Biden issues a wistful first farewell in Oval Office speech
It had the feeling of a fond farewell. There wasn’t a heavy dose of bitterness, and there was more than a hint of pride. But the man who has probably…
Obama’s inner circle signals 44th president firmly behind Harris despite not saying so publicly
Former President Obama has not yet endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president, though allies in the Obama orbit indicate the 44th president is squarely behind…
‘Everyone’s mad’: Fight to avoid government shutdown shatters House GOP peace
The fight to avoid a government shutdown is again bringing out the fault lines within the House GOP’s razor-thin majority.House Republican leaders sought to avoid another messy, drawn-out battle over…
KJP speaks for first time from White House since Biden dropped out of presidential race: ‘Very personal’
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre held a press briefing for the first time since President Biden announced he would not be pursuing a second term and emphasized that his…
Conspiracy theories about Biden’s covid built on years of Trump rhetoric
When President Biden announced he was suspending his campaign for president, Donald Trump and some of his supporters stitched together a series of conspiracy theories about Biden’s health, his motives…
Vance once advocated that children get votes that parents could cast
A year before J.D. Vance was elected to the Senate, he advocated for a novel way to enhance the political strength of families — by giving parents the ability to…
White House comms shop’s credibility questioned after Biden bows out: ‘Scandal’
The White House communication team’s credibility surrounding knowledge of President Biden’s political future is in the national spotlight after telling the public for weeks that Biden would not drop out…
Vulnerable Dem senator hit with immigration ad tying his policies to his ‘new friend’ Kamala Harris
Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, considered one of the most vulnerable senators facing re-election, was hit with a new ad from his opponent tying him to presumptive Democratic presidential nominee…
Biden seeks to define his legacy in address explaining his campaign exit
President Biden plans to deliver a somber, reflective address from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening, speaking to the nation for the first time since his monumental decision to end…
Democrats approve plan to pick their nominee, probably Kamala Harris
The Democratic National Convention’s rules committee approved the process Wednesday for selecting their presidential nominee via a virtual roll call vote, to begin early next month. Vice President Harris, who…