WASHINGTON (AP) — A House Democratic lawmaker has become the first in the party to publicly call for President Joe Biden to step down as the Democratic nominee for president, citing Biden’s debate performance failing to “effectively defend his many accomplishments.” Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas said in a statement Tuesday that Biden should “make […]
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Why Jill Biden is unlikely to convince Joe to step down, despite mounting pressure
Jill Biden has led efforts to counter concerns about Joe Biden‘s age after his shaky debate. The first lady is unlikely to join calls for her husband to step down, experts say. A former advisor to Jill told the New York Times that she doesn’t want to have her hand forced. Joe Biden’s inner circle […]
Protests continue in Kenya as some are now calling for the president to step down
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Protests continued in Kenya’s capital and elsewhere Tuesday over a finance bill that would raise the cost of living, even after the president said he would not sign it in the wake of the storming of parliament last week. Police fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi as many businesses remained […]
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Aldi tests produce packaging that could set industry-wide standards: ‘Another great step’
A trip to Aldi is always great for your wallet, but the chain poses the same excess and polluting packaging problem as other stores. The discount grocer, however, is set to gain ground on competitors with a new initiative. The trial, set for a handful of regions in England, could cut about 258 tons of […]
Swedes take a new step in parental leave. Grandparents can now get paid to take care of grandkids
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden launched a groundbreaking new law on Monday, allowing grandparents to step in and get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren for up to three months of a child’s first year. The development comes after the Swedish parliament, the 349-seat Riksdag, approved last December the government’s proposal on […]
China to Step Up Detentions to Squeeze Lai, Taiwan Officials Say
(Bloomberg) — China is likely to detain more Taiwanese people under a law that targets supporters of independence in a bid to pile pressure on the new president, senior security officials from the island said. Most Read from Bloomberg A recent move by Beijing to flesh out the law amounted to weaponizing domestic legislation against […]
The far-right has taken another step toward power in France’s elections
The far-right scored a major win in the first round of parliamentary elections in France. Marine Le Pen’s National Rally won roughly 34% of the vote, per projections. President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap election in early June in what was a huge gamble. The far-right National Rally has opened up a lead in […]
Gretchen Whitmer eyed as possible replacement for Biden, should he step down
Following Joe Biden‘s lackluster performance during Thursday’s presidential debate against Donald Trump, there has been signaling from both Republicans as well as Democrats that perhaps it’s time for him to stand down in the race for re-election. Although some experts are calling a push for Biden to be removed from the 2024 ballot a “risky proposition,” […]
Most voters want Biden to step down, but don’t agree on suitable alternative – poll
A majority of voters want Joe Biden to stand down following his dismal debate performance, yet aren’t convinced there is a suitable alternative Democratic candidate, new polls have found. Related: Biden to meet with his family amid pressures to step down after debate In a Morning Consult poll, 60% of respondents, Republicans and Democrats, said […]
There is one big reason why Joe Biden refuses to step aside
President Joe Biden is running against a man with 34 felony convictions, two impeachments and a historically bungled attempt to manage a pandemic. Even worse, former President Donald Trump is the only president to ever refuse to accept the results of an election if he lost, a petulant and politically perilous practice in which Trump has […]