President Joe Biden’s confrontation with Donald Trump two weeks ago has put his presidency at risk and left Democrats divided on the path forward.
There is widespread concern within the party about Biden’s prospects in the upcoming elections if he remains a candidate. Calls from over 15 Democratic lawmakers urging Biden to withdraw from the race have intensified, with more expected to follow suit.
During a recent news conference, Biden maintained his commitment to stay in the race despite making a couple of public gaffes. He seemed determined to address complex issues and outline his plans for a potential second term, while also fumbling with names and titles.
The media scrutiny surrounding Biden’s capability has only increased since the news conference, raising questions about the viability of his campaign moving forward.
Donald Trump’s legal team is seeking to overturn his hush money conviction in New York following a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The trial judge is expected to rule on this matter in September after prosecutors rushed to try Trump while the immunity claims were still under consideration.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing for more support from international allies to combat the ongoing war. He expressed the need for the US to lift restrictions on striking military targets inside Russia to bolster their efforts. President Biden’s verbal mishap at an event introducing Zelenskyy as Russian President Vladimir Putin added a moment of awkwardness, but the support for Ukraine remains strong.
Palestinians in Gaza City have returned to scenes of devastation following the Israeli withdrawal, with many buildings reduced to rubble. Families are left with nothing after their homes were destroyed during the offensive, leaving them to salvage what little they can from the ruins.
Two buses carrying as many as 66 people were swept away by a landslide on a highway in Nepal, plunging into a swollen river. Rescue efforts are being hampered by continuous rain and blocked routes caused by landslides. Additional rescuers have been dispatched to assist in the rescue operation.
Venezuela’s upcoming presidential election features Nicolás Maduro as the incumbent candidate, appearing on the ballot 13 times compared to his opponents who have fewer appearances. The electoral process allows candidates to appear on multiple party tickets, leading to some confusion among voters.
A new UN report projects the global population to peak at around 10.3 billion in the 2080s before declining to 10.2 billion by the end of the century. Factors such as lower fertility rates in major countries like China contribute to the earlier-than-expected population peak.
The lead detective in the Halyna Hutchins case is set to testify at Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter trial in New Mexico. Prosecutors aim to paint Baldwin as reckless, while defense lawyers seek to portray him as an actor fulfilling his role. The convicted armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, may also be called to testify.
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