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Suspense builds around Trump’s vice presidential pick
(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Donald Trump is expected to announce his running mate in the coming days, with the focus zeroing in on Sens. Marco Rubio, J.D. Vance and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.Trump has been teasing his vice presidential pick for months and whoever he chooses will speak at…
It’s now GOP policy to build a US Iron Dome. Here’s what Trump’s plan could mean.
(WASHINGTON) -- As Republicans look toward their party convention in Milwaukee next week, the new Donald Trump-style approach to national security represents a dramatic departure from the GOP's past.Eight years ago, the party called for a military large enough to fight more than two major wars at once and wanted…
Heading into convention, Trump trusted on economy and inflation: POLL
(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump stands at the doorstep of his third nomination for the presidency with an advantage in trust to handle top issues in the election, yet challenges -- including his felony convictions -- that so far have prevented him from fully capitalizing on President Joe…
Biden’s post-debate struggles could drag down Democrats in tough races. Here’s how they’re responding
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden's debate performance has ignited fears among Democrats that a Biden-led ticket could threaten down-ballot candidates as Democrats seek to hold control of the Senate and win back a majority in the House of Representatives.Democratic politicians and party operatives have expressed concerns that Biden could depress…
Key moments from Biden’s critical press conference
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden, under the microscope as Democrats debate his political future, tried to make the case that he is best suited to take on Donald Trump this November and finish what he's started in a second term.In a nearly hourlong solo press conference, Biden faced a room…
Republicans fail to hold Merrick Garland in inherent contempt over Biden audio files
(WASHINGTON) -- A Republican congresswoman’s effort to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in inherent contempt for refusing to turn over audio tapes of special counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Joe Biden failed on Thursday.Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s measure was rejected in a 204 to 210 vote.Four Republicans --…
Democratic Senate candidates see fundraising boom even as Biden campaign loses donors
(WASHINGTON) -- As concern over President Joe Biden's fundraising prospects in the wake of his debate performance reaches a fever pitch, a number of Democratic senatorial candidates from hotly-contested races are reporting record hauls.This week, at least six Senate candidates competing in highly targeted races are reporting that they've raked…
Democratic Senate candidates see fundraising boom even as Biden campaign loses donors
(WASHINGTON) -- As concern over President Joe Biden's fundraising prospects in the wake of his debate performance reaches a fever pitch, a number of Democratic senatorial candidates from hotly-contested races are reporting record hauls.This week, at least six Senate candidates competing in highly targeted races are reporting that they've raked…
Biden campaign lays out path forward to staff in internal memo
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden's campaign Thursday laid out what it views as its path to victory in an internal memo as the Democratic Party convulses over the fallout from his shocking debate last month.The memo, obtained by ABC News, is from campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon and campaign manager…
Biden campaign is polling on Harris’ strength against Trump: Source
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden's campaign is testing head-to-head matchups of Vice President Kamala Harris against former President Donald Trump, a source familiar with the strategy told ABC News.It's a strategic shift that comes with increasing scrutiny on whether Biden should end his 2024 reelection campaign, as a growing number…