First Senate Democrat calls on Biden to withdraw from race
Senator Peter Welch joins nearly a dozen House Democrats publicly calling on President Biden to end his candidacy.
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Senator Peter Welch joins nearly a dozen House Democrats publicly calling on President Biden to end his candidacy.
One month ago, George Clooney was a featured star at a blockbuster fundraising event for President Biden. Now, he's calling for the president to exit the 2024 race. Susan Page, Washington bureau chief at USA Today, joins CBS News with analysis.
Former President Donald Trump challenged President Biden to another debate during a rally in Florida on Tuesday night. And with some in the president's party calling on him to step aside, Trump also took particular aim at Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details.
Oscar-winning actor and producer George Clooney wrote an op-ed published in The New York Times Wednesday praising President Biden, but arguing that Democrats need a new nominee and calling for Mr. Biden to exit the 2024 race. Susan Glasser, staff writer for The New Yorker, joins "America Decides" to assess the likelihood of Mr. Biden exiting the race.
"It's up to the president to decide if he is going to run," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said when asked on MSNBC Wednesday if President Biden should end his reelection campaign. "Time is running short," Pelosi continued. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on Pelosi's comments and Mr. Biden's intentions.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump could not disagree more on NATO's importance to the U.S. This as leaders from the alliance are in Washington, D.C., this week to celebrate 75 years of cooperation. Sabrina Siddiqui, White House reporter for the Wall Street Journal, and Sam Vinograd, CBS News national security contributor, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Former President Donald Trump teased Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his potential running mate during Tuesday's rally in the Sunshine State. Rubio also took the stage to deliver remarks praising Trump and blasting President Biden. CBS Miami reporter Jim DeFede joins "America Decides" with more.
The non-partisan election forecaster Cook Political Report is shifting six battleground states in former President Donald Trump's direction. Jessica Taylor, a Senate and governors editor for the Cook Political Report joins "America Decides" with analysis.
Former President Donald Trump used his first rally in almost two weeks to attack Vice President Kamala Harris amid questions about President Biden's reelection bid. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on the rally and the wait for Trump's running mate pick.
Support for President Biden's reelection among Democratic lawmakers is faltering, with enthusiasm running low even among those who are sticking with him. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Kevin Sheridan joined CBS News to discuss the ongoing questions about Biden's campaign.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday over U.S. aid for Ukraine's defense against Russia. Johnson has used the aid as a bargaining chip in legislative negotiations with Democrats since he took over the speakership. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Closed-door meetings Tuesday among congressional Democrats left the party split on support for President Biden's 2024 election bid. Among those who are backing the president, few are giving full-throated endorsements of his campaign. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Former President Donald Trump offered President Biden a chance to "redeem himself" with another debate this week while speaking at a rally Tuesday night. Trump also challenged Biden to a round of golf. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
President Biden is hosting NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington, D.C., this week. It's a meeting of the most powerful leaders in Europe and North America. Mr. Biden is trying to project confidence to the 32-member security alliance that, despite June's debate performance, he is ready and able to lead the U.S. for another four years. The Atlantic Council's Matthew Kroenig and CBS News' Scott MacFarlane join with more.
While Democrats are openly debating if Vice President Kamala Harris should replace President Biden on the top of the ticket, she is still doing her part to help the president get reelected. The vice president spent Tuesday evening speaking to voters in Las Vegas, Nevada. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has more.
House Democratic leaders say they are having "constructive" discussions about President Biden's candidacy in the wake of his debate performance. Still, they are not fully committing to backing him through to Election Day. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail in Florida on Tuesday. And as a running mate announcement nears, Sen. Marco Rubio, who's one of the possible picks, is joining Trump on stage. David Weigel, politics reporter for Semafor, and Tom LoBianco, co-founder of 24sight News, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Congress returned to Washington this week after a recess, and Democrats have held a series of closed-door meetings to discuss President Biden's place at the top of the ticket following his rough debate performance. Scott MacFarlane has more on what Democratic lawmakers are thinking.
President Biden hosted NATO leaders at the White House on Tuesday amid continued questions about whether he should remain in the 2024 race. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Some House Democrats are publicly calling on President Biden to drop his reelection bid. But several are also opting to stand behind him, including the members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán, the caucus chair, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
President Biden spoke Tuesday on the first day of the 2024 NATO summit in Washington, D.C. On the 75th anniversary of the alliance, he said it's more powerful than ever. The president also said Russian President Vladimir Putin wants nothing less than Ukraine's total subjugation.
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Former President Donald Trump is expected to announce his 2024 running mate soon. Meanwhile, he is trying to distance himself from the Heritage Foundation's "Project 2025" proposal, which has been circulating online as his potential future agenda if he wins the presidential election. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Nikki Haley encouraged the delegates to vote for former President Donald Trump at next week's Republican National Convention.
House Democrats expressed mixed sentiments after meeting Tuesday on Capitol Hill to discuss President Biden's path forward as the Democratic nominee in the 2024 presidential election, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports. More concerns emerged about Biden's electability after his shaky performance during the presidential debate against former President Donald Trump.