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Today's Political News Compilation - Wednesday, July 17, 2024

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Nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw, new AP-NORC poll finds​


By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX and EMILY SWANSON

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two-thirds of Democrats say President Joe Biden should withdraw from the presidential race and let his party nominate a different candidate, according to a new poll, sharply undercutting his post-debate claim that “average Democrats” are still with him even if some “big names” are turning on him.

The new survey by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, conducted as Biden works to salvage his candidacy two weeks after his debate flop, also found that only about 3 in 10 Democrats are extremely or very confident that he has the mental capability to serve effectively as president, down slightly from 40% in an AP-NORC poll in February ...

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Judge's order dismissing Trump classified docs case won't be final word as long court fight awaits

A judge’s stunning decision to dismiss the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump brought the prosecution to a halt.
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Biden seriously considering proposing major Supreme Court changes

Congress would have to approve anything he proposes, considered a long shot.
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Kamala Harris says Trump picked JD Vance to be 'rubber stamp' for former president's 'extreme agenda'

Vice President Kamala Harris said former President Trump chose Sen. JD Vance as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election to be a "rubber stamp" for his "extreme agenda."
www.foxnews.com www.foxnews.com
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Special counsel files notice of appeal in Trump's classified documents case

Special counsel Jack Smith has filed an official notice of appeal of Judge Aileen Cannon's order dismissing former President Donald Trump's classified documents case.
abcnews.go.com abcnews.go.com
apnews.com

Prominent Dem Schiff urges Biden to step aside as party aims to nominate president before convention

California Rep. Adam Schiff has become the highest-profile Democrat to call for President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid.
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Biden administration urges Supreme Court to let it continue implementing student loan repayment program | CNN Politics

The Biden administration asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to let it continue cutting monthly student loan payments for roughly three million borrowers enrolled in a student loan repayment plan implemented last year.
www.cnn.com www.cnn.com
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House Oversight panel subpoenas Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt

The Republican chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee has issued a subpoena to Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle compelling her to appear before the committee on Monday for what is scheduled to be the first congressional hearing into the attempted assassination of former
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DNC moving forward with Biden virtual nomination; voting to begin no sooner than August 1 | CNN Politics

The Democratic National Committee is moving ahead with its plans to virtually nominate President Joe Biden in the coming weeks, sending out an email to its members Wednesday morning stressing that that is “the wisest approach” despite fierce backlash from some Democratic lawmakers.
www.cnn.com www.cnn.com
www.washingtonexaminer.com

Biden sees Democratic groundswell turn against him as allies look to run out clock - Washington Examiner

oe Biden is facing more pressure from Democrats on his ability to defeat Donald Trump in November as the formal nomination process quickly approaches.
www.washingtonexaminer.com www.washingtonexaminer.com
www.nbcnews.com

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez tells allies he will resign after bribery conviction

The New Jersey lawmaker has faced calls to step down from fellow Democrats, including Gov. Phil Murphy, who will, appoint a senator to finish out Menendez's term.
www.nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com
www.washingtonexaminer.com

Warren says Democrats have enough votes to ‘suspend the filibuster’ and restore Roe v. Wade - Washington Examiner

If Democrats keep control of the Senate and White House and retake control of the House in November, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) said there are enough votes to “suspend the filibuster” and codify Roe v. Wade into law.
www.washingtonexaminer.com www.washingtonexaminer.com
www.usatoday.com

Watch Rep. Nancy Mace's speech at the Republican National Convention

South Carolina congresswoman Nancy Mace was a featured speaker at the Republican National Convention. Watch her full speech here.
www.usatoday.com
www.nbcnews.com

Russia's propaganda boosts American voices in effort to show a divided country

Focusing on Russian and foreign audiences outside the United States, Russia’s propaganda has seized on the attack on Trump as a sign of American instability.
www.nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com
www.usatoday.com

As Matt Gaetz speaks at RNC, see the Republicans that voted out Kevin McCarthy

Matt Gaetz led the charge to out Kevin McCarthy. See the Republicans that voted with him.
www.usatoday.com
www.foxnews.com

Biden says his mental acuity is 'pretty damn good,' despite polls showing majority of Americans disagreeing

President Biden has said in an interview that his "mental acuity’s been pretty damn good," but polls are showing Americans are worried about his age.
www.foxnews.com www.foxnews.com
apnews.com

JD Vance will get his political introduction at the RNC as Trump's running mate

Vance, 39, is positioned to become the next potential leader of the former president’s political movement, which has reshaped the Republican Party.
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Biden held 'tense' call with group of House Democrats over concerns he can't win

Sources say he got into a heated exchange with Rep. Jason Crow on Saturday.
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www.nbcnews.com

Trump campaign edits GOP convention speeches to tone down political rhetoric

The speeches have tended toward MAGA decaf, steering clear of topics like the 2020 election results and Jan. 6 riots as Trump pushes a theme of unity.
www.nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com
www.washingtonexaminer.com

Two injured Trump rally victims’ conditions improve from ‘critical’ to ‘serious’ - Washington Examiner

Two men who were critically injured Saturday during the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump have seen their conditions upgraded.
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