Biden meets with Democratic governors to shore up support
President Biden met with Democratic governors on Wednesday amid concerns over his debate performance last week.
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Biden rejects calls to withdraw
Politicians in Congress working to keep their competitive seats in the 2024 elections are worried about the effect of President Biden's poor debate performance and the backlash that followed. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discusses the impact.
CBS News poll shows concerns for Biden
A new CBS News poll shows voters from both parties are concerned if President Biden can handle another term, with three-quarters of voters saying he should not run for office again following last week's debate. A large majority cite his age as their reason. On Thursday, a special edition of "America Decides" on CBS News 24/7 looks at voter concerns.
Biden meets with Democratic governors
President Biden met with more than 20 Democratic governors Wednesday in an attempt to ease concerns following his debate performance last week. He told the governors he will stay in the presidential race.
More questions about Biden health at briefing
For a second straight day, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was peppered with questions about President Biden's health as fallout from last week's debate with former President Donald Trump continues. Jean-Pierre said she made a mistake Tuesday by not mentioning the jet lag the president told donors he was suffering from during the debate, despite having returned to Washington, D.C., from his overseas trip with a stop in Los Angeles on June 16. The debate was held June 27 in Atlanta. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro provided analysis following the briefing.
Democratic governors reaffirm Biden support
Some Democratic governors spoke Wednesday night after meeting with President Biden at the White House, reaffirming their support for him amid calls for him to drop out of the 2024 race following his debate performance. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said they had a good conversation with the president, and that they would all stand with him.
Biden dips in polls amid growing concern
President Biden has told his campaign staff he's "in this race to the end," vowing to beat Donald Trump just as he did in 2020. But new CBS News polling is showing less optimism about Biden's chances as concern grows among Democratic officials. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett have analysis.
Fauci weighs in on Biden's debate performance
Dr. Anthony Fauci is sharing the lessons he's learned from his decadeslong career in public health. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett sat down with him to discuss his new book "On Call" and President Biden's debate performance.
Union soldiers receive posthumous Medal of Honor
Union soldiers Philip Shadrach and George Wilson were posthumously honored Wednesday by President Biden with the Medal of Honor for their courage in the "Great Locomotive Chase," in which they went deep behind Confederate lines and stole a train in Marietta, Georgia. They ran the train north, tearing up tracks and cutting telegraph wires as they went. David Martin has more.
Defiant Biden says he will stay in race
Amid the fallout from his poor debate performance last week, President Biden, ahead of a critical meeting with Democratic governors, told campaign staffers on a call Wednesday that "I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's pushing me out." Weija Jiang reports from the White House.
Biden holds all-staff meetings after debate
Both the White House and the Biden campaign held all-staff meetings Wednesday as officials contend with political fallout from last week's presidential debate. Tom LoBianco, co-founder of 24sight News, and Kadia Goba, politics reporter for Semafor, join "America Decides" to take a closer look at the current White House messaging as concerns about the president's age continue to swirl.
Documentary shows voters' views on U.S.
A new CBS Reports documentary reveals Americans' unfiltered views on issues likely to shape the outcome of the 2024 election, including the state of democracy in the U.S., and the American Dream. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.
Sen. Welch: Biden will make "right decision"
What was once a whisper in Democratic circles over President Biden's ability to win reelection and serve another term is now front and center. Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont joins "America Decides" to weigh in on whether Mr. Biden should remain his party's nominee.
Concern over Biden's candidacy
The White House is on damage control as concerns mount about whether President Biden can defeat Donald Trump in November. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Nikole Killion have the latest.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to Union soldiers
President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to two Union soldiers who were captured and hanged for their participation in the "Great Locomotive Chase" in Georgia in 1862. The soldiers' descendants accepted the medals on their behalf. Watch the ceremony.
What happens at the DNC if Biden drops out?
As a growing number of voters, politicians and donors express concerns over President Biden's debate performance ahead of the 2024 election, CBS News' Lana Zak looks at what would happen at the Democratic National Convention if Mr. Biden drops out of the race.
Biden says he's committed to reelection
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed a deluge of questions from reporters Wednesday on President Biden's debate performance. The president, meanwhile, told his campaign staff he is not dropping out of the 2024 race, according to a source. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Biden speaks with Democratic leaders
President Biden spoke to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, among other Democratic lawmakers, as he faces fallout over his debate performance. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Harris says Biden will beat Trump again
In an exclusive interview, Vice President Kamala Harris told CBS News that she's proud to be President Biden's running mate and that, "Joe Biden is our nominee. We beat Trump once and we're gonna beat him again. Period." CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos, who spoke with the vice president, has more on the growing concerns about Biden's reelection bid.
Concerns about Biden grow among House Dems
A group of House Democrats are circulating a letter calling on President Biden to end his 2024 reelection bid in the wake of last week's debate against former President Donald Trump. The letter has not yet been released. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Concern mounts among lawmakers, donors over Biden's candidacy
The first Democratic lawmakers called on Biden to drop out of the race after his rocky debate performance last week.
Why Trump "hush money" sentencing is delayed
Donald Trump's sentencing for the conviction in his New York "hush money" trial is being postponed until September after his lawyers moved to toss the guilty verdict because of the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Trump leads Biden in post-debate CBS poll
President Biden's rough week isn't getting any relief from the latest CBS News poll that shows Donald Trump leading him by two points nationally and three points in battleground states among likely voters. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on the growing concerns from Democrats about the president's standing in the race after his poor debate performance last week.
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Poll: Trump gets edge over Biden nationally, across battlegrounds after debate
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Trump's attacks on Comey could undermine case, legal experts say
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Sinclair, Nexstar bringing back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on their stations
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
Bondi vows to send Justice Department agents to guard ICE facilities
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she has ordered DOJ agents to guard ICE facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal agents.
Judge who reviewed Comey indictment confused by prosecutor's handling of case
A magistrate judge expressed confusion and surprise at some points during a Thursday night court session when a federal grand jury returned James Comey's indictment.
Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to withhold more than $4 billion in foreign aid funding through a maneuver known as a "pocket rescission."
NYC mass shooting gunman had CTE, medical examiner finds
The gunman in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, Shane Tamura, wrote about the brain disease CTE in a note obtained by investigators.
Humberto grows to major hurricane in the Atlantic. Maps show its forecast path.
Humberto rapidly strengthened into a major hurricane as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Assata Shakur dies in Cuba after decades on the run
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Democrats press for info on border czar Tom Homan, federal contracts
Senate Democrats are escalating their demands for information about White House border czar Tom Homan and any involvement he has had in federal contracts.