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July 06

Vice President Harris takes the stage at Essence Festival, only mentions Biden once

Black voters weigh-in on her ability to lead the Democratic ticket.
July 06
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Global Black Economic Forum during the 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, on July 6, 2024, in New Orleans. Harris was at the event to participate in a conversation with Essence Magazine President and CEO Caroline A. Wanga.
July 06

Judge denies Trump aide's motion to dismiss classified documents indictment

Nauta is accused of obstructing the government's classified documents probe.
July 06
Walt Nauta (2L), aide to former President Donald Trump, arrives at the Alto Lee Adams Sr. courthouse in Fort Pierce, Fla., on May 22, 2024.
July 06

Major Democratic donors call for Biden to step aside after ABC News interview

Several affluent Democratic backers have expressed concern.
July 06
President Joe Biden speaks with the press before boarding Air Force One prior to departure from Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin, July 5, 2024.
July 06

Exclusive: President Biden & Secret Service Director Cheatle Sunday on ‘This Week'

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, July 7, 2024.
July 06
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
July 06

Congressional Democrats respond to Biden's interview with ABC News

A fifth congressional Democrat has called on Biden to step aside.
July 06
President Joe Biden speaks with George Stephanopoulos on July 5, 2024, in an ABC News exclusive.
July 06

Democrats call for 'action' against Supreme Court after Trump immunity ruling

Has a Supreme Court justice been impeached before? How would it work?
July 06
Justices of the US Supreme Court pose for their official photo at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 7, 2022. (Seated from left) Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John Roberts, Associate Justice Samuel Alito and Associate Justice Elena Kagan, (Standing behind from left) Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
July 06

How Secret Service will mitigate threats at the presidential conventions: ANALYSIS

The presidential election is in full swing and so are potential threats.
July 06
Secret Service agents are on duty at Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House, April 7, 2023, in Washington.
July 06

ABC News Special: One on One With President Biden

President Biden speaks exclusively with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos for the first time since the presidential debate.
July 06
VIDEO: ABC News Special: One on One With President Biden
July 06

One-on-one with President Biden: ABC News Exclusive

ABC’s George Stephanopoulos sits down with Joe Biden for his first TV interview since last week's debate.
July 06
VIDEO: ABC News Special: One on One With President Biden
July 05

Democrats forthcoming meeting over support for President Biden

ABC News' Juju Chang speaks with contributing political correspondent Rachael Bade on President Joe Biden’s interview with George Stephanopoulos and the dissent among some congressional Democrats.
July 05
VIDEO: Democrats forthcoming meeting over support for President Biden
July 05

Can campaign advisers get Biden back on track?

ABC News’ Juju Chang speaks with senior White House correspondent Selina Wang about George Stephanopoulos’ exclusive interview with President Joe Biden as he works to gain ground he’s lost in polls.
July 05
VIDEO: Can campaign advisers get Biden back on track?
July 05

Congressional Dem. leadership whip up support for Biden

ABC News’ Juju Chang speaks with Rachel Scott on how the White House is responding to President Biden’s sit-down interview and if the conversation moved the needle in his race for reelection.
July 05
VIDEO: Congressional Dem. leadership whip up support for Biden
July 05

The White House reacts to Biden’s determination to stay in the race

ABC News’ Juju Chang speaks with Chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce about the party’s reaction to President Joe Biden’s ability to serve and his prospects to revitalize campaign support.
July 05
VIDEO: The White House reacts to Biden’s determination to stay in the race
July 05

Former Democratic senator’s take on ABC News’ interview with President Biden

ABC News’ Juju Chang speaks with political contributor and former Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp to discuss what more the president can do to convince voters he is the man fit for the job.
July 05
VIDEO: Former Democratic senator’s take on ABC News’ interview with President Biden
July 05

Biden won't commit to independent cognitive test when asked in ABC News interview

"Look. I have a cognitive test every single day," he said, referring to his job.
July 05
President Joe Biden speaks with George Stephanopoulos on July 5, 2024, in an ABC News exclusive.
July 05

ABC News' exclusive interview with Biden: Full transcript

Full transcript of the ABC News exclusive interview with President Joe Biden.
July 05
President Joe Biden speaks with George Stephanopoulos on July 5, 2024, in an ABC News exclusive.
July 05

Biden disputes diminishing poll numbers, low approval rating after debate

"Do you think polling data as accurate as it used to be?" Biden asked.
July 05
President Joe Biden speaks with George Stephanopoulos on July 5, 2024, in an ABC News exclusive.
July 05

Biden won't commit to independent cognitive test

After renewed calls for the president to drop out of the 2024 election, Biden talks with ABC's George Stephanopoulos about recent questions about his cognitive abilities.
July 05
After renewed calls for the president to drop out of the 2024 election, Biden talks with ABC's George Stephanopoulos about recent questions about his cognitive abilities.
July 05

Biden says he will stay in the race and disputes low approval rating

Speaking with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, President Joe Biden discusses recent polls ahead of the 2024 election.
July 05
Speaking with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, President Joe Biden discusses recent polls ahead of the 2024 election.
July 05

Biden dismisses concerns about fitness, would drop out if 'Lord Almighty' told him to

The president sat down with ABC News for his first post-debate TV interview.
July 05
President Joe Biden speaks with George Stephanopoulos on July 5, 2024, in an ABC News exclusive.
July 05

Democratic strategist on what’s at stake for Biden

ABC News’ Juju Chang interviews democratic strategist Philippe Reines on what President Biden’s next steps could be to reignite his campaign following a poor debate performance against Donald Trump.
July 05
VIDEO: Democratic strategist on what’s at stake for Biden
July 05

Biden’s push to prove he’s fit to run

ABC News’ Juju Chang talks to contributing political correspondent Rachael Bade about whether President Joe Biden can convince the American public to look past his debate performance.
July 05
VIDEO: Biden’s push to prove he’s fit to run
July 05

Biden campaigns in battleground Wisconsin ahead of ABC interview

President Joe Biden campaigned in Madison, Wisconsin, ahead of his interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos. ABC News' Selina Wang reports.
July 05
VIDEO: Biden campaigns in battleground Wisconsin ahead of ABC interview
July 05

'Bad episode': Biden doubles down on debate explanations in ABC News exclusive

Speaking with George Stephanopoulos, he dismissed concerns about mental fitness.
July 05
President Joe Biden speaks with George Stephanopoulos on July 5, 2024, in an ABC News exclusive.
July 05

Biden campaign stops placed under microscope after debate performance

President Joe Biden made a campaign stop in Wisconsin Friday amid backlash from supporters, including some who want him to drop out of the election. Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky weighs in.
July 05
VIDEO: Biden campaign stops placed under microscope after debate performance
July 05

Shaky debate performance puts all eyes on Biden campaign

President Joe Biden is dealing with detractors amongst his own political party. ABC News' Mary Alice Parks has a report on at least three congressmen calling for Biden to step aside.
July 05
VIDEO: Shaky debate performance puts all eyes on Biden campaign
July 05

Wealthy Democratic donors sound alarm over Biden staying in race

The number of major donors calling on him to exit is growing.
July 05
President Joe Biden participates in a discussion moderated by Stephen Colbert during a campaign fundraising event at Radio City Music Hall in New York, March 28, 2024.
July 05

Biden tries to shift attention back to Trump after debate, but some gaffes continue

He has made confusing references in recent interviews and remarks.
July 05
President Joe Biden speaks during a barbecue with active-duty military service members and their families on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, July 4, 2024.
July 05

Biden says he won't drop out during Wisconsin rally

President Joe Biden held a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, ahead of a key interview with ABC News. Selina Wang and Julie Roginsky report.
July 05
VIDEO: Biden says he won't drop out during Wisconsin rally
July 05

Biden: 'Let's stand together, win this election and exile Donald Trump politically'

President Joe Biden held a campaign rally in the battleground state of Wisconsin. All eyes are on the president as he works to reassure voters he can do the job for four more years.
July 05
VIDEO: Biden: 'Let's stand together, win this election and exile Donald Trump'
July 05

Trump stays relatively quiet, unseen as Biden struggles to save political future

“We’re trying something new and shutting up,” one source said of the strategy.
July 05
Former President Donald Trump attends the LIV Golf Miami Tournament, April 7, 2024, in Doral, Florida.
July 05

Defiant Biden insists he's 'staying in the race' ahead of ABC News interview

"I will beat Donald Trump," he said at a high-stakes rally in Wisconsin.
July 05
President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event in Madison, Wis., July 5, 2024.
July 05

As Biden visits Wisconsin, Democratic voters want to evaluate him for themselves

"I just want to see how clear he is," one voter told ABC News.
July 05
President Joe Biden at a campaign rally at Sherman Middle School in Madison, Wis., on July 5, 2024.
July 05

Labour Party's Keir Starmer becomes UK prime minister

Conservatives suffered a record defeat as the Labour Party swept into power and Keir Starmer took over as prime minister.
July 05
VIDEO: Labour Party's Keir Starmer becomes UK prime minister
July 05

Biden campaign announces July strategy with battleground state stops, $50M ad blitz

The aggressive new strategy comes as he tries to overcome a poor debate showing.
July 05
President Joe Biden walks on stage to speak at a campaign rally, the day after the debate with Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, on June 28, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.
July 05

Biden fights to save candidacy in wake of poor debate

Former Biden administration Department of Homeland Security official Marsha Espinosa and Republican strategist David Polansky discuss the concern and possible solutions.
July 05
VIDEO: Biden fights to save candidacy in wake of poor debate
July 05

Would Marco Rubio need to move out of Florida if Trump picks him for vice president?

The Constitution states a a ticket's candidates can't reside in the same state.
July 05
Senator Marco Rubio speaks during a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump at West Palm Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, FL, June 14, 2024.
July 05

Democrats in 'painful' waiting game in party's post-debate reckoning

"It's very painful. Uncertainty is painful," one major donor told ABC News.
July 05
President Joe Biden attends the first presidential debate hosted by CNN in Atlanta, GA, June 27, 2024.
July 04

Biden told concerned Democratic governors he needs more sleep, sources say

He told them he wants to stop scheduling events after 8 p.m., they said.
July 04
President Joe Biden speaks during a Medal of Honor Ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, July 3, 2024.
July 04

President Biden continues campaign amid calls to step aside

After meeting with more than 20 Democratic representatives, President Joe Biden continues his reelection bid.
July 04
VIDEO: President Biden continues campaign amid calls to step aside
July 04

States see new wave of legislation including religion in public education

Louisiana and Oklahoma have recently enacted such laws.
July 04
The Holy Bible is pictured in this stock image.
July 04

Biden told governors he had medical checkup after debate, is in good health: Sources

A source said he had a "brief" exam because of his cold.
July 04
President Joe Biden speaks during a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (PHOTO: Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
July 03

Biden will sit down with ABC News on Friday for first TV interview since debate

The president has faced calls to drop out of the race following the debate.
July 03
July 03

Newsom: Biden says he's 'all in' on presidential campaign at meeting of governors

The closed-door meeting took place Wednesday night.
July 03
President Joe Biden speaks during a presidential debate with former President Donald Trump, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
July 03

President Biden weathers storm of criticism following debate performance

President Joe Biden is shoring up support within the Democrat party. ABC News White House correspondent Mary Alice Parks reports on the meeting Biden will have with Democrat governors.
July 03
VIDEO: President Biden weathers storm of criticism following debate performance
July 03

6th hot car-related child death this year highlights ongoing risk

A two-year-old boy was found dead inside a car in Georgia, officials said.
July 03
In this screen grab from a video, cars are shown parked in the sun.
July 03

Biden awards Medal of Honor to Civil War heroes

Two Union soldiers who 162 years ago took part in one of America's first special operations were posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on Wednesday.
July 03
Two Union soldiers who 162 years ago took part in one of America's first special operations were posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on Wednesday.
July 03

Biden is not considering dropping out of the race, White House insists

A NYT/Siena poll has Trump's lead increasing to 49%-41% among registered voters.
July 03
President Joe Biden speaks during a Medal of Honor Ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, July 3, 2024.
July 03

Founders fought against 'elected king' when framing presidential powers: Historians

The scholars weighed in with the Supreme Court before its Trump immunity ruling.
July 03
Signing of the Constitution of the USA. 1787.
July 03

Biden awards Medal of Honor to Civil War heroes, 162 years later

They commandeered a train in what became known as the "Great Locomotive Chase."
July 03
Two Medals of Honor awarded to Civil War heroes who took part in the raid.