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Key takeaways from Biden’s tough day in front of the cameras
After introducing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin”, US President Joe Biden tried to prove his mettle against the White House press corps.
- by Josh Boak and Nicholas Riccardi
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Joe Biden
Shaky answers and several gaffes mean Biden’s press conference won’t stem the bleeding
Over the course of an hour Joe Biden demonstrated a command of foreign policy and gave no indication that he was considering dropping out of the 2024 election.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Joe Biden press conference LIVE updates: Fresh blow for president ahead of make-or-break moment
The media opportunity comes amid a growing number of Democrats calling on him to stand aside as the party’s candidate in the November 5 election.
- by Rachel Clun and Farrah Tomazin
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Democrats ‘evenly divided’ on Biden as US announces new diplomatic initiative with Australia
With Biden refusing to quit, the Democrats have been left searching for an ‘executable, pragmatic pathway’ to win the November 5 election
- by Peter Hartcher
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Donald Trump
Brace for impact Australia, we’re about to be Trumped again
Given Joe Biden’s plight, it seems increasingly likely that Donald Trump will again become US President in November – and Australian leaders will have to scramble to adjust.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Joe Biden
I love Joe Biden. But we need a new nominee
I saw Biden three weeks ago at my fundraiser for him. It’s devastating to say it, but he’s not the same man he was and he won’t win the election.
- by George Clooney
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Pelosi refuses to endorse Biden as Clooney says president should not run
In yet another damaging blow to Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat party elder and ally of the president, has refused to explicitly endorse him.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Marles to meet Trump Republicans on US trip as Biden fights for his future
In Washington for the NATO summit, Richard Marles has thrown his support behind the US president, praising the global alliances forged under his administration.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Joe Biden
I’ve been covering Biden for years. I’m surprised Democrats let him run again
In 2020, the US president presented himself as a transitional figure who would unite the country before passing onto a new generation – yet here he is.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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For Democrats, replacing Biden will solve one problem but create another
Joe Biden is the ultimate decider on whether to stay on or to step aside, but key meetings this week may force his hand and open the door for Kamala Harris.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Biden issues challenge to his critics during unexpected call to morning TV
The president’s doubling down against critics comes at a critical time, as America’s oldest president prepares to host leaders at the NATO summit.
- by Farrah Tomazin