President Biden

Stories 81 - 100 | << Prev   Next >>

Another Senator Urges Biden to Drop Out

Jon Tester is facing a tough reelection battle in Montana

(Newser) - And then there were two. On Thursday, Sen. Jon Tester became the second Democratic senator to openly call for President Biden to drop out of the presidential race. The senator from Montana is among the Democratic incumbents seen as most vulnerable this fall, Politico reports. "I have worked with...

Reports Suggest Biden Has Lost Obama, Too

Washington Post and the AP say the former president is airing his concerns to allies

(Newser) - The biggest name of all among Democrats has been added to the list of those expressing doubts about President Biden's candidacy—Barack Obama. On Thursday, two outlets reported that the former president has aired his concerns to allies, though not necessarily to the president himself. The wording is nuanced:...

Report Suggests a Crack in Biden&#39;s I-Won&#39;t-Quit Stance
Report Suggests a Crack
in Biden's I-Won't-Quit Stance
The rundown
Jul 18, 2024 10:23 AM CDT

Report Suggests a Crack in Biden's I-Won't-Quit Stance

Meanwhile, Nancy Pelosi also warned president about November

(Newser) - The pressure continues to build on President Biden from Democrats worried he will hurt the party in November, but at least one report suggests the president is growing "more receptive" to the pleas. New developments:
  • A shift? The New York Times has the "more receptive" angle after talking
...

Biden Tests Positive for COVID While on Campaign Trail

President has had his first dose of Paxlovid, physician says, reporting mild symptoms

(Newser) - President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing "mild symptoms" from the infection, the White House said. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden will fly to his home in Delaware, where he will "self-isolate and will continue to carry out all...

Biden Suggests He Only Planned to Serve One Term

But now, he'd only consider dropping out if a 'medical condition' emerged

(Newser) - With the Democratic National Convention a month away, President Biden says there is only one thing that would make him consider dropping out of the race—and it's not opposition from Democratic lawmakers or George Clooney . In excerpts from an interview with BET News' Ed Gordon due to air...

Schiff Joins List of Democrats Who Want Biden to Drop Out

California rep cites 'serious concerns' he can't beat Trump

(Newser) - Another Democrat has publicly urged President Biden to drop out of the race. California Rep. Adam B. Schiff, who the Los Angeles Times reports is favored to win the Senate seat he's seeking in his state, began his call with compliments, saying Biden "has been one of the...

Biden Will Reportedly Endorse Major SCOTUS Reform

Though it seems unlikely administration could get the necessary congressional approval

(Newser) - President Biden has long resisted the idea of pushing for big changes to the Supreme Court, but sources say that has now changed. In the wake of ethics scandals related to Clarence Thomas and other justices, plus controversial high court decisions on presidential immunity and abortion, among other things, Biden...

Biden: 'Bull's-Eye' Comment About Trump Was a Mistake

NBC says president's interview will be broadcast unedited

(Newser) - President Biden told NBC News in an interview airing Monday night that it was a "mistake" to say he wanted to put a "bull's-eye" on Donald Trump, but he argued that the rhetoric coming from his Republican opponent has been more incendiary. The president said he was...

Administration Orders Secret Service to Guard RFK Jr.

'We're in a heightened and very dynamic threat environment,' Mayorkas says

(Newser) - President Biden has ordered the Secret Service to protect independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Monday that Biden had directed the protection be provided "both prior to and after the events of this past weekend," referring to the attempt in Pennsylvania...

6 Standout Moments From Biden's Address to the Nation

President gives rare Oval Office address

(Newser) - "It's time to cool it down," President Biden said Sunday night in a rare Oval Office address after Saturday's attempted assassination of former President Trump. He spoke for about six minutes. Standout lines:

Biden Orders Security Review, Urges Avoiding Assumptions

President urges avoiding assumptions about the shooter while FBI investigates

(Newser) - President Biden announced Sunday that he's ordering a national security review of the leadup to the attempt to assassinate Donald Trump on Saturday. In brief remarks from the White House, the president said he has directed that the probe be "thorough and swift," the AP reports. Biden,...

Biden to Address Nation About Trump Rally Shooting
Biden to Address Nation
Jul 14, 2024 11:50 AM CDT

Biden to Address Nation

Remarks from White House to follow law enforcement briefing of president, Harris

(Newser) - President Biden plans to speak to the nation Sunday afternoon after a Situation Room briefing about the apparent assassination attempt on his predecessor, Donald Trump. The White House says Biden will speak at 1:30pm EDT. Homeland Security and law enforcement officials briefed Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris earlier...

Biden Condemns Shooting at Trump Rally as 'Sick'

'Everybody must condemn it'

(Newser) - President Biden quickly condemned the shooting at a Donald Trump rally Saturday in public comments. "There's no place in America for this kind of violence—it's sick. It's sick. It's one of the reasons why we have to unite this country," Biden said from...

Biden Hears Chants of 'Don't You Quit!' at Rally

President promises the crowd in Michigan he's not going anywhere

(Newser) - It remains unclear whether President Biden can convince enough Democratic power-brokers and big donors to stay in the race. But on Friday night, at least, he had a good night. At a campaign rally in the swing state of Michigan, supporters chanted "Don't you quit!" and "...

Press Conference Outdraws Biden's ABC Interview

More than 24M watched president's live appearance

(Newser) - It's not clear yet whether President Biden's press conference Thursday persuaded Democrats to line up behind him as their nominee, but the data shows the appearance was a ratings success. Around 24.2 million people watched the live event on broadcast and cable TV, according to Nielsen data...

Amid Limbo Over Biden, &#39;Super Friends Are Assembling&#39;
Amid Limbo Over Biden,
'Super Friends Are Assembling'
the rundown
Jul 12, 2024 12:40 PM CDT

Amid Limbo Over Biden, 'Super Friends Are Assembling'

President digs in as his critics continue to make the case against him

(Newser) - A day after President Biden's closely watched news conference —one in which he did well enough to embolden supporters but made enough flubs to embolden critics—where do things stand? Without much resolution. Coverage:
  • Big meeting: Biden met with Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries at the White House
...

After Biden Presser, Dems Are Stuck in 'Special Layer of Hell'

President did ... OK, per reviews, but it may not be enough to stop the calls for him to leave the race

(Newser) - President Biden's "do or die" moment , the press conference in which he had to convince the world he's able to lead the US for four more years, has come and gone . So what's the verdict? It's a mixed bag, with praise for Biden's foreign...

Radio Network Admits Portions of Biden Interview Were Cut

Network says Biden campaign requested the radio show make the edits

(Newser) - President Biden was interviewed on a Wisconsin radio show last week, and now the radio network that airs the show has acknowledged that parts of the interview were edited at the Biden campaign's request, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Biden's phone interview on the Earl Ingram Show was...

Under Pressure, Biden Goes Live and Defends Record

President says in press conference he needs to pace himself but hasn't slowed down

(Newser) - After a stumble in answering the opening question in his press conference Thursday evening—when he referred to "Vice President Trump"—President Biden extolled his record, praised NATO, and criticized Donald Trump. Biden gave a "forceful defense" of himself and his policies, the AP reports, part of...

Biden Slip-Up on Harris' Name Draws Attention

'Look, I wouldn't have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president if I didn't think she was qualified to be president'

(Newser) - The very first question President Biden fielded in his Thursday night press conference was, not surprisingly, about his fitness to remain a candidate and whether Vice President Kamala Harris could step in if not. In his answer, Biden asserted that he is "the most qualified" person to beat Donald...

Stories 81 - 100 | << Prev   Next >>