NY, NJ leaders react to Biden dropping out: Here's who endorsed VP Harris

Supporters have begun to rally around Vice President Kamala Harris – including several high-ranking Democrats from the NYC area – as the world grapples with the news that President Joe Biden will not seek reelection in 2024.

New Yorkers react to Biden drop out
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Everyday New Yorkers share their thoughts on Biden dropping out, expressing sympathy for the president and curiosity for the future.

NY, NJ leaders react to Biden dropping out
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have endorsed VP Kamala Harris after Pres. Biden dropped out of the presidential race, but NYC Mayor Eric Adams has not.

Biden drops out, what happens next?
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Corey Brettschneider, professor of political science at Brown University, lays out what happens next now that Biden has dropped out. He also shares his thoughts on what Democrats need to do to defeat former President Donald Trump.

Presidential predictor Allan Lichtman tells Democrats after Biden drops out: 'Get smart and unite'

It’s been a historic day as President Joe Biden announced that he was dropping his bid for re-election and throwing his support to Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic party’s 2024 presidential nominee.  

Joe Biden drops out: A timeline of his decision to withdraw

Speculation of President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race ramped up after his debate performance on June 27. Here’s what happened in the weeks after, leading up to the stunning decision.

Biden out: Read his letter announcing withdrawal from the 2024 race

President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 race, throwing the Democratic Party into chaos just months before the election.

Former President Donald Trump: Biden not fit to run - and 'never was'

Trump blasted Biden in a Truth social media post saying “Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President and is certainly not fit to serve - and never was!"

Harris and Newsom thrust Bay Area politics into national spotlight

President Joe Biden has ended his reelection bid, positioning Vice President Kamala Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom as two perceived front-runners for the Democratic Party nomination.

Trump addresses Grand Rapids crowd in 1st rally since shooting: 'I took a bullet for democracy'

Trump spoke briefly a few times about the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania where he was wounded in the ear - and the significance of the time being nearly a week to the hour, was not lost on him.

List of top Democrats who have called on Biden to exit race

Democratic lawmakers continue to weigh whether President Biden should stay in or exit the race, and there appears to be no easy answers in sight.

Lou Dobbs, veteran broadcaster, dies at 78

Lou Dobbs, known as a political commentator and television host, has died. The news of his death was announced by former President Donald Trump in a post on Truth Social.

Trump assassination attempt: Sen. Cornyn calls for Secret Service director to resign

U.S. Sen John Cornyn posted on X, formerly Twitter, that the attempted assassination was a “total failure by the Secret Service to execute their core mission.”

RNC 2024: JD Vance gives first major address as GOP VP pick on day three

Foreign policy will dominate day three of the Republican National Convention under the theme "Make America Strong Once Again," highlighting Trump's foreign policy achievements and plans.

Rep. Adam Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race

Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff becomes the 20th congressional Democrat to call on Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race.

JD Vance makes national introduction as Trump’s running mate

JD Vance will introduce himself to a national audience Wednesday night as he addresses the Republican National Convention.

Democrats on Biden's future: Two-thirds prefer a new nominee, poll shows

President Joe Biden is under increasing pressure from within his party to step down as the presumptive Democratic nominee for the upcoming presidential election.

Who is Kai Trump? Former first granddaughter expected to speak at RNC

Kai Trump, the eldest granddaughter of the former president, is set to speak at the RNC on Wednesday. Here’s what to know about the 17-year-old.

Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty in bribery trial

Sen. Bob Menendez has been convicted of all the charges he faced at his corruption trial, including accepting bribes of gold and cash from three New Jersey businessmen.

Georgia sees youngest female mayor in history

In a historic milestone for Georgia, 21-year-old Brooke Huckaby has become the state's youngest female mayor, taking office in the small town of Arabi, approximately 150 miles south of Atlanta.