Manchin, an independent who considered a White House run this year and as a Democrat often bucked his party’s leadership, was the latest member of Congress to suggest Biden focus on the remaining months of his presidency.
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Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power
While it may be weeks or even years before the full human toll of the storm in Texas is known, understanding that number helps plan for the future, experts say.
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Israeli military says it has struck several Houthi targets in Yemen in response to attacks
The drone attack by Houthi rebels killed one person in the center of Tel Aviv and wounded at least 10 others near the United States Embassy early Friday.
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Biden’s ability to win back skeptical Democrats is tested at perilous moment
Rep. Mark Takano, top Democrat on the House Veterans Affairs Committee, added his name to the list of nearly three dozen Democrats in Congress who say it’s time for Biden to leave the race. The Californian called on Biden to ‘pass the torch,’ to Vice President Kamala Harris.
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U.S. says Iran moving forward on key aspect of developing nuclear bomb
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan said separately the situation was being watched for any signs Iran had decided to pursue actual weaponization of its nuclear program.
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Too old to work? Some Americans on the job late in life bristle at calls for Biden to step aside
Debate about the 81-year-old Democrat’s fitness for another term is especially resonating with other older Americans who, like him, want to stay on the job.
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Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he’ll return to campaign next week
Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee’s rulemaking arm held a meeting Friday, pressing ahead with plans for a virtual roll call before Aug. 7 to nominate the presidential pick, ahead of the party’s convention later in the month in Chicago.
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How Russia’s espionage case against WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich unfolded
Gershkovich, his employer and the U.S. government have vehemently denied the charges. U.S. officials and The Wall Street Journal have denounced the trial as a sham.
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Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit over Tennessee’s anti-drag show ban
Tennessee’s Republican-dominated Legislature advanced the anti-drag law last year with the support of Republican Gov. Bill Lee.
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Trump urges unity after assassination attempt while proposing sweeping populist agenda
Trump’s appearance comes as 81-year-old Democratic President Biden clings to his party’s nomination in the face of unrelenting pressure from key congressional allies, donors and even former President Barack Obama.