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Today's Political News Compilation - Friday, July 12, 2024
President Joe Biden opened his highly anticipated press conference Thursday with a recitation of his NATO accomplishments during the summit this week as he faced growing calls to withdraw from the presidential race.
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By Fritz Farrow, Will McDuffie, and Gabriella Abdul-Hakim
In ‘blue wall’ push, Biden defiantly says he’s ‘not going anywhere’ as he slams Trump, Project 2025
DETROIT (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday forcefully defied the growing number of critics in his own party who have called on him to exit the race, pivoting to warnings about a second Donald Trump term and declaring he was “not done yet.”
As a raucous Detroit crowd chanted “don’t you quit!” and “we got your back!” Biden said — again — that he was still running for reelection and vowed to “shine a spotlight on Donald Trump” and what the Republican would do if he returned to the White House. Biden lambasted an expansive far-right policy agenda crafted by conservative think tanks that Trump has scrambled to distance himself from, while ticking off several items on his own wish list for the first 100 days of his second term. ...
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Joe Biden avoids further gaffes at Detroit rally
The President met a friendly crowd in Michigan, as scrutiny over his candidacy in November's poll grows.
www.bbc.comDemocrats weigh Biden's impact on House races as Republicans grow confident of holding majority
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has a one-word answer on whether President Joe Biden is a liability for the most vulnerable House Democrats seeking reelection.
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Biden blasts Project 2025 in Michigan and ties it to Trump in effort to regain footing
A more energetic Biden leaned into a line of attack that unifies Democrats and could appeal beyond his base as he seeks to move past the party infighting over his candidacy.
www.nbcnews.comThe Democratic Party crisis after Biden's debate spirals with no clear ending
For more than two weeks now, the Democratic Party has been mired in crisis. And yet there is no sign that the threat to Joe Biden’s reelection is nearing a conclusion.
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Jon Stewart says Biden couldn't get a job as a 'cashier at Home Depot' based on debate performance
"I don't know of a job interview that you could have gone on and delivered the performance that was delivered by Joe Biden and gotten a job," Stewart said.
Late-night comics have long been relentless in skewering Donald Trump. Now it's Joe Biden's turn
Since Donald Trump's emergence on the political scene, late-night comics like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel have made him a relentless target.
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Elon Musk donates 'sizable amount' to pro-Trump super PAC: Report - Washington Examiner
Tech magnate Elon Musk has donated a "sizable amount" to the America PAC, which supports former President Donald Trump, according to Bloomberg.
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Biden buoyed by rowdy crowd in Michigan chanting ‘Lock him up!’ at Trump mention - Washington Examiner
If President Joe Biden was searching for evidence he should not run, he did not find it during a former President Donald Trump-esque rally in Michigan.
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Trump and Epstein: What the so-called 'Epstein Files' say about their relationship
The former president was friends with deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and allegedly flew on his plane, but there have been no new revelations about their relationship.
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Judge's dismissal of Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case paves the way for collection of $146M verdict against him
In the ruling, which denies Giuliani bankruptcy protections, the judge said Giuliani's "lack of financial transparency is particularly troubling."
www.nbcnews.comPeter Navarro, Trump ex-aide jailed for contempt of Congress, will address RNC, AP sources say
Former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, who is currently in jail on contempt of Congress charges, is expected to speak at next week’s Republican National Convention.
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Many Democrats are sticking with Biden. This is why.
Scores of Democrats have publicly backed Biden - citing his record, his principles and his 2020 win against Trump.
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Cruz counters Texas Democratic Party shaming for leaving state after hurricane: ‘Can’t Comment Colin’ - Washington Examiner
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) countered a slam from the Texas Democratic Party that he shouldn't attend the Republican National Convention in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
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Why Michigan remains a critical state for both Biden and Trump
President Joe Biden will be campaigning in Michigan on Friday, as voters there prepare to make their choice in the 2024 presidential election.
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Putin signs bill increasing income taxes for the wealthy in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has endorsed a bill that raises income taxes for the rich
Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter case has been dismissed. Here's key things to know
A judge's ruling Friday abruptly ended the involuntary manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin.
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Biden soldiers on: From the Politics Desk
Plus, two revealing answers from the president's news conference, and the latest on Trump's VP announcement timing.
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‘Pod Save America’ hosts hit back at Biden team: ‘What are you spending time on us for?’ | CNN Politics
Two co-hosts of the “Pod Save America” podcast on Friday fired back at Biden campaign staffers who have reportedly dismissed their calls for the president to consider stepping down from the Democratic ticket.
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A US judge is reining in the use of strip searches amid a police scandal in Louisiana's capital city
A federal judge is reining in the use of “strip searches” by police in Louisiana's capital city. The Baton Rouge policy that was blocked by Friday's order allowed police to strip search people who had not been arrested based on a “reasonable suspicion” that the person might be armed or holding illeg
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