Biden: “In Defense of Democracy”

Published: Thu, 07/25/24

Updated: Wed, 07/31/24

In an Oval Office address last night, President Biden announced he is stepping aside to support Kamala in the election, emphasizing that defending democracy is more important than personal ambition.Insert Preheader


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Biden: “In Defense of Democracy”

Associated Press

In an Oval Office address last night, Biden announced he is stepping aside to support Kamala in the election, emphasizing that defending democracy is more important than personal ambition.

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Netanyahu Criticizes Protesters

NBC News

In an address to Congress, Israeli PM Netanyahu compared Hamas' Oct. 7 attack to Pearl Harbor, emphasized the U.S.-Israel relationship, and criticized protesters of his Gaza war handling.

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Trump Shooter Researched Oswald

ABC News

Thomas Matthew Crooks, who attempted to shoot Trump, researched the Kennedy assassination a week prior, according to FBI Director Christopher Wray's testimony.

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How Pelosi Got the Job Done

The Bulwark

Nancy Pelosi used her tact and trust with Biden to persuade him to end his campaign, balancing public praise with private urgings and addressing concerns from anxious Democrats.

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Carville: Curb Your Enthusiasm

The Hill

James Carville emphasizes that while there is excitement around Harris's presidential bid, it must be tempered with realism due to the challenges she faces in her campaign.

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Republicans Should Care About Kelly

The Arizona Republic

While Republicans aren't worried about Harris's bid, they should be concerned if she chooses Mark Kelly, whose strong law-and-order background could pose a significant challenge to Trump.

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Trump Supporter Run Over By ATV

USA Today

A 22-year-old man was found dead after allegedly running over an 80-year-old man with an ATV while he was putting up a Trump sign, in a suspected politically motivated incident.

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Vance's Views on Gender Explained

Politico

JD Vance's alignment with the New Right reveals a chauvinistic stance on gender, opposing modern feminism and gender equality, and advocating for traditional conservative values.

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Harris Steps Up

The Nation

Kamala Harris, now the Democratic nominee, must navigate a challenging political landscape while emphasizing reproductive justice and outreach to crucial voting blocs.

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Markets Have Worst Day Since 2022

CNBC

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq had their worst day since 2022, with declines driven by disappointing quarterly results from Tesla and Alphabet, leading to broader tech stock sell-offs.

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DEI Explained

CNN

DEI emphasizes embracing differences, ensuring equal opportunities, and fostering inclusion. However, it’s become politicized in the 2024 race, with Republicans criticizing Harris as a DEI hire.

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Outrage Over Philly Return To Work

Axios

Philadelphia municipal workers are outraged over Mayor Parker's return-to-office mandate, fearing it may worsen the city's staffing crisis and cause an employee exodus.

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Belichick Said No to Niners

ESPN

Kyle Shanahan revealed that he offered Bill Belichick a spot on the San Francisco 49ers coaching staff, including the defensive coordinator position, but Belichick declined the offer.

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Harry: Press at Center of Royal Rift

BBC

Prince Harry said his fight against tabloid intrusion has been a major factor in his rift with the Royal Family, feeling "vindicated" after winning a legal battle over unlawful information gathering.

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Lady Gaga To Open Olympics

The Hollywood Reporter

Lady Gaga is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games this Friday. It’s her first televised stage appearance since last year.

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Military Families Pet Transport Struggle

Air Force Times

Military families overseas are scrambling to transport their dogs back to the U.S. due to new CDC regulations and airline refusals, increasing costs and stress during peak moving season.

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Salt Lake To Host '34 Winter Olympics

KUTV

The International Olympic Committee has officially announced Salt Lake City as the host for the 2034 Winter Olympic Games, with no other cities bidding for the event.

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CrowdStrike Apology With $10 Gift Cards

New York Post

CrowdStrike apologized to contractors for a global IT meltdown by sending $10 Uber Eats gift cards, though ironically, many people reported technical issues with those gift codes.

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Murdoch Family's Secret Legal

Variety

Rupert Murdoch is in a legal dispute with three of his children, who are challenging his effort to amend the family trust to ensure Lachlan takes charge and maintains Fox's conservative stance.

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Watch: Whale Capsizes Boat

NECN

See the moment a breaching whale capsized a small boat in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, throwing the occupants into the water but leaving them miraculously uninjured.

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Obama Plans To Endorse Harris

For the Left

Former President Obama plans to endorse and actively campaign for Kamala Harris, who has announced her presidential candidacy, to help unify the Democratic Party. 

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Fewer Noncitizens Participate in Census

For the Right

Adding a citizenship question to the census reduces participation among noncitizens, especially from Latin America, worsening undercounts, according to a study linked to Republican efforts. 

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