[ad_1] ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. In the wake of President Joe Biden’s poor debate performance, his opponents and most major media organizations have pointed out that he has done few interviews that give the public an opportunity […]

[ad_1] A New York judge delayed former President Trump’s sentencing until September. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump’s criminal sentencing has been delayed until Sept. 18 following a request from his legal team after the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity. The delay is a win for […]

[ad_1] Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, as seen at the Capitol on June 5, 2024. Doggett is the first congressional Democrat to publicly call for President Biden to quit his reelection bid. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, became the first congressional […]

[ad_1] James Zogby, who has served on the Democratic National Committee for decades, says that if Biden stands down, the DNC can establish a transparent, fair process to choose its nominee. Ad Policy Joe Biden speaks on the phone while walking from Marine One to board Air Force One before departing McGuire Air Force Base […]

[ad_1] To rescue the president’s faltering campaign, Democrats need to send in their A team. Ad Policy (Saul Loeb / Getty) This article appears in the July 2024 issue, with the headline “Saving Biden.” As Joe Biden’s reelection bid continues to falter, Democrats have to admit that the problem is either the message or the […]

[ad_1] ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. At her baby shower in the summer of 2019, Ava Jones’ smile radiated above the gingham dress that fell snug around her growing belly. Jones’ pregnancy had been smooth — not even […]

[ad_1] Today’s top stories The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that former President Donald Trump has broad immunity from federal prosecution. In a 6-3 opinion along ideological lines, the justices said a former president is entitled to a presumption of immunity for his official acts but lacks immunity for unofficial acts. The court sent the case […]

[ad_1] America is experiencing a sustained startup boom. Prostock-Studio/Getty Images/iStockphoto hide caption toggle caption Prostock-Studio/Getty Images/iStockphoto Back in 2020, when the world was navigating the hellscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, economist John Haltiwanger discovered something really strange happening in the U.S. economy: Americans were creating new businesses at a record rate. Haltiwanger is one of […]

[ad_1] To preserve President Biden’s legacy, the party has to find another candidate Ad Policy President Joe Biden hugs his outgoing Chief of Staff, Ron Klain, during an event to welcome his new Chief of Staff, Jeffrey Zients, in the East Room of the White House on February 1, 2023.(Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images) Dear […]

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