Democratic power players propose plan for Biden exit, ‘blitz primary’

Democratic power players propose plan for Biden exit, ‘blitz primary’

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling at the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC on July 1, 2024.  Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Two Democrats with a powerful network of friends are circulating a proposal for President Joe Biden to bow out of the 2024 race … Read more

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to tender resignation

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to tender resignation

France’s Prime Minister Gabriel Attal gives a speech following the first results of the second round of France’s legislative election at Matignon in Paris on July 7, 2024.  Ludovic Marin | Afp | Getty Images French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said he would submit his resignation on Monday, after early poll data showed his and … Read more

Biden faces a ‘vital week’ to convince voters he can beat Trump

Biden faces a ‘vital week’ to convince voters he can beat Trump

Republican presidential candidate former U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic Party presidential candidate U.S. President Joe Biden speak during a presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 27, 2024 in a combination photo. Brian Snyder | Reuters President Joe Biden is entering a decisive week where he must assure voters that he can defeat President … Read more

Voters go the polls in second round of snap election

Voters go the polls in second round of snap election

Supporters of the French National Rally in Henin-Beaumont, northern France, on June 30, 2024. Francois Lo Presti | Afp | Getty Images French voters are heading to the polls on Sunday for the second and final round of voting in a snap parliamentary election. After an initial ballot suggested the far-right National Rally (RN) group … Read more

Biden ABC interview fails to quell 2024 reelection concerns

Biden ABC interview fails to quell 2024 reelection concerns

President Joe Biden speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at Sherman Middle School on July 05, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin.  Scott Olson | Getty Images President Joe Biden did not assuage Democratic anxieties about his 2024 reelection bid against former President Donald Trump during a highly-anticipated ABC News interview on Friday night, his first … Read more

‘Reformist’ Masoud Pezeshkian elected president

‘Reformist’ Masoud Pezeshkian elected president

FILE PHOTO: Presidential candidate Masoud Pezeshkian shows the victory sign during a campaign event in Tehran, Iran June 23, 2024. Majid Asgaripour | Via Reuters Iran elected Masoud Pezeshkian to its presidency, in an unexpected victory for the country’s reformist camp amid deep social discontent, economic hardship, and regional war. Pezeshkian won 16.3 million votes, … Read more

Why was it a surprise? Biden’s debate problems leave some wondering if the press missed the story

Why was it a surprise? Biden’s debate problems leave some wondering if the press missed the story

NEW YORK — President Joe Biden’s fitness to serve a second term in office has been a top story since his halting performance in last week’s debate against Donald Trump, where the president at times appeared unable to complete or articulate some thoughts in the pressure of the moment. To some press critics who are … Read more

Biden sits for ABC News interview as he weathers Trump debate fallout

Biden sits for ABC News interview as he weathers Trump debate fallout

U.S. President Joe Biden is welcomed by Air Force Colonel Angela Ochoa (R) as he arrives to board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on July 5, 2024. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images With his reelection campaign facing an existential crisis, President Joe Biden on will sit for a rare … Read more

Britain’s Labour pulled off a thumping election victory

Britain’s Labour pulled off a thumping election victory

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer react as they greet Labour campaigners and activists at Number 10 Downing Street, following the results of the election, in London, Britain, July 5, 2024.  Toby Melville | Reuters LONDON — The U.K.’s Labour Party won a huge parliamentary majority in the country’s general election, … Read more

Rishi Sunak to step down as Conservative Party leader

Rishi Sunak to step down as Conservative Party leader

Outgoing Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to the media as he leaves 10 Downing Street following Labour’s landslide election victory on July 5, 2024 in London, England.  Leon Neal | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON – Outgoing UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday said he will step down as the leader … Read more