2024 US elections

The week that was

With President Biden’s bailing out, President Trump essentially becomes the leader of the Free World even though he has not yet been elected. The re-alignment has begun. Opinion.

VP Harris announces:

'My intention is to earn and win this nomination'

US Vice President issues statement after Biden announced that he was withdrawing from the Presidential race, declares her intention to win the Democratic Party’s nomination.

Pres. Herzog:

Biden 'symbol of the unbreakable bond' between US and Israel

Following announcement that US President Joe Biden will drop out of the presidential race, Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanks US Biden for his friendship and support, calls him a 'symbol of the unbreakable bond between our two peoples.'

Biden drops out of US presidential race

US President Joe Biden announces decision not to run for re-election in November, thanking American people and stressing: 'There is nothing America can't do - when we do it together.'

Trump:

'I took a bullet for democracy'

Former President holds first rally since assassination attempt: They keep saying he's a threat to democracy...last week I took a bullet for democracy.

Trump threatens Hamas:

'Hostages better be back by the time I'm in office'

In his address to the Republican National Convention, Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump called on Hamas to release the Israeli hostages, 'Or you will be paying a very big price'.

Trump accepts nomination

'I am running to be president for all of America'

Former US President speaks at Republican National Convention, accepts GOP presidential nomination and promises: I will end the war caused by the attack on Israel, which would have never happened if I was president.

Report:

Biden asked for polling on how Harris would do in the election

Senior administration official tells ABC News the President has become more receptive to hearing out calls for him to exit the race.

Biden calls Defense Minister 'the Black man'

US President Joe Biden was interviewed and forgot the name of the Secretary of Defense who has been serving under him in recent years.

Republican senators chase USSS director through RNC

Republican lawmakers accuse Director Cheatle of failing to provide sufficient accountability for the assassination attempt.

Rep. Adam Schiff:

'I believe it is time for Biden to pass the torch'

Rep. Adam Schiff becomes the most prominent elected Democrat to publicly call on Biden to drop out of the race: I have serious concerns about whether the President can defeat Donald Trump in November.

Report:

Schumer told Biden it would be better if he withdrew

ABC News reports that Senate Democratic leader told President Biden in a meeting on Saturday it would be better if he ended his reelection campaign.

Biden says 'medical condition' could prompt him to drop out

Incumbent President continues to say he has no plans to withdraw from the presidential race despite pressure to do so, says doctors would have to diagnose him with a medical condition before he steps aside.

VP Harris asks Vance to join August 13 debate

US Vice President Kamala Harris asks Trump's running mate, J.D. Vance, to join an August 13 debate hosted by CBS.

Haley at Republican convention:

'Trump has my strong endorsement, period'

Former US Ambassador to the UN, who challenged Trump for the Republican nomination, attends Republican National Convention and stresses the importance of unity.

Trump Assassination Attempt:

Shooter climbed over snipers

CNN reported that recently, intelligence was received about a plot by Iran to assassinate Trump.

Egypt believes war in Gaza will continue until US elections

Fighting in Gaza may continue until end of 2024, steps should be taken to secure Egypt-Gaza border, Egyptian source says.

Trump picks Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate

Former President announces he has chosen Ohio's junior senator, author of 'Hillbilly Elegy' to be his running mate and Vice Presidential candidate.

President Biden:

'Assassination attempt contrary to everything we stand for'

US President Joe Biden addressed the nation one day after his adversary, former President Donald Trump, was shot in an assassination attempt.

Meta announces:

End to restrictions on Trump's Instagram and Facebook accounts

Meta to roll back restrictions it placed on former President's Instagram and Facebook accounts, cites desire to ensure parity among presidential candidates leading up to the 2024 election.

Trump suggests he and Biden both take a cognitive test

Former US President calls on current President to take a cognitive test, offers to go along with him and take one as well.

After latest gaffe

Trump mocks Biden: Great job, Joe!

Former President Trump mocks Biden after Biden accidentally said his vice president was Trump. Biden fires back: One’s a prosecutor, and the other’s a felon.

Another House Democrat calls on Biden to withdraw

Rep. Brad Schneider publicly calls on Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, says it is “time to pass the torch”.

Two-thirds of Americans believe Biden should step aside

A new poll shows that 67% of voters think Biden should withdraw his candidacy following the recent debate with Donald Trump.

Biden rejects Trump's golf challenge

US President Joe Biden has dismissed an invitation for a one-on-one golf match from Donald Trump.

Report:

Schumer signaling he is open to a candidate other than Biden

Axios reports that Senate Majority Leader is privately signaling to donors that he's open to a Democratic presidential ticket that isn't led by President Biden.

Sen. Peter Welch:

'For the good of the country, I’m calling on Biden to withdraw'

Vermont Sen. Peter Welch becomes the first Democratic senator to call on President Joe Biden to step aside as the party’s presidential nominee.

Democratic party debates aid to Israel at party meeting

Ahead of August convention, Democrats clash over aid to Israel at meeting of party platform committee.

'The stakes are too high'

New Jersey Democrat urges Biden to withdraw

Rep. Mikie Sherrill becomes the latest Democrat to call on President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race: Because I know President Biden cares deeply about the future of our country, I am asking that he declare that he won’t run for reelection.

New GOP platform backs Israel, supports US version of Iron Dome

Republican National Committee publishes its updated platform aligning itself with the policies of Trump.

'I think he should step aside'

Washington Democrat calls on Biden to withdraw

Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) urges Biden to end his reelection bid, says he is in favor of having Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket.

Biden:

'I beat Trump last time, I'll beat him this time'

US President continues to resist calls to withdraw from presidential race following poor debate showing.

Report:

Four more Democrats call on Biden to step down

Reps. Adam Smith of Washington, Jerry Nadler of New York, Mark Takano of California and Joe Morelle of New York reportedly tell colleagues that they believe President Joe Biden should step aside.

Biden clarifies:

'I'm staying in the race, I'll beat Trump again'

Amid calls for him to withdraw from the race, President Biden stresses in remarks in Wisconsin: I'm staying in the race. I’m not letting one 90-minute debate wipe out three and a half years of work.

Biden:

'I’m not going anywhere'

At Fourth of July event at the White House, US President tells supporter he is “not going anywhere” and takes a swipe at former President Donald Trump.

Biden suggests he may limit evening events after 8:00 p.m.

Sources tell NBC News Biden suggested to Democratic governors that he may limit evening events so he can get more sleep. White House responds: Normal presidents need a balanced schedule.

Watch:

Trump recorded cursing Biden

Social media footage shows Donald Trump in a golf cart next to his son, cursing US President Joe Biden and his Vice President Kamala Harris.

Second Democrat calls on Biden to withdraw

Rep. Raúl Grijalva follows Lloyd Doggett, calls on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election following poor debate showing.

Report:

Biden considering whether to continue running or not

US President tells ally he may drop out of the race if he cannot convince Americans he is able to continue as president in upcoming appearances following poor debate performance.

Biden on poor debate:

'I almost fell asleep on stage'

US President blames foreign travel for his poor debate performance last week: I wasn’t very smart. I decided to travel around the world shortly before the debate.

2024 US elections:

Rep. Lloyd Doggett calls on Biden to withdraw

Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes the first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on Biden to withdraw from the race following poor showing at last week's debate.

They found who to blame

Biden's family says staff at fault for bad debate performance

The Biden family, led by Jill and Hunter, is pressing the President not to pull out of the race despite heavy pressure from many Democrats after his poor debate performance.

Poll:

72% of voters say Biden mentally unfit to serve as President

72% of all registered voters said that Biden should not be running, with 46% of Democrats giving the same answer.

'Humiliated' Biden to discuss continuing campaign with his family

Sources close to Biden family say decision on whether to drop out of election campaign or continue following disastrous debate performance will be made by the first Lady.

Biden insists:

'I know I'm not a young man, but I know how to do this job'

President Biden resists calls to withdraw from the presidential race after poor showing at debate: I intend to win this election.

Thomas Friedman:

'Joe Biden is a good President, he must bow out of the race'

New York Times commentator Thomas Friedman, who is considered close to Joe Biden, admitted that in the debate against the former President Donald Trump, Biden looked bad.

Trump and Biden debate

Trump on Biden: He's a weak Palestinian

President Biden and former President Trump face off in Atlanta for their first debate ahead of the November election. Biden: The only thing I denied Israel is 2000-pound bombs which do not work in populated areas. Trump on Palestinian state: I’d have to see.

Elizabeth Pipko to Arutz Sheva:

I am a proud Jew, blessed with the opportunity to represent Trump

Special interview | RNC spokeswoman Elizabeth Pipko speaks with Arutz Sheva about Donald Trump's plans should he return to the Oval Office and her connection to her Jewish faith.

Sources:

Trump could announce running mate this week

Four people familiar with the situation say former President could announce his vice presidential pick ahead of Thursday's debate.

Did Trump joke about the Holocaust?

A vice president in one of Trump's organizations claims that the former president made jokes about the Holocaust when Jewish executives were in the room.

Trump:

'I know who my running mate will be'

Former US President says he knows who his vice presidential pick will be, says that person will be at Thursday's debate against Biden.

After coin flip:

Trump will get final word in debate against Biden

Biden and Trump will debate each other next Thursday in Atlanta. The debate will be hosted by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.

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Trump slips up on key ally's name

The former president accidentally referred to Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) as 'Ronny Johnson' during a speech in Michigan.

The rules of the debate between Trump and Biden

CNN says both candidates have agreed to accept the rules and format of the debate, which will include muted microphones, no props and no studio audience.

Trump promises: 'We will build Iron Dome in the US'

The former president celebrated his 78th birthday and promised: 'By the next elections, we will build a great Iron Dome over the US.'

Supporting Biden or just opposed to Trump?

More than half of Biden voters admit they are 'doing it to oppose Trump' and not out of belief in the American president's policies.

Nikki Haley:

'I will be voting for Trump'

Former South Carolina Gov., who challenged Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, announces support for his 2024 White House bid.

Trump campaign deletes video referencing a 'unified Reich'

A spokeswoman for Trump's campaign says the video, which appeared on Trump's Truth Social account, was not an official campaign video and was posted by a junior staff member.

At NRA convention

Trump floats idea of three-term presidency

Former US President suggests he could be considered a three-term president if he wins the elections this coming November.

'Let’s get ready to Rumble!!!'

Trump and Biden agree to two debates

The two agreed to face each other on June 27th on CNN and on September 10th on ABC.