Saturday’s shooting adds a new layer of darkness and unpredictability to an already extraordinary contest between President Biden and his predecessor.
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In prime-time address, Biden asks Americans to reject political violence and ‘cool it down’
The president said political passions can run high but declared that ‘we must never descend into violence.’
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Trump rally shooting is being investigated as an assassination attempt, officials say
The former president was quickly pulled away, and his campaign said he was ‘fine.’ Officials said the suspected shooter and at least one attendee are dead, and that an AR-style rifle was recovered at the scene.
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Susan Collins says she will write in Haley, once again not vote for Trump in 2024
The Republican senator said Friday that she is sticking with her endorsement of Nikki Haley, despite the fact Haley will not be on the ballot.
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Pelosi and Democratic leaders try to guide their party through Biden uproar
The chaos, which has shaken the 2024 election and siphoned attention away from Donald Trump, is leaving Democrats at a painful standstill.
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Late-night comics have long been relentless in skewering Donald Trump. Now it’s Joe Biden’s turn
Late-night comics may not have the television audience that they used to, but they arguably still have a disproportionate influence in the public discourse, Syracuse’s Robert Thompson, a scholar of TV and its history, says.
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Pingree says Biden needs to allay concerns about candidacy
Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, had been silent on Biden’s candidacy while other Democrats have called for him to step aside.
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Actor Ashley Judd, Democratic activist, adds her voice to those calling on Biden to leave race
Judd has been an outspoken supporter for President Biden and other Democrats across the country.
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Key takeaways from Biden’s news conference: Insistence on staying in the race and flubbed names
The president insisted he’s not leaving the race even as a growing number of Democratic lawmakers ask him to step aside.
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Biden confronts crucial day in his campaign, as his team says no Democrat would do better
Campaign leaders say they want to continue touting Biden’s achievements in office, drawing a contrast with Trump and his policies, and redoubling their grassroots efforts to engage voters.