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In an address from the Oval Office, President Biden on Wednesday explained his decision not to seek reelection, saying it's time for younger voices. In the speech, he defended his record as president and also called on Americans to "preserve our democracy."
In his first solo rally since President Biden exited the 2024 presidential race, former President Donald Trump pivoted to take aim at his likely new rival, Vice President Kamala Harris.
As President Biden decides not to seek reelection, it caps a career that has spanned six decades in Washington as a senator, then vice president and now president. The president will give a primetime address Wednesday, where he is expected to tout his legislative wins in office.
Hundreds of people were arrested Tuesday as they protested a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is speaking to Congress on Wednesday. Demonstrators briefly occupied an office building rotunda, calling for a cease-fire and for the U.S. to stop providing weapons to Israel.
President Biden will speak Wednesday evening from the Oval Office about his decision to not seek reelection. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris has already hit the campaign trail, making her case for the Democratic nomination.
Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle has resigned under pressure from both parties after the failed assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, earlier this month.
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign reports raising over $100 million since President Biden endorsed her on Sunday. With support from top donors in Hollywood and Wall Street, can she rival former President Donald Trump's campaign funds? Jo Ling Kent has been crunching the numbers.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore talks about his endorsement of Kamala Harris for president and addresses speculation about joining her ticket as a potential running mate.
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a former Democrat turned Independent, said he will not run for president for the Democratic presidential nomination after President Biden dropped out of the race Sunday. Manchin did advocate for some type of contested primary as Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the frontrunner.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, of Minnesota, ran against President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2020 Democratic primary. She's now endorsing Harris after Biden's decision to end his reelection campaign.
