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Harris thanks Biden as she receives growing chorus of endorsements

Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Constitutional Convention of the UNITE HERE hospitality union in New York on June 21, 2024.
July 21

Biden Stands Down: The Race for the White House

President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 election on Sunday before endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for president.
July 21
VIDEO: Biden Stands Down: The Race for the White House
July 21

Would Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debate?

Now that Biden is out of the race, Chairperson of the RNC Michael Whatley says they still welcome a second debate with "Kamala Harris or anybody else."
July 21
Now that Biden is out of the race, Chairperson of the RNC Michael Whatley says they still welcome a second debate with "Kamala Harris or anybody else."
July 21

Who could Kamala Harris pick as VP if she wins the Democratic nomination?

President Biden endorsed Harris in the 2024 election as he ended his campaign.
July 21
Vice President Kamala Harris attends an infrastructure event addressing high speed internet in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building's South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, June 3, 2021.
July 21

Who will be Kamala Harris' running mate?

Several top Democrats may already be in consideration for Kamala Harris' vice-presidential pick. ABC News' Jonathan Karl reports.
July 21
VIDEO: Who will be Kamala Harris' running mate?
July 21

Mayorkas orders bipartisan review of Trump assassination attempt

"All Americans share a concern about the safety of our public officials."
July 21
Alejandro Mayorkas, secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security attends a joint press conference at Palacio Nacional in Mexico City, Oct. 5, 2023.
July 21

Kamala Harris is Biden's heir apparent, but some Democrats not sold: ANALYSIS

"I think there's certainly some convincing to do," one source said.
July 21
Vice President Kamala Harris attends an infrastructure event addressing high speed internet in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building's South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, June 3, 2021.
July 21

What will the DNC look like this August?

The Democratic National Convention is just a few weeks away. Terry Moran has more on what this convention will look like, now that Joe Biden has dropped out of the race for president.
July 21
VIDEO: What will the DNC look like this August?
July 21

Biden drops out of race; endorses Harris

Who might Kamala Harris’ running mate be, should she be the Democratic nominee for 2024?
July 21
VIDEO: Biden drops out of race; endorses Harris
July 21

Where Kamala Harris stands on Green New Deal and climate initiatives

Harris previously indicated she would make the climate crisis a top priority.
July 21
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Constitutional Convention of the UNITE HERE hospitality union in New York on June 21, 2024.
July 21

Hunter Biden reacts to father dropping out of 2024 presidential race

The son of President Joe Biden releases a statement reacting to his father’s political decision.
July 21
VIDEO: Hunter Biden reacts to father dropping out of 2024 presidential race
July 21

The logistics of the Democratic nomination process

ABC News political contributor Amanda Renteria explains the path leading up to the Democratic National Convention.
July 21
VIDEO: The logistics of the Democratic nomination process
July 21

Replacing Biden on ticket 'unlawful' in some states, Johnson claims. Experts disagree

He spoke on ABC's "This Week" before Biden said he was stepping aside.
July 21
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks on stage on the second day of the Republican National Convention on July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wis.
July 21

Dems 'will reach consensus very quickly' on Harris, Rep. Quigley says

ABC News' Kayna Whitworth speaks with Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, on Democratic support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the 2024 presidential nominee.
July 21
VIDEO: Dems 'will reach consensus very quickly' on Harris, Rep. Quigley says
July 21

'Democrats are back in play,' former GOP congresswoman says

Former Rep. Barbara Comstock says Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race has "totally flipped the script."
July 21
VIDEO: 'Democrats are back in play,' former GOP congresswoman says
July 21

Timeline: The end of Biden's 2024 presidential campaign

The timeline of the end of President Joe Biden's campaign for 2024 begins with a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump.
July 21
The timeline of the end of President Joe Biden's campaign for 2024 begins with a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump.
July 21

Joe Biden just dropped out. What happens next?

Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the next Democratic nominee.
July 21
President Joe Biden speaks from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, July 14, 2024.
July 21

Sen. Chris Coons: ‘This was a hard choice’ for Biden

ABC News’ Rachel Scott speaks with Sen. Chris Coons, a longtime ally and friend to President Joe Biden.
July 21
VIDEO: Sen. Chris Coons: ‘This was a hard choice’ for Biden
July 21

JD Vance blasts Harris and ‘worst president’ Biden

ABC News’ Jon Karl discusses a statement released by the Republican vice presidential nominee.
July 21
VIDEO: JD Vance blasts Harris and ‘worst president’ Biden
July 21

Harris will have no Democratic challenger, Chris Christie says

ABC News political contributor Chris Christie says “there are too many practical problems” to mounting a national campaign against Donald Trump.
July 21
VIDEO: Harris will have no Democratic challenger, Chris Christie says
July 21

Harris says she's ‘honored to have the president’s endorsement’

ABC News’ Mary Bruce and Jon Karl discuss the statement released by Vice President Kamala Harris.
July 21
VIDEO: Harris says she's ‘honored to have the president’s endorsement’
July 21

Harris ‘can beat Donald Trump,’ congressman says

ABC News’ Rachel Scott speaks with Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, about the Democratic Party’s conversations leading up to the convention.
July 21
VIDEO: Harris ‘can beat Donald Trump,’ congressman says
July 21

Timeline: The end of Biden's 2024 presidential campaign

A look at Biden's path to stepping down from the 2024 election.
July 21
President Joe Biden speaks from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, July 14, 2024.
July 21

How the Trump campaign plans to target Kamala Harris

ABC News’ John Santucci has spoken to super PACs connected to Donald Trump.
July 21
VIDEO: How the Trump campaign plans to target Kamala Harris
July 21

Clintons, Obamas praise Joe Biden

ABC News’ Mary Bruce discusses the former presidents and first ladies supporting President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.
July 21
VIDEO: Clintons, Obamas praise Joe Biden
July 21

Key Democrats praise Biden, support Harris

ABC News’ Jon Karl discusses the Democrats who are publicly supporting Kamala Harris as presidential nominee.
July 21
VIDEO: Key Democrats praise Biden, support Harris
July 21

Who will be the Democratic presidential nominee?

ABC News political contributor Heidi Heitkamp explains the process of selecting a nominee.
July 21
VIDEO: Who will be the Democratic presidential nominee?
July 21

Donald Trump reacts to President Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 election

"Biden was not fit to run for President," he wrote.
July 21
Former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention, in Milwaukee, July 18, 2024.
July 21

Biden dropping out 'fundamentally changes the race,' Chris Christie says

ABC News political contributor Chris Christie discusses the impact this political decision has on the Trump campaign.
July 21
VIDEO: Biden dropping out 'fundamentally changes the race,' Chris Christie says
July 21

Republicans could bring legal challenges to Biden presidency

ABC News’ Terry Moran explains how Republicans could complicate President Joe Biden’s remaining months in the White House.
July 21
VIDEO: Republicans could bring legal challenges to Biden presidency
July 21

Kamala Harris as presidential nominee would make history

ABC News’ Zohreen Shah and Martha Raddatz discuss the vice president’s work on key issues under Biden's presidency.
July 21
VIDEO: Kamala Harris as presidential nominee would make history
July 21

The challenges Kamala Harris faces on road to becoming presidential nominee

ABC News' Jon Karl discuss the vice president’s path to the Democratic National Convention.
July 21
VIDEO: The challenges Kamala Harris faces on road to becoming presidential nominee
July 21

Who will replace Biden as presidential nominee? Harris does best against Trump

Kamala Harris is the most likely option, but other names are possible.
July 21
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Constitutional Convention of the UNITE HERE hospitality union in New York, June 21, 2024.
July 21

These Democrats called for Joe Biden to step aside before his announcement

Several congressional Democrats expressed concern about Biden's viability.
July 21
President Joe Biden speaks on economics during the Vote To Live Prosperity Summit at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV, July 16, 2024.
July 21

Former DNC chair: Harris ‘would be strongest candidate’

ABC News political contributor Donna Brazile comments on President Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 presidential race.
July 21
VIDEO: Former DNC chair: Harris ‘would be strongest candidate’
July 21

Manchin, 'with a heavy heart,' calls on Biden to end his presidential campaign

Biden dropped out of the race just hours after Manchin's call.
July 21
Sen. Joe Manchin is questioned by reporters about the candidacy of President Joe Biden, in the U.S. Capitol, on July 8, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
July 21

Trump responds to Biden dropping out of presidential election

Former President Donald Trump has reacted to President Joe Biden's announcement he is dropping out of the 2024 race.
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Read President Joe Biden's full letter announcing he's leaving 2024 race

Biden announced his departure from the 2024 campaign on Sunday.
July 21
President Joe Biden arrives to speak on economics during the Vote To Live Properity Summit at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 16, 2024.
July 21

Biden endorses Kamala Harris for 2024 presidential election

Following his announcement he is stepping down from the presidential race, President Joe Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president.
July 21
VIDEO: Biden endorses Kamala Harris for 2024 presidential election
July 21

Biden drops out of 2024 presidential election

President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he will not seek reelection, writing in a letter that it's “in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down.”
July 21
VIDEO: Biden drops out of 2024 presidential election
July 21

Biden facing pressure to step down from 2024 race

ABC News senior White House correspondent Selina Wang with the latest on President Biden's COVID recovery. Meanwhile, some Democrats hope he drops his reelection bid.
July 21
VIDEO: Biden facing pressure to step down from 2024 race
July 21

Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race

He struggled to recover from a disastrous debate and Democrats' doubts.
July 21
President Joe Biden pauses as he speaks at a news conference on the final day of the NATO summit in Washington, DC, July 11, 2024.
July 21

Joe Manchin calls on Biden to end presidential bid

Plus, former President Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance held their first campaign rally together in Michigan.
July 21
VIDEO: Joe Manchin calls on Biden to end presidential bid
July 21

New ABC News/Ipsos poll results revealed

Rachael Bade, ABC News contributing political correspondent and co-author of Politico Playbook, analyzes the latest poll numbers on President Biden and former President Trump.
July 21
VIDEO: New ABC News/Ipsos poll results revealed
July 21

'This Week' Transcript 7-21-24: Sen. Joe Manchin

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, July 21.
July 21
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks on stage on the second day of the Republican National Convention on July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wis.
July 21

Trump favorability rises, majority of Americans want Biden to end campaign: POLL

More Americans also blame Trump for rise in political violence.
July 21
Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump gives his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024. | President Joe Biden speaks during a NATO 75th anniversary celebratory event at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium, on July 9, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
July 20

Trump, Vance hit the campaign trail for 1st time together

The rally is in Michigan, a critical 2024 battleground state.
July 20
Former President Donald Trump and vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance attend their first campaign rally together at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich, July 20, 2024.
July 20

Biden continues to 'improve steadily' after testing positive for COVID-19: Doctor

The White House announced that Biden tested positive for COVID on Wednesday.
July 20
President Joe Biden and Maritza Rodriguez, Biden for President Latina adviser, greets patrons at Linda Michoacan Mexican Restaurant, during a stop in Las Vegas, on July 17, 2024.
July 20

Some DNC delegates push to remove Biden from top of ticket, oppose virtual roll call

They are trying to stop a vote to nominate Biden early.
July 20
President Joe Biden speaks at the 115th NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas, July 16, 2024.
July 20

Union support for Biden weakens amid calls for him to step aside

The softening of a staunch ally puts further pressure on Biden.
July 20
President Joe Biden speaks at the 115th NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas, July 16, 2024.

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