential Democratic podcast has become skeptical of the president’s ability to win
International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024 Biden Under Pressure From Hollywood's Wealthy Donors What if Hollywood, a key Democratic financial pillar, cut off Joe Biden's campaign funding?