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Pelosi endorses Harris with ‘immense pride,’ praises Biden’s ‘wisdom’
(WASHINGTON) -- Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday gave her much-anticipated endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party's nominee for president, the most significant endorsement yet in the high-stakes political drama.Her public backing of Harris came about 24 hours after President Joe Biden's announcement he…
In 1st solo rally, Vance lashes out at Democrats for Biden stepping down, getting behind Harris
(MIDDLETOWN, Ohio) -- Speaking at his first solo rally in his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, former President Donald Trump's running mate Sen. JD Vance attacked the Democratic Party over President Joe Biden stepping down as the party's nominee and getting behind Vice President Kamala Harris."If you want to run for…
Secretary Mayorkas announces independent review of Trump assassination attempt
(WASHINGTON) -- Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said there will be a bipartisan, independent review of the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.The independent review will be made up of four people: former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano; Frances Townsend, the former Homeland Security adviser to President George…
Harris thanks Biden as she receives growing chorus of endorsements
(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President Kamala Harris thanked President Joe Biden for his leadership following the news Sunday that he will not continue his bid for reelection.Her statement comes amid a growing chorus of endorsements for her candidacy in the 2024 presidential race."On behalf of the American people, I thank Joe…
Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden is leaving the 2024 race after a halting debate performance against Donald Trump led to questions from Democrats about his age, ability to carry out his campaign and whether he could serve a second term.Biden said in a statement posted Sunday that he will "stand…
‘Worst president’: Donald Trump reacts to President Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 election
(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Donald Trump swiftly reacted to President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 election, saying his former opponent was "not fit to run."Trump issued his statement on Truth Social, writing, "Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve…
Who will replace Joe Biden as presidential nominee? Kamala Harris does best against Trump in polls
(WASHINGTON) -- With President Joe Biden announcing he will step down as the Democratic nominee this election, some voters already have indicated their preferences for potential successors on the ticket.Kamala HarrisVice President Kamala Harris is seen as a likely top contender, according to polling after the first debate, where Biden…
Joe Biden just dropped out. What happens next?
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden thrust his party into virtually unprecedented uncertainty Sunday when he announced he was ending his reelection campaign just weeks before his party's convention and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's next presidential nominee.What comes next is anyone's guess.Speculation over Biden's electoral future…
Read President Joe Biden’s full letter announcing he’s leaving 2024 race
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden announced to the nation on Sunday that he is "standing down" from running in the 2024 presidential race.The news comes as several top Democratic voices called for him to step aside from his bid for reelection after a shaky debate performance against former President Donald…
Trump, Vance to hit the campaign trail for first time together
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) -- Former President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail in the battleground state of Michigan -- days after accepting the Republican nomination for president at the party's convention for the third time.This time, though, Trump was joined by his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, for…